History
Our History
Sky Rink Youth Scholarship Fund
Established in 1991, the Sky Rink Youth Scholarship Fund’s sole purpose was to provide financial support to children who wish to participate in youth hockey and figure skating programs at Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers. The goal of the Sky Rink Youth Scholarship Fund was to enable more children to participate in ice hockey and figure skating. The Sky Rink Youth Scholarship Fund also helps promising and gifted young athletes to advance their skills to highly competitive levels.
Chelsea Piers Scholarship Fund
In 1996, the Chelsea Piers Scholarship Fund was founded. It was committed to providing NYC children in need with the opportunity to experience the enormous benefits and enjoyment of participation in athletics. Structured sports help children gain self-confidence and self-esteem, develop social skills, learn sportsmanship and teamwork, set and achieve goals, and learn from positive role models.
Chelsea Piers Foundation
In 2023, the existing Sky Rink Youth Scholarship Fund and Chelsea Piers Scholarship Fund merged into the Chelsea Piers Foundation. Today, we have broadened our reach to provide these same life-changing scholarships and to establish partnerships within our communities to reach more young people and families than ever before.