BYRON DOBSON ARENA

With the new renovations of our 2-pad Arena completed, you can now enjoy the fresh new look on an old favorite.  The Byron Dobson Arena now sports 6 new dressing rooms, new public washrooms, 4 renovated dressing rooms, wheelchair accessibility to all levels and a mezzanine room
overlooking both rinks, with one canteen.

Address:          90 Biggs Drive, across from the Parks & Recreation                                    Department Main Office.

Contact Info:  Anne Othen @ 387-2060 or aothen@town.riverview.nb.ca

2008-2009 SKATING SCHEDULE
(Effective October 13th/08 to March 29th/09)

ALL Children 12 years & under MUST wear a helmet!

PUBLIC SKATE
(All Ages)
CHILD SKATE
(12yrs & Under)
YOUTH SKATE
(18yrs & Under)
Sat. 3:45-5:15pm
Tue. 3:30-4:30pm
Wed. 3:30-4:45pm
Sun. 2:30-4:00pm
Fri. 4:00-5:15pm
FREE
Adult $2    Child $1
FREE
ADULT SKATE
(19yrs +)
PARENT & TOT
(Preschool Age)
SENIORS SKATE
Thur. 8:15-9:30pm
Mon to Fri 1:30-2:30pm
Tue. 10:30-11:30am
Live Music $3.00
FREE
Thur. 10:30-11:30am
Recorded $2.00
FREE

*** PLEASE NOTE: Adults are NOT permitted on the ice during Child Skates, unless their child is in need of assistance. In this case, the Adult MUST stay with that child 1-on-1 at all times.***

SPECIAL SKATES
No Public Skate on Sunday, December 7th due to the FREE Christmas Skate in the Upper Arena from 2:30-4:00pm.

XMAS SKATE SCHEDULE

December 22               Public Skate               12:00-1:30pm  (upper)

December 23               Senior Skate              10:30-11:30am (upper)
December 23               Public Skate               12:00-1:30pm (upper)
December 23               Parent/Preschool        1:45-2:45pm   (upper)

December 24               Public Skate               12:00-1:30pm (upper)
December 24               Parent/Preschool       1:45-2:45pm (upper)
                                           RINK CLOSED AT 3:00PM CHRISTMAS EVE

December 25 & 26    RINK CLOSED XMAS DAY & BOXING DAY

December 27               Public Skate               12:00-1:30pm (upper)
December 28               Public Skate               12:00-1:30pm (upper)
December 29               Public Skate               12:00-1:30pm (lower)
December 30               Public Skate               12:00-1:30pm (lower)

December 31               Public Skate               12:00-1:30pm (upper)
December 31               Parent/Preschool            1:45-2:45pm (upper)
                                           RINK CLOSED AT 3:00PM NEW YEARS EVE

January 1                      Public Skate               1:00-4:00pm     (upper)
                               OPEN ONLY FOR PUBLIC SKATE NEW YEARS DAY

January 2                      Public Skate               12:00-1:30pm   (upper)
                                           Parent/Preschool            1:45-2:45pm     (upper)

January 3                      Public Skate               3:45-5:15pm      (lower)

January 4                      Public Skate               2:30-4:00pm      (upper)

REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULED SKATES RESUME JAN 5TH '09
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MARCH BREAK
SKATE SCHEDULE

Saturday February 28th                          3:45-5:15pm (lower)

Sunday March 1st                                     2:30-4:00pm (upper)

Monday March 2nd                                  12:00-2:00pm (upper)

Tuesday March 3rd                                  12:00-2:00pm (upper)

Wednesday March 4th                            12:00-2:00pm (upper)

Thursday March 5th                                 12:00-2:00pm (upper)

Friday March 6th                                      12:00-2:00pm (lower)

Saturday March 7th                                  3:45-5:15pm (lower)

Sunday March 8th                                     2:30-4:00pm (upper)

SKATING RULES

* No pushing, shoving, sitting on side boards, racing of any kind.
* Pylon area is strictly for younger and inexperienced skaters. Children learning to skate with parents should remain within designated pylon area.
* Any inapproriate behavior or language is strictly prohibited.
* No skating backwards, all skaters must skate in the direction of the "flow".
* Public and Child Skates are not the time for figure skaters to practice.
* All objects such as pucks, hockey sticks, strollers, sleds etc. are strictly prohibited.
*No food or drink allowed on the ice. Abosolutely NO boots are allowed!

PLEASE NOTE:  During the Spring & Summer months, the arena is available for rentals for activities such as Ball Hockey, Birthday Parties etc.