Abstract: A rink divider raising and lowering system is configured to raise and lower a rink divider utilizing a plurality supports secured to existing trusses that supports a roof of an ice rink. The rink divider system includes a plurality of cables have a first end attached to the rink divider and a second end that engages a hoisting mechanism. Each of the plurality of supports has a pulley attached thereto wherein one of the plurality of cables engages the one of the pulleys such that the rink divider can be moved in a substantially vertical plane from a raised position to a lowered position utilizing the hoisting mechanism.