Often asked: How Much Does It Cost To Build A Hockey Rink?

Are ice rinks profitable?

The only thing you really need to run an ice rink successfully (though not necessarily profitably) is lot’s of money. Only rarely does it come from actual profits generated by operation of the rink. There are profitable rinks, but they are few and far between. There is one common thread among profitable rinks.

How much does a rink cost?

As a reference point, a custom ice rink for a typical Suburban Lot which can be 30′ by 50′ starts at approximately $1300.00. Custom ice rinks could be arena style with back boards for the hockey lovers or they could be skating rinks with shorter boards for better cost efficiency.

How long does it take to build an ice rink?

A contractor needs 7-12 months to build most Skating facilities. A Page 2 poor design can not only increase the time of construction but also increase the costs.? A Typical Single Ice Rinks takes 7 months to construct.

How much does a full size Zamboni cost?

As the sizes and options of the Zamboni machines vary greatly according to each ice arena’s individual needs, so does the price. The Model 100 (a small tractor pulled unit) may be in the neighborhood of $10,000.00 or more and the full–sized machines can be up to or in the low six figures.

Do roller rinks make money?

How does a roller skating rink make money? Your business generates revenue by charging an admission price to the skating rink, as well as renting out skates to your customers. Most arenas also offer party packages and sell food and drinks, which helps attract customers and increases the business’ profitability.

Do ice rinks use real ice?

Rinks are constructed by interlocking panels. Synthetic ice is sometimes called artificial ice, but that term is ambiguous, as it is also used to mean the mechanically frozen skating surface created by freezing water with refrigeration equipment.

How much does a skating rink floor cost?

A wood floor is a lot more expensive if one takes the average square feet of a skating rink which is about 14,000 to 21,000 square feet. A whole area of a wood floor would cost around $30,000 to $100,000! Most skaters will have their opinion on which skate floor is better, but in the end it’s all an opinion.

How much does it cost to build a small ice rink?

Typically, ice skating rinks save money by buying or renting a location in a commercial real estate area. According to the Ice Skating Institute, the cost for a single surface ice skating arena is between $2 and $4 million, while a twin surface ice skating area costs between $5 and $7 million.

How much does a backyard ice rink cost?

Our do-it-yourself portable backyard ice rinks for sale start at $26,000 and vary based on size, specifications, and design. The larger kits begin at a price point of $47,000.

Do backyard ice rinks ruin grass?

Any kind of backyard rink will ruin my lawn

That’s because our white liners reflect UV light away from your grass to help preserve it. Stay away from woven tarp liners and black liners — these will harm your lawn and kill grass.

How cold is backyard ice rink?

A backyard ice rink doesn’t have to freeze solid to skate. Usually 4” of ice is enough to go ahead and skate.

How long does it take 2 inches of water to freeze?

So, how long does it take for water to freeze? In a freezer, it will take from 1 hour to two hours if you what to get ice cubes at a temperature of 0° F. If your water is cold or really hot, the water will freeze even faster (around 45 minutes).

How much do Zamboni drivers get paid?

The average ice resurfacer driver makes $13 per hour or about $31,000 per year. Pay depends on what size arena you work at and the quality of ice you generate. If you love ice and don’t mind getting cold at work you should consider a job as an ice resurfacer. It’s cool to work with big machines and frozen water.

Is a Zamboni street legal?

In the only previous Zamboni DWI case (to my knowledge), a New Jersey judge dismissed the charge against that defendant after ruling that a Zamboni is not a “motor vehicle.” He based this on his findings that a Zamboni can’t be used on streets or highways and can’t carry passengers.

How long does a Zamboni last?

On average, a Zamboni machine “travels” close to 2,000 miles each year in the course of resurfacing.