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FAQ – Erlangen like on Ice
Operating an ice rink with real ice requires a cooling system powered by electricity and water. Rising energy prices and a political and societal desire to reduce electricity consumption, triggered by the current energy crisis, have prompted us to offer a functional alternative using patented plastic panels since 2022. This service is aimed particularly at children and young people, who thus don't have to miss out on the fun of ice skating.
The system uses special plastic plates with patented technology. The use of lubricant is unnecessary.
The material has slightly higher friction than freshly made ice, and skates should be freshly sharpened. According to the manufacturer, the gliding ability is approximately 80% lower than on traditional ice. After ten minutes of skating, the skates reach the correct operating temperature, and their gliding performance noticeably improves. The required posture is the same, whether on real ice or like-ice.
In addition to ice skating, other areas of use include curling, ice hockey and extreme skating.
Associations such as the German Ice Hockey Association, the Bavarian Ice Sports Association, the German Icestock Association and the International Federation Icestocksport also use such areas for preparation.
The friction creates a small amount of dust, which is periodically vacuumed from the surface by a machine. According to the manufacturer, this dust is considered harmless according to EU guidelines. The particles, even the smallest possible size, cannot be absorbed by the alveoli.
The surface is 100% recyclable and, thanks to the absence of electricity and water during operation, is 100% CO2 neutral. The manufacturer offsets 2% of all CO100 emissions generated during production. Furthermore, the material is durable, reusable, and requires no lubricants. 100% green electricity from the Erlangen municipal utility company is used to power the lighting system and on-site music.
Yes. The Erlangen Office for Sport and Health Promotion provides information on this. [The current...] You can find the occupancy plan here. . view