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Home Parks, Recreation & Culture Cowichan Lake Recreation Schedules & Fees Arena
The Cowichan Lake Sports Arena offers both ice and roller skating. Depending on the season many different programs are offered on our arena ice surface and arena dry floor. These programs include Drop-in Hockey, Learn to Skate, Hockey Schools, Floorball, Sports Sampler and more!
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent & Tot Skate 10:00 – 10:50 am | 55+ Skate 10:00 – 10:50 am | |||
| Public Skate 12:30 – 1:50 pm | 16+ Drop-In Hockey 11:00 am – 12:20 pm | Daytime Skate 11:00 am – 12:20 pm | Daytime Skate 11:00 am – 12:20 pm | Daytime Skate 11:00 am – 12:20 pm |
| Stick & Puck 12:30 – 1:50 pm U19 Full Gear | ||||
| Free Skate 3:30 – 4:50 pm | Hockey Skills 3:30 – 5:20 pm Registered Program | |||
| 16+ Drop-In Hockey 9:30 – 10:50 pm | 16+ Drop-In Hockey 9:30 – 10:50 pm |
All activities are subject to change. Register online at www.reccowichan.ca or call the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena.
Public Skating Admission
Adult (19+) $ 5.25
Minor (3 – 18) $ 3.75
Senior (55+) $ 3.75
Family (up to 2 adults & 3 minors) $ 14.00
Family with Skate Rentals $ 24.50
Parent & Tot Skate $ 5.25
Hockey
Adult (19+) $ 7.75
Minor (U19) $ 5.50
Senior (55+) $6.25
Skate Shop
Skate Sharpening $ 6.25
Skate Rentals $ 3.75
Rink/Arena Supervisor $80/hr.
(includes staff member and up to 50 skate rentals)
Rink Patrol/ Attendant $55/hr.
(additional staff member includes an additional 50 skate rentals, 51-100 attendees)
Private Skate & Shinny Hockey Party
Celebrate your birthday at the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena. Rent the ice or dry floor for one hour and one hour of cake/presents time in the curling lounge or a meeting room. Play hockey with our orange pucks, use the ice for a skate, or do both at the same time. Bring up to 49 skaters, with skate rentals included. Clean-up and supervision of children is your responsibility.
Public Skating Party Package
Celebrate your birthday on the ice during our Sunday public skate. This package includes skate admission and skate rentals. One hour use of the curling lounge or a meeting room will be provided. You set up, decorate, and clean up. Supervision of children is your responsibility.
Everyone is welcome! Shinny hockey with a foam puck is offered. Players must bring their own helmet and gloves however sticks are provided if needed. Youth under 16 must wear a CSA approved helmet with a cage for shinny hockey. Helmets recommended for all participants but not supplied. No sessions during hockey tournaments Jan 4, 25, Feb 22.e
Everyone is welcome, admission is free. Shinny hockey with a foam puck is offered, players must bring their own helmet and gloves, sticks are provided if needed. Youth under 16 must wear a CSA approved helmet with a cage for shinny hockey. Helmets recommended for all participants but not supplied.r
Everyone is welcome. We provide private skate lessons by appointment during our daytime skates. Shinny hockey with a foam puck is offered. Players must bring their own helmet and gloves however sticks are provided if needed. Youth under 16 must wear a CSA approved helmet with a cage for shinny hockey. Helmets recommended for all participants but not supplied.
This skate is a great opportunity to introduce your toddler to ice skating. Parents must participate on the ice and will have access to toys and games. An instructor can also be requested to provide tips, and informal instruction to parents. Helmets are strongly recommended but not supplied.
Have you been looking for a way to get some exercise, or to hone your skating skills without sharing the ice with faster, younger skaters? Here’s your chance – this skate is offered to those
55 years and older. Come practice your skating skills and meet new friends. Helmets are recommended but not supplied.
This session is for ages 6 and up. It is an opportunity for those new to the game or who want to practice their hockey skills. Children must be accompanied by an adult, at discretion of supervisor the adult may be asked to be on the ice. Helmets and gloves are required for all participants and children must have full hockey gear. Hockey admission prices apply.
This program is for adults aged 16 and over to hit the ice for some fun, non-contact hockey. Full gear is required and please bring your own stick. Participants must sign in and
make payment at the skate shop prior to stepping on ice.
