RinkMaster

You can build a backyard rink on a tennis court — we’ve had lots of customers do it! But here’s what to consider:

✔️ Make sure the surface can handle it — newer or specialty tennis courts might need extra protection
✔️ Use a high-quality liner to avoid leaks
✔️ Check with a pro if your court has a sensitive finish

It’s a great way to repurpose space in the off-season — just make sure you’re set up for success.

More tips here:
https://www.rinkmaster.com/pages/faq

Here are a few ways to keep the momentum going:
✅ Roller hockey in the driveway
✅ Shooting practice with a net or shooting gallery
✅ Stickhandling drills at home
✅ Planning next season’s rink upgrades

The best backyard rinks aren’t built overnight — they evolve season after season.

What’s your off-season hockey plan?

This winter brought early mornings, late-night floods, backyard laughter, and memories that will last far longer than the ice.

To the families who built rinks together.
To the kids who didn’t want to come inside.
To the neighbors who stopped by “just to watch.”

Thank you for making RinkMaster part of your traditions.

We’d love to see your favorite rink moments — share a photo or memory in the comments 👇

❄️ Real rink builders don’t check the time — they check the forecast.

When temperatures rise, ice gets soft — even if it looks skateable. That’s when most liner damage happens.

Here’s why it’s best to call it a day when thaw starts:
❌ Skate blades cut deeper into soft ice
❌ Those cuts can reach the liner
❌ Small damage now = big problems later

Pro tip: once the ice starts to deteriorate, stop skating and let the season end cleanly. Your liner will thank you next winter.

A little restraint now means many more seasons of skating later.

Plenty of great backyard rinks are built on sloped yards. The key is leveling the frame before you flood.

A few helpful tips:
✔ Start by identifying the lowest point of your yard
✔ Use packed snow or other stable materials to level the frame
✔ Take your time here — water always finds the low spot

Once the frame is level, everything else gets much easier.

📘 We’ve put together a helpful guide here:
https://www.rinkmaster.com/pages/rinkmaster-setup-help

Save this post if your yard isn’t perfectly flat.