Synthetic Ice Fundamentals
Core explainers for buyers comparing materials, skating feel, rink construction, and Glice performance.
- What Is Synthetic Ice? A Guide to Artificial Skating Rink Materials What Is Synthetic Ice? A Guide to Artificial Skating Rink Materials: What is synthetic ice? Learn how it’s made & how it performs, with a clear guide to modern materials, manufacturing, & skating applications.
- An Ice Rink Without Ice? Iceless Rinks & Skating Explained An Ice Rink Without Ice? Iceless Rinks & Skating Explained: What if we told you that you can experience skating on an ice rink without ice? Get to know our synthetic ice.
- Discover Why Glice Is the Best Synthetic Ice on the Market Polyglide: Discover Why Glice Is the Best Synthetic Ice on the Market: Discover why Glice offers the best synthetic ice, with smooth glide, durability & professional-grade performance for rinks of all sizes.
- Is Synthetic Ice Bad for Skates? What’s It Like To Skate On? Is Synthetic Ice Bad for Skates? What’s It Like To Skate On?: Is synthetic ice bad for skates? No, it’s not. We’ll look at why that is, what it’s like to skate on, why you don’t need special skates and more.
- Synthetic Ice vs. Real Ice: What Are the Differences? Synthetic Ice vs. Real Ice: What Are the Differences?: Compare synthetic and real ice to see which offers the best skating experience, maintenance cost, environmental impact, and more.
- How are ice rinks made? How are ice rinks made?: Ice rinks hold a particular fascination; they are closely related to winter magic and Christmas tales. Find out how they are made.
- How Long Does Synthetic Ice Last? [Includes Maintenance Info] How Long Does Synthetic Ice Last? [Includes Maintenance Info]: How long does synthetic ice last? We shed some light on this subject, provide maintenance information, and answer FAQs related to synthetic ice longevity.
- Ice Skating in Summer | Glice Synthetic Ice Ice Skating in Summer | Glice Synthetic Ice: Ice skating in summer with Glice plastic ice rink: ✓ environmentally friendly ✓ easy to maintain ✓ flexible to set up and take down
- Glice Takes Ice Skating in New York to New Heights! Glice Takes Ice Skating in New York to New Heights!: Ice skating in New York has just become better! Explore the new rooftop rink made from Glice Eco Ice and experience ice in a new way.
- Synthetic Ice Rink Technology Synthetic Ice Rink Technology - Glice® Artificial Ice Pads: Glice® synthetic ice rinks with Swiss engineered Ultra Glice Technology guarantees ice identical response and the industry’s lowest blade usage.
- Ice skating in California Thanks to Synthetic Ice Ice skating in California Thanks to Synthetic Ice: Synthetic ice allows you to ice skate anywhere. This mall made ice skating in California possible and increased its visitors numbers since.
- Ice skating instead of skiing: The innovative alternative on synthetic ice Ice skating instead of skiing: The innovative alternative on synthetic ice: Glice synthetic ice rinks bring real skating anywhere with sustainable panels, no refrigeration, low upkeep and year‑round operation.
- 10 Ways to Attract More Guests to Your Hotel This Winter 10 Ways to Attract More Guests to Your Hotel This Winter: Expert strategies to make your hotel a winter haven with cozy ambiance, unique activities and tailored packages to boost bookings.
- What Is the Best Synthetic Ice for Hockey, Skating & Home Use? What Is the Best Synthetic Ice for Hockey, Skating & Home Use?: With so many brands available, how do you know who makes the best synthetic ice? There are a few factors to take into account. Read our guide to learn more.
- Why is Glice Different Why is Glice Different: Glice Rinks - Impact & Abrasion Resistant, Swiss Design and Highest Quality Control. Best Synthetic Ice Skating Experience.
- Ice Skating All Year Round? The Pines Resort Makes it Possible with Glice Synthetic Ice! Ice Skating All Year Round? The Pines Resort Makes it Possible with Glice Synthetic Ice! : Glice completes the holiday perfection at The Pines Resort in California. Read more about this fascinating experience.
- Why Glice Makes a Great Visitor Experience Why Glice Makes a Great Visitor Experience: Find out how to create a memorable visitor experience at your event venue with the help of Glice synthetic ice.
Costs, ROI & Business Planning
Planning, budgeting, commercial viability, and operating-cost resources for synthetic ice projects.
