Access Communications Centre | City of North Battleford

1902-104th street

Looking for a premiere destination for hockey and figure skating action? Look no further than the Access Communications Centre (formerly known as the Civic Centre).

Programs

Free public skating: October to March

Starts after Thanksgiving weekend

Saturdays from 12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Times are subject to change.

Free noon-hour shinny: October to March

Starts mid-October

Tuesday to Friday from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Players must be 18 years or older. Helmets, sticks, gloves, and skates are mandatory.

Rentals

If you're interested in renting the Access Communications Centre for an event or have any questions about our programs, don't hesitate to contact our Central Booking Office.

Email or call, 306-445-1755

Arena Rental Rates

Up coming

Dec 23
Free Drop in Noon Hour Shinny - Don Ross Arena 12 to 1 p.m. This is a drop in non-supervised activity, ages 18 and older. Bring your own equipment; helmets are mandatory.
Jan 02
Free Pre-School and Senior Skating A great opportunity for children and caregivers to enjoy a quiet, slower paced environment, with no sticks or pucks on the ice. These sessions are unsupervised.
Jan 02
Free Drop in Noon Hour Shinny - Access Communications Centre Bring your own equipment. Helmets are mandatory, this is a non-supervised activity.
Jan 08
Free Pre-School and Senior Skating ACC A great opportunity for children and caregivers to enjoy a quiet slower paced environment, with no sticks or pucks on the ice. These sessions are unsupervised.

Arena information

As the home rink for the Battlefords North Stars of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, the arena boasts a spacious 200’ x 85’ ice surface surrounded by 8’ seamless glass. With a seating for 2500 spectators, it's the perfect place to cheer on your team. Skate Battlefords also operates programming out of the Access Communications Centre, along with other area rinks.

In the off-season, the Access Communication Centre transforms into a versatile venue for local events, concerts, dances, and other events, including the Kinsmen Indoor Rodeo, Pow Wows, and the Shrine Circus.

The Access Communications Centre also has an upper auditorium available for smaller events, such as banquets and functions.

Contact us

Parks and Arena Manager - Gord Whitton

Email or phone 306-445-9433

Thank you to the following service clubs for sponsoring the public skating programs:

North Battleford Lions Club
Kiwanis Club of the Battlefords
North Battleford Kinsmen Club
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #70
NorthWEST Hockey Development
Rotary Club of the Battlefords
North Battleford Elks Club
St. Joseph's Knights of Columbus #7336

Administrative Procedure

Patron Code of Conduct

This code of conduct provides a procedural outline to address prohibited behaviour in City-owned facilities.

Patron Code of Conduct

Battlefords

Joint Parks & Recreation Master Plan

This State of Parks and Recreation in the Battlefords Region Report summarizes project research work and public engagement findings.

See the joint plan

Battlefords River Valley

Master Plan

This document strives to address the current and future needs
of the users, and renews the commitment to environmentally responsible development and protection of this urban park.

See the river valley plan

Winter Edition

Parks, Recreation and Culture Guide

Thank you to BATC Community Development Corporation for providing funding for the Parks, Recreation and Culture guides.

See the guidebook