Public skating

Indoor and outdoor public skating is closed for the season. We look forward to seeing you again in late fall!

Public skate information

Fees

Skating rates for Memorial, Rutland & Capital News Centre Arenas

Admission Rates
General admission	$4.75
Preschool (5Y and under)	$3
Children (6Y-13Y)	$4
Seniors (65+)	$3
Parent & tot skate	$3
Family skate pass (up to 5 persons)	$12.50
Punch Card (10 visits)	$37
Punch Card (20 visits)	$70

Taxes are included in all above prices.

Punch Cards are non-refundable and valid for two years from date of purchase.

Please note: only general admission rates are available when booking a timeslot for skating online. 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 (cash only) will also be accepted on-site.

Skate rentals

Rutland Arena skate rental fees

Skate rental	$5
Skate sharpening	$7
Skate bar	$2
Helmet	$3

For further inquiries about skate rentals at Rutland Arena, please call 866-313-5071.

Capital News Centre skate rental fees

Adult skates	$5
Kids skates	$4

Public skate etiquette

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 (e.g., 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, however 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, however helmets are required for both the person in the wheelchair and the person pushing. Those pushing wheelchairs 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

FAQs

How do I register for public skate?

Public skating registration is closed for the season.

Where can I find the skate schedule?

The skate schedule can be found at the top of this webpage when public skating is open for the season (late fall).

Can I register for an entire season?

You can register for an entire weekly skating season instead of paying a drop-in fee each time. Alternatively, you can register online for single sessions or pay by drop in. Registration for the whole season is available for the following skate types:

Senior Skates
Shall We Dance (gentle skate/adult)
Parent & Tot skates

Please call 250-469-8800 to register for the season.

Are there skate rentals available?

Skate rentals are available at both Rutland Arena and Capital News Centre. There are no skate rentals available at Memorial Arena.

For Rutland Arena skate rental inquiries, call 866-313-5071 or visit kelownachiefs.com.
For Capital News Centre skate rental inquiries, call 250-764-6288.

Please note that helmets are not available at Capital News Centre. Skate patrol is on-site 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.

Cancelled public skate dates

There are currently no cancelled public skate dates.

Free public skating events

There are currently no free public skating events.

Indoor skating rink locations:

Capital News Centre (CNC): 4105 Gordon Drive
Rutland Arena: 645 Dodd Road
Memorial Arena: 1424 Ellis Street