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Two Missions Aligned

Neumann University and Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education

Upon raising $15 million by October 25, 2025, Neumann University will receive an additional $15 million from Ed Snider Youth Hockey and Education to construct the Ed Snider Ice Arena on campus.  The matching gift is the largest ever at Neumann University and will support Neumann’s academic and athletic programs and under-resourced youth in the local community.

Jasmine Martinez '22
SNIDER & Neumann University

"When life confronted me with challenges, both SNIDER and Neumann gave me the support I yearned for. The support my family needed. They provided me with opportunity - academically and professionally. They've prepared and inspired me to do the same for others."

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ED SNIDER ICE ARENA

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Legacy of Ed Snider

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FEATURES & AMENITIES
  • LEED certified as a healthy, efficient, green building 
  • 98,108 square feet  
  • Two ice sheets 
  • Rink 1 seating for 750 spectators 
  • Rink 2 seating for 300 spectators, the official home for Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education programming and outreach in Chester and Northern Delaware County 
  • Two classrooms to support SNIDER’s educational programs 
  • 7,000 square foot lobby with tiered seating for campus and community presentations, lectures, and meetings 
  • Dedicated office space for SNIDER 
  • NCAA men’s and women's locker rooms, designed with parity   
  • 10 team locker rooms with 272 lockers, with single user shower and toilet facilities to accommodate club teams with male and female participants 
  • Training areas, exam rooms, hydrotherapy space, taping and treatment room 
  • Skate rental and skate changing areas 
  • Catering kitchen and retail sales adjacent to the community lobby 
  • Two official/referee locker rooms 
  • Laundry facilities 
  • Zamboni garage 
  • Storage spaces for NCAA teams, Snider Hockey teams, club teams, etc. 
  • “Overlook” to community lobby for special events and games/tournaments 
  • Offices and meeting rooms for head coaches, assistant coaches, athletics staff 
  • Media and sportscasting rooms for home and visiting teams at each ice sheet 

“We are thrilled to be partners with Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education, one of the most respected organizations in the country, and to honor the legacy of Philadelphia Flyers founder and chairman, Ed Snider. Given our mission alignment, a partnership with SNIDER will reimagine what is possible for underserved youth in our area.”

- Dr. Chris Domes, President of Neumann University

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Join us as we honor a Philadelphia legend, and together impact the education of our youth to college graduates.

Contact  SniderArena@neumann.edu or (610) 579-6289 to learn more about naming opportunities and sponsorships.