Synthetic Ice Rink That Delivers Real Skating Performance.
Zero Refrigeration.

Yes - Glice performs at any temperature. Unlike refrigerated ice which degrades above 10°C/50°F, Glice delivers consistent performance in any climate.

No refrigeration energy or rink water is required for the skating surface itself. Daily cleaning with a specialist machine is the primary operational requirement. No refrigeration technicians needed.

Daily cleaning with a Glice cleaning machine during non-operational hours. Skate sharpening depending on usage. No technical staff or refrigeration expertise required.

Fraunhofer testing confirms 52% lower friction, 45% less blade sinking (= less ploughing resistance), and 6% less abrasion compared to the next best competitor synthetic ice surface.

Glice rinks are Swiss engineered and manufactured in the European Union to precise specifications.

The cost of synthetic ice depends on product quality, rink size, and configuration - but price and true cost are very different things. The largest cost of an inferior surface is revenue you never see: skaters who try it once, leave unimpressed, and don't return - amplified by the reviews and word of mouth that follow. One bad season can quietly reset baseline attendance for years.

The second cost is operational. Lower-grade panels demand far more frequent sharpening, driving up labor and consumables. Worse, inconsistent blade results feed the same dissatisfaction loop - skaters blame the ice, but the surface is chewing up their edges.

Then there's durability: faster wear, earlier replacement, shorter lifespan. By the time those costs land on the balance sheet, the revenue and reputation damage is already done. A lower upfront price almost always ends up being the more expensive decision.

Glice rinks install on any flat surface - concrete, asphalt, sport flooring, or event flooring - indoors or outdoors. Each rink is delivered on pallets of modular panels, making it simple to transport, assemble, and relocate. This flexibility supports seasonal activations, permanent installations, and everything in between.

Yes. Glice synthetic ice rinks are available for rent as complete turnkey packages — including the synthetic ice panels, dasher board perimeter, skates, skate racks, and cleaning machine — so the rink is fully operational from day one.

The standard rental fleet consists of previous-generation Glice panels, refurbished and quality-checked between seasons. Brand-new rinks built on our latest panel generation — independently benchmarked by the Fraunhofer Institute — are available on request.

Demand peaks between September and January for winter and holiday installations, and rinks are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Early booking is strongly recommended.

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Yes. Crease Embedded Technology™ allows Glice to embed creases and hockey markings directly into the synthetic ice surface. Unlike painted lines, these markings are permanent, fade-resistant, and scratch-proof, and can be aligned to IIHF and NHL standards.

No. Glice panels are self-lubricating and maintain the balance between glide and grip without additives. For heavily used rinks, Glice Care can be applied periodically to nourish the surface and extend service life.

Glice uses a precision tongue-and-groove connection system reinforced with plugs. Tongue-and-groove creates a tighter, more stable skating surface than puzzle-style or dovetail connections used by lower-grade synthetic ice products.

Glice Home panels are 10 mm and designed for residential setups, including Glice Pads. Glice Pro 13 mm panels weigh approximately 24 kg (53 lbs) and carry a 6-year limited warranty. Glice Pro 20 mm panels weigh approximately 40 kg (88 lbs), carry a 12-year limited warranty, and use a 20-year service-life planning window. Standard 20 mm panel dimensions are 1965 x 982.5 x 20 mm.

Routine maintenance is light: daily cleaning during non-operational hours, periodic polishing to keep glide consistent, and an occasional deep clean. Because the panels are self-lubricating with no refrigeration or water, there's no ice plant, resurfacing, or seasonal shutdown to manage.

Yes. Glice dasher boards carry easy-to-apply advertising panels, so venues and event operators can add sponsor placement around the rink - and that advertising space often helps offset the installation cost.

Glice installs on any flat surface - concrete, asphalt, sport flooring, or a prepared base. Outdoor rinks are built with a slight incline so water drains naturally; no refrigeration lines or sub-floor freezing system is required.

Most rinks install in hours, not days, once on site - modular panels lock together on any flat surface. Lead times depend on size and location; larger projects are scheduled ahead, and a Glice supervisor can be on-site to guide your local team through the first install.

Yes - the Glice Home rink uses the same surface technology as our professional systems, sized for residential spaces. See the residential rink page for home setups, sizing, and how it compares to backyard and refrigerated options.

One of our largest public installations is a 4,000 m² (approximately 43,000 sq ft) eco-skating rink in Mexico - part of 3,000+ Glice rinks across 100+ countries.