OHL Guelph Storm

Storm City Weekly

February 12, 2014 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Guelph Storm News Release


If your school, community group or family is building a backyard rink this winter - why not enter THE HOME DEPOT BACKYARD RINK contest for your chance to play against Guelph Storm players on your rink!

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. TO ENTER THE CONTEST CLICK HERE ENTRY DEADLINE IS 12 p.m. February 1, 2014. The winner will be randomly selected through a draw on February 5, 2014. Please note, Guelph Storm reserves the right to confirm that the winner built a backyard rink.

If you have any questions regarding The Home Depot Backyard Rink Contest, please contact: community@guelphstorm.com.

TIPS ON HOW TO BUILD YOUR BACKYARD RINK

TIP #1: When thickening your ice, create thin layers at a time (0.5 cm). If you flood the rink with too much water at a time the thick layer of ice could crack.

TIP #2: Fill the cracks in the ice with snow rather than water. This prevents the water from seeping through the cracks and thawing the surface underneath resulting in shell ice.

TIP #3: Place your rink on a shaded, flat surface, close to a source of water and a source of light for night skating.

TIP #4: Sweep the ice around the perimeter with a corn broom to prevent a ridge from developing.

TIP #5: The warmer the weather, the finer the spray and the less water you should use. If you over-water in warm weather you will have a thin layer of ice over water commonly known as shell ice.

TIP #6: For warmer climates with less snow and the potential risk of rain, it is best to use a vapour barrier (plastic tarp) over a base of flat packed snow.

TIP #7: To clean the surface of your rink, scrape the ice with a sharp steel flat edge on a wide snow pusher.

TIP #8: When using a tarp under your ice surface, it should be approx. 2ft. longer and 2 ft. wider than the actual size of your rink.

TIP #9: First make your ice after three days of temperatures below 10C to ensure the ground if frozen. Ensure there is enough snow for a strong foundation or if using a tarp ensure the ice is 3 inches thick before you stand on it.

TIP #10: A plastic tarp helps protect grass from ice damage; gives a flatter rink in less time and helps contain the water during a substantial thaw. Also, 2 inch by 6 inch (or 8 inch) pressure-treated perimeter boards will help maintain your ice during a thaw.

NEXT HOME GAME

Monday February 17th

VS

Plymouth Whalers 2:00 pm

NEXT AWAY GAME

Friday February 14th

@

Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds 7:07 pm

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