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Rich@TheRink Skate Services

Skate Sharpening & Reconditioning

Using our specially engineered tools for accuracy to 0.05mm / 0.1 degree - no other sharpening can do this!

Hockey and Figure

Skate Fitting

Skate fit check - Measure and Advise - Try before you Buy - Gold star fitting service

Hockey and Figure

Figure Blade Mounting

New blade mounting - Blade positioning and repositioning - Sole repair from previous mounting

Heat Moulding

Punching out and general heat moulding of thermoformable boots - Punching and stretching of non-thermoformable boots

Hockey and Figure

Blade Straightening

Our specially engineered tools can detect down to 0.05mm variances in straightness of your blade. Skate straight and true.

Over 1,000 skates per year

We deal with over 1,000 pairs of skates per year. We've seen it all. We can fix most.

Find out about our individual Skater Services:

Drop and Collect Services

For maximum convenience, drop your skates after your session at Cambridge Ice Arena, then collect them before your next session. The skates never leave site, so you can collect them any time the Ice Arena is open.

Order at the Arena

For any of the following services, find a member of staff (skate hire if it's open, or reception) and ask to drop your skates for Rich@theRink.


  • Skate Sharpening
  • Blade Mounting
  • Blade Repositioning
  • Skate Inspection


Services are only completed once the check in process is complete and payment is received.

When Dropping your Skates...

To help us, please ensure:

  • Do not tie the boots together with the laces
  • If leaving the skates with guards on, please ensure both are dry (do not put guards on just after skating).
  • If you booked online, present your tag code sent to you via text

If you have any problems please Contact us.

* All skates are kept and worked on at Cambridge Ice Arena. You will receive a message to confirm when your skates have been completed. You may take your skates back before the work has started free of charge, and drop them back without losing your place in the queue.

Contact us First

Please contact us if you require any of the following services, prior to attending the arena. These services require you to be present:


  • Skate Fitting Services, including trying on skates
  • Heat Moulding (baking)