Arena rules and regulations
The City of Calgary strives to promote a positive experience for all.
Arena users are expected to act in a safe, reasonable and respectful manner.
Rules and regulations help create a safe, responsible and respectful environment for all. Failing to comply may result in a loss of arena privileges.
General Expectations
- All persons under the age of 18 participating in organized sport must wear a Canadian Standards Association (CSA) approved hockey helmet.
- It is strongly recommended for participants 17 years and under to wear a CSA approved hockey helmet.
- Put all garbage in the receptacles provided.
- Keep all food and beverages off the ice including player boxes (water bottles permitted).
- Report all accidents/injuries and incidents to facility staff.
- Leave your pets at home.
These are not allowed at the arenas
- Pre-game or practice warm-ups in the common areas, such as running on header trenches, stair climbing in the stands or calisthenics.
- Shooting of pucks, balls or other objects in the arena common areas, select locations may have a designated spaces where signage indicates.
- Swearing or offensive language.
- Excessive noise makers.
- Sale or distribution of food or beverages, goods and services.
- Unauthorized raffles or lotteries are not permitted in City facilities.
- Spitting/chewing of tobacco products or sunflower seeds.
- Anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be refused entry or will be removed from the premises.
- Possession and/or consumption of vaping, smoking or alcohol is strictly prohibited including in locker rooms.
Note: Groups/Individuals are responsible for any damage they cause to the facility.
Sledge hockey
- Sledge hockey players are welcome during public skating times (without the use of pucks). Accessibility does vary from site to site. View our facility accessibility features to get a better understanding of how or if the facility can meet your needs. For further information and/or accommodation requests, contact 311 prior to attending a specific arena.
Public skate
- Children under the age of eight must be accompanied on ice by a responsible person, 14 years and older.
- It is strongly recommended for participants 17 years and under to wear a CSA approved hockey helmet.
- All participants must wear skates or ice cleats/grippers while on the ice.
- All participants are recommended to wear long pants and long sleeves while on the ice.
- Chairs, skating aids, strollers and other devices are not permitted on the ice. Exceptions are allowed during parent and child skate times.
- Sticks and pucks, tag or other games are not permitted.
- No-one is to be on the ice while the ice resurfacer is being operated. Wait until the gates are closed before going onto the ice.
Parent and child drop-ins
- Children under the age of eight must be accompanied on ice by a responsible person, 14 years and older.
- It is strongly recommended for participants 17 years and under to wear a CSA approved hockey helmet.
- All participants must wear skates or ice cleats/grippers while on the ice.
- Chairs, skating aids, strollers and other support devices are allowed on the ice.
- Sticks and pucks, tag or other games are not permitted.
- No-one is to be on the ice while the ice resurfacer is being operated. Wait until the gates are closed before going onto the ice.
50+ leisure skate
- All participants must wear skates or ice cleats/grippers while on the ice.
- All participants are recommended to wear long pants and long sleeves while on the ice.
- Sticks and pucks, tag or other games are not permitted.
- No-one is to be on the ice while the ice resurfacer is being operated. Wait until the gates are closed before going onto the ice.
Shinny hockey
- All participants 17 years and under must wear full hockey equipment and a CSA approved hockey helmet.
- Participants 18 years and over, full hockey equipment and CSA approved hockey helmet is strongly recommended.
- No slap shots or body checks.
- Fair play: players are to rotate shifts to allow ice time for all.
- Maximum 26 players including two goalies (first two goalies free of charge).
- Payments accepted 30 minutes prior to scheduled start of shinny on a first-come, first-served basis.
Parent and child shinny hockey
- Children under the age of eight must be accompanied on ice by a responsible person, 14 years and older.
- All participants 17 years and under must wear full hockey equipment and a CSA approved hockey helmet.
- Participants 18 years and over must wear a CSA approved hockey helmet. Full hockey equipment is strongly recommended.
- Maximum 26 players including two goalies (first two goalies free of charge).
Sticks, rings and pucks
Both hockey and ringette players are welcome to attend.
- All participants 17 years and under must wear full equipment and a CSA approved hockey helmet.
- Participants 18 years and over must wear a minimum of helmets, gloves, skates, long pants and long sleeves and CSA approved hockey helmet is strongly recommended.
- Maximum 40 skaters.
- Slap shots, organized games, or shooter tutors are not permitted.
- Children who play goalie are welcome to attend. Hockey nets will not have the posts inserted.
Alcohol and Cannabis Consumption – Zero Tolerance
The City of Calgary in accordance with City Bylaws has established a zero alcohol and cannabis environment at City facilities. We ask for your support as we do our best to provide safe and enjoyable family environments at all City-owned facilities.
If organizations fail to comply with the guidelines they will be contacted by a City of Calgary representative and advised of the non-compliance. By agreeing to the terms of your ensuring that all league members are aware of the guidelines.
The Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis Act, Section 89 provides that no person may use or consume liquor in a public place or any place other than a residence, temporary residence, licensed premises or any other place as prescribed in the regulations.
Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis Act, R.S.A. June 17, 2020
Public Place
89(1) Except as provided in this Act, no person may use or consume liquor in a public place or any place other than a residence, temporary residence, licensed premises or a place or class of place prescribed in the regulations where liquor may be used or consumed.
The City of Calgary in accordance with City Bylaws has established a zero alcohol and cannabis environment at City facilities. We ask for your support as we do our best to provide safe and enjoyable family environments at all City-owned facilities.
This Act 89(1) applies to all arenas, athletic parks, pools, playfields, parking lots and multi-purpose facilities.
Fines for not complying with Bylaw # 23M2018 smoking or vaping in public spaces is $100 (Cannabis) $115.00 (Alcohol or intoxication)
Some exceptions are:
- Festivals/Events booked through Recreation with approval/license from The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) agency and paid security.
- Private adult events booked through an Athletic Park Special Event Application Form, with proof of AGLC approval/license. Security is provided for the duration of the event at a cost of $25 per hour per security guard. Security volunteers are not permitted.
- Concessions with an AGLC license to sell alcohol.
Zero tolerance is in full effect and actions will be taken for organizations and or individuals who do not abide.
For organizations or individuals that would like to request Alcohol on site please apply through the special event application process