Active Communities Learn to Skate Camp | Ages 4 – 17
Join us for a week full of skating lessons! The Cowichan Lake Recreation Active Communities Learn to Skate Camp is for children who want to improve their skating in a fun and motivating way. The 11-level program has been streamlined and designed so that any participant can have their accomplishments transferred to other Active Communities Programs.
Ages 4 – 5
Monday – Friday | Aug 24 – 28
1:15 – 1:45 pm | 5/$45 | Code: 112816
2:00 – 2:30 pm | 5/$45 | Code: 112820
Cowichan Lake Sports Arena
Ages 6 – 17
Monday – Friday | Aug 24 – 28
1:15 – 1:45 pm | 5/$45 | Code: 112824
2:00 – 2:30 pm | 5/$45 | Code: 112826
Cowichan Lake Sports ArenaS
Appollos On-Ice Hockey Prep Sessions | Ages 6 – 14
In this Appollos on-ice prep session, participants will meet some of the Appollos players and take part in a focused hockey preparation session on the ice, with an emphasis on skating,
skills, and structured drills. This program is a 1 hour and 15-minute ice session each day for four days, making it perfect for players looking to get back on the ice or prepare for August
hockey tryouts.
Ages 6 – 9
Tuesday – Friday | July 28 – 31 | 5:30 – 6:45 pm
4/$100 or 1/$30 | Code: 112700
Instructors: Appollos Hockey Players
Cowichan Lake Sports Arena
Ages 10 – 14
Tuesday – Friday | July 28 – 31 | 7:00 – 8:15 pm
4/$100 or 1/$30 | Code: 112699
Instructors: Appollos Hockey Players
Cowichan Lake Sports Arena
Traditional Hockey School | Ages 6 – 8
Join Steve Lingren for an exciting week of traditional hockey school. Open to ages 6 – 14 years, this school will focus on skill development, power skating, conditioning, games, and more! Your fee includes 2.5 hours of ice time per day, 1 hour off-ice conditioning, hot lunch daily, and a CLR Hockey School Jersey to take home. Register early to reserve your child’s spot. Payment plans available. $50 deposit required at registration with final payment due July 24. Discounts are available for multiple family members. Full hockey gear required. This is not a goalie specific camp; goalies will be integrated with players.
Ages 6 – 8
Tuesday – Friday | Aug 4 – 7 | 7:30 am – 1:00 pm
Players | 4/$270 | Code: 112683 | Goalies | 4/$120 | Code: 112684
Instructor: Steve Lingren
Cowichan Lake Sports Arenac
Traditional Hockey School | Ages 9 – 10
Join Steve Lingren for an exciting week of traditional hockey school. Open to ages 6 – 14 years, this school will focus on skill development, power skating, conditioning, games, and more! Your fee includes 2.5 hours of ice time per day, 1 hour off-ice conditioning, hot lunch daily, and a CLR Hockey School Jersey to take home. Register early to reserve your child’s spot. Payment plans available. $50 deposit required at registration with final payment due July 24. Discounts are available for multiple family members. Full hockey gear required. This is not a goalie specific camp; goalies will be integrated with players.
Ages 9 – 10
Tuesday – Friday | Aug 4 – 7 | 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Players | 4/$270 | Code: 112686 | Goalies | 4/$120 | Code: 112687
Instructor: Steve Lingren
Cowichan Lake Sports Arena
Traditional Hockey School | Ages 11 – 14
Join Steve Lingren for an exciting week of traditional hockey school. Open to ages 6 – 14 years, this school will focus on skill development, power skating, conditioning, games, and more! Your fee includes 2.5 hours of ice time per day, 1 hour off-ice conditioning, hot lunch daily, and a CLR Hockey School Jersey to take home. Register early to reserve your child’s spot. Payment plans available. $50 deposit required at registration with final payment due July 24. Discounts are available for multiple family members. Full hockey gear required. This is not a goalie specific camp; goalies will be integrated with players.
Ages 11 – 14
Monday – Friday | Aug 10 – 14 | 7:30 am – 1:00 pm
Players | 5/$335 | Code: 112688 | Goalies | 5/$150 | Code: 112689
Instructor: Steve Lingren
Cowichan Lake Sports Arena
Hockey School – Teen Camp | Ages 15 – 18
Sign up for one week of action-packed power skating with a focus on balance, power agility, speed, and endurance. Shake off the rust and begin your off season preparation for the new season. The fee includes a CLR Hockey School Jersey and 1.25 hours of ice time per day. Jerseys will be ordered by June 30. Please register early to reserve your spot. Full gear required.
