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Facility information and hours - Father David Bauer Arena

Public skates and drop-in hockey (shinny) schedules.

Father David Bauer (located in the same facility as the Norma Bush Arena) is adjacent to the Foothills Aquatic Centre, Foothills Athletic Park and Foothills Track. The facility hosts the U of C Dinos, Northwest Calgary Athletic Association, Girls Hockey Calgary, Bold Athletics and the Western Hockey League. The arena can also be booked by other groups based on availability.

Free public skate

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

  • November 11 (Remembrance Day)

Father David Bauer Arena

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

Accessibility: Accessibility information
  • White cane

Father David Bauer Arena

Feature Status Details Updated
Rink
Open
27 days ago

Hours of operation

During the off-season (April to August), this arena may only be available for dry-pad (non-ice) activities only. See Norma Bush for ice availability. Requests outside of these hours will be considered.

Year-round

Day Facility hours

Today

6:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Fri

6:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Sat

6:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Sun

6:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Mon

6:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Tue

6:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Wed

1 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Special hours and facility closure dates

  • Jan 1 (New Year's Day): Closed
  • Feb 16 (Family Day): Closed
  • 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): Closed
  • Nov 11 (Remembrance Day): 1 – 3:45 p.m. for free public skating
  • Dec 24 (Christmas Eve): 6 a.m. - noon
  • Dec 25 (Christmas Day): Closed
  • Dec 26 (Boxing Day): Closed
  • Dec 27 - 30 (Holiday hours): Closed at 8 p.m.
  • Dec 31 (New Year's Eve): Closed at 4 p.m.
  • Jan 1 (New Year's Day): Closed