In 1959-60, Silkeborg was beaten soundly in Jutland tournament by Rungsted IK, 17-1. After going winless (0-6) in the newly-created 1. division in 1960-61, Silkeborg was forced to participate in the relegation round, and wound up being demoted to the 2. division. They never again reappeared in the top-tier of Danish hockey. Silkeborg SF saw a decline during the 1960s, as while many contemporary Danish clubs moved into newly-constructed indoor rinks, Silkeborg continued playing on a natural ice rink. They eventually dissolved during the 1970s.