Arenas and Skating
From premier event and entertainment venues to outdoor ponds, there is something for everyone who loves skating in Medicine Hat.
Skating
Whether you're a beginner or an expert, skating is a great way to stay active, have fun, and keep the winter blues at bay!
| Play Skate |
| For kids 6 and under to skate safely and have fun! We provide skate mates and toys that for kids to have fun with and to encourage skating. If requested, we provide small hockey nets on half the ice so that parents can teach kids how to shoot or skate with their own hockey stick. |
| Public Skating |
| The Kinsmen Club of Medicine Hat proudly sponsors free public skating times for our city. We invite all members of our community and visitors to enjoy these free public skating opportunities. To ensure the safety of all skaters, hockey sticks and pucks are not allowed on ice during Public Skating. |
| Adult Skating |
| Strap on the skates for a few leisurely laps! Adults over the age of 18 only please. Please respect all staff, the facility, and each other. |
Drop-In Hockey (Shinny)
Purchase a regular facility admission for entry to shinny, and you’ll also receive access to the entire Big Marble Go Centre! Drop-in hockey is free for Big Marble Go Centre passholders.
| Youth Drop-In Shinny |
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This is a supervised game of hockey for youth, ages 8-17, during school breaks. Skaters will be split into two groups, 8-12 years and 13-17 years. |
| Adult Drop-In Shinny |
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Bring your equipment, throw your sticks in a pile, and play a friendly game of hockey. |
| Pre-Senior (ages 50-60) and Senior (age 61 and up) |
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Show off your dangles and dekes in a friendly game of pick-up hockey for the older adults. |
| Keep it Safe |
| Equipment, including a helmet, is mandatory. Please respect arena personnel and each other. Pay at the front desk prior to entering the arena. Goalies play for free! |
Ice Rentals
The City of Medicine Hat operates five arenas with a total of six ice surfaces.
Arenas
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Cenovus Arena |
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T: 403-502-8566 The Cenovus Arena at the Big Marble Go Centre is home to an Olympic-sized ice surface. The Cenovus Arena accommodates ice year-round for skating and is a venue for short-track speed skating.
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Co-op Place |
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T: 403-905-0055 Co-op Place is Medicine Hat’s premier entertainment venue, and home to the Medicine Hat Tigers.
Visit the Co-op place website. |
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Kinplex I & II |
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T: 403-527-9570 The Kinplex is Medicine Hat's only twin arena, making it the perfect location for tournaments, competitions and other special events.
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Hockey Hounds Rec Centre |
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T: 403-527-4171 The Hockey Hounds Arena is home to many different sports and a large social room, frequently used for meetings, parties and social events.
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Moose Rec Centre |
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T: 403-527-4170 Located in the heart of Medicine Hat, the Moose Recreation Centre has seating for over 350 spectators.
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Outdoor Rinks and Ponds
Outdoor rinks, monitored by city staff, are typically open from December to March, are weather dependent, and rely on volunteers through the Adopt-a-Rink program to assist in making these spaces operational. Outdoor rinks give residents an economical option for fun recreational winter activities.
The ice conditions listed on the map are updated weekly, but residents should check signage at the skating surface location for more information before using the ice. Do not skate on the ponds unless they are a minimum six (6) inches in thickness.
Adopt-a-Rink program
Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers who participated in the 2022/2023 'Adopt-a-rink' program! We are so grateful for your time and dedication to keeping our outdoor neighborhood rinks and ponds in great condition. Your hard work ensures that families and friends can enjoy skating and other winter activities in our community. We couldn't do it without you!
See you next year!
We supply:
- Shovels, chippers, hoses
- Training
- Some snow removal
We ask:
- Build ice
- Shovel when necessary
- Flood when necessary
Please note that city staff will assist with some snow removal, dependent on the amount, once trails are cleared.
Adopt-a-rink Volunteer Feature
Local resident Ryan Davison takes pride in maintaining the outdoor rink in Kiwanis Central Park through the Adopt-a-rink program.