OUTDOOR PUBLIC SKATING RINK
ACTIVATE PENTICTON
FAQ.
When will the rink be open:
The Rink will be open Saturday December 21, 2024 for Family Skating.
Family Skating and Shinny (Hockey):
Family skating and hockey do not mix.
This season we are trying a new program where every odd day of the Calendar the rink will be used for Family skating only, absolutely no hockey even if no one is on the rink. Each even day of the calendar will be for hockey, “shinny” nets will be supplied on the ice after the Zamboni is done in the morning. For example, on January 1, 2025, it will be Family Skating only, on January 2nd 2025 it will be Hockey only.
Protective equipment such as helmets, gloves and pads or equipment are required at all times.
What is Family Skating (Odd Calendar Days):
Family skating means absolutely no hockey. There is zero tolerance for pucks or sticks. This time is for families and all ages to enjoy the outdoor rink at their leisure. These days are great days for individuals to learn how to skate or enjoy simply skating around the rink.
What is Shinny (“Hockey”) (Even Calendar Days):
Shinny is for all ages and skill levels. There are no goalies permitted, and the nets provided which are 12” above the ice are all that will be permitted. All players are required to adjust their personal performance to the level of the play on the rink. The puck must not go higher than the 12” nets.
Private Bookings
We are not accepting any private bookings this season. We want the facility to be open during all operational hours for the public to enjoy.
Hours of Operations:
The rink is open every day from 9am-9pm. Please be off the ice at 9pm, cameras are monitored.
The Zamboni only operates 1 time per day, and it is between 7am-9am each morning.
Volunteers:
Our rink is run from 100% volunteers, please be respectful to them. If you’d like to put your name on the volunteer list, please reply to this email with your contact details and one of our volunteers will reach out when we need spots filled.
Fundraising:
Our rink operates on donations, if we don’t get enough money raised each year, we risk the chance that we may need to shut the rink down. Our rink costs over $20,000 per year to operate some of our biggest expenses are insurance, utilities and the Zamboni, any kind of donation helps, the easiest way to donate is through our website. www.activatepenticton.com
We are launching a fundraising campaign for this season where we are introducing Operational Partnerships. These partners have the opportunity to have their name displayed on the boards (industrial grade sticker) for 3 seasons, starting this season 2024/2025 and continuing until February 2028. The sponsorships are categorized as follows:
Gold Partnership
$1,500 year for 3 years ($4,500 total commitment)
9/10 Gold Sponsorships are available. (As of December 10, 2024)
Silver Partnership
$750 per year for 3 years. ($2,250 total commitment)
13/15 Silver Sponsorships are available. (As of December 10, 2024)
Bronze Partnership
$500 per year for 3 years. ($1,500 total commitment)
20/20 Bronze Sponsorships are available (As of December 10, 2025)
Watch for our 50/50 Raffle starting on January 30,2025. All proceeds will go towards operations and improvements at the Outdoor Skating Rink.
Programs and Events:
Check in on our Instagram and Website for updates on public events. There will be the Frost Fest weekend on January 17,18 and 19th, more details about this event can be found of the City of Penticton website.
Location.
107 Martin Street. Parking and access from Martin St. After 5pm, free parking in City Hall Parking Lot.
History.
Guernsey Pond was a very popular destination for the public to skate on for decades in Penticton. This is now where the Abbott Street electrical substation is located.
Penticton previously cancelled (2008) an outdoor public skating rink due to the ongoing operations and maintenance that would be the responsibility of the City.
The new Outdoor Skating Rink opened in March 2022. All maintenance and operations are the responsibility of Activate Penticton Society.
About.
+ Approximately 40m x 14m
+ Fully refrigerated
+ Can operate in temperatures up to +10°C
+ Heated public washrooms
+ Spectating and eating area