Florida Hospital, Tampa Bay Lightning Team Up To Beat The Heat

WESLEY CHAPEL, FL -- Florida Hospital and the Tampa Bay Lightning are partnering for the second annual Beat the Heat at Florida Hospital Center Ice from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. p.m. Sunday, July 29.

The event at 3173 Cypress Ridge Blvd., Wesley Chapel, is free and open to the public. Due to rink size and limited availability, participants should register for their ice skating sessions by clicking here.

Beat the Heat is a fun-filled day of interactive games, free giveaways, the sport of curling and free ice skating for all skill levels. The event will feature appearances from the official Lightning mascot, ThunderBug, and Lightning alumni.

“Florida Hospital is passionate about inspiring the Tampa Bay community to get active, spend quality time with family and live happier and healthier lives,” said Lauren Key, senior executive officer of consumer strategy, Florida Hospital, West Florida Division of Adventist Health System. “Being actively engaged with our local community is a core part of our values. We are delighted to have a partnership with the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Hospital Center Ice that continues to elevate the health and wellness of our community in a fun way.”

In addition to traditional on-ice hockey activities, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in high-performance skills training demos and stick-handling drills.

"We are excited to host Beat the Heat with the Lightning and Florida Hospital," said Gordie Zimmerman, managing partner of Florida Hospital Center Ice. "Our facility's multi-concept of ice rinks and ancillary training areas allows these major sponsors to showcase their product and provide a fun-filled day for families. The impact of these events is essential for all involved and solidify our long-term relationship and success in our community," said Zimmerman.

Image via Florida Hospital Center Ice

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