NAME OF SPORTS ORGANIZATION: USA Hockey, (USAH)

RECOMMENDED AREA: Ground space is 22,000 square feet, including support area.

SIZE AND DIMENSION: Playing rink is 85'-O" wide by 200'-O" long, plus an additional 5,000 square feet of support area.

ORIENTATION: Preferred orientation is for the long axis to be north-south.

SURFACE AND DRAINAGE: The ice surface should be level over either sand-clay or bituminous surface. Provisions for
drainage should be made on the surface beneath the ice and around the rink.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

	Ice: Unless situated in northern climates, provisions for artificial ice will be required.
	The rink shall be surrounded by a wooden wall or fence known as the "BOARDS" which shall extend not less than 40" nor more than 48" above the level of the ice surface. Ideal 42".
	The surface of the boards facing the ice shall be smooth and free from obstructions.
	All access doors to the playing surface must swing away from the ice surface.
	A protective screening of heavy gauge wire or safety glass is recommended above the boards, except for the bench areas, for the protection of spectators around the rink.
	The center line and the two blue lines shall extend across the rink and vertically to the top of the boards.
	Surface to be flooded may be sand-clay or bituminous material