Top 10 Tips for Great Ice by Dave Loverock 1 Appearance is one of the major factors that skaters use
to judge ice quality. It is important to make it look great. Set aside the proper amount of time to install your ice
sheet. Most arenas should look at about three days to seal the floor, apply the white and build 1 1/2 inches of quality ice. Never rush the job; take your time and do it right. Use quality products; never use inferior products because you will have to look at it all year long.
2 Adjust your ice surface temperature (air ice interface)
to match your programming. A quick review of your weekly programs can be compared to the type of skating
with the surface temperature. A good example of this is to raise your surface temperature to 26 degrees Fahrenheit after your last hockey program in the evening. With a figure skating schedule or a Mom-and-Tots skate, these higher temperatures can be maintained throughout the following morning. Not only will you have great ice, but the physical plant isn’t working as hard and you’re saving money.
without saying that if you don’t have the tools you can’t do the work. Every arena should have a list of the tools required. Start a list of all the equipment you need to put your
3 Always have the right tools for the right job. It goes 26 FAL L 2 018
ice in and another for your ice maintenance needs. Some of these will overlap, but the combined lists should include all the necessary ice-making tools. Here is a list of the basic requirements:
• Ice scrapers • Chopper • Squeegees • 9-inch shovel • Scoop shovel • Push shovel • 3/4-inch hose (250 ft.) • Nozzles • Edger • Ice resurfacer
• Personal protective equipment (i.e., grip shoes, steel-toed shoes, helmet, ear plugs, etc.)
4 Maintaining an appropriate ice thickness and recording
information in the logs is a necessity that should not be overlooked. With a recommended minimum thickness
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