FDIA is the only public indoor skating facility east of the Anacostia River in the heart of Ward 7. A diverse place for children to learn life lessons while having fun and creating relationships, it offers free or subsidized programming to more than 3,500 youth a year. Learn To Skate group classes for ages five and up teach respect and responsibility. Kids on Ice PLUS (Positive Living Using Skating) offers advanced instruction in synchronized skating, figure skating, ice hockey, and speed skating. DC public and public charter schools integrate skating into their physical education curriculum while summer camps ensure that children have an engaging (and cool) place to learn and have fun. An educational meeting room includes ten computer workstations and an off-ice training studio. At FDIA kids build self-confidence, self-esteem, character, and a sense of accomplishment both on and off the ice.
Headquarters: DC-Ward 7
Where They Operate: DC-Citywide; DC-Ward 7; DC-Ward 8; MD-Prince George's County; VA-Arlington County; VA-City of Alexandria; Ward 7
Age Groups Served: Youth (5-11); Pre-teen/teen (12-17)
Population(s) Served: Individuals with Disabilities; Low- to Moderate-Income Community Members; Students
Schools They Work In: Our Schools Skate For Fitness program serves the entire DC Public School System
Awards & Recognition
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Press
- The Fort Dupont Ice Arena's success is already built on diversity
Sun Nov 27 2016, Washington Post
Letter To The Editor
- Joel Ward at Fort Dupont Ice Arena
Thu Dec 1 2011, Washington Capitals 365
Joel Ward visits Fort Dupont Ice Arena for a special rink dedication and to conduct an on-ice clinic with kids.
- Fort Dupont Ice Arena to expand youth ice hockey program
Mon Nov 28 2011, The Washington Post
Neal Henderson is named FDIA's new Hockey Director and the Fort Dupont Ice Hockey Club and Kids On Ice merge to form a unified program.
- Maame Biney: 11 Year Old Dominates Speed Skating Field
Fri Jul 1 2011, East of the River Magazine
(p 42-44) National record holder & 5 time gold medalist Maame Biney is dominating her speed skating field and inspiring other young skaters.
- Crashing The Net Presidential-Style
Thu May 5 2011, Winners Within Us
President's Hockey is making a difference east of the river.
Budget (FY2023)
- $3 million or higher
- $1 million to $3 million
- The current budget for Friends of Fort Dupont Ice Arena is: $500k to $1 million
- Less than $500k
Catalogue charities range in size from $100,000 to
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