The charts and diagrams below represent some variations in ice rinks that occur depending on the event being hosted.
Rink Air Temp C⁰ | Ice Temp C⁰ | Max Relative Humidity | |
Hockey | |||
Game | +6 | -5 | 70% |
Training | +6 | -3 | 70% |
Figure Skating | |||
Competition | +12 | -4 | 70% |
Training | +6 | -3 | 70% |
Other | +18 | – | – |
*The number provided is an estimated temperature fluctuation when the event is in progress*
Ice Slab Temperature | Brine Temperature | |||
⁰F | ⁰C | ⁰F | ⁰C | |
Standard Ice Rink | 22 | -5.5 | 20 | -6.5 |
Hockey | 23 | -5 | 21 | -6 |
Curling | 24 | -4.5 | 22 | -5.5 |
Figure Skating | 25 | -4 | 23 | -5 |
Public Skating | 27 | -3 | 25 | -4 |
Ice Maintenance | 29 | -1.5 | 27 | -3 |
*These temperatures should provide ideal ice characteristics for each event*