Built by Thorncliffe Greenview volunteers in 1977; the Flames, Blackhawks and North Stars once practised here.
The Forbes Innes Arena opened on October 1, 1977, built through the work of volunteers from the Thorncliffe Greenview communities. In its early years it was a well-known Calgary rink, with the Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks and Minnesota North Stars practising here. It belongs to the Thorncliffe Greenview Community Association, formed in 1956, which grew from a one-room hall into a multi-use recreation and event centre.
The arena was renovated in 2010. It has a 185-by-85-foot sheet, seating for 200 plus standing room, a heated viewing area, change rooms, a concession and an independently run skate shop. Youth and adult hockey, figure skating, ringette and public skating share the ice.
Public skating is seasonal, with a Sunday session and a Wednesday morning skate for seniors 55 and older, and the association invites skaters to enjoy some leisure skating with their neighbours and friends. Games and practices on the ice are streamed through LiveBarn.
Admission, rentals and arrival details, researched from official rink information. Source checks stay current for 30 days.
Public Skating (Sundays): non-members CA$7.50 individual or CA$25.00 for a family (up to 4); TGCA members skate free with their membership card. TGCA memberships are CA$15 and include a spouse and dependents under 18. Seniors 55+ Public Skating (Wednesdays) is open to TGCA members over 55 only, at no cost.
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The independently run skate shop sharpens, repairs and rents skates.
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Public skating is drop-in: show a TGCA membership card for free entry, or pay admission at the concession on Sundays.
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Helmets are very highly recommended, especially for children; strollers and chairs are not allowed on the ice, and 6 Skate-Mates are free to use.
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A source check records what the rink published on that date. Session-specific booking details take precedence.
