Professional skate tech training — on your equipment, or at your venue
Want consistent, high-quality results from your sharpening and workshop setup? TheRink offers practical, hands-on training for individuals, teams, skate shops, and ice arenas — tailored to the machines you use and the outcomes you need.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or improving an existing setup, you’ll leave with clearer processes, better consistency, and safer working practices.
What we offer
Sharpening Training (Domestic / Home / Team Machines)
Ideal for skaters, parents, coaches, and teams running portable or home setups.
Typical course content can include:
- Getting set up correctly (machine checks, wheel care, calibration basics)
- Understanding edges, hollows, profiles, and what they mean on the ice
- Diagnosing common issues (uneven edges, chatter, “wobble”, poor finish)
- Step-by-step sharpening process for repeatable results
- Deburring and finishing for clean, confident edges
- Safe operation and maintenance routines
Sharpening Training (Skate Technician Businesses)
For skate techs who want to improve consistency, throughput, and quality control.
Typical course content can include:
- Best-practice workflows for busy workshops
- Repeatability and quality checks (edge balance, finish, customer feedback loop)
- Machine optimisation, wheel selection, and maintenance schedules
- Troubleshooting difficult blades and “problem skates”
- Documentation and simple SOPs for staff consistency
- Optional: health & safety and operator training foundations
Sharpening Training (Ice Arenas)
For arena pro shops, rink maintenance teams, and multi-user environments.
Typical course content can include:
- Operational setup for consistent results across multiple operators
- Daily/weekly/monthly maintenance routines and checks
- Quality control processes (reducing re-dos and complaints)
- Sharpening for different user groups (hockey, figure, recreational)
- Risk reduction in high-traffic workplaces
Health & Safety (PUWER 99)
Training can include safe equipment use, practical risk controls, and operator guidance aligned with PUWER 1999 principles (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations).
Figure Skate Technician Training
Blade Mounting & Set-Up
A practical course focused on accurate, repeatable figure blade mounting.
Training can cover:
- Blade alignment fundamentals and common fit issues
- Marking out, drilling, and mounting techniques
- Positioning for different skater needs and boot types
- Avoiding (and correcting) common mounting mistakes
- Checking results and communicating changes with skaters/coaches
Sole Repair (Figure Boots)
For technicians and businesses replacing blades on figure skates.
Training can cover:
- Assessing sole damage and repair suitability
- Preparation, bonding, and finishing techniques
- Structural considerations and when to recommend alternatives
Boot Reshaping Training
A hands-on course covering safe, controlled reshaping to improve comfort and fit.
Training can include:
- Heat moulding fundamentals (what can/can’t be safely adjusted)
- Punching/stretching techniques for common pressure points
- Managing ankle bones, toe box pressure, and instep issues
- Best practice to minimise risk of over-adjustment or damage
- Aftercare advice and follow-up fitting checks
How training works
Flexible delivery options:
- On-site at your rink, workshop, or club
- Small-group sessions (ideal for teams and staff)
- One-to-one training for technicians
Tailored to you:
Every course is adapted to your setting (home / shop / arena), your equipment, and what you want to achieve — from foundational skills to advanced troubleshooting.
Pricing
Prices vary depending on:
- Training location and setting (home / business / arena)
- Course length and number of attendees
- Equipment being used and topics covered
- Depth of theory vs practical focus
Contact us for a quote and tell us what you’d like to cover — we’ll propose the best format and course outline for your needs.
Please note: This service is in the works - we may not be able to deliver training in short time frames.
Contact
Ready to book training or ask a question?
Use the contact form on TheRink website and include:
- What training you’re interested in
- Your location and preferred dates
- Your machine/workshop setup
- Your experience level and goals
We’ll get back to you with recommendations and pricing.
Please note: This service is in the works - we may not be able to deliver training in short time frames.
