City of Nanaimo Spring and Summer 2025 Activity Guide

Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 92 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, Mar 31-May 5 | 7:45-8:45 pm | $65/5 | 138740 Frank Crane Arena Mon, May 26-Jun 23 | 7:45-8:45 pm | $65/5 | 138743 Mon, Jul 7-Aug 11 | 7:45-8:45 pm | $65/5 | 138746 Nanaimo Ice Centre Adult Hockey Skills and Drills D For the mature player with some experience, this high-tempo, co-ed session will consist of skill practice and game play. Focus will be on developing positional play and game improvement. Wed, Apr 2-May 7 | 8:15-9:30 pm | $78/6 | 138724 Frank Crane Arena Wed, May 28-Jun 25 | 8:15-9:30 pm | $65/5 | 138726 Wed, Jul 2-Aug 27 | 8:15-9:30 pm | $117/9 | 138727 Nanaimo Ice Centre Adult Scrimmage D This scrimmage program is for those interested in playing in an informal scrub setting. Session is monitored by an experienced hockey leader. This is a registered program, but drop-in is available. Fri, Apr 4-May 9 | 9-10:30 pm | $78/6 | 138750 Fri, May 23-Jun 27 | 9-10:30 pm | $78/6 | 138752 Cliff McNabb Arena Fri, Jul 4-Aug 29 | 9-10:30 pm | $117/9 | 138753 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, Apr 2-May 7 | 9:45-11 am | $78/6 | 138889 Frank Crane Arena Elite Power Skating Skaters of all abilities are introduced to skating techniques necessary to develop greater power and strength to improve their game. Full gear is required. 6 to 9 Years Wed, Apr 2-May 7 | 7:30-8:15 am | $78/6 | 138513 Frank Crane Arena Wed, May 28-Jun 25 | 7:30-8:15 am | $65/5 | 138569 Nanaimo Ice Centre 10 to 14 Years Wed, Apr 2-May 7 | 7:30-8:15 am | $78/6 | 138570 Frank Crane Arena Wed, May 28-Jun 25 | 7:30-8:15 am | $65/5 | 138571 Nanaimo Ice Centre Custom Private Power Skating Lessons These one-on-one private power skating lessons are perfect for individual skill development. These will help with speed, balance, agility and coordination. Small groups (2-3) are also welcome. Full gear is recommended. Thu, Apr 3-May 8 | 3:30-4 pm | $204/6 | 139578 Sat, Apr 5-May 10 | 7:45-8:15 am | $170/5 | 139586 Frank Crane Arena Thu, May 29-Jun 26 | 3:30-4 pm | $170/5 | 139579 Thu, Jul 10-Aug 14 | 3:30-4 pm | $204/6 | 139580 M-F, Aug 18-22 | 8:15-8:45 am | $170/5 | 141608 M-F, Aug 25-29 | 8:15-8:45 am | $170/5 | 141609 Nanaimo Ice Centre Fri, Apr 4-May 2 | 5-5:30 pm | $136/4 | 139582 Fri, May 9-May 30 | 5-5:30 pm | $136/4 | 139583 Sat, May 24-Jun 28 | 7:45-8:15 am | $204/6 | 139590 Fri, Jun 6-27 | 5-5:30 pm | $136/4 | 139584 Cliff McNabb Arena 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 is required. Mon, Mar 31-May 5 | 7:45-8:45 pm | $65/5 | 138733 Wed, Apr 2-May 7 | 8:15-9:30 pm | $78/6 | 138730 Frank Crane Arena Mon, May 26-Jun 23 | 7:45-8:45 pm | $65/5 | 138736 Wed, May 28-Jun 25 | 8:15-9:30 pm | $65/5 | 138731 Mon, Jul 7-Aug 11 | 7:45-8:45 pm | $65/5 | 138737 Wed, Jul 2-Aug 27 | 8:15-9:30 pm | $117/9 | 138732 Nanaimo Ice Centre STICK ‘n’ PUCK New to the game of hockey or looking to improve 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 ALL AGES See page 8 for admission & page 14-15 for schedule information. For more information, contact the Arena Coordinator at 250-755-7536. Check out our Arena Summer Camps on page 39.

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