Drop-in ice at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre provides an easy way to be physically active, and participants of all skill levels are welcome to participate.
Participants can choose from the following ice sessions: public skating, figure skating, drop-in hockey, family hockey and stick & puck. Drop-in sessions are scheduled throughout the year, and can be viewed below in the drop-in sports schedule.
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Please note that the schedules are subject to change due to unexpected circumstances and we encourage you to bookmark and reference this schedule prior to any visit. In the event of an unscheduled closure this calendar is the first place that we update.
Online Reservations & Drop-In Access
All activities require reservations using the online registration system. These sessions help ensure entry to visitors during peak periods.
- REGISTER – Online registration is required. If capacity permits walk-in guests, they will be asked to complete their booking using the online registration. Reservations are available up to 48 hours prior to each session start time. Please do not arrive more than 10 minutes before the scheduled time.
- DROP-IN – Entry is first-come, first-serve and subject to venue capacity.
Activities
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These sessions require full hockey equipment and may include skaters as young as 6. Games, scrimmages, and practice are not permitted. |
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Figure Skating sessions are for skaters who want to work on their jumps, spins, and on-ice routines. Figure skaters may practice jumps and spins in the centre area of the ice but no full ice routines. |
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| Hockey |
Sessions are intended for full-sheet, informal, and unofficiated games of hockey. Line changes on the fly and pinnies provided. Full hockey gear is required. Goalie registration is free (call 604.827.4324 on session date to register). |
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Public skating sessions are for skaters of all abilities and for lap skating only. Wheelchairs and strollers permitted. |
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Stick & Puck sessions are intended for individual work on skating, stickhandling, shooting, and passing skills. Scrimmages, games, and team training are not permitted. |
Additional rules apply for each activity. Please review rules and etiquette for each activity prior to your next visit.
Rates
| UBC Student1 | UBC Faculty & Staff | UNA/CSC Adult (19-64) |
Public Adult (19-64) |
UNA/CSC Infant (0-2) |
Public Infant (0-2) |
UNA/CSC Child (3-11) |
Public Child (3-11) |
UNA/CSC Youth (12-18) |
Public Youth (12-18) |
UNA/CSC Senior (65+) |
Public Senior (65+) |
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| Family Hockey | $3.50 | $6.00 | $7.00 | $7.50 | N/A | N/A | $4.50 | $5.00 | $4.50 | $5.00 | $5.50 | $6.00 |
| Figure Skating | $3.50 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $9.00 | N/A | N/A | $7.00 | $9.00 | $7.00 | $9.00 | $5.00 | $6.00 |
| Hockey | $3.50 | $10.00 | $12.00 | $14.00 | N/A | N/A | $12.00 | $14.00 | $12.00 | $14.00 | $12.00 | $14.00 |
| Public Skating | FREE | $5.00 | $6.00 | $7.00 | FREE | FREE | $4.50 | $5.00 | $4.50 | $5.00 | $5.50 | $6.00 |
| Stick & Puck | $3.50 | $6.00 | $7.00 | $7.50 | N/A | N/A | $4.50 | $5.00 | $4.50 | $5.00 | $5.50 | $6.00 |
| Helmet or skate rental | $4.50 | $4.50 | $4.50 | $4.50 | $4.50 | $4.50 | $4.50 | $4.50 | $4.50 | $4.50 | $4.50 | $4.50 |
1 To qualify for the UBC Student rate, a UBC Student must be enrolled in courses and paying/paid the Athletics & Recreation student fee. A delay of up to 24 hours after connecting a UBC Recreation login with a UBC CWL may occur before UBC Students are eligible for student rates and programs.
Rules
- All participants are required to check in at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre Pro Shop and wear a wristband (or pinny) during the entirety of the drop-in activity.
- All skaters 17 years of age and younger must have a parent or legal guardian sign a waiver at check-in.
- All skaters 12 years of age and younger must be accompanied by an adult on the ice.
- Helmets
- CSA-approved hockey helmets are required for all skaters 12 years of age and younger.
- CSA-approved hockey helmets are strongly recommended for all skaters.
- Bicycle helmets are not permitted.
- Skaters must wait until the Zamboni has left the ice surface and rink doors are closed before entering the ice surface.
- Unauthorized coaching and lessons not permitted.
- Anyone perceived under the influence of drugs and alcohol will be refused entry
- All participants skate at their own risk
Hockey & Skate Rentals
Skate and helmet rentals are available for rent from the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre Pro Shop.