This is the home page for Skate Technicians. Much of the content is available to those taught by Rich@TheRink, specific to the lessons given, but there's some general information for all skate technicians also.
Every skate technician should be aiming to sharpen skates to level edges. Our recommended tool for quickly assessing the edges is The EdgeChecker.
UK Law stipulates that any person carrying out work on a abrasive wheels (which essentially means all skate sharpeners) require training, as part of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER 98). Fortunately, Rich@TheRink offers this training, along with training for other aspects of Ice Technician work.
Get in touch with us for more information.
If you find yourself short of usable hire skates, or need help with general ice arena operation, please contact Rich@TheRink to see what help can be offered to you.
Over the coming months free downloads and guides for ice arenas and skate technicians will appear here. For more comprehensive documents and guides please contact me.