Athletics - Phillips Academy Skating Rink
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Phillips Academy features two ice rinks - the South Rink and the Harrison Rink.

South Rink
Harrison* Rink

The South Rink is an NHL-sized (85' x 200') rink with seating for 180 spectators and features amenities for figure skaters including a skating office, rink-side sound system, jump harness and video system.  The rink also features a game room and skate rental office.

"UKKO" Ice Resurfacer

Our newest ice resurfacer is manufactured in Jyväsklä, Finland by Icecat and is only the 3rd such machine sold and in operation in North America.  It features the latest in ice making technologies including "zero emissions".

http://www.ukko.info/

The Harrison Rink, which opened in February 2002, is a state-of-the-art facility featuring a 94' by 200' sheet, private locker rooms for our varsity and junior varsity teams, training room, large visitor locker rooms, heated viewing area, party room and a full-service pro shop.

"Zamboni" Ice Resurfacer

The word "Zamboni" is synonomous with an ice resurfacer but, in actuality, it is the family name of the man who invented it.  Our Zamboni is a Model 552 Electric.

 

http://www.zamboni.com/

  Photo of Ted Harrison*Ted Harrison
Fred H. “Ted” Harrison, Class of 1938, came to Andover as a 10-grade day student in 1935 and retired nearly 50 years later after a distinguished 31-year career on the Andover faculty. He prided himself on his “triple threat” status as a teacher, housemaster and coach for all his years here, believing in the need for quality teaching and the importance of the teacher-student relationship.

During his tenure, Harrison taught English and history and served as athletic director from 1955-1977. Most students and alumni knew him best as a coach for football, baseball and ice hockey—with the dedication and expertise of a truly superior athlete. Harrison was much more than a coach to his players, as he provided a model of leadership and sense of integrity to his role on the athletic fields and ice surface.

(Source: Andover Bulletin, Spring 1983)
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Last Update: March 19, 2007
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