Don’t cut the roller hockey program at SUHSD schools
The Issue
Hello fellow roller hockey families. I’m sure by now you have heard that there will not be a roller hockey program at any of the SUHSD schools. It is devastating that the team was not told before investing in uniforms, equipment and not to mention building the team for this upcoming season. From our athletes, I was able to see first hand how they were motivated to recruit students, helped each other to develop their skills and encouraged one another to do their best. From the coaches, staff and family members I saw boundless support, attention and care given to all the students no matter their abilities. This group as a whole embodied true team spirit and it is sad that they won’t be able to see the growth of all that effort.
It is really disappointing and frankly unacceptable that this news was so abrupt, so close to the start of the season and without consideration for the time and money already invested. As of the creation of this petition, there has not been a formal message sent to the families or to the student athletes. To everyone I have communicated with, this news is devastating.
I am calling on each of us to directly let our representatives at the SUHSD know our displeasure with the following:
- The lack of formal communication by SUHSD
- The abrupt manner this decision was made so close to the start of the Season.
- The lack of consideration and input from the parents, students, coaches and the high school community.
The students are devastated and we are asking you to join us in signing this petition and attend the district meeting to let our voices be heard.
There are two opportunities for the community to share our message.
1. Attend the Board mtg on Monday, Oct 12 @ 6pm location: 1130 5th Ave. Chula Vista, Ca 91911. Arrive 30 minutes before. Get a speakers slip for public comment. You will have 3 minutes to state your message
2. Attend the Metro Mtg on Thursday, Oct 15 @ 8am location: 670 L st. Suite G Athletics Office. There will be an opportunity for public comment.
Please join me in sending an email to the following SUHSD representatives as soon as possible and request a response.
Alex Estrada- Director of Athletics & Student Activities/Metro Conference President
Email: alex.estrada@sweetwaterschools.org
Brianne Paxton- Program Manager
Email: Brianne.Martinez@sweetwaterschools.org
Dr. Moises Aguirre-Superintendent
superintendent@sweetwaterschools.org
Arturo Solis-Board President
Arturo.Solis@sweetwaterschools.org
Dr. Adrian Arancibia-Board Member
Adrian.arancibia@sweetwaterschools.org
Elva Lopez-Zepeda-Board Member
elva.lopez-zepeda@sweetwaterschools.org
Rudy Lopez-Board Vice President
Email: rudy.lopez@sweetwaterschools.org
Marti Emerald- Board Member
martha.emerald@sweetwaterschools.org
Thank you for your support. Together we can help elevate the voices of our student athletes.
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The Issue
Hello fellow roller hockey families. I’m sure by now you have heard that there will not be a roller hockey program at any of the SUHSD schools. It is devastating that the team was not told before investing in uniforms, equipment and not to mention building the team for this upcoming season. From our athletes, I was able to see first hand how they were motivated to recruit students, helped each other to develop their skills and encouraged one another to do their best. From the coaches, staff and family members I saw boundless support, attention and care given to all the students no matter their abilities. This group as a whole embodied true team spirit and it is sad that they won’t be able to see the growth of all that effort.
It is really disappointing and frankly unacceptable that this news was so abrupt, so close to the start of the season and without consideration for the time and money already invested. As of the creation of this petition, there has not been a formal message sent to the families or to the student athletes. To everyone I have communicated with, this news is devastating.
I am calling on each of us to directly let our representatives at the SUHSD know our displeasure with the following:
- The lack of formal communication by SUHSD
- The abrupt manner this decision was made so close to the start of the Season.
- The lack of consideration and input from the parents, students, coaches and the high school community.
The students are devastated and we are asking you to join us in signing this petition and attend the district meeting to let our voices be heard.
There are two opportunities for the community to share our message.
1. Attend the Board mtg on Monday, Oct 12 @ 6pm location: 1130 5th Ave. Chula Vista, Ca 91911. Arrive 30 minutes before. Get a speakers slip for public comment. You will have 3 minutes to state your message
2. Attend the Metro Mtg on Thursday, Oct 15 @ 8am location: 670 L st. Suite G Athletics Office. There will be an opportunity for public comment.
Please join me in sending an email to the following SUHSD representatives as soon as possible and request a response.
Alex Estrada- Director of Athletics & Student Activities/Metro Conference President
Email: alex.estrada@sweetwaterschools.org
Brianne Paxton- Program Manager
Email: Brianne.Martinez@sweetwaterschools.org
Dr. Moises Aguirre-Superintendent
superintendent@sweetwaterschools.org
Arturo Solis-Board President
Arturo.Solis@sweetwaterschools.org
Dr. Adrian Arancibia-Board Member
Adrian.arancibia@sweetwaterschools.org
Elva Lopez-Zepeda-Board Member
elva.lopez-zepeda@sweetwaterschools.org
Rudy Lopez-Board Vice President
Email: rudy.lopez@sweetwaterschools.org
Marti Emerald- Board Member
martha.emerald@sweetwaterschools.org
Thank you for your support. Together we can help elevate the voices of our student athletes.
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Petition created on October 8, 2026