Announcements

Saturday July 29 Update

Hockey is signing agreements with pickleball to rent our rink back from them. We have guaranteed time slots of Thursday/Sunday nights and no longer have to deal with managing all the other sports and the bathrooms etc. Yay!

Just a little paperwork left to start this new era and think we can start:

Season starting August 13 (tentative)

Pickups starting August 10 (tentative)


Weds, July 26, 2023 Update

Earl Warren CEO Ben Sprague has directed SB Roller Hockey to work with the new management (Dynamite Pickleball) to rent the rink back to him for the remainder of the 6 month temporary contract term. 

Roller Hockey confirmed that we do not plan to abandon the rink. The CEO has guaranteed that they will not dismantle the rink nor will they bulldoze the area to turn it back into a dirt pile or tennis court. 

No new surfacing can be done until January 2024, after the temporary contract expires. By then, SBRH plans to work together with ALL interested players to ensure we get a surface that works for ALL sports! (For example, a tennis court surface is not suitable to the roller sports.)

The demand that SBRH dismantles the rink in one week is no longer a threat. SBRH hopes to work together more closely with Showgrounds management to forge a long term solution that ensures future generations can enjoy the roller rink. 

We also hope that EWS takes a more direct interest in rink management. For example, encouraging and profiting from roller derby bouts through parking fees and food concessions and portions of ticket sales. Same with lacrosse and pickleball and hockey and soccer tournaments. We'd also like to get EWS support to be able to have skating fundraisers and figure skating competitions. Even before the pandemic, these events were not supported.

SBRH will continue to offer more profit sharing percentage opportunities with EWS because our aims as a nonprofit are to continue affordable access to this community treasure! Currently, this is on hold as Dynamite Pickleball will be given a chance to manage the rink.

If EWS is open to committing to preserve the rink, then we are also open to gifting our rink and assets to the community. (And of course we'd like to FINALLY build a structure  around or roof over the rink so that we can play when it rains!)

EWS's CEO also expressed that they would like to have gate guards at each entrance to ensure all patrons of the Showgrounds drive slowly. This is not something that our small volunteer team can provide to the Showgrounds. 

We are so grateful to be part of Earl Warren for 25 years and for helping us through the pandemic so we can provide a place of joy and fun for our community.

Gratefully,

Joan Vignocchi

Secretary of SBRH, 20-year volunteer at SBRH, and temporary acting President while Board President Kirk Grier is unavailable this week. 

Contact joan at sbhockey dot com for any questions or clarification. 

We so look forward to opening the rink again ASAP! I have contacted Dynamite Pickleball several times since talking with CEO Ben Sprague yesterday and I hope to reach him soon.


What is the Rink Rental Issue About Anyway? 


-- 2023 --

SBRH Clarifies - if rink is closed, that is Earl Warren Showgrounds decision,   not SBRH -  July 15, 2023

Earl Warren July 27, 2023 Board Meeting Agenda Request — July 13, 2013

Sharing Our Rink   July 12, 2013

-- 2020 --

A New Year 2020/21 - November 8, 2020

SBRH Turns 20! Party Derailed by COVID :(  -  Spring 2020 Canceled Event

COVID Suspends Hockey - March 15, 2020

Weekly Update  - February 22, 2020

Weekly Update - February 15, 2020

Weekly Update - March 1, 2020

State of Skate   -  February 12, 2020



-- 2016 -- 

AAU MEMBERSHIP TIME! — Aug 10, 2016 8:49:46 PM

Mandatory AAU Membership For Players, Coaches, Officials. — Aug 10, 2016 8:42:15 PM

COED/FAMILY LEAGUE: Starting Feb 19th! — Feb 10, 2016 4:22:41 AM

Youth Season Starts Feb 16, 5:30-7:00pm — Jan 31, 2016 11:49:41 PM

-- 2015 --

LA Kings Skills Clinic w/ Daryl Evans — Sep 16, 2015 7:07:25 PM

Mandatory AAU Membership For Players, Coaches, Officials. — Aug 28, 2015 5:59:04 AM

Upcoming Fall 2015 SBHA Youth Hockey Events: — Aug 28, 2015 5:55:57 AM

Fall 2015 Youth Hockey Starting Soon! — Aug 28, 2015 5:50:16 AM

To Be Rescheduled - LA Kings Youth Roller Hockey Clinic — Aug 18, 2015 4:45:50 PM

SBHA Youth Hockey in Calabasas — Aug 7, 2015 8:31:27 PM

LA Kings Youth Clinic - still space available! Sign up NOW! — Aug 1, 2015 9:47:24 PM

