Biddeford Ice Arena

Biddeford, ME · Public skating times & prices

Opened in 1974, saved by a hockey association and then bought by the city, which leases it back.

Public skating at Biddeford Ice Arena: the next 7 days

Currently out of season The Biddeford Ice Arena says public skating is currently offered only on a limited basis because of scheduling, and no public skate sessions are posted; skaters are asked to call or use Facebook to inquire. Official schedule update

Address
14 Pomerleau Street, Biddeford, ME 04005
Phone
(207) 283-0615
Website
biddefordarena.com
The empty ice sheet at Biddeford Ice Arena seen through the end netting, with the boards, flag and roof trusses — Biddeford Ice Arena
The empty ice sheet at Biddeford Ice Arena seen through the end netting, with the boards, flag and roof trusses Photo: Google Maps listing · Source

A volunteer-saved arena since 1974

Biddeford Ice Arena was constructed in 1973 and opened in 1974 by two investors from Sanford, Maine. For its first four years it operated season to season, never knowing whether it would open the next year, and Portland Savings Bank played a major role in keeping it from being sold for other purposes.

In 1978 members of the Biddeford Youth Hockey Association formed the York County Recreation Association, raising money through car washes, spaghetti suppers and hosting hockey games. The Maine Mariners held their first scrimmage at the arena against the then Nova Scotia Voyageurs, and the York County Arena association was formed and gained non-profit status.

The association hired Andy Lefebvre as its first general manager. The Biddeford City Council decided to let voters decide by referendum whether the city should purchase the arena, and the city then leased it back to the association to continue operating the facility.

Before you head out.

Admission, rentals and arrival details, researched from official rink information. Source checks stay current for 30 days.

Skates & rentals

Ice hockey and figure skates are available to rent at public skating.

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Skating with children

Guests of all ages are welcome at public skating, and children may not be carried on the ice.

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Rink rules

Sticks, pucks, walkers, street shoes, food and drinks are not allowed on the ice; there is no jumping, spinning, racing or backwards skating.

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