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Rink Calendar
Rink Calendar
The Choiceland Skating Rink—also operated under the community's indoor arena umbrella—serves as a multi-generational cornerstone of winter recreation in Choiceland. With warm indoor seating in the upper part of the areana, and a full conession with large seating and viewing area, the arena allows fans to watch the action from the comfort of the warm gallery or tough it out, sit at ice level in the stands.
A schedule for the 2026/2027 Season will be posted on this page once available.
Fees:
Fees:
The fee system works on the honor system, there is a drop box in the dressing room just before you go out to the ice surface to pay your fees. All cheques payable to Choiceland Skating Rink, do not leave large sums. Please contact a member below to hand cash payments direct. E-transfers are also accepted.
Drop in Public Skating $5.00
Ice Rental:
Kitchen Rental:
Tournaments: If you would like to use the rink for your tournament or gathering, contact a member below. It's great for family reunions, birthdays, get togethers, etc. Everyone loves skating
Ice Skates are available for use during public skating.
Rink Contacts:
Mitch Bond 306-428-
Choiceland Skating Rink (Right) and William Mason School (Left)
2017 Choiceland Rec Tourney 'A' Final Champs . Choiceland 007
The History of the Choiceland Skating Rink
The History of the Choiceland Skating Rink
The Early Foundations
The Early Foundations
1946 Sports Ground Land: The historical roots of the town's central recreation area began when the municipal council officially purchased the community sports ground land in 1946.
Natural Ice Hub: Early winter activities focused heavily on natural ice surfaces. The facility initially operated entirely on natural ice, creating a regional hub for public skating, youth gathering, and spontaneous hockey matches, school skating trips, annual hockey tourneys, rec league and more.
Evolution and Rebuilding
Evolution and Rebuilding
Structural Collapse: The facility faced a major crisis decades ago when the original rink structure suffered a catastrophic collapse.
Community-Led Rebuild: Led by dedicated local volunteers like Donald Thomas, the town rallied to raise emergency funds and completely reconstruct the facility.
Integration with Curling: By the late 1950s, the town's recreation infrastructure evolved further. A round, Quonset-style curling rink was built, which eventually backed directly onto the main indoor arena to form a massive shared regional sports complex. In the mid-to-late 1950s, Choiceland's recreation scene grew with the construction of a Quonset-style curling rink. Featuring three natural ice sheets, a confectionary, and tiered seating, it eventually backed directly into the main indoor arena to create a massive shared regional sports complex that many considered the "powerhouse of curling in the North". [, 2]
Modern Upgrades
Modern Upgrades
Roof Restoration: The community remains fiercely protective of the facility. A dedicated rink roof project secures its structural integrity through combined town efforts and private matching memorial donations.
Municipal Funding Support: The arena continues to receive operational lifelines via community grants, such as targeted allocations through the RM of Torch River No. 488, ensuring its doors stay open for classic Canadian winter traditions.
DNCU donates $10,000.00 to the Choiceland Skating Rink roof restoration project - July 10, 2020
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