SO Happy with their Ice One of the visitors to our booth at the AARFP Trade Show this week was Dave Kip. Dave is one of the operators at the Millview Recreation Centre in Boyle, AB. He couldn't wait to tell us about the great ice...
The City of Kitchener is utilizing the REALice system to reduce arena energy costs. Traditional ice resurfacing requires heating water to between 140 and 160 degrees Fahrenheit using natural gas to remove air bubbles. Fionnula Wade, the city's sustainability advisor, identifies this traditional process as...
City of Kitchener's Arena Cold Water Ice Business Case The City of Kitchener didn’t just audit utility bills during their 12-month pilot at Sportsworld Arena. They analyzed the entire ecosystem—from the compressor room to the resurfacer log—and captured direct feedback from the people who matter most:...
For the annual Treaty 8 Cup, the ice at Slave Lake needs to be fast, smooth, and durable. To meet these demands while lowering natural gas usage, the facility adopted REALice. Supported by the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre, Slave Lake’s transition to sustainable ice...
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 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,...
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...
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...
How to Get Great Ice All Season Long How do you keep the ice looking as good throughout the season as it did when you first put it in? It can be tough, especially with dark colours in your logos and text—problem areas tend to fade...