Try Hockey For Free
Join us for our next
Try Hockey For Free event!
January 6, 2024
9:00 - 11:00 am
Cleland Ice Rink
Fort Liberty, NC
What to Bring:
- Loose-fitting pair of sweatpants or snow pants
- Loose-fitting sweatshirt or jacket. (A hockey jersey will be provided at check-in)
- Pair of gloves (they don’t need to be hockey gloves - mittens are fine, but gloves are REQUIRED)
- Helmet (we have very few hockey helmets to loan, please bring a bicycle or hockey helmet. children will not be allowed on the ice without a helmet.)
- Elbow pads (these are not required, but are encouraged if you have them)
What will be Provided:
- Skates (you are welcome to bring your own)
- Hockey jersey
On-Ice Experience:
- We will have coaches on hand to give your child a great youth hockey experience. They will get an opportunity to learn the basic skills of youth hockey and enjoy their time on the ice.
Travel Considerations:
- Please see Fort Liberty Access Control and directions to Cleland Ice Rink below.

If you have any additional questions, please contact Kelly O'Connell at secretary@capefearhockey.com
Welcome to Fort Liberty, home of the Airborne and Special Operation Forces!
To access Cleland Ice Rink, you will need to first clear security through the main gate, the All American Access Control Point. If you have a Department of Defense ID, you may enter through any gate.
All American Access Control Point
All American Gate or ACP (Access Control Point) Address
3550 All American Fwy, Fort Liberty, NC 28310
Phone: 910-907-5165/5166
Hours: 5:00 am - 9:00 pm, 7 days a week
Visitor Center Instructions:
A 10-15 minute registration is required for all visitors to enter the Fort Liberty installation. All visitors should park and enter the All American Visitor Control Center with the following information ready:
- Valid state DL for all drivers and valid state DL or ID for all passengers over the age of 16
- Vehicle Registration
- Valid Insurance for vehicle
- If you are NOT a U.S. citizen, please contact the appropriate team manager before the game. There are additional steps required for foreign nationals to enter post. A military service member will need to be present with you at the Visitor's Center before a pass can be generated.
After a pass is obtained from inside the Visitor Control Center, you may be subject to a vehicle inspection which involves:
- Everyone exiting the vehicle.
- Raising your vehicle hood and opening all doors; in addition, to any glove boxes/consoles.
- Standing at the designated area while the vehicle is inspected.
- Providing documents from above again.
- Valid state DL for all drivers and valid state DL or ID for all passengers over the age of 16
- Vehicle Registration
- Valid Insurance for vehicle
For more information find Fort Liberty's detailed registration instructions here or contact the All American ACP at the phone number listed above.

Cleland Ice Rink
Cleland Ice Rink Address
3-1606 Rock Merritt Avenue, Fort Liberty, NC 28307
Formerly: 1606 Reilly Street, Fort Bragg, NC 28307
Phone: 910-396-5127
https://liberty.armymwr.com/programs/cleland-ice-and-inline-skating-rink
