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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*.

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:

  • You have not tied 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.

Skate Check In

When you hand over your skates, you will be given a receipt. Keep this safe. You'll need it to check in the skates and collect your skates at the end.

Either scan the QR code on the receipt, or go to https://skatedrop.therink.uk/ and enter the three-letter code printed on the receipt.

Provide your details and what services you require. Don't worry if you cannot remember exactly what make/model your boots are - just a rough description (e.g. white figure skates) is fine - but providing as much information as you remember helps us ensure we have the right skates!

Once this is complete you may be provided with a link to pay immediately. If you are not, it's because we'd like to check the skates over first to ensure you don't pay too much for the services provided. You'll receive a text message when we've carried out the inspection, which you will need to follow to make payment.

Once payment is received we'll set to work!

If you have any issues with the skate check in process, please contact us to let us know - we cannot work on any skates that have not been checked in, as we won't know what you want us to do!

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)