SVISA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering ice skating in the Silicon Valley community.
Inspired by the star-studded Olympic history of Silicon Valley’s ice skating community, we know that accessible recreation is essential aspect of vibrant communities.
SVISA Timeline
2016: Incorporated by IRS as a 501c3
2017: First Anniversary Gala and led reopening of the San Mateo Nazareth Ice Oasis
2018: Second Anniversary Gala and commended the ‘Committee to Save the Bridgepointe Ice Rink’
2019: Salon: Fire & Ice brought together influencers from all over Silicon Valley and a special message from 2002 Olympic Medalist, Timothy Goebel and National Champion Alysa Liu.
2019: Kick-started the *first ever* outdoor Sunnyvale Winter Ice Rink in Downtown Sunnyvale, partnering with Cityline, Google, Facebook, and the City of Sunnyvale.
2020: Launched “Robots on Ice” a first for the Silicon Valley, combining Tech and Ice, partnering with Skydio, Olympian Polina Edmunds, Homebrew Robotics Club, SVCE, and Sunnyvale Rotary.
2021: Keep your eyes out for our next launches!