Arenas and Skating

Our Arenas

Palais des sports – Embrun Arena

Address: 6 Blais Street, Embrun

Phone number (general information): 613-443-2814

Frank Kinnaird – Russell Arena

Address: 1084 Concession Street, Russell

Phone number (general information): 613-445-2050

Rent an Arena Hall

Visit the Rent a Facility page for more information on hall rentals.

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Free Public Skating and Stick & Puck/Ring

The regular schedule for Public Skating and Stick & Puck for September 21 to December 22, 2024.

Embrun Arena Schedule

*Please note that the session are cancelled on the following dates: November 23 and December 22.

Extra PD Day Sessions: Friday November 22
Public Skating: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Stick & Puck (ages 12 -): 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Stick & Puck (ages 13 +): 3:15 - 4:05 p.m.

Extra PD Day Sessions: Monday November 25
Public Skating: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Stick & Puck (ages 9-12): 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Stick & Puck (ages 4-8): 3:45 - 4:35 p.m.

Day of Week	Public Skating	Stick & Puck/Ring
Monday	None	3:45 p.m. to 4:35 p.m. (Ages 4-8)
Tuesday	11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.	None
Wednesday	None	3:15 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. (Ages 9-12)
Thursday	None	None
Friday	None	3:15 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. (Ages 13+)
Saturday	3:30 p.m. to 4:20 p.m.	None
Sunday	1:00 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.	None

Russell Arena Schedule

Extra PD Day Sessions: Friday November 22
Public Skating: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Stick & Puck (ages 13 +): 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Stick & Puck (ages 12 -): 3:30 - 4:20 p.m.

Extra PD Day Sessions: Monday November 25
Stick & Puck (ages 13 +): 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Public Skating: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.

Day of Week	Public Skating	Stick & Puck/Ring
Monday	None	None
Tuesday	None	3:45 p.m. to 4:35 p.m. (Ages 4-8)
Wednesday	None	None
Thursday	9:00 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. (Family) 10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. (Senior)	3:30 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. (Ages 13+)
Friday	None	3:30 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. (Ages 9-12)
Saturday	4:00 p.m. to 4:50 p.m.	None
Sunday	1:00 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.	None

Rules

Public Skating Rules

Arrival/departure – 15 minutes prior/after scheduled time.

Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult 18 years and older.

All skaters 12 years and under must wear a CSA-certified hockey helmet. We recommend that all skaters wear a helmet.

No skating aid is available.

Remember:

Respect staff at all times.
When you hear the buzzer, please exit the ice in a timely manner.
Immediately report any accidents or injuries to staff.
Only people wearing skates are permitted on the ice surface.
Skate at a safe speed in the same direction as other skaters.
The middle of the ice surface is reserved for children and less confident skaters.
Hockey pucks and sticks are not permitted.
Do not proceed onto the rink until the ice resurfacer is off and the gate is closed.

The following activities are not permitted on the ice. You could be asked to leave the facility if you do them:

Carrying children (including baby carriers)
Using headsets, cell phones or hand-held electronics
Bringing food or drinks on the ice
Rough play and multiplayer games (such as tag and races)
Figure, power and/or speed skating
Foul language or inappropriate behaviour

Wheelchairs, strollers, and skating aids:

Skating aids are permitted during public skating.
Babies must be safely secured in their strollers.
Clean sand and salt off wheels before going on the ice.
CSA-approved helmets are required for wheelchair and stroller occupants over 12 months.
Wheelchairs and strollers should stay in the perimeter of the ice near the boards.

Stick and Puck/Ring Rules

Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

All participants are required to wear a CSA approved helmet, gloves and skates.

A full face shield is required if you are under 19 years old.

Stick and Puck/Ring is an opportunity to practice and develop skating, stick handling and passing skills in a non-competitive environment.

Ice Rentals

All fees shown are before taxes.

Rate categories:

Prime Hourly Rates: weekdays after 5:00 p.m. and weekends after 7:00 a.m.
Non-Prime Hourly Rates: weekdays before 5:00 p.m. and weekends before 7:00 a.m.

Book Ice Time

Prime Time Hourly Rates
Categories	Hourly Rate	Recreation Complex Surcharge	Total
Township Programs/Youth oriented organizations	$152.25	$27	$179.25
Local Junior B Hockey Team	$178.50	$32	$210.50
Adults/Residents	$205.80	$37	$242.80
Non-Residents	$255.15	$46	$301.15
Non-Residents - Youth oriented organization	$203.70	$36	$239.70

Non-Prime Time Hourly Rates
Categories	Hourly Rate	Recreation Complex Surcharge	Total
Any Local Groups	$131.25	$23	$154.25

Last-Minute Rental Special Rate
Categories	Hourly Rate	Recreation Complex Surcharge	Total
Last-Minute Rental Special Rate	$76.50	$12	$88.50

Conditions of the Last-Minute Rental Special Rate:

An individual can make a last-minute reservation within the same day.
The reservation must be made with a responsible employee of the Parks and Recreation Department prior to your arrival.
The entire contract must be paid before going on the ice.
A person aged 18 and over must be present.
Subject to staff and/or ice time availability.