Experienced Ice Operations Consulting Services
Building Stronger Rinks, One Community at a Time

Building Stronger Rinks, One Community at a Time

With more than 30 years of experience in the ice rink industry, we understand what it takes to operate a successful rink—from producing quality ice and maintaining equipment to managing staff, programming, scheduling, and the day-to-day challenges of running a facility.
Our experience comes from being hands-on in the industry. We have mana
With more than 30 years of experience in the ice rink industry, we understand what it takes to operate a successful rink—from producing quality ice and maintaining equipment to managing staff, programming, scheduling, and the day-to-day challenges of running a facility.
Our experience comes from being hands-on in the industry. We have managed both for-profit and nonprofit ice facilities and understand that every rink has different challenges, goals, and resources.
We bring that real-world experience to every facility we work with, providing practical solutions that improve operations, strengthen teams, enhance the customer experience, and help increase profitability.

Every rink is different, which is why we don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach.
We begin with a comprehensive evaluation of your facility's operations, ice maintenance, equipment, staffing, programming, and overall performance. From there, we work with management and staff to identify opportunities and develop a practical plan for
Every rink is different, which is why we don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach.
We begin with a comprehensive evaluation of your facility's operations, ice maintenance, equipment, staffing, programming, and overall performance. From there, we work with management and staff to identify opportunities and develop a practical plan for improvement.
Our goal isn't simply to tell your team what to do. We work alongside your staff to build understanding, confidence, and buy-in so they are prepared and motivated to put the plan into action.
Your evaluation can include a detailed action plan with priorities, timelines, milestones, cost analysis, and recommendations tailored specifically to your facility.
We also specialize in seasonal and outdoor ice rink operations, helping organizations bring winter ice experiences to life. From planning and installation through daily operations and seasonal management, we can help oversee the process of creating and operating a successful outdoor rink. This includes ice preparation and maintenance, equipment coordination, staffing, programming, scheduling, safety, and seasonal shutdown.
When needed, we provide hands-on, on-site training to help your team develop the skills necessary to maintain improvements long after our work is complete.
Whether you operate a permanent indoor facility or are looking to create a seasonal outdoor ice rink, our approach is focused on building efficient operations, quality ice, strong teams, and a successful customer experience.

Because we've been in your shoes.
With more than 30 years of hands-on experience managing ice rinks in both for-profit and nonprofit environments, we understand that successful rink operations require more than good ice. They require strong teams, effective systems, smart programming, reliable equipment, and sound financial decisions.
We do
Because we've been in your shoes.
With more than 30 years of hands-on experience managing ice rinks in both for-profit and nonprofit environments, we understand that successful rink operations require more than good ice. They require strong teams, effective systems, smart programming, reliable equipment, and sound financial decisions.
We don't just provide recommendations—we help you put them into practice.
Our approach is practical, hands-on, and focused on results. Whether you need help improving ice quality, training your staff, developing operating procedures, increasing ice utilization, controlling costs, or finding new sources of revenue, we work with your team to develop solutions that fit your facility.
Our goal is simple: help you build a better-run rink, a stronger team, and a more successful business.
At Ice Guy Consulting, we provide hands-on expertise for both permanent and seasonal ice rink operations. Our goal is to help you create a safe, well-maintained, enjoyable ice experience while making your rink as efficient and successful as possible.
We specialize in helping organizations bring outdoor ice rinks to life during the winter season. From initial planning and installation through daily operations and seasonal shutdown, we can provide the experience and support needed to operate a successful outdoor rink.
Our seasonal rink services can include:
Whether you are installing an outdoor rink for the first time or looking to improve an existing seasonal operation, we can provide hands-on support throughout the winter season.
We help facilities produce and maintain quality ice through proper resurfacing techniques, ice temperatures, flooding procedures, equipment maintenance, ice painting, hockey line installation, and preventative maintenance.
We provide hands-on training for rink employees, including Zamboni/Olympia operation, ice maintenance, equipment procedures, safety, and daily rink operations.
We develop practical operating procedures, maintenance schedules, inspection forms, daily checklists, and staff training programs designed specifically for your facility.
We help rink owners and operators improve staffing, scheduling, programming, ice utilization, customer experience, and revenue opportunities while identifying areas where operating costs can be reduced.
From new rink concepts to equipment selection and operational planning, we provide experienced guidance to help organizations make informed decisions before investing in an ice facility.
Whether you're planning a new outdoor winter rink or looking to improve an existing facility, Ice Guy Consulting can provide the experience, training, and hands-on support needed to make your rink successful.