Programs & Opportunities

Every Age. Every Ability. Every Dream.

More Than Ice. A Place to Belong.

At Beyond the Boards Foundation, we believe that opportunity has the power to change lives.

Whether it's a child stepping onto the ice for the first time, an athlete working toward a lifelong dream, a veteran discovering a new community, or a family simply looking for a place to connect, everyone deserves the chance to participate, grow, and belong.

Our long-term vision is to create a welcoming, year-round ice sports and community complex in North Idaho offering a wide variety of recreational, competitive, educational, adaptive, and community-centered opportunities.

And while ice sports are at the heart of our vision, the possibilities extend far beyond the rink.

Hockey: Building Skills, Character & Opportunity

Hockey is where our family's journey began, and it remains an important part of our vision.

We hope to provide opportunities for players of different ages and skill levels, from beginners discovering the sport to experienced athletes looking to continue their development.

Our envisioned programs include:

One of our greatest hopes is to help expand opportunities for young athletes to continue developing their skills closer to home, reducing some of the financial and personal challenges associated with traveling or relocating to pursue their dreams.

Because a young athlete's future shouldn't be determined solely by their family's ability to travel or pay.

Figure Skating: Confidence, Creativity & Personal Growth

Figure skating combines athleticism, creativity, discipline, and personal expression.

We envision opportunities for individuals of all ages to discover the joy of skating, develop new skills, and pursue their goals in a supportive environment.

Potential programs include beginner lessons, recreational skating, figure skating instruction, skills development, exhibitions, and opportunities for more advanced training.

Whether someone dreams of competing or simply wants to experience the freedom of gliding across the ice, we want them to feel encouraged and welcomed.

Learn-to-Skate & Recreational Ice Activities

Not everyone who steps onto the ice wants to become a competitive athlete—and that's something we celebrate!

We envision a variety of recreational opportunities that make ice sports enjoyable and approachable for individuals and families.

These may include:

Our goal is to create an environment where trying something new feels exciting rather than intimidating.

You don't need experience to begin. You just need an opportunity.

Curling: A Different Way to Connect

Ice sports are about much more than hockey and figure skating.

Curling offers a unique combination of strategy, teamwork, communication, and friendly competition.

We hope to explore opportunities for introductory curling programs, recreational leagues, group activities, and community events.

It's another way we envision bringing people together across generations and experience levels.

Adaptive Ice Sports: Opportunity Without Boundaries

One of the most important parts of our vision is creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate in ice sports and community activities.

We believe accessibility should be considered from the beginning—not added as an afterthought.

Our long-term goals include exploring:

We recognize that meaningful accessibility requires listening, learning, and working alongside the people and communities we hope to serve.

Our goal is to create opportunities where participants are treated with dignity, encouraged to grow, and welcomed as valued members of the community.

Everyone deserves the chance to discover what they're capable of.

Scholarships & Equipment Assistance: Removing Financial Barriers

For many families, the cost of participating in organized sports can be overwhelming.

Registration fees, equipment, travel expenses, and other costs can create barriers that prevent children and adults from participating.

Our founders understand these challenges through their own family's experiences.

That's why we hope to establish future scholarship and equipment assistance programs designed to help reduce financial obstacles.

Our vision includes exploring:

These programs will depend on future funding, partnerships, and organizational development.

But our guiding belief is simple:

Financial circumstances should not automatically determine who gets an opportunity to participate.

Supporting Military Families, Veterans & First Responders

North Idaho and the surrounding region are home to many military families, veterans, and first responders who have dedicated themselves to serving others.

We hope to explore partnerships and programs that recognize their service while providing opportunities for recreation, connection, and community involvement.

Potential initiatives may include family skating events, adaptive recreational opportunities, community gatherings, and collaborations with organizations already serving these individuals and families.

Our goal is to create a welcoming environment where those who serve—and the people who support them—can build connections and find opportunities to participate.

Education, Mentorship & Life Beyond Sports

We believe some of the most important lessons learned through sports have little to do with winning or losing.

Teamwork. Responsibility. Perseverance. Leadership. Compassion. Integrity.

These are lessons that extend far beyond the rink.

That's why our vision includes educational and personal development opportunities that support individuals and families in meaningful ways.

We hope to explore programs such as:

We want Beyond the Boards Foundation to help people grow not only as athletes, but as individuals, neighbors, and future community leaders.

Community Programs: Bringing People Together

At its heart, Beyond the Boards Foundation is about community.

We envision a welcoming gathering place where individuals and families can connect, build friendships, and support one another.

Future community opportunities may include family events, educational workshops, volunteer activities, seasonal celebrations, charitable drives, and partnerships with local organizations.

We also hope to provide gathering spaces where people can enjoy time together even when they aren't participating in ice sports.

Because sometimes the most meaningful moments happen off the ice.

A Place for Every Generation

Our vision isn't limited to children or competitive athletes.

We want to create opportunities for people throughout every stage of life.

A young child learning to skate.

A teenager developing confidence and leadership.

A parent finding community.

An adult discovering a new hobby.

A veteran reconnecting through recreation.

A senior enjoying an activity or gathering with friends.

A person with a disability discovering an opportunity that previously felt out of reach.

Every age. Every ability. Every person matters.

Growing Our Programs Together

Beyond the Boards Foundation is currently in its early planning and organizational development stages.

The programs and opportunities described on this page represent our long-term goals, not activities currently being offered.

Specific programs will be developed as resources, partnerships, funding, facilities, and community needs allow.

As our foundation grows, we hope to work closely with athletes, families, educators, disability advocates, community organizations, businesses, and volunteers to help shape opportunities that truly serve North Idaho.

We believe the best programs are created by listening to the people they're meant to benefit.

Help Us Create Opportunities

Do you have an idea for a program?

Are you involved in an organization that shares our commitment to community, accessibility, or youth development?

Would you like to volunteer, collaborate, or help us explore new opportunities?

We would love to hear from you!

Every conversation, every connection, and every helping hand brings us closer to a future where more people can participate, grow, and belong.

Together, we can work toward creating something that makes a lasting difference.

Beyond the Boards Foundation, Inc.

Rooted in Faith. United by Community. Building a Place to Belong.

More Than Ice. A Place to Belong.



Our programs are part of our long-term vision and are not yet operational. We look forward to developing these opportunities alongside our North Idaho community as the foundation grows.