YAKIMA, Wash. – A broken phase within the ice machine on the Yakima Ice Rink is affecting the Yakima Amateur Hockey Association’s (YAHA) skill to get again at the ice. Since upkeep are anticipated to be dear, Dutch Bros espresso is webhosting a “Give Back Day” on October 1 to help them carry cash.
All 3 Yakima places for Dutch Bros will take part and be open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. For every espresso offered, $1 will likely be donated to YAHA. If the Yakima places make $5,000 in gross sales, their company will give $10,000 to YAHA for a complete of $15,000.
The Regional Operator for Dutch Bros Emily Kirkpatrick stated being in a position to help manner so much to her circle of relatives.
“We moved here almost seven years ago and the first place that kind of made Yakima feel like home was the hockey rink,” Kirkpatrick stated.
The YAHA President Chris Bartheld stated they hope to carry between $10,000 to $15,000 with this fundraiser. However, the phase wanted for the ice machine will most likely price extra. It’s believed a tube within the machine is leaking on account of previous age.
Bartheld stated the YAHA board is following a number of leads.
“A lot of people out there looking for used equipment that we can either purchase or possibly get donated but we’re gonna need funds,” Bartheld stated.
Aside from the fundraiser at Dutch Bros, the Tri-cities Amateur Hockey Association is permitting YAHA to host their October grownup event at their rink. This tournament is normally a moneymaker for YAHA and Bartheld hopes this may increasingly help carry extra finances for the upkeep wanted.
As of presently, Bartheld stated they do not precisely know the way a lot they are going to want to fix it however he is estimated between $25,000 to $50,000.
Realistically, Bartheld stated the rink would possibly not get ice till November or December.
Coach, Hockey Player and YAHA Board Member Kristina Coppock stated it is heartbreaking to see the rink with none ice.
“What’s gonna be really sad is when it’s October and every other association is getting on the ice and we’re not,” Coppock stated. “I definitely had to take some time to decide not to be grumpy… sad… Ultimately, we’re all doing the best we can.”
Hockey Player and YAHA Board Member Larry Loose stated he is spent the entire 12 months having a pipe dream about enjoying hockey along with his spouse once more, however they are attempting to help alternatively they are able to.
According to the YAHA board contributors, telling the more youthful avid gamers will likely be truly laborious. Coppock stated she’ll have to help her son to find any other task to do within the interim.
For maximum avid gamers, riding to Tri-cities is not an possibility on account of their jobs and households. Bartheld stated it is necessary to get the rink up and working once conceivable to stay hockey alive in Yakima.
“Hockey is the best sport,” he stated. “It gives kids something to do and adults.”
If you want to help YAHA fix their rink, you’ll be able to purchase a espresso at Dutch Bros on October 1, at some of the 3 Yakima places. You too can make a donation to YAHA via donating it to Dutch Bros on that day. You too can to find updates on long term fundraisers on their Facebook web page.