Last-minute ice rink rentals

Get some friends or family together and book a last-minute ice rink rental at a special rate of $99/hour for hockey, ringette, figure skating, broomball, or a casual skate.

Available across all 19 City-operated ice rinks, last-minute ice bookings are booked in one-hour increments subject to availability.

Bookings can be made online from 24 hours to three days in advance. 

Locations and features


N.W. Arenas

Location Features

Father David Bauer

Rink size: 200’ x 100’ Olympic size

Amenities: 1750 viewer seats, hot & cold vending machines, Meeting room, seating for 20

Accessibility information

Murray Copot

6727 Centre Street N.W.

Rink size: 185’ x 85’

Amenities: 300 viewer seats, hot & cold vending machines

Norma Bush

Ice size: 185’ x 85’

Amenities: 40 person spectator capacity

Shouldice

Rink size: 185’ x 85’

Amenities: 150 viewer seats, hot & cold vending machines

N.E. Arenas

Location Features

Henry Viney

Rink size: 185’ x 85’

Amenities: 400 viewer seats, cold vending machines

Stew Hendry

Rink size: 185’ x 85’

Amenities: 150 viewer seats, cold vending machines

Village Square – Arena #1

Rink size: 185’ x 85’

Amenities: Elevated viewing deck between rinks (120 viewing seats), cold vending machines, meeting rooms.

Village Square – Wally Kozak (Arena #2)

Rink size: 200’ x 85’ (NHL size)

Amenities: Elevated viewing deck between rinks (50 viewing capacity), cold vending machines, meeting rooms

S.W. Arenas

Location Features

George Blundun

Rink size: 185’ x 85’

Amenities: 300 viewer seats, cold vending machines, meeting room, seating for 35

Jimmie Condon

Rink size: 200’ x 85’ (NHL size)

Amenities: 60 viewer seats, hot & cold vending machines, 2 meeting rooms seating for 20 & 40

Optimist

Rink size: 185’ x 85’

Amenities: 200 viewer seats, cold vending machines, meeting room, seating for 35

Rose Kohn

Rink size: 185’ x 85’

Amenities: 220 viewer seats, hot & cold vending machines, 2 meeting rooms seating for 20 & 40

Southland – Ed Whalen

Rink size: 200’ x 85’ (NHL size)

Amenities: 65 viewer seats, cold vending machines.

Southland – Joe Kryzcka

Rink size: 200’ x 85’ (NHL size)

Amenities: 388 viewer seats, cold vending machines.

Stu Peppard

Rink size: 185’ x 85’

Amenities: 550 viewer seats, cold vending machines, concessions

S.E. Arenas

Location Features

Ernie Starr

Ice size: 185’ x 85’

Amenities: 300 viewer seats, cold vending machines

Frank McCool

Rink size: 185’ x 85’

Amenities: 250 viewer seats

Max Bell Centre – Ken Bracko

Rink size: 199.6’ x 89.6’

Amenities: 2,121 viewer seats, hot & cold vending machines, concession, more

Max Bell Centre – Perry Cavanagh (Arena #2)

Rink size: 200’ x 85’ (NHL size)

Amenities: 400 viewer seats, hot & cold vending machines, concession, more

Rental rates


Fees are due at the time of booking. Last minute Ice bookings are non-refundable.

Duration Fee
1 hour  $99 (non-refundable, includes GST)

Fees include access to the dressing room(s) 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after your rental time. A no-charge 30-minute time slot will be added to the end of your booking to allow for maintenance.  

Please review payment options, facility rules and regulations and other important information.

Availability & booking


Check ice availability and book online. 

Tip: Being flexible on the date, time and arena location will increase the options for ice rink availability.

Rules & regulations


The City of Calgary strives to promote a positive experience for all. Arena users are expected to act in a safe, reasonable and respectful manner.

Rules and regulations help create a safe, responsible and respectful environment for all. Failing to comply may result in a loss of arena privileges.

General expectations

  • Put garbage in the receptacles provided.
  • Keep food and beverages off the ice and player boxes (water bottles permitted).
  • Report all accidents, injuries and incidents to facility staff.
  • Leave pets at home.
  • No one is to be on the ice while the ice resurfacer is being operated. Ice can be accessed once the ice resurfacer gates are closed.
  • Children under the age of eight must be accompanied by a person 14 years and older.

These are not allowed at the arenas

  • Pre-game or practice warm-ups in the common areas, such as running on header trenches, stair climbing in the stands or calisthenics.
  • Shooting of pucks, balls or other objects in the arena common areas, select locations may have a designated spaces where signage indicates.
  • Swearing or offensive language.
  • Excessive noise makers.
  • Sale or distribution of food or beverages, goods and services.
  • Unauthorized raffles or lotteries are not permitted in City facilities.
  • Spitting/chewing of tobacco products or sunflower seeds.
  • Anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be refused entry or will be removed from the premises.
  • Possession and/or consumption of vaping, smoking or alcohol is strictly prohibited including in locker rooms.

Note: Groups/Individuals are responsible for any damage they cause to the facility.

Alcohol and Cannabis Consumption – Zero Tolerance

The City of Calgary in accordance with City Bylaws has established a zero alcohol and cannabis environment at City facilities. We ask for your support as we do our best to provide safe and enjoyable family environments at all City-owned facilities.

If organizations fail to comply with the guidelines they will be contacted by a City of Calgary representative and advised of the non-compliance. By agreeing to the terms of your ensuring that all league members are aware of the guidelines. 

The Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis Act, Section 89 provides that no person may use or consume liquor in a public place or any place other than a residence, temporary residence, licensed premises or any other place as prescribed in the regulations.

Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis Act, R.S.A. June 17, 2020

Public Place

89(1) Except as provided in this Act, no person may use or consume liquor in a public place or any place other than a residence, temporary residence, licensed premises or a place or class of place prescribed in the regulations where liquor may be used or consumed.

The City of Calgary in accordance with City Bylaws has established a zero alcohol and cannabis environment at City facilities. We ask for your support as we do our best to provide safe and enjoyable family environments at all City-owned facilities.

This Act 89(1) applies to all arenas, athletic parks, pools, playfields, parking lots and multi-purpose facilities.

Fines for not complying with Bylaw # 23M2018 smoking or vaping in public spaces is $100 (Cannabis) $115.00 (Alcohol or intoxication) 

Some exceptions are:

  • Festivals/Events booked through Recreation with approval/license from The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) agency and paid security.
  • Private adult events booked through an Athletic Park Special Event Application Form, with proof of AGLC approval/license. Security is provided for the duration of the event at a cost of $25 per hour per security guard. Security volunteers are not permitted.
  • Concessions with an AGLC license to sell alcohol.

Zero tolerance is in full effect and actions will be taken for organizations and or individuals who do not abide.

For organizations or individuals that would like to request Alcohol on site please apply through the special event application process

 

Terms & conditions


Our rental terms and conditions apply to all arena users. You’ll be asked to accept them during the applications process.

Payment options

Payment due dates vary by the type of rental period. Details are included with each booking option. We accept:

  • Credit cards
    Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Pay by phone during regular business hours, or online using the same email address listed on your rental permit.
  • Visa debit cards
    Pay by phone during regular business hours, or online using the same email address listed on your rental permit.

Facility use

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