- How Much Does a Zamboni Cost To Buy, Hire & Operate? How Much Does a Zamboni Cost To Buy, Hire & Operate?: For professional ice rinks, an ice resurfacing machine is a must for optimal performance. But how much does a Zamboni cost ?
- How Much Does a Synthetic Ice Rink Cost? How Much Does a Synthetic Ice Rink Cost?: Price is always a factor with big purchases. You want to know what a synthetic ice rink costs before making a final decision. Our guide goes into detail.
- Ice Rink Business Plan: Cost, Considerations & Tips for Success Ice Rink Business Plan: Cost, Considerations & Tips for Success: Here are some crucial factors and ideas to help you structure your ice rink business plan effectively, including a cost analysis.
- Ice Rink Rental Options & Cost Comparison Ice Rink Rental Options & Cost Comparison: A rental ice rink is a cost-effective and fun way to enhance the visitor experience of your venue. Get an individual rink to make the most of your event!
- Synthetic Ice Rink Business Plan: Make It Profitable Synthetic Ice Rink Business Plan: Make It Profitable: Our guide to creating a synthetic ice rink business plan outlines 3 key factors for profitability: quality of service, location and revenue.
- Cheap Synthetic Ice: Is Low Cost Artificial Ice Worth It? Cheap Synthetic Ice: Is Low Cost Artificial Ice Worth It?: Is cheap synthetic ice worth it? Not really. The truth is, you get what you pay for. Spend the money and feel the difference in the glide. Learn more.
- Cost ice vs Glice white paper Cost ice vs Glice white paper: Compare the cost of ice and Glice before choosing a rink surface. See how synthetic ice can reduce operating costs and maintenance.
Products & Buying Guides
Product, tile, surface, catalog, and buying-guide resources that help visitors choose a Glice setup.
- Synthetic Ice Tiles for Hockey & Skating at Home Synthetic Ice Tiles for Hockey & Skating at Home: Practice skating and hockey anytime at home with Glice synthetic ice tiles. Durable, high-quality & customizable. Order your rink today.
- StellarGlide StellarGlide: StellarGlide. Discover Glice synthetic ice rinks: sustainable, no refrigeration, ready year‑round. Ask a Rink Specialist today.
- Synthetic Ice Skating Rinks to Rent or Buy Leisure: Synthetic Ice Skating Rinks to Rent or Buy - Glice: Choose a Glice synthetic ice skating rink for your business. Our superior quality guarantees more skating fun, lower operating costs and greater profitability.
- Synthetic Ice Rink - Glice Mini Arena for FEC Synthetic Ice Rink - Glice Mini Arena for FEC: Glice Mini Arena: The ideal family entertainment ice rink. Profitable fun with low operating costs. Buy or rent your rink now!
- Synthetic Ice Christmas Rink Synthetic Ice Christmas Rink: Make your Christmas special with an environmentally friendly synthetic ice skating rink! Reserve now for premium planning and product.
- Glice Academy Sales Page Glice Academy Sales Page: Glice Academy: Your One-Stop Destination for Synthetic Ice Insights, Installation, and Maintenance. Master the Art of Skating Anywhere!
- Interactive Shooting System Interactive Shooting System: Play like a pro on Swiss-engineered synthetic ice. Get an NHL/IIHF standard size Glice rink for the closest experience to real ice.
- Glice Product Catalog Glice Product Catalog: A complete catalog to all the Glice synthetic ice products, including a variety of equipment for ice skating.
- Where To Buy Synthetic Ice: Purchasing Guide Where To Buy Synthetic Ice: Purchasing Guide: You've decided to install an ice rink in your garage. It's time to buy synthetic ice. But, which brand do you go with? Read our buyer's guide for more info.
Hockey & Training
Hockey training, home practice, skills, skate care, and rink-training resources.
- Gifts for Hockey Lovers: Ultimate Guide with 25 Ideas Gifts for Hockey Lovers: Ultimate Guide with 25 Ideas: We provided this full list of gifts for hockey lovers for the hockey player who already has all the hockey equipment.
- Home Garage Hockey Rink Conversion Guide Home Garage Hockey Rink Conversion Guide: A hockey rink in your garage? It’s the perfect place to create a synthetic ice rink. Our guide explains exactly how to do it. Take a look.
- Glice Slapshot Station™: More Than a Hockey Shot Speed Radar Glice Slapshot Station™: More Than a Hockey Shot Speed Radar: The Glice Slapshot Station™, with synthetic ice pads, hockey shot speed radar and more, brings competitive fun to any event. Order yours today!
