Arena


Skating Schedule 
 
Please call the Arena at 250-295-7222 or email arena@princeton.ca for skating times or visit our Facebook page (Town of Princeton Recreation) for weekly skating schedules. The Arena Schedule is subject to changes due to rentals, hockey games and staffing. 




Programs

2024 Winter Leisure Guide

Learn to skate program - Full - January Sessions will be announced soon.

Skating Lessons are offered through the Princeton Recreation Department. This is not a Figure Skating Program or hockey program but a learn to skate with confidence program.


Click here for Program equipment list. 

For more information or to register please call 250-295-6067 or email recreation@princeton.ca

Hockey Programs and Highland Dance are offered with a variety of local sport organizations.

Rentals

Rates for ice rentals including birthday parties, tournaments, and private are available by contacting the arena at 250-295-7222 or e-mail arena@princeton.ca.


Birthday Parties

Birthday party skates are fun for everyone. The Arena welcomes you to book during a public skate time. A dressing room will be reversed for you with a table for gifts and snacks. Some families even host a tailgate party. Admission for skating is the only cost to you. Call the arena at 250-295-7222 or the recreation office at 250-295-6067.


Grant Funding for Princeton Arena Retrofits

The Town of Princeton has been successful in an application for arena upgrades through a Government of Canada grant program called “Green and Inclusive Community Building Program”.

The grant will cover 80% of the cost of:

  • Roof replacement and ceiling insulation upgrades
  • Rooftop solar panel system
  • Dehumidification system
  • Electric ice resurface machine
  • Electric ice edger

Final details and agreements will be negotiated, work will likely begin this fall and early spring 2023.

Infrastructure Canada

Information Release July 25, 2022

Green infrastructure improvements to Princeton’s arena 

Built in 1974, with major upgrades in 2009, 2010 and new paint in 2016, the arena is a place for the community and visitors to enjoy. The arena is home to the Princeton Posse Jr B Hockey Team, Princeton Minor Posse Association, Princeton Highland Dancers, and a variety of adult recreational hockey teams.

 

Facilities

  • Standard Ice Surface
  • 6 Public Dressing Rooms
  • Score board with timing capabilities
  • Theatre Screen and Projector
  • Announcers Booth
  • Seating for 500
  • Skate Shop
  • Multi-use Mezzanine
  • 2200 square feet
  • Seating for 200
  • Small stage
  • Washrooms
  • View of ice surface
  • Elevator for wheel chair accessibility
  • Concession

Location

167 Old Hedley Road
Princeton BC

Contact Information

Peter Rubingh, Arena Supervisor
Telephone - 250-295-7222 

Arena Staff
Telephone - 250-295-7222 

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