Ice Rink

Kitsilano Ice Rink can be rented for private functions, ice skating parties or school groups. Ice bookings that do not require staffing should call the Central Booking Clerk at 604-257-8124.

 

For ice bookings requiring Skate Shop staff, please call either 604-257-6995 or 604-257-6988 to book. Rates vary depending on the type of group and time of day, so please call for more information or

Click here for Private Ice Rink Rentals

School Groups:  There is a full information package outling procedures for school groups wishing to book ice time.

To see the School Ice Rental Handbook click here 

The Kitsilano Ice Rink is jointly operated by the Vancouver Park Board and the Kitsilano War Memorial Community Centre Association.

The rink offers a variety of public skating sessions and private rental times.

 It also has a number of minor sports clubs operating out of the rink, such as the Vancouver Thunderbird Minor Hockey Association, Kitsilano Figure Skating Club, Vancouver Speed Skating Club and Vancouver Ringette.

Ice Skating Lessons

There are no Skating Lessons in the Spring and Summer season.

Online Registration Information

1. Set up your ONLINE ACCOUNT, if you do not already have one. Our front office staff can assist you. The online account MUST be in the name of the adult making the payment.
2. Go to the web site www.vancouverparks. ca and familiarize yourself with the registration process. Click on REGISTER ONLINE. There is a full set of instruction provided, or, if you want to skip this step, click on BROWSE ACTIVITIES AND REGISTER. To narrow your search, sort by location – Kitsilano Ice Rink – select the course and follow the steps as prompted.
3. Please register in ONE (1) set of lessons only, or a maximum of FIVE (5) private lessons per person.
4. The minimum age for any lessons is THREE (3) yrs of age.
5. A child must be turning a minimum age within two weeks of the class start date in order to register for that class.
6. You should have your progress card and know what level to register in. If you do not have a recent progress card or are unsure of your level, have an on-ice evaluation completed during any Public Skating session.
7. Please note: register only in the recommended level and age group on your most recent skating progress card. Students will not be transferred into other levels if they are not registered in the appropriate level
8. If you have any problems getting registered online, please call us at 604-257-6976, but be patient as we may be experiencing a high call volume you may not get through right away.

Refunds

• Request for refunds must be made 48 hours prior to the third skating lessons.
• Request for refunds for private lessons require 72 hours notice.
• All refunds are subject to a $5 administration fee.

Tips to ensure a pleasant skating lesson experience

• Please arrive early to prepare for the lessons.The skate shop opens 15 minutes prior to start of lessons.
• Skate rentals available. Please purchase ticket from front desk. HST included. Shoes must be exchanged for rental skates.
• Helmets are strongly recommended and are available-free of charge (Bicycle helmets are not recommended, as they do not offer the protection a skater needs.
• Please use an ice sport helmet similar to ones provided. Please ensure your child is dressed warmly and has gloves or mittens.
• Parents are not permitted to accompany their child on the ice unless authorized by the instructor.
• Under no circumstances are patrons permitted on the ice in shoes; skates or ice cleats must be worn.
• For your safety, parents can view their children from the stands or behind the glass.
• If the lessons you want to register for are full, please put your name on the waiting list. We will schedule new classes whenever possible.
• Due to the popularity of the lessons, participants may only register for one group lesson and/or 5 private lessons at a time.

Kitsilano Ice Hockey Programs

Kitsilano Ice Rink has skating lessons for all ages. We offer 'learn-to-skate programs', private lessons, hockey and figure skating lessons. Register early as these fill up fast.  Scroll below to view and register for a program

Have program idea or general suggestion? Fill in our feedback form! 

Drop in Hockey Programs

Please see our current ice rink schedule for days and times for drop-in hockey programs .

ADULT CO-ED DROP-IN HOCKEY PROCEDURES:
Goalies play for FREE.
All players may call 604-257-6980 one hour prior to the session to book their spot but MUST arrive by 11:30am or their spot may be forfeited to another player.
n person registration will not be allowed. Fees may be paid at the Community Centre front desk. All players MUST sign the waiver form. Maximum 20 players per session (+ 2 Goalies). Full hockey gear is required for ALL players. 18+ yrs.

FAMILY FUN HOCKEY:
All children MUST be accompanied by an adult. Helmets are required and only plastic hockey sticks are allowed.

ADULT STICK AND PUCK:
Helmets, sticks and gloves are mandatory. Equipment is not provided. Maximum 20 participants per session.
Practice only. No scrimmage allowed.