Skate Schedule

Updated on December 03, 2025

Skate Schedule for Oceanside Place Arena

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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
  • Leisure Skates on Winter Wonderland: A leisure lap skating session on a decorated ice surface. For all ages and abilities. No sticks, pucks or figure skating tricks. Helmets recommended.
  • Free Admission Skates on Winter Wonderland: Free admission and skate rentals. Age groups vary for free skates (see schedule). A leisure lap skating session on a decorated ice surface. No sticks, pucks or figure skating tricks. Helmets recommended.
     

September 2 - December 10, 2025

Closed Sep 30, Oct 13, Nov 11.

PUBLIC SESSIONS
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
 
Drop-in Playtime on the Pond
10:30-11:30am
Starts Oct 5
No session Dec 7
Parksville Lions & Save-On-Foods Free Family Skate
12:00-1:30pm
Starts Sep 28
 
55yrs+ Hockey
9:45-11:15am
Starts Sep 8
No session Sep 29, Oct 13
Leisure Skate
9:45-11:00am
Starts Sep 15
No session Oct 13
19yrs+ Hockey
12:00-1:30pm
Starts Sep 8
No session Oct 13
Pond Hockey
3:15-4:15pm
Starts Sep 15
No session Oct 13
Leisure Skate
4:30-5:45pm
Starts Sep 15
No session Oct 13
 
70yrs+ Hockey
9:45-11:15am
Starts Sep 2
No session Sep 9, 30, Nov 11
 
19yrs+ Stick & Puck
12:00-1:30pm
Starts Sep 2
No session Sep 9, 30, Nov 11
 
Leisure Skate
9:45-11:00am
Starts Sep 17
No session Dec 10
 
19yrs+ Hockey
12:00-1:30pm
Starts Sep 3
No session Sep 10
Pond Hockey
3:15-4:15pm
Starts Sep 17
Leisure Skate
4:30-5:45pm
Starts Sep 17
Parent & Child Hockey
6:00-7:15pm
Starts Sep 17
No session Dec 10
70yrs+ Hockey
9:45-11:15am
Starts Sep 4
No session Sep 11
 
19yrs+ Stick & Puck
12:00-1:30pm
Starts Sep 4
No session Sep 11
 
55yrs+ Hockey
9:45-11:15am
Starts Sep 5
Leisure Skate
9:45-11:00am
Starts Sep 19
19yrs+ Hockey
12:00-1:30pm
Starts Sep 5
 
GLOW Leisure Skate
6:45-8:00pm
Starts Sep 19
No session Oct 31
 
Drop-in Playtime on the Pond
10:30-11:30am
Starts Oct 4
No session Dec 6
Leisure Skate
12:00-1:15pm
Starts Sep 27
Drop-in Hoops
2:00-3:00pm
Starts Oct 4
No session Dec 6
 

 

Winter Break – December 12, 2025 - January 4, 2026

Dec 25 and Jan 1 office closed.

arena open for pre-scheduled rentals - must book in advance.

Schedule subject to change without notice.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
          December 12 December 13
 
 
 
 
 
55yrs+Hockey
9:45-11:15 a.m.
19yrs+Hockey
12-1:30 p.m.
Leisure Skate
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Free Leisure Skate
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Courtesy of Canadian Parents for French
Leisure Skate
6-8 p.m.
 
December 14 December 15 December 16 December 17 December 18 December 19 December 20
Leisure Skate
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
 
Free Leisure Skate
4-6 p.m.
Courtesy of MP Gord Johns
55yrs+Hockey
9:45-11:15am
19yrs+Hockey
12-1:30 p.m.
Free Leisure Skate
for Families
with Children 0-8 yrs
3:30-5:30 p.m.
Courtesy of Early Years Coalition
Leisure Skate
6-8 p.m.
70yrs+Hockey
9:45-11:15 a.m.
 
Leisure Skate
4-6 p.m.
 
19yrs+Hockey
12-1:30 p.m.
 
Leisure Skate
4-6 p.m.
 
Leisure Skate
4-6 p.m.
 
Free Youth Skate
13-17yrs
6-8 p.m.
 
Leisure Skate
12-2 p.m.
 
Leisure Skate
6-8 p.m.
December 21 December 22 December 23 December 24 December 25 December 26 December 27
Free Family Skate
12-2 p.m.
Courtesy of Parksville Lions & Save-On-Foods
 
Leisure Skate
4-6 p.m.
Leisure Skate
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
19yrs+Hockey
12-1:30 p.m.
 
Leisure Skate
4-6 p.m.
70yrs+Hockey
9:45-11:15 a.m.
Leisure Skate
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
19yrs+ Stick and Puck
12-1:30 p.m.
Leisure Skate
6-8 p.m.
 
Leisure Skate
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
 
Happy Holidays
Closed
 
Leisure Skate
1-4 p.m.
Both ice surfaces available
 
 
Leisure Skate
12-2 p.m.
 
Leisure Skate
6-8 p.m.
December 28 December 29 December 30 December 31 January 1 January 2 January 3
Leisure Skate
12-2 p.m.
Leisure Skate
6-8 p.m.
Leisure Skate
12-2 p.m.
Leisure Skate
6-8 p.m.
Leisure Skate
12-2 p.m.
Leisure Skate
6-8 p.m.
 
NYE Free Family Celebration
Tickets required
5-7 p.m.
No Public Sessions
No Public Sessions
No Public Sessions