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Build your own ice rink.
The 2nd year i heated the water using the sun.
Or for a true bargain option just heap up snow in a mound around the perimeter of the rink.
You do not need a plastic liner or tarp if you are making an old fashioned backyard ice rink traditional.
This will allow you to set the bracing and sideboards if using and give them time to freeze in.
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I do suggest you build your own ice rink with boards.
Almost every year we build a rink in our yard.
Pack down the snow slush until it is smooth and solid.
Using a garden hose lightly spray the rink area.
The best time to build your backyard ice rink is in the days and weeks leading up to the first freeze.
You can make this traditional backyard ice rink with or without boards.
If there is snow on the ground.
You can easily move all your snow to behind the rink boards keeping all the snow off the rink surface.
Provide a place to store all your excess snow.
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Make the flooding of your rink much easier.
In order to make ice you simply pack snow flood the snow surface with water and allow it to freeze.
Build a raised border around the rink area at least 3 inches high it may need to be even higher if your yard has a slope.
Whether you have ambitions of becoming an olympic skater or just a capable one you can refine your skills at home by building your own backyard ice skating rink.
A lumber edging made from 2x4 lumber set on the edge can suffice.
This year we are sharing the process with you instagram skateforgold.
Build up the layers until the ice is 3 to 4 inches thick.
The perimeter wall will contain the water.