# Backyard Arenas Outdoor Hockey Rink Design Contest By Howard Wu | Published 2008-05-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backyard-arenas-outdoor-hockey-rink-design-contest References: [cbc](http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/hdic2004/rinkcontest/7.html) Since the [Canadian Broadcasting Corporation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-paralympic-committees) ([CBC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cbc-on-air-crewneck)), and the [National Hockey League](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-stay-playful) (NHL), began celebrations for Hockey Day in Canada in 2000, one of their features was a contest of the best backyard hockey rink. With the numerous hockey-crazy communities in Canada, there were no shortage of impressive candidates. Bringing back the atmosphere of the sport's roots has been received well by players and fans alike, as pond-hockey tournaments and even one NHL games are making more appearances in the media. Pictured here is Al Sim's 2004 winning work, located in Red Deer Alberta. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Outdoor Hockey Rinks:** Opportunity to design and build innovative outdoor hockey rinks that capture the atmosphere of the sport's roots. - **Pond-hockey Tournaments:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to organize and promote pond-hockey tournaments, embracing the nostalgia and community spirit of the sport. - **Media Coverage of Backyard Arenas:** Opportunity to explore innovative ways to showcase and highlight impressive backyard hockey rinks, leveraging media platforms to engage players and fans. ### Where This Applies - **Sports Facility Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for construction companies to specialize in designing and building outdoor hockey rinks that provide an authentic playing experience. - **Event Management:** Opportunity for event management companies to organize and host pond-hockey tournaments that attract participants and spectators, generating excitement and community involvement. - **Media and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for media and entertainment companies to create engaging content and coverage around backyard hockey rinks, capturing the attention of hockey enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Ice Resurfacing Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zamboni-rentals.md) - [Hockey-Inspired Collaborative Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prime-monday-night-hockey.md) - [Playful Hockey Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beard-in-a-box.md) - [Cheesy Basketball Statues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-nhl-allstar-weekend.md) - [Canadian Fan-Based Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-enhancing-canadians.md) - [Hockey Hero-Celebrating Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hockey-heroes.md) - [Hockey-Inspired Pizza Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hockey-box.md) - [Nostalgic Hockey-Inspired Qsr Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hockey-song.md) - [Winterized Basketball Courts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-1.md)