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1969 YEAR OPENED RINK BREAKDOWN But locals aren't the facility's only clientele —not by a longshot. In its 50-plus years of existence, Snoopy's Home Ice has attracted visitors from across the world. "People come because it's Snoopy's home," Huntsinger said. "People know this is where (Schulz) hung out. It was a place he loved." Oh, Hockey With the charm of the Peanuts gang enveloping this facility, people have come to Snoopy's Home Ice not only to see Schulz's cre- ation but to also hit the puck around and play some hockey. One of the times the rink sees its most visitors from around the world is during the Snoopy's Senior World Hockey Tournament. Sixty-four teams hit the ice in Sonoma Valley and compete for one week in a hockey tournament centered around the rink and its history. The sport of hockey in general has seen an uptick in participa- tion with the emergence of three National Hockey League teams. 16 / MARCH.APRIL.2020 USICERINKS.COM Arena was built by Peanuts comic strip cre- ator Charles M. Schulz. Formerly known as the Redwood Empire Ice Arena, Snoopy's Home Ice has a Peanuts themed décor. Snoopy's Home ice is a part of the Schulz complex which includes The Warm Puppy Café, Snoopy's Gallery and Gift Shop and the Chrles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center. 4 FUN FACT: ICE RESURFACERS: 1 PROPANE-POWERED PHOTO: SNOOPY'S HOME ICE REFRIGERATION SYSTEM: Ammonia/Brine LOCKER ROOMS $375/hour ICE TIME Featured Rink Snoopy's Home Ice | | Santa Rosa, Calif. SKATING/HOCKEY PROGRAMS: Snoopy's Adult Hockey League, Learn to Skate USA group lessons, Ice Dancing LIGHTING IN ARENA LED SPECIAL FEATURES: , Swiss Chalet architecture theme; decorated Swiss village interior including simulated trees and houses around the arena perimeter. 25,600 SQUARE FEET SEATING CAPACITY 450 CONCRETE RINK FLOOR The new rink floor and remodel is attracting more clientele than ever. TENANTS: Santa Rosa Figure Skating Club, Santa Rosa Flyers Junior Hockey Club, Santa Rosa Junior College Hockey Club, Santa Rosa Growlers (Senior A) RINK SIZE 185' x 85' 1