Arena Programs
Discover our wide range of drop-in and registered programs.
The City of Surrey's arenas provide people of all ages and abilities with a range of activities including drop-in programs, skating lessons, hockey programs and more!
Register
Most drop-in activities open for sign-up 72 hours in advance.
Please note: public skating and swimming do not require 72 hour early sign-up. Payment can be made at the time of visiting recreation facilities.
Register by phone
Registration by phone is available. Call 604-501-5100, Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm and a customer service representative will be happy to help you.
Register in person
In person registration is available at any Surrey Parks, Recreation & Culture facility during hours of operation. Bring your recreation passcard when you visit.
Cancelling a registration
If you need to cancel your registration, log in to your account and follow our How to Cancel Your Activity video.
Alternatively, you can call 604-501-5100, Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm and a customer service representative can cancel your registration for you.
If you no longer want to use your Recreation Pass, learn how to receive a refund.
Waitlist
Waitlist spots are offered to people in the order they joined.
If we have a cancellation, we will contact those on the waitlist in the order that they were added. If the contacted person does not respond by the deadline provided or answer the call in the shorter timeframes leading up to the activity, we will move onto the next person on the waitlist. Waiting at the facility may not guarantee space in the activity.
Please arrive 10 minutes before early sign-up drop-in activities. If you are late, the next person on the waitlist may get your spot.
Drop-in Programs
Arena drop-in schedules are updated seasonally.
Drop-in Public Skating
Lace up your skates and get on the ice! All skill levels welcome. Skates and helmets are available to rent during these times. Visit the front desk before the program time to pay for admissions and equipment rentals.
Look out for seasonal special events, including on-ice games, off-ice activities, prizes, and more! Regular drop-in admission rates apply.
Early Sign-up Drop-in Programs
Practice your moves at a stick & puck session, join a scrimmage with some friends at a recreational hockey session, or practice a routine during a figure skating session.
Space is limited! Signing up in advance is recommended for all early sign-up drop-in programs to reserve your spot. Online registration opens 72 hours before the start time of the program.
Please arrive 10 minutes before the program start time.
Sign up in advance for the following programs:
Stick & Puck
Stick & Puck
- Non-instructional practice time for your hockey or ringette skills.
- No scrimmaging allowed.
- Children 0-12yrs must be accompanied on the ice by an adult.
- Full gear required for children and youth 0 to 18yrs.
- Players 19yrs+ required to wear minimum of helmet, gloves and skates.
- Goalies must be 19yrs+ to receive shots.
- Equipment rentals are not available.
- Limited to 20 players including goalies.
Stick & Puck – Children
- Non-instructional ice time for your child to practice their hockey or ringette skills.
- Full gear required for children 0 to 12yrs.
- Parents or guardians 19yrs+ are welcome to participate but are not required to.
- Children and youth goalies (0 to 18yrs) are welcome.
- Helmet, gloves and skates required for adults 19yrs+.
- Equipment rentals are not available. Limited to 26 spots including goalies.
Recreational Hockey
Recreational Hockey for Youth
- Returning in fall 2023.
- Recreational non-contact hockey game for youth ages 13 to 18.
- All skill levels and abilities are welcome.
- Full hockey gear required.
- No slap shots allowed.
- Limited to 20 players and two goalies. Goalies play for free.
Recreational Hockey for Adults
- Recreational non-contact hockey game for adults 19yrs+.
- All skill levels and abilities are welcome.
- Full hockey gear required.
- No slap shots allowed.
- Limited to 20 players and two goalies. Goalies play for free.
Recreational Hockey for Ages 55+
- Recreational non-contact hockey game for adults 55yrs+.
- All skill levels and abilities are welcome.
- Full hockey gear required.
- No slap shots allowed.
- Limited to 26 players and two goalies. Goalies play for free.
Recreational Hockey for Ages 65+
- Recreational non-contact hockey game for adults 65yrs+.
- All skill levels and abilities are welcome.
- Full hockey gear required.
- No slap shots allowed.
- Limited to 26 players and two goalies. Goalies play for free.
Figure Skating
Figure Skating for Children
- Recreational figure skating for children ages 6 to 12.
- All skill levels and abilities are welcome.
- CSA approved helmets required.
- Adults or coaches are not required to be on the ice but are welcome to supervise.
- Coaches on the ice must register and can instruct up to three children per session.
Figure Skating for Youth
- Recreational figure skating for youth ages 13 to 18.
- All skill levels and abilities are welcome.
- CSA approved helmets required.
- Adults or coaches are not required to be on the ice but are welcome to supervise.
- Coaches on the ice must register and can instruct up to three youth per session.
