Playmaker Sports DEK is a nonprofit community recreation initiative created to introduce more young people in the Midlands to hockey and other stick-and-ball sports in a welcoming, accessible environment. The organization was founded to expand access to the game beyond traditional ice rinks by providing a place where kids can learn the fundamentals of hockey, build confidence, stay active, and participate in team-based activities regardless of experience or background.The Old Barn Hockey Yard is the community space at 148 Bradley Drive in West Columbia where youth can develop athletic skills, learn teamwork, and enjoy the game in a safe and positive setting. Programs will focus on introductory clinics, youth skill development, recreational play, and partnerships with local schools and youth organizations. By lowering the barriers to entry and creating a consistent place for kids to play, the project aims to grow participation in hockey and related sports throughout the region.We are inviting the community to help build The Old Barn Hockey Yard with us, starting with the multi-sport DEK rink.The rink floor will be made up of 5,000 interlocking DEK multi-sport tiles. Through this campaign, each tile represents a player, a family, or a supporter who helped make the DEK rink possible.When kids step onto the rink to play hockey, they will be playing on something their community built together.By sponsoring a tile, you are helping create a place where kids can play, learn, compete, and build friendships for years to come.

Help bring a hydration station to Playmaker! This water fountain and bottle filler will keep players hydrated during practices, camps, and community events. Together, we can make sure every child has easy access to fresh drinking water.--------Playmaker Sports DEK is building a home at 148 Bradley Drive in West Columbia so all kids can play hockey! Your donations help build a dedicated street and roller hockey rink in the Midlands so more kids can try hockey without the barriers of ice time, travel, or expensive gear. Your donation helps fund the rink, equipment, and free and low-cost programming for local families. How you can help power our mission:Donate: Every dollar counts. Contribute now to help us reach our goal.Share: Share our campaign with your friends, family, and on social media. Your advocacy can amplify our impact.Volunteer: Your time and skills can make an impact too.Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.