Welcome to our Year 5 Backyard Hockey Rink Build! In this ultimate DIY guide, we show hockey lovers, ODR fans, and hockey parents how to create the best outdoor rink right in your backyard. Whether you’re using Nicerink, EZrink, or building your rink from scratch, this video provides step-by-step instructions to help you succeed. We cover everything from ice surface maintenance, rink setup, and frame construction to troubleshooting common issues that can arise during the season.
If you’re passionate about backyard hockey rinks, this video is for you! Learn how to ensure a smooth and durable ice surface with tips from someone with 5 years of rink-building experience. Perfect for DIY hockey rink builders, hockey parents, or anyone looking to build a custom ODR (Outdoor Hockey Rink), this guide is packed with insider tips and tricks that will make your rink the envy of the neighborhood.
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Other resources mentioned:
Hockey Rink Playlist with all videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlAnlwB04VJQmfiAxQCERqP6X0d_YLgfg&si=hhiqR-t7EOJ43x18
Year 1 Build: https://youtu.be/v20DEUwOnU0?si=Jr_deHveqXTH2s1m
Year 2 Build: https://youtu.be/2TZaOBN2SvA?si=Ff9mh4-L7l-AueVi
Year 3 Build: https://youtu.be/RqX0Ai6_KXg?si=ypy0MDIgn4U1cfqS
Year 4 Build: https://youtu.be/seNvCP4B1Zc?si=h7y879VmK1jIJ_c7
Under Ice LED Lighting Install: https://youtu.be/lZplHWVN23s?si=_mL-GLEQohI-Ethk
Setting up Boards: https://youtu.be/9zNJNWgJNNw?si=3T2TtPaCzreIYWii
Setting up Netting: https://youtu.be/t_Ws4jNHRvE?si=A5GsclQnEm1LvAgQ
Warming house build: https://youtu.be/i-Hl10ogJTQ?si=ow1J-l7xkBZqD5am
Boards, Liner, and Resurfacer products: https://www.nicerink.com/
Hammer drill ground driver: https://amzn.to/3IRGnGk
Rebar cutter: https://amzn.to/4cqSOX9
Rebar caps: https://amzn.to/4aMVLkr
Rubber Mallet: https://amzn.to/3PWeUXp
Tape measure: https://amzn.to/3ClQLXk
Heavy Duty Staples: https://amzn.to/3TyNTML
Under Ice LEDs: https://nicerink.com/shop-category/856
Netting: https://amzn.to/40Zx3dm
Hockey Goals: https://amzn.to/4jxZarn
Hockey net goalie: https://amzn.to/3PYtNIR
Shovel: https://amzn.to/40XHxcY
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:10 Laying out the rink
2:04 Putting up the boards
7:03 Hockey Rink Netting
9:33 LED Lighting
12:11 Installing the liner
13:10 Filling with water
17:07 Getting the rink ready to use
20:30 Clearing and maintaining the ice after a snow storm
22:20 Pickup hockey night
23:40 Fixing a hole in the ice
24:09 Weather challenges and maintenance
27:14 Ice Pickleball and Light up Pucks
27:54 Year 5 summary and completed build
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