Parks, Recreation and Culture Winter 2025 Activity Guide

Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 78 Female Focused Hockey Skills D 18 Years + This program is designed to help players with their skill development and situational game play. Instructors will focus on developing positional play and improving passing, shooting, and puck handling skills. Session is instructed by our experienced hockey leader. This is a registered program, but is also drop-in accessible. Full gear is required. Sun, Jan 12-Feb 9 | 9:30-10:45 pm | $65/5 | 123269 Sun, Feb 16-Mar 9 | 9:30-10:45 pm | $52/4 | 123270 Nanaimo Ice Centre Adaptive Hockey D This program will provide teens and adults with diverse abilities the skills required to play the game of hockey. The participants will have the opportunity to learn how to skate, pass and shoot while getting some great exercise in a safe and stimulating environment. No skating ability is required, but participants should be steady on their feet. Support workers are welcome, but independence is encouraged. Full gear is required. Wed, Jan 8-Feb 5 | 9:45-11 am | $65/5 | 123033 Wed, Feb 12-Mar 12 | 9:45-11 am | $65/5 | 123037 Nanaimo Ice Centre Advanced Stickhandling Skills D 12 to 17 Years This program is for any player interested in challenging and advancing their stickhandling and puck control abilities. You will be introduced to skills and drills that will encourage more creative use of your stick in game-like settings. Full gear required. Mon, Jan 6-Feb 3 | 7-8 pm | $65/5 | 123096 Mon, Feb 10-Mar 17 | 7-8 pm | $65/5 | 123098 Nanaimo Ice Centre Adult Stickhandling D 16 Years + You can always improve this important hockey skill set. Drills include correct hand positioning, top hand and bottom hand strengthening, toe control, faking, use of lines, cupping and reaching. Full gear is required. Mon, Jan 6-Feb 3 | 7-8 pm | $65/5| 123130 Mon, Feb 10-Mar 17 | 7-8 pm | $65/5 | 123131 Nanaimo Ice Centre DROP-IN HOCKEY PROGRAMS D When you see this symbol beside a program, it indicates that we accept drop-ins. The drop-in fee is $13. You can pre-register online, phone 250-756-5200 during office hours or pay a cashier in person (when scheduled) and present the on-ice staff member with your receipt. Our instructors will not accept payment. STICK ‘n’ PUCK New to the game of hockey or looking to improve on those skills? Just wanting to get on the ice in a non-game, recreational setting? Stick ‘n’ Puck is the answer and a great way to get on the ice. An on-ice leader is available to assist with skill development and answer questions. Space is limited, and session rules do apply.These sessions are for individuals looking to practice hockey skills - skating, passing, shooting, puck handling.These are unstructured practice times. RULES • Games and scrimmages are not permitted • Goalies are welcome and free • Limited to 30 skaters per session • Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS • Helmets and gloves are mandatory (full face cage required for skaters 16 years and under) • Shin guards are strongly recommended • Skaters bring own pucks ALL AGES See page 6 for admission & page 10 for location information. For more information, contact the Arena Coordinator at 250-755-7536.