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School Fun Skate Information

School Fun Skate Information

September 2026 – March 2027

Thank you for your interest in booking a school fun skate for your class! We hope that you will find this experience enjoyable for you and your students. 

Please browse through all of the information listed below, and when you are ready press our Rental Request Form button found below to begin the rental request process

Rental Request Form
When booking, please note that we cannot provide pucks, gloves, hockey sticks, toys, on-ice supervision, or skating instruction. To book school skating lessons, please contact: ArenaPrograms@nanaimo.ca
School Fun Skate Timeslots

School Fun Skate Timeslots

Timeslots are on a first come-first served basis and fill up quickly. Dates listed below are the entire current season’s options and subject to change at any time. Please note this seasonal list will not be updated as bookings occur. Ensure you provide your first, second, and third choices when submitting a request as dates may not be available. 

October & November

October

DayDateStartEndLocation
MondayOct 59:3010:30NIC R1
Oct 510:4511:45 
Oct 199:3010:30 
Oct 1910:4511:45 
ThuOct 89:3010:30Frank Crane
Oct 810:4511:45 
Oct 159:3010:30 
Oct 1510:4511:45 
Oct 229:3010:30 
Oct 2210:4511:45 
Oct 299:3010:30 
Oct 2910:4511:45 
FriOct 912:001:00Frank Crane
Oct 1612:001:00 
Oct 3012:001:00 

November

DayDateStartEndLocation
MondayNov 29:3010:30NIC R1
Nov 210:4511:45 
Nov 99:3010:30 
Nov 910:4511:45 
Nov 169:3010:30 
Nov 1610:4511:45 
Nov 239:3010:30 
Nov 2310:4511:45 
ThuNov 59:3010:30Frank Crane
Nov 510:4511:45 
Nov 129:3010:30 
Nov 1210:4511:45 
Nov 199:3010:30 
Nov 1910:4511:45 
Nov 269:3010:30 
Nov 2610:4511:45 
FriNov 612:001:00Frank Crane
Nov 1312:001:00 
Nov 2012:001:00 
Nov 2712:001:00 
December
DayDateStartEndLocation
MonDec 79:3010:30NIC R1
Dec 710:4511:45 
Dec 149:3010:30 
Dec 1410:4511:45 
TueDec 159:3010:30NIC R2
Dec 1510:4511:45 
Dec 1512:001:00 
WedDec 169:3010:30Frank Crane
Dec 1610:4511:45 
ThuDec 39:3010:30Frank Crane
Dec 310:4511:45 
Dec 109:3010:30 
Dec 1010:4511:45 
Dec 179:3010:30 
Dec 1710:4511:45 
Dec 179:3010:30NIC R2
Dec 1710:4511:45 
Dec 1712:001:00 
FriDec 412:001:00Frank Crane
Dec 1112:001:00 
Dec 189:3010:30 
Dec 1810:4511:45 
Dec 1812:001:00 
Dec 1810:0011:00NIC R2
January, February & March

January

DayDateStartEndLocation
MonJan 119:3010:30NIC R1
Jan 1110:4511:45 
Jan 189:3010:30 
Jan 1810:4511:45 
Jan 259:3010:30 
Jan 2510:4511:45 
ThuJan 79:3010:30Frank Crane
Jan 710:4511:45 
Jan 149:3010:30 
Jan 1410:4511:45 
Jan 219:3010:30 
Jan 2110:4511:45 
Jan 289:3010:30 
Jan 2810:4511:45 
FriJan 812:001:00Frank Crane
Jan 1512:001:00 
Jan 2212:001:00 
Jan 2912:001:00 

February

DayDateStartEndLocation
MonFeb 19:3010:30NIC R1
Feb 110:4511:45 
Feb 89:3010:30 
Feb 810:4511:45 
Feb 229:3010:30 
Feb 2210:4511:45 
ThuFeb 49:3010:30Frank Crane
Feb 410:4511:45 
Feb 119:3010:30 
Feb 1110:4511:45 
Feb 189:3010:30 
Feb 1810:4511:45 
Feb 259:3010:30 
Feb 2510:4511:45 
FriFeb 512:001:00Frank Crane
Feb 1912:001:00 
Feb 2612:001:00 

March

DayDateStartEndLocation
MonMar 19:3010:30NIC R1
Mar 110:4511:45 
Mar 89:3010:30 
Mar 810:4511:45 
ThuMar 49:3010:30Frank Crane
Mar 410:4511:45 
Mar 119:3010:30 
Mar 1110:4511:45 
FriMar 512:001:00Frank Crane
Mar 1212:001:00 

Fees

Non-prime time ice rental: $176.18/hour + GST
Skate Shop:
Less than 50 students – $56 + GST
More than 50 students – $112 + GST

Services

Skate Shop

  • We encourage students/parents to bring their own skates and helmets when possible.
  • Snowboard, bike/skateboard, and hockey helmets are acceptable.
  • Fee covers staffing and equipment use; no individual rental fees required.
  • Fee increases if booking exceeds 1.5 hours.
  • Open 15 minutes before and after your timeslot.

Hockey Nets

Available on request.

Different Skating Abilities

Cones can be placed on ice for assistance (no bars available).

Accessibility

Mobility aids, strollers, and wheelchairs are welcome on the ice. Please notify us if any students require special accommodations.

Booking Contact

To book a school fun skate, please fill out a rental request form found below or contact our Arenas Allocations Clerk.

Rental Request Form

Megan Reda
Arena Allocation Clerk
📞 250-756-5214
📧 megan.reda@nanaimo.ca

Last updated: June 23, 2026

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