Peter Burnett, Director of Community Services for the Municipality of Trent Hills, Ontario, first discovered REALice several years ago. After years of research and consideration, the municipality installed its first REALice system at the Warkworth Arena three years ago. Blind Trial Rather than announcing the change, Burnett’s...
Last fall, The Olympic Center in Lake Placid, NY added a REALice system to treat the water for the Luge Track at the two-time Winter Olympic venue. Bryan Berghorn, the Director of Sliding Sports for the Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) told us they'd never...
The WJ Henderson Recreation Centre in Amherstview, Ontario, put in REALice in 2024. The building is being renovated with a replacement swimming pool, expected to open in 2026, so it’s been a construction zone for the past year and a half. In the summer of 2025,...
When Billy Creber first heard about REALice, he wanted nothing to do with it. “We were told cold-water resurfacing could never give you the same ice,” Billy recalls. He even campaigned against buying the system. But once it was installed and the ice went in, everything changed. Seeing...
The City of St. Albert continues to lead the way in sustainable rink operations. Following successful results at Servus Credit Union Place, where three rinks have been operating with REALice for years, the City has now installed REALice systems at the Jarome Iginla Arena and...
Earlier this week, folks from the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre were in St. Albert, AB to present a plaque and take a tour of the twin pad indoor ice skating facility at the Jarome Iginla and Kinex Arena. They came, along with invited dignitaries,...
Great news for Alberta arena operators! The Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC) is still offering funding through the Climate and Energy Conservation (CEC) Program from the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC), through which Alberta municipalities can access up to 50% funding. Now is the perfect time to upgrade...
Stop Overpaying to Keep Your Ice Cold REALice is changing the game for rinks in Ontario. Cut your energy bills, claim significant rebates, and deliver better ice, just like Uxbridge Arena. 💰 Claim These Rebates Upgrade with REALice and stack these incentives: 🔌 20¢ per kWh saved — Save on Energy 🔥 $1 per...
Struggling with Water Quality? You're Not Alone. For decades, rink operators have been told they need perfect water and scalding hot floods to make great ice. But what if that wasn’t true? At REALice, we know it’s not. And monthly, we host short Zoom chats with ice techs from across...
We’ve been on the move lately, attending several trade shows, and connecting with so many of you has been fantastic. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who visited our booth and shared your incredible success stories. Your feedback is invaluable! No worries for those...