NEWSROOM
WALT FRAZIER INVITATIONAL
COMING IN JUNE 2026
Colorado Springs, CO — The 2026 Walt Frazier Invitational will be held from Saturday, June 6th through Sunday, June 14th from the beautiful Pepsi Roller Sports Arena in Colorado Springs, Colorado. An NRS sanctioned event, the Walt Frazier Invitational is one of the signature inline hockey tournaments in the nation. Select games of the Walt Frazier Invitational will be streamed Live on www.rollerplanet.net, and youtube.com/@Roller_Planet.
TOM OSBORNE INVITATIONAL
COMING IN MAY 2026
Colorado Springs, CO — The Tom Osborne Rink Hockey Invitational is back for the sixth consecutive year. The tournament will be held May 29th through June 3rd at the Pepsi Roller Sports Arena in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA. Sanctioned by the NRSA, the five day event brings together elite rink hockey teams throughout the United States.
Named after the former Colorado Springs Sports Corporation leader Tom Osborne, the event honors his legacy to the city and the sport community he helped create. Select games of the Tom Osborne Invitational will be streamed Live on www.rollerplanet.net, and youtube.com/@Roller_Planet.
WELCOME LUIS DE MATTIA
SKATE CITY SPORTS HIRES ARTISTIC COACH
Colorado Springs, CO — Skate City Sports is excited to announce the addition of Luis De Mattia as its new Artistic Skating Coach. A decorated international competitor and respected coach, Luis brings over 20 years of elite-level experience to the organization. His accomplishments include multiple gold medals at the German and Italian Cups, as well as World Championship titles in compulsory figures.
The arrival of De Mattia marks a major step forward in Skate City’s commitment to growing artistic roller skating at both the regional and national levels.
CLICK HERE for the full press release. (May 16, 2025)
WELCOME RONALD DAZA
SKATE CITY SPORTS HIRES SPEED COACH
Colorado Springs, CO — Skate City Sports is proud to welcome Ronald Daza as its new Speed Skating Coach. With over 15 years of coaching experience and a competitive background at the highest international levels, Ronald will lead athlete development, host speed skating camps, and bring elite instruction to skaters nationwide. His impressive resume includes coaching the Colombian National Team, and leading at South American and U.S. championships.
A certified expert in sports performance and physical culture, Ronald’s arrival reflects Skate City Sports' continued commitment to bringing world-class coaching to its programs.
CLICK HERE for the full press release. (March 1, 2025)
REBRANDING OF ARENA
PEPSI PARTNERS WITH SKATE CITY SPORTS
Colorado Springs, CO — Skate City Sports is pleased to announce the rebranding of its marque roller skating facility to the Pepsi Roller Sports Arena. The Pepsi Roller Sports Arena, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, ‘Olympic City USA’ is a 28,000 square foot, dedicated roller sports facility featuring hardwood maple and stilmat flooring, stadium seating, state of the art HD scoring and video monitors, mezzanine level bar and restaurant, modern heating and air conditioning systems, trophy and awards room, full team locker rooms, and an onsite equipment and maintenance shop.
Check out the timelapse video of the installation of the Pepsi sign on the arena HERE.
CLICK HERE for the full press release of the rebranding of the facility. (February 11, 2025)
WELCOME EMANUAL GARCIA
GARCIA TO LEAD BALL HOCKEY PROGRAM
Colorado Springs, CO — Skate City Sports is pleased to announce the hiring of Emanuel Garcia as its new Rink Hockey Director.
Emanuel will lead rink hockey player & team development, coaching, instruction, and all procedures for rink
hockey tournaments. Arguably one of the best international rink hockey players of all time, Emanuel’s
career has traversed the globe, winning championships on multiple continents.
CLICK HERE for the full Skate City Sports press release. (June 6, 2024)