How many people can skate on the rink at any one time?
We work on the basis of 3m of ice floor per skater. Therefore a 15m x 20m (300m) rink will accommodate up to 100 skaters. The actual number of skaters can be influenced according to the age of skaters and their skating abilities. How long should we give for each skating session? Ice Magic International has carried out in excess of 500 ice rink installations, so has a good track record in knowing what works and is acceptable to the general public. We would suggest between 30 to 45 minute skating sessions (no longer). After this length of time, most skaters are tired and start to come off the rink of their own volition. How much can we charge? Skating charges should include the supply of ice skates. On average and across the UK , the following charges have been found to be acceptable, although clients may feel that their own locality requires a lesser charge or could in fact sustain greater skating charges. Low Season (January to October) Children 2.50 Adults 4.00 for 30 minutes. High Se