Welcome Back Ivan Girling! — Apr 14, 2015 4:52:16 PM

Congratulations to our High School Hockey Program! — Apr 13, 2015 11:17:22 PM

Learn to Skate/Gear Swap Tonight! — Jan 12, 2015 5:55:31 PM

Women's League Starting January 19th: Time to register! — Jan 6, 2015 3:46:44 AM

-- 2014 --

2014 State Street Holiday Parade Info!! — Nov 25, 2014 8:16:13 PM

SBHA Stat Tracking — Nov 20, 2014 11:41:32 PM

High School Hockey Tryouts! — Sep 19, 2014 6:17:37 PM

Monday Youth Hockey Cancelled Due to Heat! — Sep 15, 2014 10:47:35 PM

AAU MEMBERSHIP TIME — Aug 29, 2014 7:36:54 PM

Charity Tournament in Calabasas! — Aug 11, 2014 9:40:09 PM

SBHA Hockey Clinic Hosted BY L.A. Kings Alumnus Noah Clarke: August 26th 5PM-6PM — Aug 5, 2014 10:17:48 PM

LA Kings Roller Hockey Clinic Thursday 4-5PM — May 7, 2014 8:17:54 PM

Youth Picture Day Schedule & Order Form for Redeye Photography! — Apr 14, 2014 6:29:21 PM

No Games! Friday April 4th: Rainout — Apr 5, 2014 12:38:45 AM

Kings vs Jets Game Road Trip! — Feb 28, 2014 5:22:53 PM

No Games Tonight: Wed Feb 26th! — Feb 27, 2014 1:23:03 AM

Youth Hockey Schedule Update - in case of rain — Feb 26, 2014 8:37:35 PM

Grant King — Feb 19, 2014 10:56:28 PM

Youth Hockey Picture Day(s)! — Feb 19, 2014 8:24:22 PM

Youth Schedule Updated! AGAIN!!! :D — Feb 12, 2014 4:11:20 AM

Skate at the Montecito YMCA! — Jan 24, 2014 6:02:51 AM

KINGS Appreciation Night: Tickets! — Jan 17, 2014 1:31:43 AM

Adult Hockey Clinic — Jan 7, 2014 10:20:57 PM

-- 2013 --

Holiday Shop n'Roll — Dec 13, 2013 6:38:22 PM

Saturday Playoffs RAINED OUT!!! — Dec 7, 2013 3:39:14 PM

Skate in the Holiday Parade! — Dec 2, 2013 7:23:37 PM

L.A. Kings Tickets: SBHA Appreciation Nights! — Nov 15, 2013 12:07:05 AM

SB Open Streets 10-4 TOMORROW!!! — Nov 1, 2013 5:52:58 PM

SB Open Streets - Nov. 2 — Oct 27, 2013 10:36:59 PM

California Pizza Kitchen Fundraiser: October 8th! — Sep 26, 2013 5:33:21 AM

Youth League Volunteer Opportunities — Sep 18, 2013 5:33:05 PM

Youth Hockey Schedule this Week: — Sep 7, 2013 11:30:37 PM

Thank you!! — Sep 7, 2013 11:24:09 PM

AAU Membership: Time to RENEW!! — Aug 26, 2013 11:17:42 PM

High School Hockey Tryouts: Grades 8-12 — Aug 16, 2013 12:00:56 AM

Adult Hockey Tournament @UCSB! — Jul 18, 2013 4:55:14 AM

FREE Summer Friday Pickups @Montecito YMCA Rink! All levels and ages welcome - FREE!!!! — Jul 18, 2013 4:50:27 AM

KINGS Game 4 Fundraiser @Palapa Sponsored by SB Auto Detailing! — May 17, 2013 5:54:34 PM

Thank YOU !! Ticket Taker Volunteers! — May 3, 2013 4:36:37 AM

SB Fair and Expo Ticket Taker Fundraiser - 4/24 - 4/28 !! — Apr 3, 2013 7:07:12 AM

Youth League Starts THIS Week! — Mar 31, 2013 4:58:14 AM

Congrats to the Winter 16U Champs! — Mar 20, 2013 8:32:29 PM

Congrats to the Winter 8U Champs! — Mar 20, 2013 8:30:54 PM

Congrats to the Winter 13U Champs! — Mar 20, 2013 1:04:42 AM

Playoffs and Final Championships This Week! — Mar 16, 2013 6:24:31 AM

New Youth Jerseys! — Feb 23, 2013 2:28:41 AM

Picture Day Info! — Feb 22, 2013 9:21:20 PM

Our SBHA High School Hockey Program are JV and Varsity Champions! — Feb 22, 2013 1:04:03 AM

