We’re not quite into fall yet, but it’ll be here before you know it.
And while ice rink weather is still a ways off, now is a good time to start thinking about what you’d like your backyard to look like when colder weather eventually arrives.
A great rink season doesn’t have to start with the first freeze. Getting a few decisions out of the way early can make the process much easier later.
Whether you’re considering your first backyard rink or already know you’ll be bringing yours back for another season, here are a few things worth thinking about.
1. Start With Your Space
Thinking about your first rink? Start with the backyard.
Consider where the rink could go, how much room you have available and how you want the space to function throughout the winter.
Every property is different, so thinking through location and layout early gives you time to determine what will work best.
2. Think About How You’ll Use It
Family skating? Hockey practice? Weekend games? A little bit of everything?
How you plan to use your rink can help determine the size, layout and features that make sense.
If you’ve had a rink before, think about last season too. What worked? What would you change? What would make this year’s setup even better?
3. Take a Look at Last Year’s Equipment
If you’re bringing back an existing rink, there’s no reason to wait until setup day to see what you have.
Check your liner and other components for wear or damage. Take inventory of anything that may need to be replaced and make note of upgrades you’ve been considering.
4. Think About This Year’s Upgrades
Maybe last year’s rink was great, but there’s something you’ve been wanting to change.
More room to skate. A replacement liner. Additional accessories. Or simply a setup that better fits the way your family actually uses the rink.
Thinking about those improvements now gives you time to make decisions without rushing.
5. Get Ahead of Rink Season
There’s no need to start setting up the rink just yet.
The point is simply to start planning before everyone else starts thinking about winter.
Knowing what you want, what you need and what may need replacing puts you in a much better position once colder weather gets closer.
Ready. Set. Rink.
Rink season may not be here yet, and that’s exactly the point.
We’re not rushing winter. But fall will be here before you know it, and rink season won’t be too far behind.
Whether you’re planning your first outdoor ice rink, bringing back a family favorite or thinking about upgrades for this year, 360 SportScapes can help you get ahead of the season.
Ready to start planning? Let’s talk.
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