Okotoks's multi-use recreation centre, with the 1,000-seat Murray Arena and the 250-seat Piper Arena.
The Okotoks Recreation Centre is the Town of Okotoks's multi-use recreation building, home to indoor pools, a hot tub and sauna, a fitness studio, a curling rink, a youth centre and two ice arenas. The Murray and Piper Arenas are both official NHL-size ice surfaces of 200 by 85 feet. The centre's expansion opened in 2006, and the town marked its tenth anniversary in October 2016.
The Murray Arena seats about 1,000 spectators and the Piper Arena 250. The Murray Arena is named after the Murray family, and in January 2020 it hosted the Alberta Scotties Tournament of Hearts. More than 25 user groups and over 4,300 registered participants use the two arenas each year for competitive and recreational hockey, figure skating, and family and public skating.
The ice is in from September to April. In spring, when some or all of it comes out, the concrete floors take roller hockey, lacrosse and community events such as the Chamber of Commerce Business Expo.
Admission, rentals and arrival details, researched from official rink information. Source checks stay current for 30 days.
Drop-in arena activities are included in Recreation Centre admission. Daily rate: CA$9 adults (18-59), CA$7 youth, students and seniors (60+), CA$3.75 children (6-11), CA$2.50 preschoolers (3-5), CA$18 two-adult family. Public toonie skates are open to all ages for a toonie, and senior toonie skates (60+) cost the same.
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Public skating and sticks, rings and pucks are drop-in only. Shinny can be booked online up to 7 days ahead, and pre-booking is highly encouraged.
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CSA-approved helmets are mandatory for anyone under 18, skaters and non-skaters, during all public arena ice activities; helmets are recommended but not required for adults.
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