The Local Barn
Waze for hockey — 3,000+ rinks with live ice conditions
Marketplace & Community · launched 22d ago · launched by Bryan Wendt
The Local Barn is a modern SaaS directory and community hub built for hockey players, hockey parents, and facility managers. Designed to eliminate the friction of finding accurate ice time, the platform maps over 3,000 North American rinks using scalable geographic data.
Key Features:
Real-Time Ice Reports: A community-driven status engine allowing players to update local outdoor/indoor rink conditions in real-time.
Automated Schedule Sync: Facility managers can claim their profiles and connect .ics calendar feeds to automate live stick-and-puck and public skate schedules directly to the site, eliminating double data entry.
Crowdsourced Data Integrity: Built-in "Suggest an Edit" workflows allow authenticated users to constantly audit and update rink amenities, websites, and programs.
Community Resources: Integrated guides for adult rec league beginners, youth hockey parents, and DIY backyard rink builders.
From the maker: "As a rec player and hockey dad, I got tired of hunting through outdated websites to find open ice. I built The Local Barn to fix this."
Locker room
The locker room opens when The Local Barn is claimed by its maker — so discussion always happens with the maker in the building. Work on The Local Barn? Claim the page to unlock it.