When a reduction of the size of a rink is undertaken, it is necessary for the radius to be sized proportional. A tight radius like 5 to 9 foot, is an over reduction for a rink of 45 to 60 foot wide rink. The disadvantage of a tight radius is that, it cannot be properly resurfaced resulting in crappy ice in the radius.<br /><br />A 16 foot radius is the standard proper proportional size radius of a 45 to 60 foot wide rinks.<br /><br />visit www.icerinksupply.com for more info
