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Ice rinkAn ice rink (or ice skating rink) is a frozen body of water and/or hardened chemicals where people can or play. Besides recreational ice skating, some of its uses include, and as well as exhibitions, contests and ice shows. There are two types of rinks in prevalent use today: natural, where occurs from cold ambient temperatures, and artificial (or mechanically frozen), where a produces cold temperatures in the surface below the water, causing the water to freeze. There are also synthetic ice rinks where skating surfaces are made out of plastics. Interior of the in 1876Early attempts at the construction of artificial ice rinks were first made in the 'rink mania' of 1841–44.

As the technology for the maintenance of natural ice did not exist, these early rinks used a substitute consisting of a mixture of hog's and various salts. An item in the 8 May 1844 issue of 's Living Age headed 'The Glaciarium' reported that 'This establishment, which has been removed to Grafton street East', was opened on Monday afternoon. The area of artificial ice is extremely convenient for such as may be desirous of engaging in the graceful and manly pastime of skating'. By 1844, these venues fell out of fashion, as customers grew tired of the 'smelly' ice substitute, and it was only thirty years later, that refrigeration technology developed to the point that natural ice could finally be feasibly used in the rink.

The world's first mechanically frozen ice rink was the, opened by John Gamgee in a tent in a small building just off the in, on 7 January 1876. In March, it moved to a permanent venue at 379 Kings Road, where a rink measuring 40 by 24 feet (12.2 by 7.3 m) was established.The rink was based on a concrete surface, with layers of earth, cow hair and timber planks. Atop these were laid oval pipes carrying a solution of with,. The pipes were covered by water and the solution was pumped through, freezing the water into.

Gamgee discovered the process while attempting to develop a method to freeze meat for import from and, and it as early as 1870. Ice rink in c.

1900, from theGamgee operated the rink on a membership-only basis and attempted to attract a wealthy clientele, experienced in open-air during winters in the. He installed an gallery, which could also be used by spectators, and decorated the walls with views of the.The rink initially proved a success, and Gamgee opened two further rinks later in the year: at in and the 'Floating Glaciarium' at in London, this last significantly larger at 115 by 25 feet (35.1 by 7.6 m). The Southport Glaciarium opened in 1879, using Gamgee's method.In Germany, the first ice skating rink opened in 1882 in during a patent exhibition.

It covered 520m 2 and operated for two months; the refrigeration system was designed by Linde, and it was probably the first skating rink where was used as a refrigerant. Ten years later, a larger rink was permanently installed on the same site.The oldest indoor artificial ice rink still in use (built 1909-10) is the one in 's, on the campus of. Types Natural ice. Children playing ice hockey on a backyard rink in CanadaMany ice rinks consist of, or are found on, open bodies of such as lakes, ponds, canals, and sometimes rivers; these can only be used in the in climates where the surface would freeze thickly enough to support human weight. Rinks can also be made in cold climates by enclosing a level area of ground, filling it with water, and letting it freeze. May even be packed to use as a containment material.A famous example of this type of rink is the Skateway in, Canada, estimated at 1,782,000 square feet (165,600 m 2) and 7.8 kilometres (4.8 mi) long, which is equivalent to 90 Olympic size skating rinks.

The rink is prepared by lowering the canal's water level and letting the canal water freeze. The rink is then resurfaced nightly by cleaning the ice of snow and flooding it with water from below the ice. The rink is recognized as the 'world's largest naturally frozen ice rink' by the Guinness Book of World Records because ' its entire length receives daily maintenance such as sweeping, ice thickness checks and there are toilet and recreational facilities along its entire length'.The longest ice skating trail can be found in Invermere, British Columbia, Canada, on Lake Windermere Whiteway. The naturally frozen trail measures 29.98 kilometres (18.63 mi). Artificial ice. Skating Rink at located inIn any climate, an arena ice surface can be installed in a properly built space.

This consists of a bed of sand or occasionally a slab of, through (or on top of) which pipes run. The pipes carry a chilled fluid (usually either a salt brine or water with, or in the case of smaller rinks, ) which can lower the temperature of the slab so that water placed atop will freeze.

This method is known as 'artificial ice' to differentiate from ice rinks made by simply freezing water in a cold climate, indoors or outdoors, although both types are of frozen water. A more proper technical term is 'mechanically frozen' ice.A famous example of this type of rink is the outdoor rink at in.Construction. Simple drawing of the main components of an ice skating rinkModern rinks have a specific procedure for preparing the surface. With the pipes cold, a thin layer of water is sprayed on the sand or concrete to seal and level it (or in the case of concrete, to keep it from being marked).