Monday – Friday | Aug 10 – 14 | 1:00 – 2:30 pm
Players | 5/$190 | Code: 112691 | Goalies | 5/$90 | Code: 112692
Instructor: Steve Lingren
Cowichan Lake Sports Arenah
Hockey School – Power Skating | Ages 6 – 15
Sign up for one week of action-packed power skating with a focus on balance, power, agility, speed, and endurance. This program is designed to improve skating technique. The fee includes a CLR Hockey School t-shirt and 1.25 hours of ice time per day. Jerseys will be ordered by June 30. Please register early to reserve your spot. Full gear required.
Monday – Friday | Aug 10 – 14 | 9:30 – 10:45 am
5/$175 | Code: 112690
Instructor: Steve Lingren
Cowichan Lake Sports Arena
Lake Cowichan Female Hockey School | Ages 7 – 10
The 4-day Female Hockey School offers a supportive all-female environment led by instructor Emily Vaughan. Players will take part in 2.5 hours of on-ice instruction and 1 hour of dryland
training, with ice sessions focused on skating, skills, shooting, and structured drills. Goalies will be integrated with players during sessions while also receiving some dedicated goalie
specific coaching. Participants are asked to bring their own packed lunch for the scheduled lunch break, making this a full, development-focused day designed to build confidence and skills in a positive setting.
Ages 7 – 10
Monday – Thursday | Aug 31 – Sept 3 | 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Players | 4/$275 | Code: 112702
Goalies | 4/$150 | Code: 112703
Instructor: Emily Vaughan
Cowichan Lake Sports Arenao
Lake Cowichan Female Hockey School | Ages 11 – 14
The 4-day Female Hockey School offers a supportive all-female environment led by instructor Emily Vaughan. Players will take part in 2.5 hours of on-ice instruction and 1 hour of dryland
training, with ice sessions focused on skating, skills, shooting, and structured drills. Goalies will be integrated with players during sessions while also receiving some dedicated goalie
specific coaching. Participants are asked to bring their own packed lunch for the scheduled lunch break, making this a full, development-focused day designed to build confidence and skills in a positive setting.
Ages 11 – 14
Monday – Thursday | Aug 31 – Sept 3 | 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Players | 4/$275 | Code: 112706
Goalies | 4/$150 | Code: 112707
Instructor: Emily Vaughan
Cowichan Lake Sports Arena
Teen Female Hockey Camp | Ages 15 – 18
The 4-Day Teen Female Camp offers a fun and supportive all-female environment with a 1.5-hour session each day, focused on building confidence and developing hockey skills. Sessions will emphasize skating, skills, shooting, and game-based drills, creating an encouraging space for teen athletes to grow, challenge themselves, and enjoy the game alongside their
peers.
Monday – Thursday | Aug 31 – Sept 3 | 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Players | 4/$150 | Code: 112708
Goalies | 4/$75 | Code: 112710
Instructor: Emily Vaughan
Cowichan Lake Sports Arenao
Register online, or call the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena at 250.749.6742 ext. 0
If you rented skates during registration, please bring your receipt as proof of rental.
| Public Skate | Fee |
|---|---|
| Adult 19+ | $5.25 |
| Minor 3 – 18 | $3.75 |
| Senior 55+ | $3.75 |
| Family (up to 2 adults & 3 minors) | $14.00 |
| Family with Skate Rentals | $24.50 |
| Drop-In Hockey | Fee |
|---|---|
| Adult 19+ | $7.75 |
| Minor (under 19) | $5.50 |
| Senior 55+ | $6.25 |
| Goalies | FREE |
| Skates | Fee |
|---|---|
| Skate Rental | $3.75 |
| Skate Sharpening | $6.25 |
All activities are subject to change. Visit our skate shop for all your rental and skate sharpening needs! Register online , or call the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena. If you rented skates during registration, please bring your receipt as proof of rental.
Registration is available but not required for all public roller skating and ice-skating sessions. Admission and rentals can be paid at the skate shop. Helmets recommended but not supplied. Roller skate and ice skate rentals are available for $3.75 per pair and can be purchased at time of registration online or by calling 250.749.6742 ext. 0.
This is an opportunity for skaters aged 6+ to practice their hockey skills. No experience necessary. Helmets are required for all participants and children must have full hockey gear to use hard pucks. No skate assists available. Pucks will be provided.
This program is for adults (aged 16+) to hit the ice for some fun, non-contact hockey. Full gear is required and please bring your own stick.