Drop-in Sports

Check out the latest and greatest drop-in activities available at the City’s recreation facilities.

Important information:

  • Participants must have a proof of payment wristband visible at all times.
  • Public drop-in sport and activity time-slots vary throughout the day and can be subject to change, especially when holiday hours are in effect.
  • Any open times outside of programmed timeslots are available for booking rentals or spontaneous use (no equipment set-ups).
  • All drop-in participants are expected to follow facility and program rules.

Find more on the facilities on the BSRC or KNRRC pages.

Beaumont Sport & Recreation Centre (BSRC) schedules

Seasonal schedules for the BSRC (indoor arena, gymnasium and fieldhouse) are posted here:

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Drop-in Sports Schedule

Find monthly drop-in schedules for sports at the Beaumont Sport & Recreation Centre and Ken Nichol Regional Recreation Centre.

Ken Nichol Regional Recreation Center (KNRRC) drop-in schedules

Public Skate and Stick & Puck operates from: September 18 to March 21.
Adult Shinny Hockey operates from: September 3 to March 21.

No skating on Mondays and Saturdays, as well as December 25 and January 1.

Tuesday Adult shinny hockey
Except Nov 12, Dec 24 & 31		 Noon to 1 pm
Wednesday Public skate 5:30 to 6:30 pm
Thursday Public skate
Except Dec 26, Jan 16 (noon to 1 pm)		 11 am to 1 pm
Friday Adult shinny hockey
Except Oct 25, Dec 27, Jan 17, Jan 31		 Noon to 1 pm
Stick & Ring
Except Oct 25, Dec 27, Jan 17, Jan 31		 3 to 4:45 pm
Stick & Puck
Except Oct 25, Dec 27, Jan 31		 5 to 6 pm
Sunday Public skate
Except Oct 27, Dec 29, Jan 12, Feb 2		 3:45 to 5 pm

Activities available

Feel free to bring your own equipment for drop-in sports and activities. Equipment is provided for scheduled activities. Please clean equipment after use with the wipes provided and put into the “Used Equipment” cart (for cleaning).

Gymnasium (BSRC)

  • Adult (18+ only) co-ed basketball & volleyball
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Pickleball
  • Indoor soccer/futsal
  • Teen basketball
  • Volleyball

Turf fieldhouse (BSRC)

  • Adult (18+ only) co-ed soccer
  • Baseball, football and frisbee throw & catch
  • Lacrosse
  • Lawn bowling
  • Pre-school soccer (Move & Play)

Ice arena equipment requirements

  • CSA-approved helmets are mandatory for those 17 years of age and younger and strongly recommended for all ice users.
  • You can only go on the ice in skates (no other footwear allowed).
  • Sticks and pucks are not permitted during Public Skate time.
  • Wheelchair use is allowed, if clean and can be fully controlled while on the ice.
  • Skate aid equipment is available.
  • Outside skating aids must be approved by facility staff as safe to use. Skating aids must not have sharp edges or points that could damage the ice.
  • Strollers and sleds are not allowed on the ice due to potential safety risks and damage to the ice.

Public skating is available at the KNRRC and the BSRC and, conditions and weather permitting, on the outdoor skating rinks.

Ice arena equipment requirements

Participants 17 years and under must wear full hockey equipment:

  • CSA certified hockey helmet (full face mask)
  • Neck guard
  • Hockey pants
  • Support cup
  • Shin/elbow/shoulder pads
  • Regulation hockey stick

Adults are required to wear a CSA certified helmet, gloves, and skates, along with a regulation hockey stick.

Note: Kids 7 years of age and younger must be supervised by a parent or guardian 14 years of age and older. Those responsible for supervising children must be able to see and access the child.

Stick & Puck activity rules

Stick & Puck is intended for skill development and the timeslot is reserved for children/adults to work on their basic hockey skills in a safe and respectful environment.

Formal groups or hockey teams should book the ice as formal team coaching is not allowed during Stick & Puck.

You will be asked to leave the ice surface if these rules aren’t followed:

  • Adult/Child Stick & Puck is for all adults and children, supervision follows the general rules of the facility.
  • There are NO organized games/shinny during this time.

Slap-shots, rough play and pick-up games are not allowed.

Get ready to elevate your climbing skills! The Arch Climbing Centre, located in the Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre, features both a climbing wall and a bouldering space.

Thanks to Clark Builders, public drop-in hours are available at the following times for a daily fee of $10.25 per person.*

  • Mondays: 4:30 to 8:30 pm.
  • Tuesdays: 4:30 to 8:30 pm.
  • Saturdays: 12:30 to 4:30 pm.
  • Sundays: 12:30 to 4:30 pm.

* Please note: The fee covers access to The Arch only and is separate from the BSRC drop-in fee required for other facilities.

Important information:

Participants are required to sign the online waiver before climbing.

  • Equipment provided.
  • A safety orientation will be taught at drop-in: no need to have prior knowledge.
  • Clean indoor shoes are required.
  • Pre-booking is unavailable at this time. Participants will be served in the order in which they arrive.

Questions? Visit this FAQ page or call The Arch Beaumont at 780-737-1418.

 

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