Public skating

Family Holiday Skate

• Sunday December 19, 2021
• Rutland Arena from 1:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Skating Rates for Memorial, Rutland & Capital News Centre Arenas

*taxes are included* 

For online bookings, only one flat fee is available (general admission rate).  To pay alternative rates for skating (children’s fee, or preschool fee) please call 250-469-8800 in advance and we'll be happy to assist you. Drop in payments will also be accepted on site. 

• Please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes prior to skate time
• Circular skating only
• Skates are required on the ice 
• Boots are not permitted on the ice  
• Helmets are strongly recommended
• No food or drinks on ice
• Aggressive skating is not permitted
• Playing games (ie. tag) is not permitted
• Hockey sticks and pucks  are not permitted
• Carrying infants and children is not permitted while on the ice 
• Strollers are permitted and helmets are required for both the patron pushing the stroller and the child in the stroller
• Sleds and chairs are not permitted on the ice 
• Wheelchairs are permitted and helmets are required for both the patron and the client pushing the wheel chair. Patrons pushing wheel chairs must have skates
• Children using a push bar/EZ bar are required to wear a helmet
• Skating backwards is only permitted in designated areas and is to be determined by skate patrol staff
• Sitting in player’s benches and in penalty boxes is not permitted
• Sitting on benches during ice cleaning is not permitted 

How do I register for Public skate? 

You can register online up to 2 hours in advance of the skate running.

You will need an online recreation account to register online. Please ensure you have an account set up in advance with the City of Kelowna Active Living by calling 250-469-8800. 

Where can I find the skate schedule?

The skate schedule can be found at the bottom of this webpage and is updated daily. Please note that the schedule is subject to change due to tournaments or unforeseen maintenance.  

Can I register for an entire season?

For Senior’s skates, Shall We Dance gentle skate and Parent and Tot skates you can register for the entire season as opposed to paying weekly. Alternatively, you can register online for single sessions or pay by drop in.

Are there skate rentals available?

Skate rentals are available at the Rutland Arena and the Capital News Centre. There are no skate rentals at Memorial Arena . For details on Rutland skate rentals call 250-451-9697 or visit the kelownachiefs.com. For skate rentals at the Capital News Centre, call 250 764-6288.

Please note that helmets are not available at Capital News Centre and that there is skate patrol on site at each skate at Memorial Arena.

Are push bars/EZ bars available?

Yes, there is limited availability of push bars/EZ bars on site to assist children and new skaters.