Rink Highlights

Arielle and Aidan Chandran, who will be moving with their family to Singapore, pose with Coach Melissa for a final photo. The Young Norqs wrapped up their spring season with an afternoon of celebration, laughter, and heartfelt goodbyes as players, coaches, and families gathered on the Rinkside Cafe's patio on Saturday, June 27. The end-of-season party was a chance to recognize the team's accomplishments, enjoy time together off the ice, and honor two teammates whose next adve

The American Riviera Figure Skating Club (ARFSC), originally conceived of as the Ice in Paradise Figure Skating Club (IIPFSC), is a non-profit organization that's affiliated with U.S. Figure Skating (USFS), a national governing body for the sport of figure skating, recognized by the US Olympic and Paralympic Committees (USOPC). Acting as the local representative of USFS, ARFSC (as IIPFSC did before them) is responsible for promoting competitive figure skating locally, which i

What an unforgettable evening. On June 6, Ice in Paradise was transformed into an enchanted world as audiences joined us for Be Our Guest On Ice, a reimagined skating spectacle inspired by the music of Beauty and the Beast. Presented by Jeanne and Jinelle Productions, the show brought together storytelling, theatrical performance, and figure skating in a way that was unlike anything we have ever produced before. The response exceeded even our highest expectations. The perform

Photo Courtesy of UCSB Department of Recreation The UCSB Ice Hockey team is composed of student athletes attending the University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB). As the story goes, in 2010, members of the UCSB Roller Hockey team were traveling back from a tough away-game loss, and the idea of forming an ice hockey team was conceived during that car ride home. Many of the roller hockey team members were people who played ice hockey growing up, but with no other option for

A little over a year ago, the Ice in Paradise Success Center quietly opened its doors with a simple mission: to give skaters a place where academic success could grow alongside athletic achievement. Now, as we move into our second year, we are taking a moment to reflect on how much this special space has already meant to our community. Tucked away upstairs at Ice in Paradise, the Success Center has become what many students lovingly call a “secret spot” — a warm, welcoming en

At Ice in Paradise, we believe the rink is more than just a place to skate—it’s a place to connect, learn, and create lasting memories. This April, we were excited to host two special events that brought our community together on the ice: our SB Dad’s Group Meetup and our Skating Spree Try Skating for Free. Welcoming New Faces with Skating Spree Our Skating Spree event welcomed approximately 60 attendees, many of whom were stepping onto the ice for the very first time. Design

On April 12th, Ice in Paradise was filled with more than just skaters—it was filled with purpose, resilience, and heart. Our rink proudly hosted the Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer Frozen 5K, bringing together an incredible community united in the fight against cancer. Part of the nationwide Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer initiative benefiting the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation, this event invited participants of all ages and skill levels to take part in a meaningful challenge: skating 35 laps

The Santa Barbara Royals (SB Royals or Royals) is the high school ice hockey team, composed of players from local high schools within Santa Barbara County, with skaters ranging from grades 9-12. The Royals are a part of the LA Kings High School Hockey League (LAKHSHL), which is comprised of other teams from southern California. Following the completion of Ice in Paradise in 2015, the Royals started their inaugural season in the newly launched LA Kings High School Hockey Leag