Maintenance & Home Rinks
Maintenance, installation, backyard rink, rental, and practical ownership guides.
- How To Sharpen Ice Skates at Home (Blade Care FAQs) How To Sharpen Ice Skates at Home (Blade Care FAQs): It is essential to know how to sharpen ice skates at home. Proper sharpening and maintenance are crucial for a enjoyable skating experience.
- How to Practice Ice Skating at Home (Indoors or Outside) How to Practice Ice Skating at Home (Indoors or Outside): With Glice's synthetic ice tiles, learning how to practice ice skating at home is easy. Find out how you can install a rink in your garage or yard today.
- Backyard Ice Rink Refrigeration: Pros, Cons, Options & DIY Backyard Ice Rink Refrigeration: Pros, Cons, Options & DIY: Glice synthetic ice rinks bring real skating anywhere with sustainable panels, no refrigeration, low upkeep and year‑round operation.
- DIY Backyard Ice Rink: How-to Build Guide DIY Backyard Ice Rink: How-to Build Guide: Want to bring the icy excitement of ice skating into your backyard? Imagine the joy of ice skating at home with a DIY backyard ice rink.
- My Synthetic Ice Rink - Glice Project Planning & Service My Synthetic Ice Rink - Glice Project Planning & Service: Glice will help you make your synthetic ice rink project a rewarding success from planning to installation and post sales service.
- How To Install a Synthetic Skating Rink How To Install a Synthetic Skating Rink: We will tell you how to install a synthetic ice skating rink in just a few simple steps. You will be surprised by how quick it is!
- Ice Rink Maintenance: Equipment & Best Practices Ice Rink Maintenance: Equipment & Best Practices: Follow our step-by-step guide for ice rink maintenance and storage, including useful hints, so that you can get the most out of yours.
Case Studies & Installations
Venue stories, installations, customer examples, and project proof from real Glice rink projects.
- A Magical Holiday Rink Above Broadway: The Grand Hyatt Nashville’s Winter Wonderland A Magical Holiday Rink Above Broadway: The Grand Hyatt Nashville’s Winter Wonderland: Last winter, the Grand Hyatt Nashville created a breathtaking adventure for their guests: an ice rink overviewing the iconic broadway!
- New Glice Indoor Ice Rink in Germany New Glice Indoor Ice Rink in Germany: The ice arena in Ludwigsburg installed a Glice indoor ice rink to provide its' skaters a year-round practice area.
- Ice Skating Among the Stars atop Tokyo Skyscraper Ice Skating Among the Stars atop Tokyo Skyscraper: Learn how Glice is expanding on rooftops all over the world and creating unforgettable experiences. Join us now!
- New Eco Ice Rink at The Claremont Club & Spa New Eco Ice Rink at The Claremont Club & Spa: Find out how the Claremont Club & Spa managed to further enhance their guest experience by installing a synthetic ice rink.
- Ultimate Synthetic Ice Hockey Training Facility Ultimate Synthetic Ice Hockey Training Facility: Glice synthetic ice planning, performance, and project guidance for year-round skating without refrigeration.
- An Artificial Ice Rink Brings Winter Joy to the Mexican Tropics An Artificial Ice Rink Brings Winter Joy to the Mexican Tropics: Glice synthetic ice rinks bring real skating anywhere with sustainable panels, no refrigeration, low upkeep and year‑round operation.
- Charleston's Credit One Stadium Transforms into Eco-Friendly Skating Paradise Charleston's Credit One Stadium Transforms into Eco-Friendly Skating Paradise: Glice synthetic ice rinks bring real skating anywhere with sustainable panels, no refrigeration, low upkeep and year‑round operation.
- Westfield Unveils Innovative Custom-Shaped Eco Ice Rink Westfield Unveils Innovative Custom-Shaped Eco Ice Rink: Westfield Unveils Innovative Custom-Shaped Eco Ice Rink. Discover Glice synthetic ice rinks: sustainable, no refrigeration, ready year‑round. Ask a Rink Specialist today.
- Ice Hockey Goalie Training on Synthetic Ice Ice Hockey Goalie Training on Synthetic Ice: The available ice rink in the UK cant cover the increase in demand for ice sports. This ice hockey goalie training center is the solution.
- New Sustainable Ice Rink in Bern New Sustainable Ice Rink in Bern: Glice offers a synthetic skating rink without refrigeration at the historic Bundesplatz in Bern, allowing ice skaters an opportunity of a lifetime.
