The Nicola Valley Memorial Arena serves as a great venue for:
Skating
Ice Hockey
Large Special Events
- Open for Home Shows, Car Shows, Weddings, Roller Skating, and others. View our page on Facility Rentals.
Regular Hours
PUBLIC SKATE
September 6, 2026 – March 2027
Fridays – 3:30-5:00pm
Saturdays – 6:30-7:45pm
Sundays – 5:15-6:15pm
DROP-IN ICE HOCKEY
August 2026 – March 2027
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SEASONS
ICE RINK | AUGUST – APRIL
DRY FLOOR | APRIL – JULY
* Ice rink ends middle of April
* Dry floor begins end of April
CONTACT
NICOLA VALLEY MEMORIAL ARENA
2075 Mamette Avenue
PO Box 189
Merritt BC V1K 1B8
Phone: 250.315.1050
Email: rgill@merritt.ca
BOOKINGS
For bookings and availability requests
Phone: 250.315.1050
Bookings: civiccentre@merritt.ca
Programs: recreation@merritt.ca
Holiday Skate 2025
Public Skating
Schedule
PUBLIC SKATE
September 6 – March
Fridays – 3:30-5:00pm
Saturdays – 6:30-7:45pm
Sundays – 5:15-6:15pm
60+ SENIORS SKATE
September 10 to March
Thursdays | 10:00 – 11:00am
| Drop-in Open Skate | $4.00 Cash Only
Skate Rentals
Cost: $2.00
Sizes: Child 10 – Adult 11
Free public skating is possible because of our sponsors:
Complete Climate Control
Alpha Design
Copper Valley Mechanical
Nicola Motorsports
Caleo Construction
Otter Summit Electrical
NMV Lumber
Merritt Sikh Society
Holiday Hockey | 2025
Skating Lessons (Nicola Valley Skating Club)
Precanskate: Mondays 3:20-3:50 and/or Wednesdays 3:30-4:00. For ages 3 and up. This program is geared towards those who are just learning to skate. No previous experience needed.
Canskate: Mondays 3:45-4:30 and/or Wednesdays 3:30-4:15. This program builds on the basics offered in PreCanskate and skaters progress through 3 different levels. Must have passed Precanskate, or have the equivalent skills.
Junior Academy: Wednesdays 4:15-5:00 and Fridays 3:30-4:15. Must have passed Stage 3 Canskate.
Junior STARSkate: Wednesday 4:15-5:00 and Fridays 3:30-4:15. Must have completed Junior Academy.
STARSkate and Competitive Skate: Contact the club for more details
Powerskating: Mondays 5:00-5:45. This program is geared towards hockey players in second year U9 and up.
Register online at: nicolavalleysc.uplifterinc.com
Online Registration will open Dec. 1 and closes Dec 31.
NVSC programs follow the rules and guidelines of Skate Canada and are taught by an NCCP accredited Coach and trained Program Assistances. If you are unsure what program is best for your child please the Nicola Valley Skating Club.
Email: skatinginthevalley49@gmail.com
Website: nicolavalleysc.uplifterinc.com
Call: (250) 378-0114
Hockey Drop-in Programs
Schedule
Please check daily schedules posted at the NVMA main doors.
NOTE: Skating Times may be cancelled or changed due to mechanical operation or emergency events.
Merritt Centennials
The Nicola Valley Memorial Arena is the home of the Merritt Centennials.
For more information, please visit the Merritt Centennials’ website.
