| Here are a few tips to help you get started building a | | | | The surface of the rink should be flat. Before the |
| backyard ice skating rink. | | | | ground gets too cold, it is time to level the area. If you |
| Step 1: Plan- Plan- Plan: There are a few things to | | | | are planning to put stakes into the ground for the |
| consider before you get started.o What will the rink be | | | | frame, better do that before the ground is frozen. |
| used for? Family skating or hosting ice hockey | | | | Measure your rink and purchase the plastic sheeting to |
| games? The ice hockey rink will need to be larger with | | | | hold in the water. The liner will need to extend over the |
| higher walls to keep those wild flying hockey pucks | | | | top of the wooden frame. White plastic usually works |
| from damaging any people or things that could be in | | | | the best, freezes the fastest, keeps the ice crisp and |
| the way. Walls on hockey rinks need to be reinforced | | | | fast. |
| to the appropriate levels for the skaters using the rink.o | | | | Step 3: Lay down the plastic sheeting , and fill with |
| How many people do you expect to be on the rink at | | | | water. Keep the excited children off your prized rink |
| the same time? You don't want any collisions if your | | | | until it is good and frozen solid. |
| rink is too small to accommodate the number of | | | | Step 4: Take lots of video and pictures. 10 years from |
| excited skaters. | | | | now you will be glad that you did! Have a blast! |
| Step 2: Decide of the shape and location for your rink. | | | | |