Blue Cross Blue Shield Sponsors Free Skate Rentals in Jamestown
The Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation is sponsoring free ice skate rentals at Jamestown Winter Sports Building for scheduled open skate sessions this winter, from November through late February. The program reduces equipment costs for residents during select sessions, while regular open skate admission fees still apply.
The Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation is sponsoring free skate rentals at the Jamestown Winter Sports Building for selected open skate sessions this winter. The sponsorship covers Wednesday evening open skate sessions and Tuesday and Thursday afternoon sessions, and runs from November through late February. Regular open skate admission fees will continue to apply.
The initiative is intended to make winter recreation more affordable and to encourage community wellness. Jamestown Parks and Recreation posted the session schedule and encouraged residents to follow updates from the Winter Sports Building for any schedule changes or weather related adjustments. “Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota is sponsoring free skate rentals during open skate starting in November in Jamestown.”
For families and individuals who lack equipment, the removal of rental costs can lower a practical barrier to participation and expand access to community recreation. Local recreation programming often faces competing demands on municipal budgets, and private sponsorships like this one can supplement public resources to maintain or expand offerings. While sponsorship does not replace operating revenue from admission fees, it can influence attendance patterns and provide a pathway for residents to try skating without the upfront expense of buying skates.
The partnership raises questions about long term funding for recreation services and the role of private foundations in supporting public leisure infrastructure. Residents and local officials will need to track whether the sponsorship increases use among youth and low income households, and whether it prompts adjustments to scheduling, staffing, or future budget allocations for the facility.
Jamestown Parks and Recreation is the point of contact for schedule updates and operational notices from the Winter Sports Building. Residents interested in taking advantage of the free rentals are advised to check the posted schedule and follow the Winter Sports Building for the latest information on session times and any changes.
