People often ask us, how it is possible to build new ice from scratch using only the REALice handheld device? And, wouldn't it take a very long time to build enough ice in the rink for the ice resurfacer to run on it? In the picture...
SWiCH Services Inc. is proud to announce that the City of Mississauga has ordered a REALice system for the Erin Mills Twin Arena. This will be the second REALice cold water resurfacing technology installation in that city; the first being made at Iceland Mississauga back in...
Congratulations University of Alberta! The first University in Canada to Use REALice's Cold Water Resurfacing Technology! The University of Alberta is now using REALice technology for their ice making and ice resurfacing at the Clare Drake Arena! As part of the University's commitment to save energy and greenhouse gas emissions the arena...
You may notice a few changes to the Realice Canada web site right now. We want you to know that we take your privacy seriously and we always have. We have updated some of our policies this month to comply with GDPR regulations. What did we...
John Dewey, the American philosopher and educator, said “Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” At the ORFA Conference earlier this month, we happened to meet some students taking a course towards their Certified Ice Technician designation. They were subsequently interviewed by ORFA –...
The Township of Selwyn has been granted funding from the Ontario's Municipal GHG Challenge Fund for planned energy efficiency measures at Lakefield Arena to reduce the indoor ice arena cost. These measures include a REALice system to reduce that arena's energy spend by no longer needing to use...
April 23, 2018 - The Peterborough Examiner reports the Township of Selwyn, Ontario has been given the Energy Award from Sustainable Peterborough because of their REALice cold water treatment installation at the Ennismore Arena. Sustainable Peterborough described the REALice project as follows: "In 2017, Selwyn Township installed...
Union Gas has announced their Ice Resurfacing incentive program to help arenas reduce their water heating costs and save energy by eliminating the use of heated water on their ice pad. Ice resurfacing is proven technology currently being used throughout Canada. By removing micro air bubbles...
Purchased with the help of Tacoma Public Utilities, Twin Rinks in Tacoma wasn't sure what to expect from their new piece of equipment. Using the REALice system, Tacoma Twin Rinks is getting crystal clear water without having to boil out the air. "It saves them a ton of energy, and makes...
Looking to find a specific ice rink or even an overview off all the facilities near you? Check out the Arena Guide Canada: www.arenaguide.ca The Arena Guide Canada - the most comprehensive Arena directory for Canada features all Canadian ice arenas (indoor and outdoor) and currently lists 2766 ice...