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keith hunt commented on keith hunt's photo
Photo uploaded on December 8, 2013
"First flood! Should be skating by the end of the week! Need more sponsors for our jumpstart charity…"
Jim Boisvert commented on Matt Purtill's status"Here is the diagram of how I secure my liner to the boards without stapling or screwing anything…"
Jim Boisvert commented on Matt Purtill's status"Congrats, Matt! Hope your season is a long one! In regard to protecting the liner, I have a system…"
Tom posted a discussionBath water?
Something to think about: bath water on the rink. My wife and kids love baths, sometimes even after…See More
Richard Vitali replied to Mark V's discussion How can I 'hide' the liner???"I screw Strips of Puck board ( yellow ) over the liner that I have stapled to the inside of the…"
Richard Vitali posted a status"JUST STARTED FILLING .............. I can hear the metal on the ice......"
David kassies replied to Brian Rockwood's discussion Second year but going bigger"It's online and it is in Boston search up their website
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Matt Purtill commented on rob lee's photo
New rink in the park
"Real nice. What is the thickness of your boards? Also, how did you get the corners? Please post…"
Brian Rockwood replied to Brian Rockwood's discussion Second year but going bigger"Where is that is there one in London Ontario Canada because I have not seen that store"
David kassies replied to Brian Rockwood's discussion Second year but going bigger"Try on deck sports I got netting there and it is great
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Brian Rockwood replied to Brian Rockwood's discussion Second year but going bigger"GETTING COLD TONIGHT AND TOMORROW NIGHT GOING TO FILL THE RINK YEAH WHOOO"
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I remember when I was a young boy. The year was 1967.
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It was the last time the Leafs won the cup, and I watch every game with great…
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Reason for the Rink Facebook Page for 2014!
Please check out my new Facebook page for the 2014 Season. Over $35,000 was raised for three children's charities by my backyard rink project in 2013!…
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Final Tally for My Backyard Charity Fundraiser
Hey Fellow Rinkers, the final tally for my charity backyard rink project was over $34,500 raised for my charities (Easter Seals NL, Rainbow Riders and Mazol Shriners) whose mandate is to assist children and young adults…
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mybackyardicerink.com - 2012-13 End of Season Discount Sale
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Happy Birthday Frank Zamboni!
Frank Joseph Zamboni, Jr. was a U.S. inventor whose most famous invention is the modern ice resurfacer, with his surname being registered as a trademark for these resurfacers. Would have been 112 years old today!…
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Saw this posted on Facebook somewhere and wanted to pass it on, as it's certainly an interesting idea. Paralleling efforts from climatologists who use data from weather stations across Canada, a group of geographers from a university in…
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Uneven ground
Looking for some advise. I have a very sloped yard. Need 24" on water low end to get 5" of water at high end. Having major issues with supporting the boards. Keep getting blow outs. Who out there has had success with rinks like this?
Posted by Michael Slou on December 21, 2012 at 7:08pm — 5 Comments
Liner repair
Just put up my rink and put the liner down. We got an inch or so of slush and while I was checking it out found several rips in the liner. I've had good luck using the wide white plastic tape in the past but that was alway put on dry. I need to…
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Bath water?
Something to think about: bath water on the rink. My wife and kids love baths, sometimes even after skating on the rink. I have a pump that I place in the tub. After they are done with their bath, I run a hose out to the rink and resurface the rink.…Continue
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How can I 'hide' the liner??? 9 Replies
Setting up my rink for the 6th year and want to 'hide' the liner. I see lots of people on here with there rinks do not 'wrap' the liner over their boards. How are they doing it? Can someone draw out a profile for me or let me know, thanks!! I…Continue
Started by Mark V. Last reply by Richard Vitali yesterday.
Second year but going bigger 12 Replies
Hi allthis is my first post and i plan on laying my foundation for my rink just dont know how big i want to go either 16x32 or 20x40 i am going to use 2 x 10 boards for the outer plates to hold my tarp and i plan on using a old 28 foot round pool…Continue
Started by Brian Rockwood. Last reply by David kassies yesterday.
Securing Liner Over the Boards 13 Replies
Finally got the boards up for the new season and I expanded the rink size this year as well, I figure it can't add THAT much extra maintenance time right guys! :) My dilemma is this and I struggled with it last year as well, securing the liner over…Continue
Started by Chris Jostock. Last reply by Brian Rockwood on Thursday.
Night Lights for my 24 x 56 rink 23 Replies
Hey all...wanted to get some input as to what type of lights I should use and how to setup lights around my rink so I can use it at night....any suggestions/comments/links...etc...would be greartly appreciatedContinue
Started by Thomas Kuerlemann. Last reply by derrick on Thursday.
This is our finish rink! 11 Replies
Rink all finished and got our first skate November 29th :)Continue
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Started by derrick. Last reply by derrick on Thursday.
Scoreboard 6 Replies
After working tirelessly on wiring and fabricating the roof I finally got the chance to put up my scoreboard tonight. For your viewing pleasure.
Started by Richard Vitali. Last reply by Brian Rockwood on Thursday.
NICE RINK BRACKETS 1 Reply
Will my 2X12X12 boards work with the the Nice Rink Brackets? Or do they only work with 3/4 inch plywood? Not sure of the width as to where you slide the board inThanksContinue
Started by Sid the Kid. Last reply by Brian Rockwood on Thursday.
How to hold up netting 1 Reply
I was thinking of holding up my netting by pounding a smaller PVC pipe into the ground and then having the bigger PVC pipe slip over the smaller one and then have a guy wire across my yard for the top and over side
Started by David kassies. Last reply by Daniel robitaille on Thursday.
Goal nets..... 2 Replies
I purchased a few Mylec 814 nets for my outdoor rink this year and my son is already firing pucks right through them in the garage. Apparently these nets are made for street hockey and not pucks. Has anyone ever purchased netting and just wrapped a…Continue
Started by Chip. Last reply by Daniel robitaille on Thursday.
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