Ice Wolves Youth Hockey Association

We had beautiful weather, over the weekend, which is great for outdoor Fall activities, but not so great for making ice.  Made a little headway but just weren't able to get as far as we wanted.

That being the case it looks like Thursday is going to be the day for ice painting and getting a start on measuring/marking the ice and putting the vinyl lines down.  If all goes well we'll finish that on Friday and spend the weekend building the final layers of ice, putting up the glass, and hanging the netting.  If all that goes really really well we'll be able to skate on Monday.

For painting we simply need extra hands to help move the hose around the ice.  After that we'll need people that can help measure, mark, and lay out the vinyl lines.  Then we'll need the extra hands, again, to help move the hose as we seal the lines with a few thin layers of ice.  For those looking for lighter-duty work, painting and putting lines down are the tasks to help with.

In the meantime, there are a few things we can work on Tuesday.  The bleachers can be moved in, mats can be put down, the Zam wall can go up, and there's glass that can be cut down.

Again, check back here for updates as things progress.


SCHEDULE

• Tuesday, October 22     4:00pm - 9:00pm.
• Thursday, October 24     2:00pm - 9:00pm.
• Friday, October 25     4:00pm - 9:00pm.
• Saturday, October 26     12:00pm - 7:00pm.
• Sunday, October 27     10:00am - 5:00pm.

PRIMARY TASK LIST

• Unload both trailers and both containers.     (done)
• Put boards in (ends and spectator side only).     (done)
• Roll out coils.     (done)
• Load empty spools into trailer.     (done)
• Assemble header pipe.     (done)
• Pressure test coils and connect to header pipe.     (done)
• Pull/flatten/straighten coils.     (done)
• Fill system and start circulating pump.     (done)
• Check for, and repair, any leaks.     (done)
• Put in remaining boards.     (done)
• Put sand down along the inside of the boards.     (done)
• Assemble Visitor locker rooms.     (done)
• Install Visitor locker room lights/heaters.     (done)
• Cut the new glass down to six feet.
• Bring in bleachers.
• Start putting mats down in rink area.
• Assemble player benches.
• Paint the ice.
• Put down vinyl ice markings.
• Put up glass.
• Hang netting.
• Assemble scorers table and penalty boxes.
• Install braces for the glass along the top of the boards.

SECONDARY TASK LIST

• Put plastic and mats down in concession area, hallways, and bathrooms.     (99% done)
• Assemble Home locker rooms.     (99% done)
• Put mats down in Home locker rooms.     (99% done)
• Lay out vinyl ice markings in hallway and Home locker rooms.     (done)

USEFUL ITEMS

• 6', or taller, step ladders.
• Corded or cordless drills or impact wrenches.
• Wrenches, ratchets, sockets, nut drivers, especially 1/4, 3/8, 7/16, 3/4, 15,16.
• Hammers, sledge hammers, pry bars.

As always, things can change for any number of reasons on very short notice, so be sure to check back here for updates whenever planning to come out.  Also, don't forget to find the clipboard in the concession stand to write down your hours worked.  See contact information below for help with any questions.


Chris Rusch
608-341-7621
cruschter@hotmail.com