Rink rentals

COVID-19 update

Topics: Proof of vaccination, masks, and programming

Last updated: September 27, 2021

Proof of vaccination

The BC vaccine card is the only accepted form of proof of vaccination. Paper immunization records received at vaccine appointments are no longer accepted as proof of vaccination. Participants will be required to show the digital or printed version of the vaccine card QR code.

Get your BC vaccine card

Proof of vaccination is required to participate in some programs and events. Entry into recreation centres does not require proof of vaccination, but will be required for some programs and activities. Come prepared with your BC vaccine card and government-issued photo ID.

Learn about venues, programs, and events that require proof of vaccination (46 KB)

Masks

Masks are mandatory in our facilities at all times with the exception of those under the age of 5. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided at the front desk.

Programming

Ice rinks are open. Public skating sessions and skating lessons are available. Find an ice rink near you

Online registration for public skating sessions is not required. Skaters may drop in on a first-come, first-serve basis. Drop-in sessions such as Stick & Puck, Public Hockey, Drop-in Figure Skating, and Sledge Hockey will still require advanced online registration.

Learn how to book rink time, and change and cancel your booking.

Hillcrest, Sunset, and Britannia rinks have ice year-round.

To contact Britannia rink rental staff, email britanniarink@vancouver.ca.
For all other rink rental inquiries, email pbrinks@vancouver.ca.

When bookings start for the season and when arenas are available

Arenas have reopened with new processes and safety measures:

All rink rentals are a minimum 1.25 hours (this time includes 1 hour of ice and a 15 minute ice clean).
Rental request require 7 days notice.
In order to use our facility, you must:
- Understand the requirements of the Vaccine Card program
- Check the vaccination status of those members of your group that are using our facility in accordance with the Vaccine Card program

Winter 2022 (January 4 to March 11)

Booking starts: 8:30am, November 24, 2021

Spring Break 2022 (March 12 to March 31)

Booking starts: 8:30am, February 9, 2022
Promotional rate: $99 per hour, plus GST
Last day for rental requests that require staff, equipment, or both: February 27

Steps to book, change, or cancel a rink

Before you book

We require up to 10 business days to secure skate shop staff for rentals.

Skate rental packages

Optional skate rental packages are now available.

1 to 10 pairs $22.76

11 to 29 pairs $45.53

30 to 75 pairs $91.07

More than 75 pairs Staff will contact you to evaluate

About our rinks View rink rental rates Insurance requirements
Book rink time for your team or group
Please submit your rink rental request two or more days in advance. Staff will process requests weekdays from 8:30am to 4:30pm.
1. Log into your account
  - See how to create an account
2. Find available rental times in the facility schedules
3. Reserve the rink
  - Download a step-by-step guide to reserving a rink (350 KB)
4. Arrange for insurance
  - Insurance will be requested from you by staff via email once the online rink request has been submitted.
5. Receive confirmation and pay
  - Staff will contact you to confirm your request and to obtain final payment. Online rink reservations are due 24-48 hours after confirmation. Historical Renewal permits are due 10 days before the first session.
Need skate rentals, equipment or broomballs?

During the online reservation process, you will have the option to select the “event type” and answer custom questions to specify the equipment you will need. These types of reservations will have a staff charge.

If you need to rent skates for your rink rental, we require that you give us at least 10 business days notice to find a staff person to open the skate shop.

Broomball reservations are only available at Sunset, Kitsilano, Kerrisdale, and Killarney rinks.
Book rink time for your school
You can reserve a rink online for your Vancouver School Board (VSB) school or private school.

Please submit your rink rental request two or more days in advance. Staff will process requests weekdays from 8:30am to 4:30pm.
1. Log into your account
  - Vancouver School Board schools must log in with their VSB email address. If you don't have an active school online recreation account or you forgot your password, email pbrinks@vancouver.ca using your official school email address. Please include your name and your school’s name in your email.
2. Find available rental times in the facility schedules
3. Reserve the rink
  - Download a step-by-step guide to reserving a rink (322 KB)
4. Arrange for insurance
  - If you are from the Vancouver School Board, insurance is not required. VSB groups have insurance during the school schedule and calendar year.
  - If you are from a private school, insurance will be requested by staff via email once the online rink request has been submitted.
5. Receive confirmation and pay
  - When we approve your reservation, we'll send a confirmation email to the school email address you provided. Our rink programmer will contact you to arrange for staff and skate rentals. The final invoice will be sent to the school under your name.
The cost of the ice and staff will be included in the reservation. The cost of skate rentals will be added to the permit after the reservation, and the final invoice will be sent to your email address at the end of the season.
Change or cancel your booking
1. Email your request to pbrinks@vancouver.ca at least three weeks before your scheduled reservation to receive a refund.
2. Use the online reservation process to submit your new request if you want to rebook.
A $25 fee applies per cancellation request. Each request may have up to five booked times.

1 to 10 pairs	$22.76
11 to 29 pairs	$45.53
30 to 75 pairs	$91.07
More than 75 pairs	Staff will contact you to evaluate

Rink rentals

COVID-19 update

When bookings start for the season and when arenas are available

Winter 2022 (January 4 to March 11)

Spring Break 2022 (March 12 to March 31)

Steps to book, change, or cancel a rink

Before you book

Book rink time for your team or group

Book rink time for your school

Change or cancel your booking

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