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Facility information and hours - Father David Bauer Arena

Public skates and drop-in hockey (shinny) schedules

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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

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 Time

Mon

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

Tue

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

Wed

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

Thu

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.

Special hours

Nov 11 from 1 - 2:15 p.m. and 2:30 - 3:45 p.m.

We're offering free public skating. Equipment rentals are not available.

Find seasonal opening and closure dates for all arenas

Facility Closed
  • Jan 1 New Year's Day) 
  • Feb 16 (Family Day) 
  • April 3 (Good Friday)
  • April 5 (Easter Sunday)
  • May 18 (Victoria Day)
  • July 1 (Canada Day)
  • Aug 3 (Heritage Day)
  • Sep 7 (Labour Day)
  • Sep 30 (Truth and Reconciliation Day)
  • Oct 12 (Thanksgiving Day)
  • Nov 11 (Remembrance Day) - special hours
  • Dec 25 (Christmas Day)
  • Dec 26 (Boxing Day)
  • Dec 31 (New Year's Eve)
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