Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

The Nicola Valley Memorial Arena serves as a great venue for:

Skating

Public Skating
Nicola Valley Skating Club

Ice Hockey

Lacrosse

Nicola Valley Lacrosse

Large Special Events

Open for Home Shows, Car Shows, Weddings, Roller Skating, and others. View our page on Facility Rentals.

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For admission fees and rentals, please see the Fees and Charges Bylaw 2358.

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Regular Hours

PUBLIC SKATE
September 8, 2024 – March 30, 2025
Friday | 3:30 – 5:00 PM
Saturday | 8:15 – 9:45 PM*
Sunday | 5:15 – 6:15 PM
*except during hockey games

DROP-IN ICE HOCKEY
August 13, 2024 – March 2025
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DROP-IN FLOOR HOCKEY
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SEASONS

ICE RINK | AUGUST – MARCH
DRY FLOOR | APRIL – JULY
*Dry Floor ends July 19th
*Ice Season begins August 12th

CONTACT

NICOLA VALLEY MEMORIAL ARENA
2075 Mamette Avenue
PO Box 189
Merritt BC V1K 1B8
Phone: 250.378.4832
Email: rgill@merritt.ca

BOOKINGS

For bookings and availability requests
Phone: 250.315.1050
Bookings: civiccentre@merritt.ca
Programs: recreation@merritt.ca

Holiday Skate 2024

Free Holiday Skate Get into the spirit of the holidays with a Free Public Skate December 26 | Thursday |…

Schedule

PUBLIC SKATE (starts September 8, 2024)
Friday | 3:30 – 5:00 PM
Saturday | 8:15 – 9:45 PM (Except during Centennials games)
Sunday | 5:15 – 6:15 PM

60+ SENIORS SKATE
Thursdays | 10:15 – 11:15am | Drop-in Open Skate | $3.75 Cash Only
October to March

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

By Communications In Arena

Holiday Hockey Drop-in

HOLIDAY HOCKEY DROP-IN 10:00AM – 12:00PM Monday | December 23 Tuesday | December 24 Thursday …

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.

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

Drop-In Ice Hockey

$10 to drop-in
$5 for goalies
Max number for drop-ins is 30 (4 goalies max)
All ages welcome
Visit: merritt.ca/hockey

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.