(2011/2012) Outdoor skating rinks in Calgary

[macker]

Originally Posted by moncton golden flames

i was up at tuscany last thursday night. very disappointed. for a facility that has it's own zamboni, the ice was not good and they didn't even have the entire surface cleared of snow. piles of snow at one end. lazy ass tuscany.

Can't be any worse than Shawnessy. Was there last night and there was a patch of asphalt in the middle of the ice. I skated over it at full speed. Won't be going back there. Lucky to have many other better options in the deep south. I don't see any reason to have a patch of exposed asphalt in February with the weather we have had for the last week or two

[Cecil Terwilliger]

Originally Posted by moncton golden flames

i'm not a tuscany resident and don't care enough to complain on behalf of residents. i just won't go back there.

Well it's a private rink and usually has some of the best ice in the city.

[Aleks]

Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger

Well it's a private rink and usually has some of the best ice in the city.

Its been closed alot this year just like all the rest....would be nice if they put in ground refrigeration. Been paying alot of years!

[Northendzone]

Skated at the new Brighton club last night and early today. Ice was ok, although there were a few trouble spots on the blue lines and along the north boards. Ice really got soft today at noon. If it is 10 again tomorrow, I am assuming it will be done.

[macker]

Originally Posted by Northendzone

Skated at the new Brighton club last night and early today. Ice was ok, although there were a few trouble spots on the blue lines and along the north boards. Ice really got soft today at noon. If it is 10 again tomorrow, I am assuming it will be done.

Some of the rinks are being locked down tonight so 2 out of the 3 spots that we go to are done. Too bad as the ice should be ok again by Tuesday. Volunteers are likely tired of the sporadic weather and ready for Spring.

[Cecil Terwilliger]

Originally Posted by Aleks

Its been closed alot this year just like all the rest....would be nice if they put in ground refrigeration. Been paying alot of years!

Actually what's funny about that is the zamboni is a disadvantage in nice weather because it can't be used at all on soft ice due to being so heavy.

[KidCanada]

What rinks have the best ice right now?
Just looking for the best place to play some pick up hockey. Preferably SW, or close to downtown.
Thanks!

[KidCanada]

Just realized there is a 2014 thread, i will post there!