New programs this season
From March to April 2025, the City hosted an online survey to understand how residents felt about skating programs and how they could be improved. 251 people took the survey. Your feedback helped shape a new request for proposal that determined programming for the 2025/26 season. Learn more.
Indoor public skating
Indoor public skating season runs from October to March (start and end dates subject to change) at the Elksentre and Kopar Memorial arenas. Programs will be run by YMCA BC starting in November. Updated admission and rental costs will be provided in November.
| Location | Day of Week and Time |
|---|---|
| Elksentre Arena | Fridays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. |
| Kopar Memorial Arena | Saturdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. |
| Elksentre Arena | Sundays from Noon to 2 p.m. |
| Kopar Memorial Arena | Sundays from 3:45 to 5:45 p.m. |
| Elksentre Arena | Mondays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. (starting in November) |
- No public skating at Kopar Memorial Arena on October 19, 25, November 2, and March 22, and no public skating at the Elksentre on December 26, and February 16.
- See the Events Calendar for a full list of public skating dates. Programs are subject to change to due stat holidays, major tournaments, and other events.
- Admission pricing
- Children under 5: free
- Child 5-12: $3.75
- Youth 13-18: $4.25
- Adult with valid student ID: $4.75
- Adult: $5.25
- Senior: $4.25
- Family of four: $15
Drop-in hockey
Drop-in hockey season runs from October to March (start and end dates subject to change) at Kin 2. Players must be 19 years of age or older. Programs will be run by YMCA BC starting in November. The cost to play is $9, goalies play for free.
| Location | Day of Week and Time |
|---|---|
| Kin 2 | Tuesdays from 12:15 to 1:45 p.m. |
| Kin 2 | Thursdays from 12:15 to 1:45 p.m. |
| Kin 2 | Sundays from 2:45 to 4:15 p.m. (starting in November) |
| Kin 2 | Mondays from 9:15 to 10:45 p.m. (starting in November) |
- No drop-in hockey at Kin 2 on November 11, December 25, or January 1.
- See the Events Calendar for a full list of drop-in hockey dates, programs are subject to change to due stat holidays, major tournaments, and other events.
Stick and puck
Stick and puck runs from November to March (start and end dates subject to change) at Kopar Memorial Arena except on Spruce Kings game days. This ice time is allocated for people of all ages and provides skaters an opportunity to practice stickhandling and shooting skills. Programs will be run by YMCA BC starting in November.
| Location | Day of Week and Time |
|---|---|
| Kopar Memorial Arena | Fridays from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. (starting in November) |
| Kopar Memorial Arena | Sundays from 6:15 to 7:45 a.m. (starting in November) |
- Stick and Puck will not occur on any Spruce Kings game days.
- See the Events Calendar for a full list of stick and puck dates. Programs are subject to change to due stat holidays, major tournaments, and other events.
Parent and tot skate
Parent and tot skate runs from November to March (start and end dates subject to change) at Kin 2. The program is aimed at preschool-aged children and guardians. Programs will be run by YMCA BC starting in November.
| Location | Day of Week and Time |
|---|---|
| Kin 2 | Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (starting in November) |
| Kin 2 | Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (starting in November) |
- No parent and tot skate on November 11 or December 25.
- See the Events Calendar for a full list of stick and puck dates. Programs are subject to change to due stat holidays, major tournaments, and other events.
Our arenas
Prince George's arenas, Exhibition Park, and meeting rooms are available for bookings. Most locations also include support facilities like change rooms, audio-visual equipment, and other on-site amenities.
Advertising opportunities are also available in the arenas. For more information, call 250-561-7559.
Arenas and locations
Outdoor public skating
Prince George is home to a number of outdoor ice skating rinks that are available for public use. Most of these rinks are maintained and operated by local community associations and their volunteers. Rink conditions will vary due to weather and the volunteers' schedules. - Please do not skate on freshly flooded or melting ice, this can cause damage that is difficult for the volunteers to repair.
Tentative rink locations
Outdoor ice rink hydrant training
Volunteers of approved Community Associations and the Outdoor Ice Oval must be certified to use a hydrant or standpipe for flooding approved outdoor ice rinks. The following is an on-line certification course for those volunteers. Only persons approved by the City and the Community Associations/Outdoor Ice Oval may take the course and use a hydrant or standpipe. Register with your local Community Association or Outdoor Ice Oval Society before taking this course.
Once a volunteer completes the course, they must email a copy of their certificate along with their name, contact information, their community association name (or Outdoor Ice Oval) and rink location to parksandrec@princegeorge.ca. Failure to do so will nullify your certification.
NEW: The on-line course must be renewed annually.