Skate Schedule

Skate Schedule for Oceanside Place Arena

Winter 2026 Skate Schedule Printable Events Drop-in Schedule Admission rates and Skate Sharpening Programs and Registration

Updates:

Public Skate Descriptions:

  • Hockey: 19yrs+, 55yrs+, 70yrs+ Full gear is mandatory. Max 26 players and two goalies. 55yrs+ max 28 players and two goalies. Goalies play for free.
  • 19yrs+ Stick & Puck: This is a practice session with no games. Nets are available. Helmets and gloves are mandatory.
  • Leisure Skate: A leisure lap skating session for all ages and abilities. No sticks, pucks or figure skating tricks. Helmets recommended.
  • Glow Leisure Skate: Light up your Friday night with skating, flashing lights and pumping music. Helmets recommended.
  • Parksville Lions & Save-On-Foods Free Family Skate: Free admission and skate rentals. Helmets recommended.
  • Parent & Child Hockey: Parents and children will be able to sharpen their stick handling, skating and shooting skills while bonding over the game of hockey. Helmets and gloves mandatory. Parents must be on the ice with the child. This is a non-game session.
  • Pond Hockey: Ice hockey session for all ages and abilities. Skate staff will monitor game play. Plastic pucks only. Helmets are mandatory.
  • Drop-in Playtime on the Pond: Whether you want to play sports, make crafts or play games, this session offers the opportunity to have a blast with friends and family. All ages and abilities.
  • Drop-in Hoops: Whether you’re experienced at basketball or just starting out, this shoot around session provides a friendly space to be active with friends and family. All ages and abilities

January 5 - March 13, 2026

Monday, February 16: Regular skate sessions are closed. Join us for a Free BC Family Day Skate from 1–4 p.m.

Schedule subject to change without notice.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
PUBLIC SESSIONS
 
Drop-in Playtime on the Pond
Starts Jan 11
10:30-11:30am
Parksville Lions & Save-On-Foods Free Family Skate
Starts Jan 11
12:00-1:30pm
 
55yrs+ Hockey
Starts Jan 5
No session Feb 16
9:45-11:15am
Leisure Skate
Starts Jan 5
No session Feb 16
9:45-11:00am
19yrs+ Hockey
Starts Jan 5
No session Feb 16
12:00-1:30pm
Pond Hockey
Starts Jan 5
No session Feb 16
3:15-4:15pm
Leisure Skate
Starts Jan 5
No session Feb 16
4:30-5:45pm
 
70yrs+ Hockey
Starts Jan 6
9:45-11:15am
 
19yrs+ Stick & Puck
Starts Jan 13
12:00-1:30pm
 
Leisure Skate
Starts Jan 7
9:45-11:00am
 
19yrs+ Hockey
Starts Jan 7
12:00-1:30pm
Pond Hockey
Starts Jan 7
3:15-4:15pm
Leisure Skate
Starts Jan 7
4:30-5:45pm
Parent & Child Hockey
Starts Jan 7
No session Jan 21
6:00-7:15pm
70yrs+ Hockey
Starts Jan 8
No session Jan 22
9:45-11:15am
 
19yrs+ Stick & Puck
Starts Jan 8
12:00-1:30pm
 
55yrs+ Hockey
Starts Jan 9
9:45-11:15am
Leisure Skate
Starts Jan 9
No session Jan 23
9:45-11:00am
19yrs+ Hockey
Starts Jan 9
No session Jan 23
12:00-1:30pm
 
GLOW Leisure Skate
Starts Jan 9
No session Jan 30, Mar 13
6:45-8:00pm
 
Drop-in Playtime on the Pond
Starts Jan 10
10:30-11:30am
Leisure Skate
Starts Jan 10
12:00-1:15pm
Drop-in Hoops
Starts Jan 10
2:00-3:00pm