Figure Skating for Adults
- Recreational figure skating for adults 19+.
- All skill levels and abilities are welcome.
- Participants share music and space and must wear figure skates.
Join the Powerplay Hockey League!
Register your child today
Kids can play the game they love at an affordable price. At $135 for 10 sessions, Powerplay is making hockey more affordable than ever.
This is a fun league for boys and girls ages 6 to 9 and 10 to 13 who want to play hockey in an environment focused on fair play and participation. No body-checking allowed.
Requirements:
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Completion of Children’s Skating Level 3 or higher.
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Full hockey gear.
What you get:
- 1.25 hours of ice time each week. Program includes a skill evaluation, a playoff game, and a special skills competition day.
- Coaches, referees and jerseys are provided at no extra cost.
- Boys and girls learn the rules of the game, practice skills, and experience being part of a team in a fun environment.
Need equipment? Try our new Equipment Rental Program. Rent full gear for $53.00 per season (limited quantities). We store the gear so you don't have to.
Play Goalie
Register to be a goalie and receive:
- Full equipment
- Free registration
For more information about Powerplay, please contact arenaprograms@surrey.ca.
Skating Lessons
Learn to Skate
This is a 7 level program that teaches foundation skating skills to participants ages 3 and up. Rental equipment is available.
Unsure what level to register for? Ask us at arenaprograms@surrey.ca.
Private Lessons
These sessions are taught one on one and focus on the skating skills you want to work on. Figure skating and hockey are not taught during private lessons.
Registration opens seven days in advance.
Skill Clinics
New in 2023, this program offers 30-minute sessions focused on learning and enhancing one core skill, including snowplow stops, forward one foot glides, backward skating and crossovers. Rental equipment is available.
Hockey & Ice Sports for Kids
Introduction to Fun Hockey (Preschool, Child & Youth)
If your child is unsure if hockey is the sport for them, Introduction to Fun Hockey is the perfect way to try it out before committing to purchasing gear. Basic gear is provided.
Fun Hockey (Preschool & Child)
Through drills and activities, children will learn the basics of hockey to prepare them for the Powerplay league or minor hockey. Full gear is required.
Introduction to Ringette (Child)
Try out Ringette without the commitment of purchasing gear. This program will teach the basics of the game in a fun, no pressure environment. Basic gear is provided.
Hockey for Adults
Learn to Play Hockey
This program is perfect for beginners who are just starting out and looking to learn the basic skills and systems of hockey. Full hockey gear is required.
Hockey Skill Development
If you're an intermediate hockey player looking to develop and improve your skills, this is the program for you. Full hockey gear is required.
Co-ed Recreational Hockey League
Stay fit and have fun playing in this non-contact co-ed recreational hockey league. Referee, scorekeepers and jerseys are provided. Goalies receive reduced rates.
The league is individual registration, but we accept requests if you’d like to play on the same team with other players. Full hockey gear is required.
For more information on the league, please contact arenaprograms@surrey.ca.
Full hockey gear is required for most registered hockey programs.
- Elbow pads
- Face shield or cage
- Gloves
- Helmet
- Hockey pants
- Hockey socks
- Hockey stick
- Hockey bag
- Jersey
- Jock/Jill
- Mouth guard (optional)
- Neck guard
- Shin pads
- Shoulder pads
- Skates
- Sock tape
- Stick tape
Know Before You Go
Hockey vs. Figure Skates
Hockey skates have a blade that is roughly the same length as the boot and rockered (curved) on both ends. The boot is slightly lower cut on the ankle and more rigid than a figure skate. These skates are generally wider than figure skates. Hockey skates fit one size smaller than boys shoe sizes and two sizes smaller than girls shoe sizes.
Figure skates have a flat blade that is longer than the boot, and a toe pick on the front (used for spins and jumps). The boot tends to be a little softer and comes higher up on the ankle than a hockey skate. These skates generally fit true to shoe size and are narrower than hockey skates.
Safety Requirements
- Children ages 0 to 12 are required to wear a helmet on the ice during public programs.
- Lessons and ice sport programs require CSA approved helmets to be worn by participants of all ages.
- Skating bars and aids are available during our drop-in skates. Please use them respectfully.
- For the safety of the child and the adult, children cannot be carried or in a carrier on the ice. Ride on skating aids are available for use during public skates and strollers are allowed on the ice, provided the wheels are clean of dirt and debris and the child is wearing a helmet.
Extra Tips
The arena and viewing areas are cold places! Come prepared and dress warmly: pants, sweater, jacket, long socks, gloves and close-toed shoes are recommended.