This thin layer is painted white or pale blue for better contrast; markings necessary for hockey or curling are also placed, along with logos or other decorations. Another thin layer of water is sprayed on top of this. The ice is built up to a thickness of 3⁄ 4 to 1 1⁄ 2 inches (19 to 38 mm). The industry standard in the NHL is around ​ 1 1⁄ 2 inches.

Synthetic. Main article:Synthetic rinks are constructed from a solid polymer material designed for skating using normal metal-bladed ice skates. High density polyethelene (HDPE) and (UHMW) are the only materials that offer reasonable skating characteristics, with UHMW synthetic rinks offering the most ice-like skating but also being the most expensive. A typical synthetic rink will consist of many panels of thin surface material assembled on top of a sturdy, level and smooth sub-floor (anything from concrete to wood or even dirt or grass) to create a large skating area.Operation. This section does not any. Unsourced material may be challenged and.Find sources: – ( February 2018) Periodically after the ice has been used, it is resurfaced using a machine called an (sometimes colloquially referred to as a – referring to a major manufacturer of such machinery). For curling, the surface is 'pebbled' by allowing loose drops of cold water to fall onto the ice and freeze into rounded peaks.Between events, especially if the arena is being used without need for the ice surface, it is either covered with a heavily insulated floor or melted by allowing the fluid in the pipes below the ice to warm.A highly specialized form of rink is used for; this is a large (or ring) much like an athletic track.

Because of their limited use, speed skating ovals are far less common than hockey or curling rinks.Those skilled at preparing arena ice are often in demand for major events where ice quality is critical. The popularity of the sport of hockey in has led its icemakers to be particularly sought after. One such team of professionals was responsible for placing a coin under center ice at the in; as both Canadian teams (men's and women's) won their respective hockey gold medals, the coin was christened 'lucky' and is now in the possession of the after having been retrieved from beneath the ice.Standard rink sizes Bandy.

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Hockey ArenaThe John McMullen Hockey Arena has an Olympic size ice rink with a seating capacity to hold 695 people, home and visiting team Locker rooms, “dry” locker rooms, as well as referee locker rooms.The Brigade Sports Complex hosts the Navy Men’s and Women’s club hockey teams and offers a variety of skating programs open to the public. Open Skate time is available several days a week and daily during school vacation weeks.The ice rink calendar and forms for all of our programs are available along the right side of this page.

Skating Fees: ProgramMidshipmenAPGuest/Non-APOpen SkateSkate RentalFree$3.50$6.00$3.50$8.00$4.00Learn To Skate6-week Session$105.00$115.00Stick & PuckPick-up Hockey$10.00$12.00Free Style 1/2 Hour$7.00$8.00Free Style 1 Hour$14.00$16.00The Brigade Sports Complex does not issue/rent helmets. Participants choosing to wear a helmet for Open Skate or Learn to Skate must provide their own. Helmets are required for Stick & Puck sessions, with a full cage if under the age of 18. For skating programs, Guest/Non AP are welcome but are subject to a higher fee. Learn to SkateThe goal of the Learn to Skate program is to help students develop the skills needed to fully enjoy the sport of skating.

The Brigade Sports Complex’s US Figure Skating Learn to Skate Program has been formed to provide a fun, safe atmosphere for all students age 3 and above to learn how to ice skate.The Tot and Basic 1-6 levels are geared toward the fundamentals of skating and develops the skills necessary for recreational, figure, ice hockey and speed skating. The Basic 7-8 and Freestyle levels develope the skills necessary for advancement into figure skating.Each student will receive one 25 minute lesson per week for 6 weeks, the use of rental skates during lessons, and admission to 6 Public Skate Sessions (skate rental is not included).

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Party on Ice“Party on Ice” is a 2 hour Ice Skating Party at the McMullen Hockey Arena. Held during Open Skate Sessions, children and parents alike enjoy the ease of having their party celebrated in true Navy style, complete with a Navy Football or Stuffed Billy the Goat for the birthday child.

What could be better you ask? The answer is the pizza and fun that the kids will have. Book now for this season! Dates fill quickly. Navy Hockey TeamsNavy Hockey boasts three teams: a Men’s Division 1 Club Team, a Woman’s Division 2 Club Team and a Men’s Division 2 ECA Team. All three teams compete in the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA). Over the course of the season, the McMullen Hockey Arena will host dozens of Navy Hockey games and the ever popular Crab Pot Tournament.

Please join us at the rink to cheer on the Midshipmen to victory!Price for admission to the Men’s D1 and Woman’s D2 Club teams are $10 for Adults, $5 for youth, and Midshipmen are free. Admission is free for the Men’s D2 games at the McMullen Hockey Arena, with the exception of a few tournaments.For more information on all things Navy Hockey check out.