ICE RINKSAliso Viejo Ice Palace,
Edition of May 2010
My list of current Southern California Ice rinks.
Some recent online research into modern methods for ice rinks tells me the old method of having coolant pipes buried in sand or concrete has been replaced by coolant matting of poly tubing, bought in rolls, rolled out on a proposed ice floor with pipes around the perimeter for the coolant loop from a chiller and pump. The mat floor only needs to be covered with plastic for the ice to have a level surface. There are also major advances in energy use, via solar panels, etc. in maintaining the proper environment within an enclosed rink.
Non-profit information and assistance sources
Rink Magazine I've received copies for years.
"Serving The American Rinks STAR is a non-profit membership association for facilities, individuals and vendors in the ice rink industry. STAR provides education and resources to help increase operational efficiencies, safety procedures and the sustainability of ice facilities in the United States."
NARCE sponsors training sessions all over the US on rink issues, operations, etc., including dealing with local jurisdictions.
Partial list of Ski Resorts with Ice Skating:
Olympic Ice Pavilion Squaw Valley California, outdoor year round
Truckee California outdoor seasonal
Northstar Resort 100 Northstar Drive, Truckee, CA outdoor, roller in summer
Sun Valley Idaho indoor and outdoor.
Beaver Creek Colorado
Crested Butte Colorado outdoor, seasonal
Aspen Colorado Ice Garden indoor, year round
Park City Utah indoor
Park City Utah outdoor
BIG BEAR, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
The cooler climate here is a big plus. Here's a list of Outdoor Ice Rinks in California
Two rinks are listed with photos on my history of BYGONE RINKS of Southern California.
BIG BEAR LAKE, 40679 Lakeview, corner of Badger, Ice Chalet.
Open from 1963-1978. Via friends on forums who were residents in Big Bear at the time I have gathered the following. The roof "collapse would have been in early February of 1969, the same time that Holiday Market (now Lakeview Market on top of Red Ant Hill) collapsed from the snow/rain weight." The roof was repaired but in the 70's the refrigeration failed so it was used as a roller rink. It was the site of Lakeview Trading until Apri 2010 when they relocated to Stocker and Pennsylvania, just east of "The Village". The interior as an ice rink is largely intact per my observation. That includes the cement ice floor, the rear door for a Zomboni, dasher wall along the interior, exits, entrances, etc. I can't even guess what $$ it would require to re-establish as an ice rink. It would require someone with up to date knowledge to examine the facility.
Ice Gardens Big Bear Lake, corner of Pine Knot Ave and Village Drive.
Opened December 2009, closed February 2010. An outdoor refrigerated rink. 110 by 48 ft, uncovered. Operator was Gary Stevens with equipment from his La Quinta rink which closed August 2009. Mechanical problems caused it to close before the area received 7-10 ft of snow in January 2010. It was dismantled and removed by early May 2010. Despite having worsening mechanical problems the rink was very popular and enjoyed by hundreds even when Gary had to rope off about half the ice surface due to leakage in the cooling lines under the surface.
SOUTHERN ORANGE COUNTY CALIFORNIA
One ice rink for a population of 828,778 in the incorporated cities!!!!!!!
9 Journey
ALISO VIEJO, CA. 92656
(949) 643-9648
a converted warehouse with one ice surface
There must be hundreds of players registered every year who reside in one of the cites listed below. Most of them have to drive to north Orange County or Los Angeles County for ice time.
Here are the January 1, 2006 population figures from the Center for Demographic Research, CSU, Fullerton. And names of some players as of September 2008.
Aliso Viejo 44,924 Ryan Kolden, F, '93, 2007-2008. Anaheim Jr. Ducks 2006-2007, Beach City Lightning 2003-2005. Aliso Viejo, CA
Drew Phillips, F, '92, 2007-2008. LA Selects 2006-2007. Aliso Viejo, CA
Dana Point 36,669
Irvine 193,785 Austin Swaim, Patrick Tyson, Chris Kane, C.J. Stretch, Pat McDevitt, Maik Tatavosian, Greg Smith, Chris "Puma" Arvizu, Shawn Dugan,
Laguna Beach 24,963
Laguna Hills 33,225 Chris Fratterigo, Mac Lee,
Laguna Niguel 66,178 Brett Kaneshiro, Colin Sarfeh
Laguna Woods 18,334
Lake Forest 77,859 Chris Finley, Josh Jennrich, James Stewart
Mission Viejo 97,997 Carey Enoch, Tommy and Todd Beasley
Newport Beach 83, 361 Ryan Letts, Joe and John Cocco, Eddie Fischermann, Luke Greiner, Blake Reilly, Brandon Welch, Aaron Rothrock, Cory Adler, Jonathan Stair
Rancho Santa Margarita 49,130 Ian McDougall, Jonathon Blum
San Clemente 66,280 Brandon Richardson, Peter Kavaya, David Lehman
San Juan Capistrano 36,073 Blake Page, Joey Perricone
Total for cities 828, 778
plus unincorporated 120, 174 which includes census-designated places (maybe counted above)
Coto de Caza Derek Bolls, Matt Draheim
Las Flores
Rossmoor
Tustin Foothills
and unincorporated communities
Dove Canyon
Ladera Ranch
Midway City
Orange Park Acres
Santa Ana Heights
Sunset Beach
Silverado
Trabuco Canyon
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