Are you throwing a party or event?

Then you are probably thinking about keeping guests entertained and engaged.

Or maybe you’re thinking about hosting a corporate retreat with a bit of a twist. 

Then it hits you...

A party on the ice!

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Ice skating parties and events are in high demand as people are looking for new niche hobbies and ‘cool’ personalized events to fill their social media feeds. 

A party on the ice may be just what you need.

Where should I start looking?

If you want to proceed, you will have a few options:

• Find a location with an ice rink and rent out the entire place for the event.
• Buy and install a temporary rink or synthetic ice rink yourself.
• Get the best party rental ice rink company you can find.

First, finding a location available at your date and time can be difficult. Your guests will also have to travel to the location, which can be inconvenient. 

Buying a temporary rink or synthetic ice rink can be expensive if you have access to a location or own large space.

While it will last for years, will you use it enough to get the best return on your investment?

By far, the best option is a party rental ice rink.

Yes, you can have a team install a rink for the day like you would rent tents, tables, and chairs.

When the event is over, they come in and break it down. 

The client gets what they need (an event on ice) without the overhead and maintenance of owning a skating rink. 

There are different rink options available.

Let’s look at the uses of ice rinks for some inspiration, the best party rental ice rink, and which material you should choose.

What are some events that you can use for party rental ice rinks?

Ice skating is not going anywhere.

There are millions of skaters in the United States and hundreds of ice rinks.

During wintertime, we see spikes in ice skaters, so interest in ice skating continues to rise.

People are interested in skating or learning to skate, so if you’re renting a rink, here are some event ideas:

• Birthday parties for kids, teens, and adults
• Corporate event or corporate retreat
• Launch parties
• State or local fairs/Carnivals
• Christmas or Winter events
• Fundraisers
• Ice skating competitions (like curling)
• Niche exercise programs

With an ice rink, the possibilities are endless.

However, owning an ice rink is expensive.

Renting for events gives you all the benefits with no overhead.

Here are the best types of ice rinks you can rent for your upcoming event.

1. Refrigerated Ice Skating Rink

Refrigerated rinks are some of the more popular options available.

These rinks combine water, a unique coolant, and a refrigerating system (like your refrigerator or freezer at home) to provide continuous frozen ice for the rink. 

These rinks are in buildings and facilities, supporting some of your favorite NHL teams and figure skaters.

Rink rentals were typical for large-scale ice rinks like The Rockefeller Center.

These rentals stayed in place for months and were complex to set up.

Now, compact cooling systems allow anyone to rent a rink of varying sizes and for different needs. 

Pros: 

• Get the look and feel of natural ice for your event.
• Rink setup is handled by professionals. Enjoy a hassle-free installation.
• Can set up indoors or outdoors
• A refrigeration system means it’s usable most months of the year.

Cons:

• Rink rental and setup are expensive.
• Everyone has to dress warmly
• Skates are mandatory. Walking on the rink without them is unsafe.
• You will need approvals or permits from buildings, landlords, etc.
• Possible damage to area during setup

Refrigerated rinks are great for parties if you want that Winter Wonderland feel. However, you have to account for costs, maintenance, and permits.

2. Natural Ice Rink Kit

Natural ice rinks involve filling a space with water than using cold outdoor temperatures to keep the rink frozen.

This is the chosen method for backyard rinks around the world.

Now, you can rent the supplies necessary to create the rink. 

The rink installation must be outdoors on a flat surface.

The rink team will install the rink walls and a plastic liner.

The liner is then filled evenly with water and left to freeze.

Once frozen, the surface is then misted with hot water and prepared for ice skating. 

Pros: 

• Renting a natural ice rink is the cheapest option. You’re renting the materials and labor
• The outdoor rink can last for months for just one base cost.
• Enjoy the feeling of skating on natural ice.
• You can create larger rinks without any significant adjustments to cost.

Cons

• Only available for outdoor use.
• It depends on the weather to freeze the ice. Setup can take more than one day.
• The renter handles the water costs.
• How will your event fare in cold, outdoor temperatures?

If you have ample outdoor space, going natural can work.

It’s cheaper than refrigeration but does require near-freezing temperatures. 

3. Portable Synthetic Ice Skating Rink

What if you can get the benefits of refrigerated rinks at a fraction of the effort and cost?

Then synthetic ice rinks are the answer.

Synthetic ice rinks are made of durable, High-Density Polyethylene. Each panel has unique edges that connect to form a large skating surface.

You can use your ice skates on this synthetic ice as the surface has a special infused agent to help the skates glide across. 

Pros:

• Quick setup
• Indoor and outdoor use
• Get the same feel as refrigerated rinks/natural rinks at a lower price.
• It can easily convert into a sock rink for kids
• Needs minor maintenance

Cons

• Synthetic ice has more friction than natural ice. Seasoned skaters know the difference.
• Larger rinks are more expensive to rent.
• Older skates will need to sharpen, so you should have sharpening services or tell the guests in advance.

Synthetic ice is growing in popularity for home, rental, and commercial use.

There is some degree of friction, however, the ease of installation without damaging your surfaces makes up for it. 

Which should you choose?

People with enough space (indoors or outdoors) and a big enough budget go for refrigerated rinks.

For rinks on a budget, natural ice can work, but there are too many factors that impact its success.

Synthetic ice is an excellent balance of high-quality ice, ease of installation, and cost.

However, rental prices depend on the size of the rink.

The event should have the look and feel of an ice arena.

With synthetic ice, you can assign more of your budget to the ambiance. 

Conclusion

Having a party on ice should not be a hassle.

You want a simple, easy way to get your ice rink set up so you can focus on planning your party.

A synthetic ice rink gives you all the capabilities of a refrigerated rink with much less effort.

In a few hours, the rink and walls will be set up, ready to go.

Synthetic ice rinks are also cheaper to install, won’t damage your floors, and you can walk across them if needed. 

If you’re ready to party, our PolyGlide Pro-Glide Synthetic Panels may be what you need!

Contact us for your installation needs.

We can help you design, set up, and do short-term or long-term rentals.

The best party rental ice rink option to consider is PolyGlide Synthetic Ice!