Intermediate League Champions! — Feb 21, 2013 7:22:57 PM

March 2 - Picture Day Schedule! — Feb 8, 2013 8:16:08 PM

Youth Hockey RAINED OUT Saturday 1/26 — Jan 26, 2013 12:31:07 AM

Updated Youth Schedule - Jan 25 — Jan 25, 2013 1:21:52 AM

Winter Youth Hockey Schedule is Ready! — Jan 22, 2013 11:51:34 PM

Goalie Practices! — Jan 22, 2013 6:35:20 PM

Adult Clinic Rescheduled to Monday 1/7 — Jan 7, 2013 12:00:26 AM

MORE Learn to Skate! — Jan 5, 2013 10:45:27 PM

Learn to Skate+Gear Swap!!! — Jan 3, 2013 8:45:47 PM

-- 2012 --

Rink is DRY! — Dec 3, 2012 9:48:11 PM

Skate in the Santa Barbara Holiday Parade! — Nov 28, 2012 2:14:43 AM

UCSB Roller Hockey Iron-Man Tourney and Fundraiser - Nov 30 to Dec 2 !! — Oct 30, 2012 7:19:35 PM

Congrats to SBHA High School Varsity Team! — Oct 10, 2012 6:41:22 PM

Youth Hockey Schedule! — Oct 1, 2012 5:31:25 AM

Youth Hockey Schedule Update! — Sep 29, 2012 5:02:38 AM

Extra Practices This Week!!! — Sep 24, 2012 8:24:47 PM

Fall Youth Hockey is Starting!! Evaluations this Saturday! — Sep 19, 2012 6:30:00 PM

Time to Re-Up your AAU Membership! — Aug 30, 2012 1:14:59 AM

High School Hockey League Tryouts - Sept 19th and 26th !! — Aug 23, 2012 5:03:03 AM

Fall Youth League Registration Open!! — Aug 23, 2012 5:00:31 AM

!! CANCELLED!! High School Age Hockey Open Tourney - June 9 - Santa Maria! — Jun 1, 2012 2:40:28 AM

California Pizza Kitchen Fundraiser - May 1st ! — Apr 22, 2012 8:15:28 PM

Youth Game Schedule - Add'l Formats! — Apr 20, 2012 8:23:59 PM

Youth Game Schedule Available! — Apr 20, 2012 6:41:41 AM

Youth Spring 2012 Registration is Open! — Mar 25, 2012 4:54:33 AM

Volunteer at the Fair to help SBHA! — Mar 22, 2012 6:42:04 PM

Youth Games Rained Out - Sat 3/17! — Mar 17, 2012 3:22:32 PM

Kings Tickets for Sale — Mar 8, 2012 6:37:20 AM

Youth Rained Out Monday 1/23! — Jan 23, 2012 10:05:29 PM

Winter Youth 1/9 to 1/20/12 — Jan 9, 2012 6:02:17 PM

Winter Youth Registration Open! — Jan 3, 2012 6:32:14 AM

-- 2011 --

Video from Holiday Parade! — Dec 3, 2011 7:17:20 AM

Join us as SBHA Rocks the Holiday Parade Friday Dec 2! — Nov 28, 2011 8:03:59 AM

Youth Games are Go - Sat 11/12 — Nov 12, 2011 3:40:54 PM

Women's Fall Classic Hockey Tournament! — Oct 5, 2011 6:46:18 AM

Team Red takes Adult Beginner League Crown! — Oct 4, 2011 6:19:03 AM

Kings Road Trip - Sat Nov 19 1pm Kings vs Red Wings ! — Sep 23, 2011 8:35:29 PM

COED Schedule & Rosters Up! — Sep 22, 2011 11:47:41 PM

Youth League Schedules & Rosters Up! — Sep 22, 2011 7:07:37 AM

COED / Family Starts Friday! — Sep 21, 2011 7:59:09 AM

Youth Teams Forming! — Sep 16, 2011 9:33:06 PM

Scrimmage Saturday! — Sep 9, 2011 7:22:06 AM

Learn to Skate & Walk-Up Registration Sat 8/27 9am-12noon — Aug 26, 2011 7:22:23 PM

Fall Youth Online Registration is Open! — Aug 23, 2011 5:40:18 PM

Welcome to our new WWW site! — Aug 12, 2011 8:01:50 AM