Arenas - Southland Leisure Centre
Southland Leisure Centre Arenas
We have two indoor arenas to host minor and adult ice sport leagues. Both arenas are available to book for ice times and seasonal non-ice activities, including parties and events.
Southland Leisure Centre Arenas
| Feature | Status | Details | Updated |
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| Ed Whalen Arena | 14 days ago | ||
| Joseph Kryczka Arena | 14 days ago |
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Whether you’re booking ice time or attending an event, we’ve outlined important rules and guidelines for using City arenas that help us maintain clean, safe, and well-managed facilities for all users.
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Our lessons help all skill levels and ages learn the fundamentals of skating or playing hockey. Lessons are at select arenas only.
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We have partnered with HomeTeam Network to bring livestreaming to select City-operated recreation facilities. Learn more about this exciting opportunity for your league, club or event.
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We have arenas at locations across Calgary. They can be booked for games, practices, parties and special events.
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Select arenas have meetings rooms that you can book for meetings, coffee chats and events.
Hours of operation
Prime season (September to March)
Bookings outside of these hours will be considered.
| Day | Facility hours |
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Today |
6:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. |
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Tue |
6:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. |
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Wed |
6:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. |
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Thu |
6:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. |
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Fri |
1 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. |
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Sat |
6:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. |
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Sun |
1 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. |
Special hours and facility closure dates
- April 3 (Good Friday): 1 – 3:45 p.m. See drop-in schedule
- April 5 (Easter Sunday): 1 – 3:45 p.m. See drop-in schedule
- May 18 (Victoria Day): Closed
- Jul 1 (Canada Day): Closed
- Aug 3 (Heritage Day): Closed
- Sep 7 (Labour Day): 1 – 3:45 p.m. See drop-in schedule
- Sep 30 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation): Closed
- Oct 12 (Thanksgiving Day): 1 – 3:45 p.m. See drop-in schedule
- Nov 11 (Remembrance Day): 1 – 3:45 p.m. See drop-in schedule
- Dec 25 (Christmas Day): Closed
- Dec 26 (Boxing Day): Closed
- Dec 31 (New Year's Eve): Closed
Off-season (April to August)
During the off-season, Joseph Kryczka Arena is open for dry-pad (non-ice) activities like lacrosse, ball hockey and private events. Day camps are also hosted on this site.
Off-season hours fluctuate. Please check Dry Pad availability for times.
Arena features
Ed Whalen Arena
- Rink size is 189' x 85'
- 65 person seating capacity
- Viewing area accessible by elevator from Southland Leisure Centre. Please contact staff to arrange access outside of the Leisure Centre's hours.
- Accessible entrance onto ice
- Vending machines
- Concession (coming soon)
Joseph Kryczka Arena
- Rink size is 189' x 85'
- 388 person seating capacity
- Viewing area accessible by elevator from Southland Leisure Centre. Please contact staff to arrange access outside of the Leisure Centre's hours.
- Dry slab available for ball hockey and lacrosse in the summer months
- Accessible entrance onto ice
- Vending machines
- Concession (coming soon)
Joseph Kryczka interiot rink entrance
For your safety and enjoyment helmets (CSA approved) are strongly recommended for all participants during ice activity and in particular for children and youth.
Respect for people and property
Whether you're here to relax, learn, connect or play — everyone deserves the opportunity to enjoy our recreation facilities, services and programs in a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.
GamePLAN
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