Software to help arenas elevate their ice.
SUB-ZERO gives rinks one solution to log daily operations, monitor conditions, improve consistency, and turn data into smarter operational decisions.
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Trusted by 589+ Rinks
The largest growing ice operations dataset in the industry.
Every flood, ice measurement, plant reading, and operational input strengthens a smarter system built specifically for arenas.
Your operating system for all things ice.
One live command center for ice quality, scheduling, maintenance, and performance.
A modern arena view that connects conditions on the ice with the activity in the building, the health of the equipment, and the decisions operators need to make next.
SUB-ZERO turns your rink into a measurable, optimizable system.
Insights that drive better arena performance.
SUB-ZERO turns daily rink activity into a clearer understanding of what is happening across your facility — helping teams spot patterns, improve execution, and make smarter decisions around the areas that matter most.
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Ice Quality Track trends that impact consistency, performance, and user experience.
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Operator Performance Compare routines, identify best practices, and support staff development.
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Equipment Health Reveal patterns that may point to wear, inefficiencies, or maintenance needs.
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Energy Usage Better understand operating behavior that affects refrigeration demand.
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Water Usage Spot excess consumption and improve flood discipline across the building.
WHY RINKS CHOOSE SUB-ZERO
Turn ice operations into a measurable competitive advantage.
SUB-ZERO helps rinks reduce waste, improve operator performance, standardize results, and bring clarity to one of the most important assets in the building: the ice.
Expenditure Control
Ice is one of the most expensive operating line items in any arena. SUB-ZERO gives teams the visibility to maintain target ice thickness, reduce unnecessary flooding, lower water and energy demand, and protect equipment from poor operating habits.
- Reduce over-flooding and avoidable water use
- Support more efficient refrigeration performance
- Extend equipment life through better process control
Operator Skills
Great operators are invaluable, but consistent performance should not depend on memory alone. SUB-ZERO gives staff access to trends, records, and operational context so they can understand what the ice is telling them and respond with confidence.
- Build stronger operator awareness over time
- Turn experience into repeatable best practice
- Support training and accountability across shifts
Consistency
Rinks no longer need to rely on feel alone. With standardized data collection and clearer operating benchmarks, SUB-ZERO helps facilities maintain more dependable ice quality regardless of who is on shift or how busy the building gets.
- Create repeatable operating standards
- Reduce variation between operators and time blocks
- Deliver a more dependable experience for users
Efficiency
Transparency through data allows rinks to spot waste, tighten routines, and improve day-to-day execution without adding complexity. SUB-ZERO helps teams spend less time reacting and more time operating with purpose.
- Identify inefficiencies that are normally hidden
- Improve workflow clarity across operations
- Support smoother, more disciplined daily execution
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The Future of Arena Operations
A connected path from digital rink management to intelligence-driven operations and next-generation predictive decision support.
Digital Operations
Replace paper-based workflows with structured digital logging that improves consistency, accountability, and visibility across the entire rink.
- Flood logs and resurfacing records
- Ice measurement workflows
- Plant readings and operational logs
- Mobile-friendly daily completion
- Centralized history and reporting
Rink Intelligence
Transform raw operational data into clear performance insight so teams can compare facilities, spot inefficiencies, and improve ice quality with confidence.
- Analytics dashboards and trend visibility
- Benchmarking across pads and facilities
- Performance comparisons over time
- Integrated workflows with connected systems
- Clearer insight for management decisions
Predictive Operations
Move beyond tracking and reporting with intelligent recommendations that help operators anticipate issues, protect assets, and improve performance proactively.
- Equipment health scoring
- Energy efficiency recommendations
- Operator performance insights
- Predictive maintenance support
- AI-guided operational improvements
SUB-ZERO is not just a digital form replacement.
It creates the operating system for modern ice facilities — connecting daily workflows, operational insight, and future-ready intelligence in one platform.
Sharpen Operator Skills
SUB-ZERO turns every shift into a learning opportunity by giving operators clear feedback, measurable trends, and visibility into the habits that shape ice quality every day.
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The Difference Makers
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“SUB-ZERO helps us keep our costs in check and improve our bottom line—allowing us to continue serving our community.”
Mike Petrocelli, M.Ed., CIT (Ice Operations Manager - University of Pennsylvania)
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"SUB-ZERO gives us the ability to have up to date ice depths and a way to track and see trends. It helps us achieve more consistent ice depths across both ice sheets."
Daniel Kroll, CIRM (Director Facilities - Fifth Third Arena)
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"SUB-ZERO plays a key role in reaching a high standard for ice quality. A data driven approach through the use of technology helps us make smarter decisions and achieve excellence."
Jack Schultz (Ice Operations Manager, CIRM, Tulsa Ice Centers)
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"More buy in from younger staff. They like the online platform, removing the need to search for paper copies. Our older staff also found the system very easy to use."
Matt Sanders (Assistant Manager, Operations - Richmond Olympic Oval)
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"SUB-ZERO ensures our facility is always providing a quality field of play. In this industry being able to save time and energy without sacrificing quality is a tremendous benefit."
Travis Dymowski (Arena Supervisor - Boston College)
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"SUB-ZERO allows our ice to truly communicate with us. Using this information, we can quickly adjust our ice plan appropriately. Not just off a feeling, but by confirmation with hard data."
Matthew McCarthy (Director of Building Operations, Facilities Comerica Center)
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“Using SUB-ZERO to record our weekly ice depth checks has been a game changer. It's accurate, easy to use, and has streamlined our reporting significantly. What used to be a manual and time-consuming task is now quick and efficient. SUB-ZERO has truly made our lives much easier.”
Jason Boyer (Director of Community Services - City of Dryden)
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"No more paper copies of ice depths, compressor logs, and Zamboni maintenance. I'm very impressed and excited to see how SUB-ZERO keeps adapting to the ice industry."
Zach Folk (Maintenance Operations Coordinator - Braemar Arena)
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"Our team has bought in and using the ice depth logs on all 3 rinks. The consistant data provides the operators with another tool to produce the best sheet of ice possible."
Justin Fidler (Manager of Community Services - Municipality of Middlesex Centre)
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"It's amazing to see our operations team using SUB-ZERO. They are engaged and want to do ice measurements. In just two weeks our ice went from dangerously scary to consistent."
Josh Wamboldt (Facility Operations Manager - Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre)
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