ICE RINK ASSISTANT RAYMOND WU

Graduating in 2008 from the National Aviation University of the Ukraine, Raymond Wu is a native of Hangzhou. Raymond speaks fluent Russian and English and has been on the rink team since graduation.

Raymond workload includes getting the Zamboni and other foreign items into the country as well as locating many items such as the turnstiles and sound/lighting system.

ICE RINK ASSISTANT LISA HU

Lisa Hu, a Hangzhou native and attended Zhejiang University of Technology, graduating 2007. She has been working on the ice rink project since mid 2008. Lisa speaks fluent English.

Lisa is working on our new website with the design company as well as locating things we need such as the thermal blanket which covers the ice every night. She is also deeply involved in the sound and lighting system.

WORLD ICE ARENA HANGZHOU ASST ICE RINK DIRECTOR

The Assistant Ice Rink Director for the Hangzhou Project is Alex Yeung. Former Ice Rink Manager of World Ice Arena Shenzhen and Skating School Manager of Cityplaza Ice Palace in Hong Kong. Alex is a graduate of Univ of California at Berkely and obtained his degree in architecture. He is married (Tina) with an infant daughter, Kasey.

Alex is an avid snowboarder and hits the slopes whenever possible. He has learned most of his ice rink knowledge since joining Ted at Cityplaza in 1988 and later in Shenzhen in 2004.

Alex is involved in all aspects of setting up the rink and coordination of all the elements to insure that everything happens at just the right time.

PROJECT DIRECTOR TED WILSON

The new World Ice Arena Hangzhou at the MIXC is under the project direction of Ted Wilson, former General Manager of World Ice Arena Shenzhen, Festival Walk Glacier (HK), Cityplaza (HK) and Galleria Ice Theatre (Hyatt Regency Dubai).

Ted produced major ice shows at the Gallerica Ice Theatre in Dubai from 1980 to 1987 with Olympic and World Champion stars as Richard Dwyer, Jojo Starbuck, David Santee, John Curry, Shelly Green, Gerty Verbiwski, Karen Kresge, Jimmy Santee, Lori Nichol, Tim Murphy, Nathan Birch to name a few. Ted is the founder of ISIAsia and was it's president for 4 years. He also sat on the ISI (USA) Board for 15 years.

Like Alex, Ted is involved in all aspects of putting the rink together. He has been involved in setting up more than 10 rinks around the world including the one in Shenzhen which opened in 2005 and both Cityplaza and Festival Walk in Hong Kong. He also installed the rink at Aberdeen Marina Club in Hong Kong, Future Bright rink in Macau as well as rinks in Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, and the Hyatt Regency in Dubai.

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPLEX (Click photo to enlarge)

The shopping mall is surrounded by 3 luxury residential towers, a 5 star Park Hyatt Hotel, and office building. There will be and underground connection to the two Metro lines. The rink is located under the larger roof on the right side of this picture. Skylights above the ice will allow filtered light during daytime. The entire complex will open about March 2010 and is located just 2 blocks from the new Grand Theatre.

OFF-ICE AREA OF THE RINK (Click photo to enlarge)

This image shows the skate rental counter (left) with benches for changing. Above the rental counter are the rink's management offices. In the distance are lockers and rink cafe.

It's here you will measured for your skates. Shoes and personal belongings will go into free-to-use lockers (1rmb coin needed but will be refunded when locker is opened).

ICE RINK CAFE (Click photo to enlarge)

For the comfort of both skaters and non skaters, a comfortable ice-side cafe will be there for hot and cold drinks, ice creams and other snacks. We expect to have free wifi in this area as well.

VIEW FROM THE ICE (Click photo to enlarge)

From the ice, your view here shows the main changing area. The large LCD video screen sits directly above our music and lighting control booth. The off ice area is where you will find a large dance studio with ballet bars, mirrored walls and sound system. The changing area has 680 lockers including some for long term rental; a cafe area with tables and chairs; large spacious restrooms and even a refrigeration plant which can be seen behind a long glass wall.

We will have a high definition internet camera located above the rink broadcasting live 24 hours a day onto our website once the rink opens. Website address will be www.worldicearenahz.com

FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE RINK (Click photo to enlarge)

Also designed by MOK Design in Hong Kong, the front entrance is a combination of marble, glass and mood lighting. The box office (at right) will sell IC Card tickets will admit you into the rink and serve to get your rental skates if needed. Lockers are free but need 1-rmb coin to use (returned after you open locker).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SAFETY AND LIABILITY:

You should read and accept the provisions for entry including acceptance of the liability notice for any accident that might occur due to negligence by the ticket purchaser (parents are responsible for children under 13 years of age). Skating, like most recreational sports, has an element of risk due to misadventure by the skater or that of another on the rink. While we will employ a large number of on-ice traffic monitors and to skate-checks before you go onto the ice, a fall resulting in injury can still occur.

We strongly advise all non-skaters to seriously consider joining our classes rather than going onto the ice for the first time. Lessons are inexpensive and provide the knowledge of skating but also how to avoid serious injury.

Children under 1.5m tall must wear gloves and padding at all times until their skill level allows for confident level of skating.

Older men and women are especially at risk of broken bones in falls and are not advised to do this activity without taking this into account. Some persons wishing to skate might need to sign a declaration of acceptance of risks before being allowed to skate and this determination will be made by our management at the time of ticket purchase.