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Ice Condition: Very good

Limited number of pressure cracks
Overall ice is very hard and durable
Clean ice with a smooth surface
Very good gliding surface
Limited number of rough areas

Ice Condition: Good

A few pressure cracks
Hard ice surface
Clean ice with a number of smooth surface areas
Good gliding surface
Some patchy or rough areas

Ice Condition: Fair

Many pressure cracks
Worn/soft ice surface, due to mild temperatures
Snow accumulation on the ice and/or a pebbled surface
Poor gliding surface

Ice Condition: Poor

Numerous pressure cracks
Soft ice surface with several rough or soft/wet spots
Risk of skate blades digging in and scarring the surface

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