The Aud

[jeffster]

I wouldn't think that is a good idea as the paint from the ads and lines do get picked up by the resurfacing machine.

I'm no expert on this topic, but I had our associations logo put on the ice at Lions Arena a few years back, and was able to watch the process.  there are A LOT of layers of water applied after the painting of lines and logos.  [Now as the season went on, the logo faded... something that doesn't happen at The Aud, so I assume they re-paint more].  I would be surprised if the Zamboni gets near the level of the paint.

Coke

The main difference between The Aud and Lions Arena is quality of ice. Ice at The Aud (main arena only) uses reverse osmosis water as opposed to regular water. Most logo's now are thin prints that technically can be salvaged at the end of the year.

Another difference could be ice thickness -- if operators don't keep the ice to a proper depth (1 1/2") then paint and/or logos being to fade.

Generally, there shouldn't be any repainting unless you cut out paint accidental (thin ice). Occasionally for special events they will paint on top of the already painted pad, first white paint, then water, then coloured paint and logos, followed by more water. This then gets cut out after the event. This is something I didn't think about in regards to a small property -- you'd have a crap load of snow to deal with after these types of events (it could be something like Ice Capades or special hockey series, like Canada vs Russia).

As for dumping it at Victoria Park -- not the worst idea I've heard, though it would be a bit of a drive for the ice resurfacer and would wear out the studs on the tires that much more quickly. The paint that is used shouldn't be dangerous to the environment (it's water based).