The City of Saint John is offering a great opportunity for you to get on the ice for less this holiday season. A new flash sale provides discounted rates on surplus ice time at several city arenas, but you need to act fast to secure a spot.

According to a notice on the City of Saint John’s website, the sale is perfect for a family skate, extra team practice, or a unique corporate event. More than half of the slots are often booked quickly, so timing is critical.

Discounted Rates and Key Details

The sale offers special hourly rates, plus HST. It is important to note that while available slots run until January 20, the city states the discount only applies to ice time booked between December 24 and January 6.

• Youth Not-for-Profit Groups: $80.89
• Adult Not-for-Profit Groups: $141.57
• For-Profit/Commercial Events: $183.85

Keep in mind that tournaments and fundraisers are not eligible for these flash sale prices. All bookings require insurance coverage, which you can get through the City’s provider for a nominal cost.

How to Book Your Ice Time

All bookings are first come, first served with no holds. The deadline to book is Friday, December 19, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.

To book, you must first create an account on the city’s recreation portal. If you do not have an account, you can create one here. Once your account is set up, email your booking request to Darrell Fountain, the city’s Sports Liaison, at dfountain@saintjohn.ca.

Available Ice Times by Arena

Here is the current list of available hourly slots provided by the city.

Charles Gorman Arena

• December 27: 7:30 a.m., 8:45 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:15 a.m.
• December 28: 9:15 p.m.
• December 30: 4:00 p.m., 7:45 p.m., 9:00 p.m.
• January 2: 9:30 p.m.
• January 4: 9:15 p.m.
• January 9: 9:30 p.m.
• January 11: 7:45 a.m.
• January 16: 9:30 p.m.
• January 17: 7:45 p.m., 9:00 p.m.

Stewart Hurley Arena

• December 27: 2:30 p.m., 3:45 p.m.
• December 28: 5:45 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
• December 29: 4:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m.
• December 30: 4:00 p.m., 8:15 p.m., 9:30 p.m.
• January 2: 9:30 p.m.
• January 3: 9:30 a.m.
• January 5: 4:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m.
• January 6: 9:30 p.m.
• January 9: 9:30 p.m.
• January 10: 9:30 p.m., 10:45 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:45 p.m.
• January 11: 9:30 p.m.
• January 12: 9:30 p.m.
• January 13: 9:30 p.m.
• January 16: 9:30 p.m.
• January 17: 9:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m.
• January 20: 9:30 p.m.

Peter Murray Arena

• December 27: 7:30 a.m., 8:45 p.m.
• December 28: 8:45 p.m.
• January 2: 9:30 p.m.
• January 3: 7:30 a.m.
• January 4: 8:45 p.m.
• January 9: 9:30 p.m.
• January 11: 8:45 p.m.
• January 12: 4:00 p.m.
• January 16: 9:30 p.m.
• January 18: 8:45 p.m.
• January 19: 4:00 p.m.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the booking deadline?

You must book your ice time by Friday, December 19, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.

Are all the listed time slots available at the discounted rate?

According to the city’s announcement, the special flash sale discount only applies to ice time booked between December 24 and January 6. You should confirm the rate for any time slots after January 6 when making your booking request.

Do I need insurance to rent the ice?

Yes, insurance coverage is required before your booking can be confirmed. The city notes that insurance is available through its provider at a nominal cost.

Can I book ice time for a hockey tournament?

No, the discounted flash sale rates are not available for tournaments or fundraisers.