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Facility information and hours - Norma Bush Arena

Public skates and drop-in hockey (shinny) schedules

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The Norma Bush Arena (located in the same facility as the Father David Bauer Arena) is adjacent to the Foothills Aquatic Centre, Foothills Athletic Park and Foothills Track. This arena hosts minor and adult sport leagues. The arena can be booked 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)

Norma Bush 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 Father David Bauer 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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