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RoadGame · 11-21-2020, 11:58 PM

So I took my kids to olympic plaza today for some skating since I was confident the ice would be in good shape and being outdoors has obvious benefits during the pandemic. Unfortunately while waiting in line we were repeatedly accosted by members of a protest promoting fringe views and conspiracy theories on a range of subjects. As I didn't enjoy being accused of child abuse via bullhorn multiple times (ironically despite promoting freedom over tyranny they weren't cool with my family choosing of our own free will to mask up at a fairly packed plaza), I'm now exploring online guides to building backyard rinks.

So far much of what I have found sounds like it would work brilliantly in Saskatchewan or Northern Ontario, but I was wondering if anybody here has tips for basic rink building/maintenance given Calgary's propensity to swing between -10 and 5 every 24 hours. I'm not aspiring to perfection, just something where my kids can skate without the crowds and the crazies.

Thanks in advance.

11-21-2020, 11:58 PM	#1
RoadGame Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: N/A Exp:	Outdoor Skating Tips So I took my kids to olympic plaza today for some skating since I was confident the ice would be in good shape and being outdoors has obvious benefits during the pandemic. Unfortunately while waiting in line we were repeatedly accosted by members of a protest promoting fringe views and conspiracy theories on a range of subjects. As I didn't enjoy being accused of child abuse via bullhorn multiple times (ironically despite promoting freedom over tyranny they weren't cool with my family choosing of our own free will to mask up at a fairly packed plaza), I'm now exploring online guides to building backyard rinks. So far much of what I have found sounds like it would work brilliantly in Saskatchewan or Northern Ontario, but I was wondering if anybody here has tips for basic rink building/maintenance given Calgary's propensity to swing between -10 and 5 every 24 hours. I'm not aspiring to perfection, just something where my kids can skate without the crowds and the crazies. Thanks in advance.