The Backyard Rink Builder's Kit: Printable Planner, Water Calculator and Ice Log for Homemade Rinks (Fillable PDF)

Building a rink in the backyard this winter? The Backyard Rink Builder's Kit walks you through the whole season: picking the spot, doing the math, building the frame, flooding for good ice, and packing it all away in spring.

Inside the 17-page fillable PDF:

• Pick your spot checklist and a slope worksheet (measure each corner with a string level)
• Size and materials calculator for liner size, boards, brackets and how much water you'll need, with a worked 40 × 20 ft example
• Shopping list with sizes, stores and prices so next year's list writes itself
• Build day steps for the frame and liner, and a flooding plan for strong, smooth ice
• Flood and ice log (2 pages) to track temperature, timing and results
• Resurfacing and care routine, warm spell plan and rink tool kit
• Rink rules sign to print and post, with your rink's name on it
• Skate log and shinny nights, problems and repairs log, rink budget and season stats
• Teardown and storage checklist and a board map grid for next year

Type your rink name and builders once and they fill in on every page that needs them. A great gift for the hockey parent who's been talking about building a rink for years.

Instant download. Type into the PDF (Adobe Reader or Mac Preview) or print and write by hand. US Letter size. For personal use.

Every yard and winter is different. Follow your liner and bracket instructions, check local rules before building, and supervise kids on the ice.