Figure out where one can build your rink. Try to find the most level a component your yard and then work out how large the rink is going to be. Do not build your rink on the septic system as the large amount of water will cause a few tremendous problems!
Level out any sections of your lawn that need to be raised. A level surface is very important for your ice rink. For those who have some sections that are lower than they must be, use topsoil or even packed snow to even them out. (Remember: snow will melt!)
Pay for your backyard ice rink supplies. You need to choose something now: do you want a fancy rink or maybe a basic rink? Here is a listing of basic materials you require (and some excitement add-ons too):
2" x 10" boards - enough to your border (if you'd like to be really fancy you may look into community rink dasher table systems)
2" x 2" stakes - enough to make use of about every 3' approximately your border
Door knobs and deck screws to help fasten corners
Plastic sheet - this can act as your winter snow storms rink liner. Get enough to cover the bottom of your rink AND flow on the tops of your decks.
Large staples to secure your liner
Duct tape to join the liner in the centre (if you have a few piece)
Pond dance shoes net (x2)
Plywood - this is not necessary but can are a puck board. You will need a few 4" x 4" s or fence posts to brace these on the outside would like to go this route. If you're really serious, check into a community ice rink dasher table system. *
Marsh Pegs (they are frozen into your ice surface and maintain net in place)*
Line Kit (to make those fancy lines on the ice hockey rink)*
Ton lights for night games*
*fun add-ons
After your rink area may be leveled out, construct your ice rink frame while using the 2" x 10" ohydrates, stakes, deck screws, together with door hinges. Make sure you need to do this BEFORE the ground is frozen solid.
Place your ice rink boat inside your frame so that the sides are draping over. Duct tape the liner together in the middle if need be. Leave about a 1' overlap.
Staple your liner on the frame above the water level or on the exterior of the rink.
If putting up a puck board you can do so now, along with the supports. You may be ready to use your fence discussions for support instead if you are building right to a fence.
Now you may well flood your rink. This should be done in several steps and done when you are fairly certain that the weather will stay cold. The main night, flood your rink along with the hose, then for a few consecutive nights, spray the top until it evens available.
If you are with a lines kit, do so now before you put the last film or two of winter snow storms on.
Don't forget to make use of your marsh pegs if you have purchased them and mount your hockey nets in the ice rink surface.

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