WHO WE ARE

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We are members of the community who are working to preserve our historic  Belleville Memorial Arena as an ice-in facility in winter months and as a facility for other organized sports, events and activities in the off-season.

Support for our efforts is not limited to local Belleville residents but extends to those of neighbouring communities, who also have an interest in the development of new and affordable programming options in our region, and for whom a facility in Belleville’s city centre is convenient.

The growth of event programs in our region will benefit our local economy and also increase much-needed traffic flow in Belleville’s downtown  core.
 

Numerous studies of downtown revitalization efforts have found that to be successful projects must include a balance of the three Rs-- Recreation, Retail and Residential-- along with ensuring that culturally and historically significant buildings such as the Belleville Memorial Arena are preserved and maintained as part of the mix.
 

In addition to donating this website, the volunteers dedicated to the preservation of the Belleville Memorial Arena donate time, materials and expertise, and incur no overhead costs.