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YOUR OUTDOOR RINK STARTS HERE

Welcome to the Project O.D.R. —Where rink builders, hockey families, and all around outdoor-ice fans come together. From first-time builders to seasoned pros, explore tutorials, ideas and stories that inspire and celebrate the backyard rink lifestyle.

Get Started

Dream it. build it. skate it.

Dream it. build it. skate it.

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Check Out Our Latest Build!

Go behind the scenes with Project O.D.R.—Watch our latest YouTube builds, learn from our experiments, and follow the evolution of our rink each winter!

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START BUILDING

From choosing the right liner to flooding and maintaining perfect ice, out tutorials walk you through every stage of the build. Learn what works in real backyard conditions.

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WATCH ON YOUTUBE

Follow along with DIY videos of board set up, netting and under ice LED lights. We also document our rink builds each winter—from setup to first skate and the challenges along the way.

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EXPLORE STORIES

Get inspired by real stories, creative builds, and the passion that fuels every rink build each winter.

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inspiring hockey and o.d.r. creators we follow

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Sauce Kit
The Original Hockey Yard Game

ODR Heaven
Sharing the Love of ODRs

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Coach Jeremy

Elevated Hockey
Inspiration, Tutorials, and Skill Development

Coach Jeremy
Coach and Influencer