Backyard Ice Rink Brackets

NiceRink brackets are the most unique and easiest method ever devised to make the perimeter of an outdoor, temporary ice rink. So unique in fact, they're patented. The NiceRink ™ brackets were designed and engineered based on the knowledge we've gained from building and skating on our own outdoor rinks using the traditional sideboard and pounded stake method. The NiceRink ™ brackets eliminate the need to "build" a rink. They are easy to use and cut installation time by at least half. With that in mind, we know you'll enjoy the practical purpose and clean esthetic look of the bracket's design on your NiceRink. The NiceRink brackets spaced every 4' are designed to accommodate 3-14" of ice with no additional support needed. This is accomplished by using our Thermoformed Plastic Sideboards, or a 3/4" thick plywood in variable height panels of 12", 16" or 24" as required by your rinks location, design and how the rink will be used. The ability to adjust the board height makes it easier to erect a rink on uneven or sloping ground. The minimum board height is 8" with a maximum suggested height without additional support of 24". This allows for as much as a 10" pitch (14" of ice) using the NiceRink backyard ice rink brackets alone. For rinks placed on uneven or slopping ground, there is a 3/4" diameter stake hole within the bracket to provide extra stability when needed. Frost penetrating stakes are available in 18" and 24" lengths. Brackets should be placed every four feet along the perimeter. Place them every 2 feet apart and add steel stakes into the bracket for any deeper areas that exceed 14" of water/ice. If the water/ice gets up to or over 18”, please contact us for additional board support recommendations.

For Lakes, Ponds and Hard Court Surfaces – We/You can make a simple modification to our NiceRink Brackets and you can then use the NiceRink Brackets & Thermoformed Boards on Frozen Lakes, Ponds, Tennis Courts, Basketball Courts, or other hard surface area.

This will make a sturdy frame that will last for years to come. Easy Up - Easy Down! The NiceRink™ brackets are made with super UV resistant, treated poly compounds to last in excess of 12 years.

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With the popularity of the NiceRink brackets increasing each year, we are very excited to offer our NiceRink Brackets through Costco.ca. We are very happy to have secured this distributorship with an incredible offering of a case of 28 NiceRink Brackets for $299.00~Canadian Dollars~DELIVERED in Canada!

NiceRink Backyard Ice Rink Thermoformed Plastic Interlocking Sideboards

NiceRink, has improved the plastic thermoformed boards and made them even better than before for 2009 to use in conjunction with your NiceRink Brackets. The new 2009 improvement has an even better hinge/interlocking design which is even more user friendly than the 2008 model, allowing the NiceRink boards to be more easily connected together for a nice sturdy long lasting sideboard which has further improvements to keep the boards better locked together at the bottom.   With the aluminum insert support bar along the back of the board for added stability for rink sites that have more slope with deeper water/ice, that extends over the top of the brackets to "LOCK" the brackets to the boards when fully seated into the brackets. No backside board attachment necessary. NiceRink thermoformed boards allow a swivel/hinging action so anyone can create radius type corners, without the need for additional curved or flexible boards. The dual purpose stacking buttons along the top of the boards also act in conjunction with the NiceRink BumperCaps. By molding the stacking buttons at an optimum height from the top of the board they aid in helping to secure your BumperCaps to the boards and help prevent them from blowing off.
If you're looking for the serious backyard rink of a lifetime, the only way to go is with the NiceRink Thermoformed Plastic Boards. They're lighter weight, longer lasting and look so much better than wood boards.

For Lakes, Ponds and Hard Court Surfaces – We/You can make a simple modification to our NiceRink Brackets and you can then use the NiceRink Thermoformed Boards & NiceRink Brackets on Frozen Lakes, Ponds, Tennis Courts, Basketball Courts, or other hard surface area.

Boards Measure: 18"tall, 4'long, 1"thick
Boards Weight: 8 Lbs. (Less than half the weight of 16"x 4'x 3/4" piece of plywood.)

