Aguadilla Ice Skating Arena, A.I.S.A., is a multi-use facility in

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. The

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was the only

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facility in the

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region. The facility is owned and administered by the city. The Ice Skating rink has been closed since it was heavily damaged during

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Brief history

A.I.S.A. opened its doors in 2005 as the only facility of its kind in the Caribbean. Although Puerto Rico hosts several ice skating events during the Christmas season, the AISA was the only ice skating facility open year-round. The arena was designed & fabricated by Ice Rink Supply.com, using their internationally patented technology, for the Authority of Municipal Enterprises of the city. Aguadilla City Enterprises also administers

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& Aguadilla Bowling Alley.

Features

The AISA also hosts numerous stores and establishments:

First Floor

* Ice Skating Rink * 1 Dinner Room (soon) * 2 Meeting Rooms

Second Floor

* Music Room (City Band)

External links

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