Swiss Engineered · Lab-Proven · Built for Performance
Glice Skatemill - The Glice Skatemill. Perfect Your Stride. Dominate the Ice.
Swiss-engineered skating treadmill for stride mechanics, speed training, and performance analysis. 3–30 km/h, up to 8° incline — the most advanced skate treadmill on the market.
Used by elite training centers, professional clubs, and ambitious players worldwide.
Glice is a Swiss-engineered synthetic ice rink system — solid polymer panels that deliver a real skating experience using regular ice skates, with no refrigeration, no water, and no electricity. Installed in over 3,000 rinks across 100+ countries, with performance independently validated by Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute.
Reviewed by Viktor Meier, Co-Founder & CEO, Glice AG · Last reviewed: June 2026
The Technology
What Is a Skatemill?
A Skatemill is a stationary machine used to work on skating techniques by analyzing the mechanics of how someone skates. It provides a controlled, repeatable environment where coaches can isolate specific stride phases and identify mechanical issues that are impossible to spot during open-ice skating.
Glice’s cutting-edge Swiss-engineered Skatemill supports speeds between 3–30 km/h (1.9–19 mph) and inclinations up to 8 degrees for strength and endurance-building programs. Both forward and backward skating can be trained and analyzed.
Today, Skatemills are a core training tool at elite hockey development centers, NCAA programs, professional clubs, and ambitious private training facilities worldwide. Combined with Glice synthetic ice, they form the backbone of year-round, ice-independent hockey training.
Why the Glice Skatemill Is the Standard for Elite Training
Isolate and Perfect Every Stride Phase
Open-ice practice can't reveal what a Skatemill can. Coaches see exactly where power leaks, where edges fail, and where milliseconds are lost — then fix them in real time, rep by rep, at precisely controlled speeds.
Build Explosive Speed and Endurance
Train at 3–30 km/h with inclines up to 8 degrees. The Skatemill builds skating-specific power and conditioning that translates directly to game performance — no ice time required.
Forward and Backward Skating Analysis
Both skating directions are fully supported. Defensemen work backward crossovers, forwards refine their acceleration — every stride is measurable, repeatable, and correctable.
The Centerpiece of Any Training Facility
The Skatemill anchors a complete Glice Hockey Center — combining synthetic ice, interactive shooting, and treadmill technology into one year-round, ice-independent training environment.
The Machine
Skatemill Specifications
Swiss-engineered precision. Every parameter — speed, incline, belt resistance — is calibrated for skating biomechanics.
Setup & Installation
Installation Requirements
Space
- 1. Minimum ceiling height: 4m (13.12 feet)
- 2. Platform or podium installation recommended
- 3. Clear area around machine for safe operation
Power
- 1. 400V voltage supply required
- 2. Maximum current: 32A
- 3. Dedicated circuit recommended
Support
- › Glice guides every installation from planning to commissioning
- › Can be integrated into existing facilities or new builds
- › Full technical documentation and training provided
Train on Glice. Perform on Ice.
The Glice Skatemill trains on a skating belt made with the world renown Glice technology - calibrated for ice skate blades. Combined with surrounding Glice synthetic ice panels, it forms a complete training ecosystem — replicating real ice conditions for stride work, edge drills, and speed development. Year-round access, zero ice dependency.
Train Smarter. Compete Harder.
The Glice Skatemill delivers controlled, repeatable conditions that open ice cannot match — isolating stride mechanics at precise speeds and inclines for measurable improvement.
Designed and engineered in Switzerland. Trusted by elite training programs worldwide.
The Synthetic Ice Behind Every Skatemill.
The Glice Skatemill pairs with the highest-performing synthetic ice in the industry. Fraunhofer lab-tested.
Quality Your Players Can Feel.
Compared to conventional training methods, the difference is immediate.
Every detail reflects the standard your players demand.
Smooth, Realistic Glide
52% lower friction than the next-best synthetic ice (Fraunhofer-validated). The skating surface delivers natural, predictable blade response — translating Skatemill training directly to on-ice performance.
