After years of waiting, we’ve been informed that the rink will officially close at the end of the day on November 3rd, 2024 to begin a long-overdue refurbishment! 🥳 While we’re sad to say goodbye temporarily, this is the start of something we’ve been hoping and fighting for – a fresh, renewed facility for ice sports in Basingstoke! ❄️

We want to take a moment to acknowledge that the council hasn’t been as supportive as we’d hoped regarding a temporary rink to keep our community skating during the renovation. However, we’re excited to see progress finally being made, and we look forward to what the future holds for the rink and all its dedicated users. 🏒⛸️

A few words from our Club Chairman…

“We have been in limbo since August this year, with most of our members now managing to find hockey opportunities elsewhere.

Our journey back as a club officially begins on the 3rd of November. The road to securing the rink’s refurbishment has been a challenging one, but a necessary step to ensure the long-term future of our club.

Despite the past conditions in the rink, we have always endured and persevered. Now, we can look forward to growing our club with improved facilities both on and off the ice.

Rest assured, your Board will do our utmost to ensure a smooth return to the ice by summer 2025, as we prepare for the new season ahead.”

As we prepare for this new chapter, we’d love to hear from you! Share your favourite memories of the rink over the years – the laughter, the epic games, the unforgettable moments, and everything in between. And don’t forget to include your photos 📸!

You can also email them to [email protected]

Let’s celebrate the rink’s history together and look forward to the incredible future that awaits.