Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 12 DROP-IN SCHEDULE - ARENAS Arenas Fall & Winter Schedule Sun, Sep 14 to Sat, Dec 20 & Mon, Jan 5 to Sat, Mar 28 (Special Schedule from Tue, Sep 2 to Sat, Sep 13) • FCA - Frank Crane Arena (2300 Bowen Rd) • McN - Cliff McNabb Arena (2300 Bowen Rd) • NIC 1&2 - Nanaimo Ice Centre (750 Third St.) Arena Program Highlights - see Arenas Section for courses and lessons Everyone Welcome - Designed for skaters of all ages and abilities. These sessions provide an excellent opportunity for all members of the community to get active! Helmets are strongly recommended. Look for our "Game Zone" at these sessions held at the far end of the ice surface using sponge pucks. Parent & Tot (6 years & under) - An excellent opportunity to introduce children to the ice or to work on skills learned in our RecSkate lessons. Come on the ice in shoes or skates and enjoy toys and hockey equipment, as well as a fun story time. Helmets are mandatory for tots. Parents must accompany children on the ice. Free admission for child (up to three kids per adult.) Family Skate - Bring the entire family out for some great fun and exercise. Children must be accompanied by an adult onto the ice during this session. Adult Leisure Skate (19+) - A great addition to your fitness routine. Enjoy skating laps or practicing your skills in the designated areas. Helmets are strongly recommended. Guests with diverse abilities and their aides are welcome. Please see our Arena Section for Adult/Senior RecSkate lesson options. Adult/Senior/70+ Scrub (Adult 18+, Senior 60+) - These are fun, recreational drop-in sessions. Non-contact. Full hockey gear is required. Stick ‘n’ Puck - If you’re new to the game or want to brush-up on skills, Stick ‘n’ Puck is for you! Get on the ice in a non-game, recreational setting. Space is limited, and session rules do apply. Bring your own pucks. Children under 8 must have adult on the ice. Helmets with cages required for those 16 years and under. game zone Look for our “Game Zone” at all Everyone Welcome sessions! (except Glow in the Dark, Starlight sessions or at busy sponsored free skates) ARENA CANCELLATIONS AND CHANGES: • Oct 13 (Thanksgiving), Nov 11 (Remembrance Day), Dec 25 (Christmas): all sessions cancelled • Tue, Sep 30 (National Truth & Reconciliation Skate) & Feb 16 (Family Day): special skating schedule • Wed, Nov 19: Everyone Welcome cancelled • Sun, Oct 26, Nov 23, Jan 25 & Feb 22: Everyone Welcome and Stick‘n’Puck cancelled at NIC • Sat, Jan 24: Everyone Welcome cancelled at FCA • Sun, Jan 25: Family Skate and Lions Free Skate cancelled • Fri, Feb 6: Adult Scrub, 70+ Scrub and Everyone Welcome cancelled at NIC • Wed, Mar 18; Thu, Mar 19; Wed, Mar 25: Stick‘n’Puck cancelled at Cliff McNabb • Sun, Mar 22: Family Skate cancelled and Lions Free Skate res-scheduled to 11:30 am-1 pm. Programs SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Everyone Welcome 12-1:30 pm Lions Free Skate FCA 4-6 pm NIC 6:30-8 pm FCA 6:30-8 pm FCA 6:15-7:45 pm NIC 3:45-5:15 pm NIC 1:15-2:45 pm FCA Parent & Tot 10-11:45 am FCA 12:30-2 pm FCA 9-10:15 am NIC Family 10:45-11:45 am FCA Adult Leisure Skate (19 +) 10-11:30 am NIC 10-11:45 am FCA 10-11:30 am NIC 1:30-3 pm NIC Adult Scrub Hockey (18 +) 11:45 am1:15 pm NIC 11:45 am1:15 pm NIC 11:45 am1:15 pm NIC Senior Scrub (60 +) & Scrub Hockey (70 +) 8-9:15 am NIC 60+ Seniors 10-11:15 am NIC 70+ Seniors 8-9:15 am NIC 60+ Seniors 8-9:15 am NIC 60+ Seniors 10:45 am-12 pm NIC 70+ Seniors Stick ‘n’ Puck Children under 8 are to be accompanied onto the ice by an adult. 2:45-3:45 pm NIC 11:45 am-1:15 pm NIC 1:45-3:15 pm McN 11:45 am-1:15 pm NIC 3:15-4:15 pm McN DID YOU KNOW? · Participants of all abilities are welcome to public skating sessions. · Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome on the ice. CHECK BEFORE YOU TREK The arenas schedule as shown in the Activity Guide is subject to change due to various circumstances. Don’t be disappointed! Check our online schedule to be sure before you come to a public drop-in session. Schedules can be found at recreation.nanaimo.ca
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