Clean Surface
6% less abrasion than the next-best competitor. Minimal shavings keep the playing surface pristine and maintenance low - the professional look your venue requires.
Glice is engineered to deliver an authentic training experience — from the first session to the thousandth.
Guests notice the quality immediately. The surface stays pristine all day and it became the most photographed feature of our winter programme.
We needed something that matched our brand standards. Glice delivered a rink that looks as premium as the rest of our property - and requires almost zero operational effort from my team.
Glice is the best synthetic ice I've ever worked on. It replicates the feel of real ice better than anything else on the market.
Complete Training Ecosystem
The Skatemill. Part of Something Bigger.
The Glice Skatemill is a core component of the Glice Hockey Center — a complete, modular training facility combining synthetic ice, interactive shooting targets, and skating treadmill technology into one year-round training environment.
Glice designs and builds complete Hockey Centers worldwide with over 10 years of experience — from standalone Skatemill installations to full-scale elite training campuses. Every project is tailored to your space, goals, and budget.
- ✓ Skatemill + synthetic ice + interactive shooting in one facility
- ✓ Modular structure — always expandable
- ✓ Personal service: one contact person for your entire project
Proven in Elite Hockey Training Environments.
Hockey training centers use Glice surfaces to support skating drills, stickhandling, and controlled development work.
Free Planning Guide
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Everything you need to evaluate, plan, and launch a synthetic ice rink - in one document.
- Site requirements and Planning Checklist
- Six financing paths, including grants and sponsorship
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A System Your Team Can Run.
No ice arena. No complex infrastructure. No compromise.
Operating a Skatemill should not require specialists. Glice is designed so your existing staff can operate and maintain it with minimal effort.
Installs in any facility with 4m ceiling height
Platform or podium installation. Works in existing facilities or new builds.
Standard power: 400V, 32A
No special infrastructure. No refrigeration. No water.
Minimal maintenance
Built for durability. Routine maintenance only. No specialized technicians required.
Remote-controlled operation
Speed and incline adjustable via remote control. Simple, intuitive operation.
Our Training Systems
From standalone Skatemills to complete Hockey Centers with synthetic ice and interactive shooting.
Every system is Swiss-engineered and built to last.
Glice Hockey Training Rink
Dedicated hockey training surface for skill development. Available in any dimension and configuration.
Glice Pro Rink
Professional-grade synthetic ice for serious training. Available in any dimension and configuration.
Glice Interactive Shooting™
Electronic shooting targets with programmable light-up sequences for accuracy and reaction training.
Hockey Center Skills Lab
Compact footprint, maximum training impact. Eight integrated stations that fit into a warehouse bay or vacant retail unit.
Hockey Center Training Hub
The full Glice Hockey Center experience. All nine training areas including the Skatemill — built for serious development work.
Hockey Center Development Campus
Dual goalie zones, simultaneous group sessions, and capacity to serve a city’s worth of players. Built for elite academies and pro organizations.
Sustainability Built In
A Rink That Plants a Forest
170,000+
Trees Planted and Counting
For every panel we produce, a tree gets planted. Through Skate for the Planet, Glice's reforestation program, 170,000+ trees have been contributed to date - currently in partnership with Trees for the Future, a UN World Restoration Flagship. An ESG story already verified, already running.
As Seen In
From Idea to Training Center. Fully Guided.
A clear, structured process from first concept to operational training facility.
Consultation
Define goals, evaluate your space, outline size and configuration.
Planning & Funding
Budget support, sponsorship guidance, council presentation.
Production
Manufactured to specification. 4–12 weeks.
Installation
Easy do-it-yourself or guided by Glice Supervisor.
Training & Launch
Staff Training & Certification. Ongoing support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Working with Glice was different from any supplier relationship we had. They guided us through every step and made a complex project feel completely manageable.
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Key facts
- Fraunhofer IWM measured Glice friction matching freshly resurfaced real ice at lower speed
- 52% less friction and 45% less blade indentation than the next-best synthetic ice competitor
- Operating in 100+ countries with 3,000+ installations
- Swiss-engineered panels manufactured in Germany under exclusivity
Last updated: June 2026