Facilities
Facilities
Ossian C. Bird Ice Arena – On-Campus Rink
Ossian C. Bird Ice Arena is the home of OHIO Hockey. The facility was originally constructed in 1957.
Bird Arena features a designated team locker room, coach/staff workspaces, athletic training room, concession stand, broadcast area, merchandise vendor, and a fully-furnished upstairs viewing room.
In 2024, several improvements were made to the facility:
- New ice plan compressor equipment and relocation
- New insulation of interior roof and repair of external roof
- New arena and event lighting
- Updated arena signage and banners
Bird Arena offers recreational hockey/skating, academic classes, intramural broomball, learn to play/skate programs, figure skating, birthday parties, and private rentals.
The facility is open from late September to March and available to university students, faculty/staff, and members of the community.
Dr. Steve and Kathy Carin Strength and Conditioning Center
A strong athletics program starts in the weight room long before the season commences. Because of this, the Carin Center serves as a vital catalyst in preparing our student-athletes for a successful season.
The $1.1M facility was built as an addition to Peden Football Stadium in 1999. The 10,000 square foot center holds state-of-the-art equipment such as platform areas, inclines, benches, squat bench stands, power backs, chinning bars, warm-up area, stretching and tumbling area, and plyometrics.
The facility is less than a 5 minute walk from Bird Arena. Student-athletes receive training 3-4x/week under the instruction of our Strength and Conditioning Coach.
Grover's Athletic Training Facility
The Grover Athletic Training Facility is designed to support recovery, rehabilitation, and performance optimization for our student-athletes.
Key offerings include electrical stimulation (Estim) for pain management and muscle activation, therapeutic ultrasound to promote tissue healing, and Normatecs compression systems for enhanced circulation and recovery.
The facility also provides warm and cold hydrotherapy pools to relieve soreness and boost healing, as well as manual therapy tools to aid in overall wellness.
The Grover Athletic Training Facility is located in Grover Hall, next door to Bird Arena.
OHIO Hockey student-athletes are able to utilize this facility during training room hours, which are scheduled by the Club Sports Athletic Trainer (AT).
Charles J. Ping Recreation Center
The Charles J. Ping Recreation Center is a 168,000 square foot student recreation facility, less than a 5 minute walk from Bird Arena.
Ping is home to five basketball/volleyball courts, two multipurpose gymnasiums, an elevated four-lane indoor running track, and free weight areas.
Ohio Hockey utilizes the facility's group fitness rooms that host cycling, yoga, and F45 (HIIT) workout classes.
F45 Training is a high-intensity group training program that combines cardio, circuit training, and functional training into 45-minute workout.
