Skating in the cities
Europe has seen a burgeoning interest in ice skating during its winter months, with the public following their counterparts in New York by swapping their shopping for skating in the pre-Christmas and New Year periods.

When you need a temporary solution
But the trend has highlighted the limited number of permanent ice rinks available – and has prompted a growing number of local authorities and leisure providers to turn to innovative short-term solutions instead.

Meeting the client's requirements
De Boer’s flexible solutions mean that temporary accommodation can reflect the exact requirements of each client. Structures can be erected just about anywhere, with separate facilities provided for skate hire areas, toilets or catering services.

Skating on Marble Arch's roundabout
De Boer has even helped create a temporary ice rink in one of the busiest locations in central London – on the roundabout at Marble Arch. The company had just one week from quoting for the job to the actual build, with the whole operation needing to be carried out in an extremely restricted space. De Boer also had to contend with various different ground levels on the site, but without the option of using scaffolding because the overall height would have been raised too far.

Many choices in size and shape
The temporary ice rinks have proved so popular because of their tremendous flexibility. Working with portable icefloor specialists, De Boer has provided structures of various shapes and sizes.