Roller Hockey
I've been seeing some posting about rinks and roller hockey. Just recently, I've decided to start looking into starting my own roller hockey league. I moved up to Washington a year ago from San Jose, CA where I played roller hockey for 10 years. To say the least, I was very disappointed to find no roller hockey leagues in the Greater Seattle area. It looks like some others have tried, and some are looking into it. I'm not as worried about funding and time as I am about interest. I feel there will always be investors to find, and of course this kind of thing takes time to get off the ground. What I'd like to figure out is if there are enough hockey players out there that are interested in playing roller hockey as well as ice.
I like the idea of the outdoor court with boards...it definitely looks cool and is fun in the summer. I've actually played on outdoor rinks in San Jose, but it's just not feasible during the winter, which, in this state, is most of the year. An indoor facility, I think, is the way to go. I just don't see how I can approach an investor and tell him that I can only provide revenue from this business during three months of the year. I have a lot of ideas about the league. I too have thought about some of the logistics in regard to facility and league operations. I'm fortunate to have experience playing in roller hockey leagues while surrounded by ice hockey, but I'm not unrealistic about the extent of my knowledge. I fully understand that my knowledge is limited and that honestly, I really have no idea how to run my own business or even get the ball rolling. So that's the purpose of this post.
I'm really impressed by the following I see here. It looks like everybody's out for the Vancouver tournament coming up. I'm happy to come out on the weekend when everybody's back to playing to meet with any of you and talk about this. Otherwise, my email address is joelsmith04@gmail.com.
Thanks for reading and hopefully responding.
*If you're interested, I've included the email I sent to Andy Cole with GSHL. Pretty much says the same stuff here, but in case I've left anything out, there might be something of interest there.
I like the idea of the outdoor court with boards...it definitely looks cool and is fun in the summer. I've actually played on outdoor rinks in San Jose, but it's just not feasible during the winter, which, in this state, is most of the year. An indoor facility, I think, is the way to go. I just don't see how I can approach an investor and tell him that I can only provide revenue from this business during three months of the year. I have a lot of ideas about the league. I too have thought about some of the logistics in regard to facility and league operations. I'm fortunate to have experience playing in roller hockey leagues while surrounded by ice hockey, but I'm not unrealistic about the extent of my knowledge. I fully understand that my knowledge is limited and that honestly, I really have no idea how to run my own business or even get the ball rolling. So that's the purpose of this post.
I'm really impressed by the following I see here. It looks like everybody's out for the Vancouver tournament coming up. I'm happy to come out on the weekend when everybody's back to playing to meet with any of you and talk about this. Otherwise, my email address is joelsmith04@gmail.com.
Thanks for reading and hopefully responding.
*If you're interested, I've included the email I sent to Andy Cole with GSHL. Pretty much says the same stuff here, but in case I've left anything out, there might be something of interest there.
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Permalink Reply by Billy Gruber on -
Thanks man!
Iv'e lived out here for about 15 years now, coming from NY. My kids both played in the ice hockey leagues out here and we would pick up stuff when we went to BC. "The Hockey Shop" was our fav. But as far as down here, that's tough. Yeah the place in Lynnwood is good. Castle Ice in Renton is where my boys played and they have a shop, but not great selection. I probably would go on-line if you have time. Cheaper for sure. The place in Lynnwood will get more used stuff near the end of Summer, when the hockey season is around the corner, lots of peeps trade stuff in then.
I'll probably play in the next roller season, I think I'm to late for this one, besides I work late this Monday :(
Good luck anyway,
thanks for the info on the rink
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Permalink Reply by ALAN SINGER on -
Hey you guys,
I've only skated on ice a tiny bit when I was a wee lad in Chicago and I've never roller bladed. But, that said, I'm interested in seeing what's out there by way of roller blading and hockey.
Any suggestions on how to start roller blading and/or getting into some beginner hockey?
Grazie!
AL
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Permalink Reply by Nick Schultz on -
inline is much easier than ice. it just takes some getting use to. a few weeks and you'll be fine
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Permalink Reply by Tim Abbe on
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I am very interested in playing inline hockey here in Seattle (I'm in West Seattle). Anyone I can get in touch with?
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Permalink Reply by pmarleau12 on -
Tim, check out the posts above. There's a league in Redmond: Roll Cage Arena. They play on Mondays right now. Check it out. It's still pretty bare bones right now, but it's up and coming. As soon as they get enough players, they'll eventually do some work on the building and get it better suited for us.
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Permalink Reply by ALAN SINGER on
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Hey Tim -- you and me makes two, but there's gotta be a lot more West Seattleites interested in hockey. I've even thought abou the suitability of the old rink in White Center where the roller derby was. My number's (206) 375-0953, feel free to call some time if you want to touch base. But until a critical mass of West Seattleites form something local on a day other than Saturday, there's always Saturdays in Ballard -- and it's pretty sweet!
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Permalink Reply by Kavik MacDonald on -
I live in west seattle. I'd love to get something local going. I played Roller/ice hockey alot about 10 years ago. Still have the gear for roller. I think it's about time I get a little exercise again
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Permalink Reply by michael hopper on -
UM I am in Gig Harbor is there a league anywhere near here?
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Permalink Reply by Nick Schultz on
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I use to play in the WI area but was out of playing for years. I'm just trying to get back in to playing roller hockey and would love easy pick up games. Right now I go out to the tennis courts with my dog. you can email me at climber13falling@hotmail.com
Nick
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