x-axis 44 Report post Posted July 31, 2012 The local rink that I first started to play hockey at will be closed to create more "lucrative" retail space, despite the growing demand for ice time at the rink with ice times as early as 4:30am.Please help and Sign the Petition to save the rink. Thank you.The full story:http://www.mercurynews.com/san-mateo-county-times/ci_21186868/skaters-fret-san-mateo-ice-rink-faces-closure?IADID=Search-www.mercurynews.com-www.mercurynews.comThe Petition:http://www.change.org/petitions/mayor-brandt-grotte-san-mateo-city-council-please-don-t-take-away-our-ice-rink Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockeymass 11 Report post Posted July 31, 2012 It's sad that the company that owns the site refuses to keep the rink open and thinks that a soccer field is an acceptable substitute. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Axxion89 32 Report post Posted July 31, 2012 That sucks but if there is that much demand, sounds like a great opportunity for someone to jump in and build or expand a current rink. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sharks25 9 Report post Posted August 1, 2012 Just signed it :)Good luck with keeping it open! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iceNsteel 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2012 I signed it, but not being local I doubt it'll mean much. With that kind of demand maybe you could get the local parks department on board to build a community rink. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
x-axis 44 Report post Posted August 1, 2012 Thanks everyone. Haven't played there in some time but just decided to start subbing for an old team. It's a great little rink. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
