Greater Santa Barbara Ice Skating Association
The Greater Santa Barbara Ice Skating Association (GSBISA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a goal of promoting family values through sports and recreation. GSBISA works to provide family oriented activities in Santa Barbara County and is currently in the process of conducting a capital campaign to pay for the construction of a community ice skating arena for all ages to enjoy.
GSBISA was formed to bring a broad range of skating-related activities to the Santa Barbara community, and has launched an $8 million dollar fundraising campaign for the development of the only ice skating facility between Oxnard and San Jose. Located in Goleta, near Girsh Park, the Camino Real Marketplace, and UC Santa Barbara this state-of-the-art venue will provide year-round recreation for people of all ages. User fees will cover operating costs, and a scholarship program is planned to ensure no youth is denied the opportunity to participate.
The developer of Camino Real Marketplace, Wynmark Co., obtained approval for a 44,000 square foot ice skating arena, then installed infrastructure improvements, including mains, storm drains, and a parking lot. The site was made available to GSBISA.
The new rink will fill a unique need and current void in the community, offering a variety of fun and affordable programs including figure skating and ice hockey, public skating sessions, group and private lessons, parties, exhibitions, tournaments and competitions.
External links
- IceInParadise.com = GSBISA's Web Site
- GSBISA's Donation Page