How a Backyard Ice Skating Rink Can Improve Your Life This Winter

The backyard is a haven for family fun during the summer. With barbecue grills blazing, families all over America head outdoors for a refreshing dip in the pool, a game of tag around the jungle gym, or a few rounds of H.O.R.S.E. on the backyard basketball court. The winter, however, is a different story. In Chicago, it can be difficult to convince children and adults alike to spend much time outside in the wintertime. Backyards take on an abandoned atmosphere since grills and pools are covered and the jungle gym and basketball court are probably covered in ice or snow. All hope for outdoor winter-based fun is not lost though; families who want to spend more time outdoors with friends and family are turning more and more to backyard ice skating rinks!

Backyard ice skating rinks encourage a sense of community among neighbors, friends and relatives. Instead of spending the winter months cooped up in front of the TV or video games console, kids can lace up their ice skates and get active outside. A backyard rink is an ideal attraction for holiday gatherings and parties. Not only will children have fun racing around the rink and practicing their hockey moves, but adults may also find great joy in the simple pleasure of ice skating as well.

 

For eager ice skating enthusiasts, there are plenty of accessories available that enhance the experience. For example, heated benches are a welcome presence for party guests in the chilly winter air, and halogen lights can effortlessly give your yard the looks of a professional ice skating rink. The most important attraction, the rink itself, can be custom-designed to adapt to your outdoor space, and it will not harm your grass in any way. All components of the rink are reusable from year to year.

For winter athletes, a backyard ice skating rink is indispensable. Several talented figure skaters and hockey players grew up with backyard rinks on which to practice and hone their skills. Public skating rinks often fill with crowds or are reserved for professional athletic practices and/or matches, which leaves local hockey teams and figure skaters without a place to practice. As the weather can be finicky, with some seasons warmer than others, it is not safe to ice skate on a frozen pond or lake, especially because, if you fall through the ice, you can get hypothermia or drown. However, in a properly maintained backyard rink, there is a reduced chance of this occurring. The water is frozen solid and only a few inches deep, whereas a pond is very deep but with a relatively thin surface of ice.

This winter, get all you can out of your backyard with one of the most useful additions you will ever make. A backyard ice skating rink from Supreme Sports of Chicago can be a fun place to gather with other hockey-loving friends and neighbors, as well as local little league hockey teams. It can also provide access to the best winter sports without having to commute to a public venue that may not even have the space on which to hone your skills. You’ll be amazed at how quickly we can turn a dormant backyard into an ice skating rink of the highest order. We are the only rink builder that provides a FREE estimate. No matter your level of skill, we’ve got the perfect rink for you!

Supreme Sports Chicago wants to make playing the winter sports you love a matter of convenience, and nobody does it better than us. We started the backyard ice rink trend in 1992 and have been building every since. We also are one of few companies that offer less expensive alternatives for simple rink kits.   For a free estimate on one of our custom backyard ice skating rinks, please call 630-762-1273 or contact us online.