- How Harvard Transformed a Campus Plaza Into a Winter Wonderland — With Synthetic Ice and Bumper Cars How Harvard Transformed a Campus Plaza Into a Winter Wonderland — With Synthetic Ice and Bumper Cars: Glice synthetic ice rinks bring real skating anywhere with sustainable panels, no refrigeration, low upkeep and year‑round operation.
- Anthony Duclair Foundation & Glice Strike Historic Partnership Anthony Duclair Foundation & Glice Strike Historic Partnership: Glice synthetic ice rinks bring real skating anywhere with sustainable panels, no refrigeration, low upkeep and year‑round operation.
- Bowling Meets Ice Skating at Pindustry! Bowling Meets Ice Skating at Pindustry!: Bowling Meets Ice Skating at Pindustry!. Discover Glice synthetic ice rinks: sustainable, no refrigeration, ready year‑round. Ask a Rink Specialist today.
- Festive Holiday Fun on Glice Christmas Ice Rink Festive Holiday Fun on Glice Christmas Ice Rink: The Crystal Springs Resort in New Jersey opted for a Glice Christmas ice rink to bring some holiday spirit to their guests.
- An ice rink on the beach? An ice rink on the beach?: Discover this unique ice rink on the beach! Yes you saw correctly, ice skating is possible at the Maldives, and even more destinations!
- Beyond Shopping in Switzerland and Spain Beyond Shopping in Switzerland and Spain: A mall with ice skating rink - usual, but possible! Explore how shopping can get even more fun, thanks to synthetic ice.
- Glice at SportsInnovation 2026: NHL Synthetic Ice Showcase Glice at SportsInnovation 2026: NHL Synthetic Ice Showcase: Glice showcased a 150 m² synthetic ice rink at SportsInnovation 2026 in Düsseldorf, invited by the NHL, featuring StellarGlide™ performance.
- A Skating Spectacle Draws Crowds and Cheers at the Mall of Switzerland A Skating Spectacle Draws Crowds and Cheers at the Mall of Switzerland: Glice synthetic ice rinks bring real skating anywhere with sustainable panels, no refrigeration, low upkeep and year‑round operation.
- Festive Lakeshore Ice Skating Rink Makes a Splash Festive Lakeshore Ice Skating Rink Makes a Splash: Festive Lakeshore Ice Skating Rink Makes a Splash. Discover Glice synthetic ice rinks: sustainable, no refrigeration, ready year‑round. Ask a Rink Specialist today.
- Projects Projects: Projects. Discover Glice synthetic ice rinks: sustainable, no refrigeration, ready year‑round. Ask a Rink Specialist today.
Sustainability & Research
Environmental, lifecycle, research-validation, and sustainability-focused resources.
- Glice Life Cycle Glice Life Cycle: Minimize energy consumption and CO2 emissions with the Glice Life Cycle - Eco-friendly production process for sustainable skating.
- Skate for the Planet Skate for the Planet: Skate for the Planet with Glice! Plant a tree with every sheet produced. Offset carbon emissions and benefit from PR opportunities.
- Glice Eco Skating Schools: Year-long Skating Program Glice Eco Skating Schools: Year-long Skating Program: At Glice Skating Schools, kids from all over are taking their first steps on synthetic ice until reaching a competitive level.
- Leading European Research Institute Confirms: Glice Cracks the Code of Ice Leading European Research Institute Confirms: Glice Cracks the Code of Ice: Glice synthetic ice rinks bring real skating anywhere with sustainable panels, no refrigeration, low upkeep and year‑round operation.
News, Press & Media
Press, media, partnership, video, and company news resources.
- Reinventing the bobsled industry with the Glice Bob Slide Reinventing the bobsled industry with the Glice Bob Slide: Experience the excitement and try bobsledding from anywhere in the world, whenever you want, thanks to the Glice Bob Slide.
- Glice Video Library Glice Video Library: Dive into the world of synthetic ice skating with Glice's video library. Discover our innovative rinks and skating experiences.
- Press Corner Press Corner: Stay updated with Glice's latest innovations, news, and success stories in the world of synthetic ice and sustainable ice sports
FAQ & Resource Hubs
FAQ, testimonials, project indexes, and broad resource pages.
- Glice Synthetic ice Testimonials Glice Synthetic ice Testimonials: Find out what our trusted customers are sharing about their experience with Glice synthetic ice rinks and ice skating on our Eco Ice.
- FAQ FAQ: Do you have questions about our synthetic ice? In our FAQs we'll tell you how it works and answer many more questions.