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Facility information and hours - Ernie Starr Arena

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Calgary Public Library

Public skates and drop-in hockey (shinny) schedules

View skating & drop-in hockey schedules PDF of skating & drop-in hockey schedules

Adjacent to the arena is Bob Bahan Aquatic & Fitness Centre and Forest Lawn Athletic Park.

Free public skate

From 1 - 2:15 p.m. and 2:30 - 3:45 p.m. on the following dates:

  • February 16 (Family Day)
  • October 12 (Thanksgiving Day)

Ernie Starr Arena

Address: 4808 14 Avenue S.E.

Telephone: 3-1-1 or 403-268-CITY (2489) if calling from outside Calgary

Admission fees:
Public skating and Shinny Hockey
Accessibility: Accessibility information

  • Mobility

  • White cane

Ernie Starr Arena

Feature Status Details Updated
Rink
Closed for the season
 Reopening Sept. 28. 1 hour ago

Hours of operation

Prime season (October to March)

Requests outside of these hours will be considered.

Day Facility hours

Today

Closed

Fri

Closed

Sat

Closed

Sun

Closed

Mon

Closed

Tue

Closed

Wed

Closed

Find seasonal opening and closure dates for all arenas

Special hours and facility closure dates

  • Jan 1 (New Year's Day): Closed
  • Feb 16 (Family Day): 1 – 3:45 p.m. for free public skating
  • April 3 (Good Friday): Closed
  • April 5 (Easter Sunday): Closed
  • May 18 (Victoria Day): Closed
  • July 1 (Canada Day): Closed
  • Aug 3 (Heritage Day): Closed
  • Sep 7 (Labour Day): Closed
  • Sep 30 (Truth and Reconciliation Day): Closed
  • Oct 12 (Thanksgiving Day): 1 – 3:45 p.m. for free public skating
  • Nov 11 (Remembrance Day): Closed
  • Dec 25 (Christmas Day): Closed
  • Dec 26 (Boxing Day): Closed
  • Dec 31 (New Year's Eve): Closed