Spring Summer 2024 Activity Guide

Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 12 Programs SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT EveryoneWelcome 3-4:30 pm McN 6:30-8 pm FCA Moves to NIC starting May 29 4:15-5:45 pm FCA Moves to NIC starting May 31 Parent & Tot 10-11:30 am McN 12:30-1:30 pm McN Parent & Tot Dry Floor Play 10-11:30 am NIC 10-11:30 am NIC Adult Leisure Skate (19 +) 10-11:30 am NIC 1:30-3:15 pm McN Adult Scrub Ice Hockey (18 +) 11:45 am- 1:15 pm FCA Moves to NIC starting May 27 11:45 am- 1:15 pm FCA Moves to NIC starting May 29 11:45 am- 1:15 pm FCA Moves to NIC starting May 31 Senior Scrub (60 +) & Scrub Hockey (70 +) 8-9:15 am McN 10-11:15 am McN 70+ Seniors 8-9:15 am McN 10-11:15 am McN 70+ Seniors 8-9:15 am McN Stick ‘n’ Puck Children under 8 are to be accompa- nied onto the ice by an adult. 1:45-2:45 pm McN 1:45-3:15 pm McN 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. Arenas Spring Schedule Tue, Apr 2 to Fri, Jun 29 Schedule is subject to change . Please check recreation.nanaimo.ca to confirm. • FCA - Frank Crane Arena (2300 Bowen Rd) • McN - Cliff McNabb Arena (2300 Bowen Rd) • NIC 1&2 - Nanaimo Ice Centre (750 Third St.) DROP-IN SCHEDULE - ARENAS 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.) 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) SPRING FACILITY CLOSURES/SCHEDULE CHANGES • St. Patrick’s Skate: Sun, Mar 17, 3-4:30 pm at McN • Public sessions do not run on statutory holidays (Apr 1 & May 20) • Good Friday Stick ‘n’Puck: Fri, Mar 29, 10:30-11:30 am at FCA • Good Friday EveryoneWelcome: Fri, Mar 29, 1:30-3 pm at FCA • Adult Leisure cancelled on Apr 30, May 7, 14 & 21 • 70+ Hockey cancelled on May 2, 9, 16 & 23 • EveryoneWelcome cancelled on May 10, 22 & 24 • Adult Scrub cancelled on May 20, May 22, May 24 • Parent & Tot cancelled on May 20