Parks, Recreation and Culture Winter 2025 Activity Guide

Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 10 DROP-IN SCHEDULE - ARENAS Arenas Winter Schedule Sun, Jan 5 to Sat, Mar 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.) 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. Skate sharpening may be available at these sessions. 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) ARENA CANCELLATIONS AND CHANGES: • December 25 (Christmas): all sessions cancelled • January 12: EveryoneWelcome & Stick ‘n’Puck cancelled at NIC • January 29: EveryoneWelcome cancelled at FCA • January 31: EveryoneWelcome , Adult Scrub & 70+ Hockey cancelled at NIC • March 16: Stick ‘n’Puck and EveryoneWelcome cancelled at NIC Programs SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT EveryoneWelcome 12-1:30 pm Lions Free Skate FCA 4-6 pm NIC 6:30-8 pm FCA 6:30-8 pm FCA 6:15-7:45 pm NIC 3:45-5:15 pm NIC 1:15-2:45 pm FCA Parent & Tot 10-11:30 am FCA 12:30-2 pm FCA 9-10:15 am NIC Family 10:45-11:45 am FCA Adult Leisure Skate (19 +) 10-11:30 am NIC 10-11:45 am FCA 10-11:30 am NIC 1:30-3 pm NIC Adult Scrub Hockey (18 +) 11:45 am- 1:15 pm NIC 11:45 am- 1:15 pm NIC 11:45 am- 1:15 pm NIC Senior Scrub (60 +) & Scrub Hockey (70 +) 8-9:15 am NIC 60+ Seniors 10-11:15 am NIC 70+ Seniors 8-9:15 am NIC 60+ Seniors 8-9:15 am NIC 60+ Seniors 10:45am-12pm NIC 70+ Seniors Stick ‘n’ Puck Children under 8 are to be accompanied onto the ice by an adult. 2:45-3:45 pm NIC 11:45am-1:15pm NIC 1:45-3:15 pm McN 11:45am-1:15pm NIC 3:15-4:15 pm McN Mobility aids, strollers and wheelchairs are welcome on the ice.