With the recent arctic cold snap needless to say there were a lot of cautious parents  out there worried about their kids getting frostbite after spending 15 minutes in the sub-arctic temperature. Though the conditions may have been ideal for ice-making skin exposure became a real issue for even the most purest of hockey players. With temperatures reaching dangerous levels needless to say staying indoors quickly became a priority. You know it's really getting crazy when northern Florida starts getting snow flurries and driving conditions throughout the USA became a total mess from coast to coast.

Turn up the heat

Creating a home ice skating rink indoors was never much of an option In the old days but not anymore. Today's modern day synthetic ice offers a viable solution to those who prefer to leave the wind chill where it belongs…. Outside! It's also a great way to keep the sniffles away by working out in a controlled environment. Hockey players and figure skaters have been taking advantage of this new-age product more more with each passing season as the quality has improved dramatically over the years. 

Car Time Share

Garage synthetic ice rinks have been popping up throughout the US as an ideal space that can be utilized for an indoor rink. A typical single garage area measures roughly 12' x 20' and allows plenty of room for skaters to pivot and turn and work on their inside and outside edges. For figure skaters it's a great place to work on their spins and skating routine. Hockey players have enough space to hone their deking and stick-handling skills along with strengthening their stride.

Put the hose Away

The thought of not having to worry about your hose freezing up for once is one of the many advantages to owning your own synthetic ice rink. Those who reside in warm climate areas can have a little bit of Canada in their backyard which will only continue to help grow the game of hockey in areas where it's not quite as popular. Figure skaters could take lessons at home on their own time without having to run back-and-forth to the rink.

Practical Ice Solutions

I think if we could all paint the perfect picture we would all own a natural ice rink in our backyard under ideal weather conditions year-round but it ain't gonna happen. The fact is there are now other options that make perfect sense and can achieve the same results in the comfort of your own home. We no longer have to be prisoners of the ice arena in deciding when or where our next ice session will be. The fact is It's easier now more than ever to bring the rink home!