Ice Consulting International/Hans has been hired to consult, oversee, or run the ice making portion for major events in North America and Europe for the last 15 years. The audience capacity for these events ranged from 2,000-19,000 people. Hans has also had numerous other ice making assignments in smaller venues.
Hans’ consulting background was greatly enhanced during his tenure as President of the Manitoba Recreation Facilities Association; he then went on to be the President of the Canadian Recreation Facilities Association. These positions provided him the opportunity to travel across Canada to some of the newest and most advanced recreation facilities, arenas, curling clubs, pools and multi-complex centres. Hans has been a facilities consultant for the Manitoba Curling Association for the past several years, visiting 30-40 clubs every year.
ICI/Hans has consulted for several communities and recreation boards that were in the process of building curling clubs, arenas, and other large recreation facilities. He has also done extensive consulting with refrigeration companies to ensure that cooling systems are set up for proper operations based on usage or potential usage of the facility.
Hans has written reports to assist law firms settling disputes where ice conditions were questionable and recreation users were suing provincial facilities.
Hans holds a valid Class 5 refrigeration Certificate, is a Certified National and International Ice Technician and is a Certified National Ice Technician Instructor. These Credentials coupled with his consulting experience and ability to speak English, German, and French has given Hans the opportunity to work in many countries in Europe as well as in North America.
Ice consulting International is the leader in ice consulting and is ready and willing to assist organizations involved in any ice sport. Our goal is to make the best possible playing surface to take the athlete to the next level. Please contact us for references. |