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Adult Rec League - It's here! All at one facility

Recreational Hockey League
  • 100% prime time ice
  • All games at WinSport Canada's Markin MacPhail Centre
  • New home of Hockey Canada
  • Licensed facility
  • Hockey Canada membership
  • Male and female divisions for all skill levels

Power Skating

Ages 16 and up, intermediate to advanced skaters.
Looking to improve your stride, power and speed? This high cardio and weight training fitness class is designed for active individuals who are looking to do a morning fitness workout on ice. Trainers will set circuit drills that will work on balance and aerobic training. With constant movement and motion you will have a full body workout while practicing skating skills. This is an intense but self paced program that will challenge your skating ability and fitness.
Days Time Program Start Dates
Six Consecutive Mondays 7:45 - 8:15 am Jan 9, Feb 20
Six Consecutive Wednesdays 7:45 - 8:15 am Jan 11, Feb 22
  • $49.00

Adult Learn to Skate

Ages 18 and up, all abilities
This program is for first-timers to novice skaters who want to learn how to improve skating ability. Classes provide assistance and knowledge from an experienced pro. This program includes three sessions over three weeks.
Skating Ability Adult Level
Never skated before. 1
Novice. Skated a little can skate forwards and move around the ice without assistance. 2

Level 1 Time Program Start Dates
Three Consecutive Mondays 10:15 - 11:15 am Jan 9, Jan 30, Feb 20, Mar 12
Three Consecutive Thursdays 2:30 - 3:30 pm Jan 12, Feb 2, Feb 23, Mar 15
  • $49.00
Level 2 Time Program Start Dates
Three Consecutive Mondays 10:15 - 11:15 am Jan 9, Jan 30, Feb 20, Mar 12
Three Consecutive Thursdays 2:30 - 3:30 pm Jan 12, Feb 2, Feb 23, Mar 15
  • $49.00

Family & Friends Learn to Skate

Ages 6 and up
New for 2011/12! Learn the joys of skating together with your family or your friends! This program allows you to learn a new sport or improve your skills all together. Everyone will take something away from this fun program that is as much about doing something together as it is about learning to skate.

Call Guest Services to register for this program at 403-247-5452.


Days Time Program Start Dates
Three Consecutive Saturdays 10:15 - 11:15 am Jan 14, Feb 4, Feb 25, Mar 17
  • $124.00 for up to four, $25 for each additional member

Adult Shinny

Ages 18 and up, all abilities

Click here for the Adult Shinny schedule. PLEASE NOTE: Schedule is subject to change. Always check before planning any activities to ensure program is scheduled for that day!

New for 2011/12! Come out at noon and join in the fun of Adult Shinny. Players of all abilities are encouraged to join in this fun pick-up series. Players must come in full hockey equipment to participate.
Fall Time Program Start Dates
Tuesdays and Fridays 12:00 - 1:15 pm September 13 - December 15
 
Winter Time Program Start Dates
Tuesdays and Fridays 12:00 - 1:15 pm January 10 - March 29
  • Drop In Rate: $8.00 - Please pay at the Market Garden Café, located on the second floor of the Markin MacPhail Centre

Women's Shinny

Ages 18 and up, all abilities
Enjoy this opportunity to play some pick up hockey with other women. Drop in on Wednesdays at lunch for your weekly hockey fix. Players must come in full hockey equipment to participate.
Fall Time Program Start Dates
Wednesdays 12:00 - 1:00 pm September 14 - December 14
 
Winter Time Program Start Dates
Wednesdays 12:00 - 1:00 pm January 11 - March 28
  • Drop In Rate: $8.00 - Please pay at the Market Garden Café, located on the second floor of the Markin MacPhail Centre

Senior Coffee Club Skate

Ages 50 and up, all abilities
Forget cream and sugar. Breakaway from your routine by adding skating to your morning coffee. Come by Monday and Wednesday mornings for a social skate and complimentary cup of coffee.  
Fall Time Program Start Dates
Mondays and Wednesdays 8:15 - 9:15 am September 12 - December 14
 
Winter Time Program Start Dates
Mondays and Wednesdays 8:15 - 9:15 am January 9 - March 28
  • Drop In Rate: $5.00 - Please pay at the Market Garden Café, located on the second floor of the Markin MacPhail Centre
  • Season Pass: $59 - Can be purchased online, by phone at 403-247-5452 or by visiting Guest Services in the Frank King Visitor Centre (Main Daylodge) at COP

Private Lessons

All ages, all abilities
Looking to get yourself ahead of the game or get extra one on one instruction to really improve your skating? Whether you’re power skating or just learning to skate, look no further than our Private Lessons. You will be matched with one of our pros who will teach and challenge you at exactly the right pace for you!

Call Rochelle Anderson for availability at 403-247-5616.
  • $100 for beginners, $125 for intermediate/advanced, $25 each additional person.
  
 
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