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Backyard Ice Rink Liners

Ordering the NiceRink backyard ice rink liner is a very simple affair. After determining what size rink you'd like, add 5' to the length and 5' to the width to get your ice rink liner size. Examples: 35' x 45' rink requires a 40' x 50' liner, a 55' x 95' rink requires and 60' x 100' liner. This will give you 2.5' of liner around the entire perimeter of your rink to go up the inside edge of the boards to contain the water/ice. As mentioned in our NiceRink pricing, the sizes of liner available are dependent upon which liner type you select. NiceRink #1 material is available in widths of; 20',30', 35', 40',50',60',70' stock and then starting at 72' and every 6' thereafter by special order. When the width of a NiceRink #1 liner is over 70', the width must be the 6' increment. For NiceRink #3 material, the liners can be ordered in most widths of 6' increments starting with 24' wide up to 198' (Minimum length 50 feet). The NiceRink "CheapSkate" material is available in widths of 32',40', 50' & 60' stock. (80' & 100' available by request) If you have any questions, PLEASE call us @ 888-NiceRink for help!

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* All of our liners are easily repaired and we do include a 25 foot roll of NiceRink ™ permanent patch tape with every liner and have underwater adhesive available, because "we know" accidents do happen.

Backyard Ice Rink Ice Resurfacers

The NiceIce™ Resurfacer is made of solid lifetime steel, not PVC plastic, and is a MUST for any rink

The NiceIce™ resurfacer is a portable, hand-operated tool that makes creating and maintaining a high-quality ice rink a snap. The Patented NiceIce™ resurfacer consists of an easy to handle galvanized steel pipe frame that serves as a conduit for water fed by a garden hose systematically distributing the water evenly onto the ice and smoothed on contact by the NiceIce™ resurfacing mat. Thin, controlled applications of water produce a Super Smooth Surface to any rink in minutes.

The NiceIce™ resurfacer comes in 4 sizes: 28, 36, 52 and 66 inch.

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Rick O' Shay Thermoformed Goal Blocker

AWESOME. This is all we could say when we saw this brand new item. It's actually a friend of ours who came to us with this idea to see what we thought. "Are you kidding me", I said. How fast can you we start producing these. Imagine playing hockey anytime and having a goalie on your own backyard ice rink! This Three dimensional thermoformed goalie will make the puck react just like a regular goalie. Giving up rebounds and deflections in an infinite number of directions, just like a real game. Take your best shot and Rick will give back. Unless you're good enough to SCORE!

Rick O Shay can even make real glove saves to stop the play for even more life like action. No more shooting at a flat piece of plastic or wood, and having the puck just lay there for easy tap in goals.

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Backyard Ice Rink in A Box

NiceRink™ 20' X 40' Rink-In-A-Box - Just $335 (Does not include required sideboards). Included items valued at $475.00 plus shipping

NiceRink™ celebrates the fifth year for its "Rink in a Box" retail package available in local retail outlets. Thousands of families "Took home the FUN" when they purchased a 20 X 40 foot backyard ice rink. NiceRink, the leading manufacturer of home and commercial outdoor rink systems, continues to offer this package for an incredibly affordable price of $335 MSRP. The package comes with complete directions and the rink is simple to set up and adapts to uneven ground using the patented NiceRink Bracket System (included). The Rink in a Box package is expandable if you'd like to increase the size of your rink in the future. See our expansion kits for more information.

The retail package includes the "key essentials" to get started on building your own 20X40 NiceRink.

NOTE: This package is only available through retailers.

United States Customers - 20' x 40' Rink-In-A-Box retail packages can be purchased exclusively through one of our many dealers. We have dealers around the country, so please visit our US dealer locator to find a dealer near you.

Canadian Customers - NiceRink starter products and other associated items are available in Canada through Sears.ca and Costco.ca. The two outlets carry a different variety of NiceRink products, such as Rink-In-A-Box packages, NiceRink Brackets, NiceRink Thermoformed Boards, and NiceIce Resurfacers.

Special Note: Some dealers may also carry lesser quality rink packages along with NiceRink. Insist on the original, NiceRink, for quality and value. We also have replacement liners to extend the life of your rink.

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