Ice Rink Rental Advisor
Special considerations and preparations must be taken into account before a ice rental rink can be installed. Every rental sector is crucial to the economic success of your project. We do not wish to discourage you but also not wish that you be unpleasantly surprised!
Choice of Site
Choose the installation site carefully!
Is the site well frequented?
Is public transportation easily reached?
Are enough parking spaces available in the vicinity?
Can I receive the necessary permission from the city/community/officials?
Is the ground resilient enough (500kg/m2)?
Is the ground relatively flat?
Is the subsurface frost-proof?
Have water, gas or electrical mains been laid at the site?
The site must be truck accessible!
Can the melted water drain properly from the area?
Where can I store the shaved ice? Where can I let it melt?
The refrigeration units must have space with good ventilation.
The cable-run to the ice rink must be kept in mind.
Garage for the ice resurfacing machine if necessary.
Electricity and Water
Ask your energy provider if the required electrical capacity is available. A near-by hydrant for ice making is advantageous!
Crane/Fork Lift
Who is able to unload and reload the truck? Ask your city or building companies!
Craftsmen
An electrician must connect the refrigeration machines to the current. Helpers for installation as well as disassembly of the unit are required.
Infrastructure
Are toilets available on site or can they be rented?
Are changing rooms with lockers needed?
Cash Booth
What will be the entrance fees?
Tickets
Entrance control
Skate Rental
Issuing and return of skates
Return control
Required deposit for rental
Ice Keeper
Who will resurface the ice?
A technical craftsman should be responsible for the ice.
Music and Lighting
Is the current public lighting sufficient or is additional lighting needed? Will a sound system for announcements and music also be needed? Don’t forget music fees!
Food Service
Authorizations?
Catering services?
Security
Is the rink safe from vandals?
Is a security team necessary?
Rink rules posted with proper visibility.
Sponsor Search
Motivate local organizations and firms to act as sponsors.
Organize the board/border advertisements.
Program
Consider a program.
Special pricing and days for school classes
Competitions
Create a program brochure.
Advertisement/PR
Posters
Inform all the regional media and keep them up-to-date concerning your program.
Consider commissioning a press agency.
Ask us! For the most part we can assist you!
Ask us. Most of the time we can help you.
News
Ice hockey World Championship is now in full swing
A complete AST ice hockey rink in the new arena in Ljubljana
The World Men's Curling Championship in Basle was a success
The technicians of AST managed it to install the ice technology within only 26 hours!
AST is supplier of the ice rink for the World Curling Championship 2012
The organizer trusts into the ice technology of AST
Testimonials
Dear AST Team,
Many thanks for your terrific job at the RBCI in Munich. As a small remembrance I have enclosed a picture of a thrilling duel on “your” ice.Greetings from MunichOliverRed Bull GermanyP.S. Speedy recovery – especially to Stefan more
