Ice skating rink structure and method

A retaining wall system for elevating a retaining wall panel of a portable ice skating rink, the retaining wall system comprising:

• a first support member;
• a second support member spaced apart from the first support member;
• a load bearing portion extending between the first support member and the second support member, wherein the load bearing portion is a net;
• and
• a water impermeable liner supported by the load bearing portion;
• further comprising a brace extending between the first support member and the second support member, wherein the brace is configured to support the net.

A retaining wall system for elevating a retaining wall panel of a portable ice skating rink, the retaining wall system comprising:

• a first support member;
• a second support member spaced apart from the first support member;
• a flexible sheet extending between the first support member and the second support member;
• and
• a water impermeable liner supported by the flexible sheet;
• further comprising a brace extending between the first support member and the second support member, wherein the brace is configured to support the net.

A retaining wall system for elevating a retaining wall panel of a portable ice skating rink, the retaining wall system comprising:

• a first support member;
• a second support member spaced apart from the first support member;
• a load bearing portion extending between the first support member and the second support member, wherein the load bearing portion is a net;
• and
• a water impermeable liner supported by the load bearing portion;
• wherein the first support member includes an opening with an internal channel and wherein a tensioning member is connected to the first support member through the opening and the internal channel, wherein the tensioning member is configured to increase tension across the net.

A retaining wall system for elevating a retaining wall panel of a portable ice skating rink, the retaining wall system comprising:

• a first support member;
• a second support member spaced apart from the first support member;
• a load bearing portion extending between the first support member and the second support member, wherein the load bearing portion is a net;
• and
• a water impermeable liner supported by the load bearing portion;
• wherein:
• the first support member includes a first inclined surface;
• the second support member includes a second inclined surface;
• and
• the net is at least partially supported by the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface.

A retaining wall system for elevating a retaining wall panel of a portable ice skating rink, the retaining wall system comprising:

• a first support member;
• a second support member spaced apart from the first support member;
• a flexible sheet extending between the first support member and the second support member;
• and
• a water impermeable liner supported by the flexible sheet;
• wherein the first support member includes an opening with an internal channel and wherein a tensioning member is connected to the first support member through the opening and the internal channel, wherein the tensioning member is configured to increase tension across the net.

A retaining wall system for elevating a retaining wall panel of a portable ice skating rink, the retaining wall system comprising:

• a first support member;
• a second support member spaced apart from the first support member;
• a flexible sheet extending between the first support member and the second support member;
• and
• a water impermeable liner supported by the flexible sheet;
• wherein:
• the first support member includes a first inclined surface;
• the second support member includes a second inclined surface;
• and
• the net is at least partially supported by the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface.