There are skate aids available for beginner skaters. A limited supply of skate aids are available.
Arena Drop-in Schedule
Oceanside Place Arena offers a variety of drop-in public sessions on ice and off.
Schedule
Recreation events
Drop-in Arena Session 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 and 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 and Save-On-Foods Free Family Skate
Free admission and skate rentals. Helmets recommended.
Parent and 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 (dry floor)
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. $2 drop-in. No charge for participating parents/caregivers.
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. All ages and abilities. $2 drop-in.
Facility Updates:
Oceanside Place Arena
No facility updates at this time.
More about skating at Oceanside Place Arena
Personal belongings can be kept in a locker. Locker keys can be signed out at reception. No deposit is required.
Helmets are recommended for all skaters to help reduce the risk of injury. There are some helmets available to borrow.
Yes. Everyone on the ice must be wearing skates.
No. Carrying children on the ice is not allowed for safety reasons.
No. Please keep all food and drinks off the ice surface.
No. Tag, throwing objects, tricks and training activities are not permitted during public skate sessions.
No. The player benches are not available during public skating. If you need a place to sit, please use the lobby.
Please use the lobby to put on or tie your skates. Sitting on the stairs is not permitted.