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May/June 2021

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Industry News Updates from around the rink PHOTOS: SOUTH WOOD COUNTY REC CENTER Drive to Net Zero with Zamboni Lithium-ion Powered Resurfacers , Maybe your facility is considering switching from fuel to electric. Lead acid battery powered electric equipment is a solid choice and you may be confident that it is right for your arena. There is a lot of interest in lithium-ion, but it's new so is it right for your next ice resurfacer? The efficient use of electricity from lithium-ion batteries supports environmental sustainability and the drive to Net Zero. The challenges faced by facility owners and operators are numerous. With the introduction of lithium-ion batteries, taking your machine out of service for an overnight charge is no longer one of them. Resurface, recharge and repeat. Scan QR code in image to learn more about Zamboni Li-ion products. NWR's SportFloor Passes the Test , Recently released results of third-party testing highlights the effectiveness of the North West Rubber SportFloor ® Stamina product in helping to protect from the risks of microbial contamination. NWR commissioned Westech Systems FM Inc. to conduct and report on a third-party independent cleaning audit with the goal of assessing how easy it was to clean and disinfect NWR SportFloor recycled rubber flooring. As part of the testing protocol, microbial contamination levels were measured through ATP (adenosine triphosphate) audits before and after cleaning. The study concluded that cleaning and disinfecting of the SportFloor ® recycled flooring resulted in nearly a 100% elimination of the microbial contamination (99.5%). Ads on Boards Gives an Assist , When the South Wood County Recreation Center in Wisconsin Rapids stepped up to host the high school state tournament, Ads on Boards jumped in to give an assist. The South Wood County Recreation Center's boards were in no shape for the state tournament spotlight. That's why they called Myron Russell from Ads on Boards. With over 30 years of experience, Myron at Ads on Boards has been making ice rinks look good, all with non-corrosive water- based chemicals that won't damage the ice. Myron made a special trip out to South Wood County Recreation Center to clean the boards for local network television, who broadcasted the tournaments. Myron stayed to hang banners and lend staff a helping hand as they prepared for the event. J 20 / MAY.JUNE.2021 USICERINKS.COM FISH BOWLS. NOT BAD. WINNER! OKAY BOYS, TO GET SKATERS BACK TO THE RINK, I'M GOING TO RUN A CONTEST BETWEEN THE THREE OF YOU. THE ONE THAT CAN COME UP WITH THE BEST COVID PROTECTION IDEA, FOR SKATER SAFETY, GETS A $50 GIFT CARD TO THE CONCESSION STAND. MASTER CHIEF HELMET. NICE TOUCH. RINK RANGERS by Mike Curti

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