Post by JP on Nov 30, 2004 18:28:07 GMT 1
From Phoenix website:
Let's hope all goes to plan and we see the Phoenix in the EIHL next season
Update - 29th November 2004 - Manchester Phoenix Rink Project
We have been working extremely hard behind the scenes to secure a new rink for next season, and the future to come. This has included us turning the Phoenix from just being an Elite League hockey team, to becoming a Club with an interest in development of local players, and securing the future of Ice Sports in Manchester. We are in a unique and privileged position to be able to achieve something quite special for generations to come. This does not come quickly or easily - conversations with councils, developers and planners typically involve periods of years rather than months. We have however, managed to achieve a position where everyone supports our aim - a community oriented rink, available for public skating and ice sports. Turning this into reality is the next step. So where are we now?
We have a number of councils who want an Ice Rink
We have funding in place for a rink
All parties involved understand that we must be playing for next season and can work with these timescales
[We are on schedule for a return to the Elite League for next season
The Elite League are aware of this
Our British based players are aware of this
We are in conversation with planners and the building providers about specifications
But - we have not yet decided on a definitive location. There are a number of possible locations available to us, both in the long and the short-term. We intend to make an announcement about our semi-permanent facility (including the location) very early in the New Year!
We are only too aware of the interest out there amongst our loyal fans and others who want to use ice for recreational purposes and we trust that this interim statement goes some way to answering some of the questions as to exactly where the project stands
We have been working extremely hard behind the scenes to secure a new rink for next season, and the future to come. This has included us turning the Phoenix from just being an Elite League hockey team, to becoming a Club with an interest in development of local players, and securing the future of Ice Sports in Manchester. We are in a unique and privileged position to be able to achieve something quite special for generations to come. This does not come quickly or easily - conversations with councils, developers and planners typically involve periods of years rather than months. We have however, managed to achieve a position where everyone supports our aim - a community oriented rink, available for public skating and ice sports. Turning this into reality is the next step. So where are we now?
We have a number of councils who want an Ice Rink
We have funding in place for a rink
All parties involved understand that we must be playing for next season and can work with these timescales
[We are on schedule for a return to the Elite League for next season
The Elite League are aware of this
Our British based players are aware of this
We are in conversation with planners and the building providers about specifications
But - we have not yet decided on a definitive location. There are a number of possible locations available to us, both in the long and the short-term. We intend to make an announcement about our semi-permanent facility (including the location) very early in the New Year!
We are only too aware of the interest out there amongst our loyal fans and others who want to use ice for recreational purposes and we trust that this interim statement goes some way to answering some of the questions as to exactly where the project stands
Let's hope all goes to plan and we see the Phoenix in the EIHL next season
