The McGill recreational outdoor skating rink is currently closed for 2023 due to the mild weather.
The McGill recreational outdoor skating rink is located on the West field at the Downtown Campus. This is a "3 on 3" size rink; the dimensions are 100' by 50'.
Rules and Regulations
- McGill recreational skating rink is open to the public from 7:30AM – 10:00PM with the exception of scheduled maintenance or authorized events;
- To reserve the ice rink for events, send a booking request to BuildingServicesOperations [at] campus.mcgill.ca. Charges may apply after hours of operations, and on weekends and holidays;
- Use of the McGill ice rink is at your own risk, Any actions that would interfere with the safety of others or any inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated;
- In case of emergency contact Security at 514-398-3000;
- No food or beverages are permitted on the ice or on the outer edges of the rink;
- McGill University shall not be responsible for any damage, injury or loss of property to any person using the rink, regardless of the nature of the damage, loss or injury;
- Hockey nets are to be taken off the ice after each use and returned to the designated area.
Booking the Outdoor Skating Rink for events
Submit your requests to book the McGill Recreational ice skating rink at BuildingServicesOperations [at] campus.mcgill.ca.
Your request must include the following information.
NAME OF THE EVENT
DATE
START AND END TIME
NUMBER OF ATTENDEES
Notes
- The booking confirmation may be conditional to receiving an outdoor event application form for the event.
- Silent hours procedure may apply for outdoor events booked after hours of Grounds Operations.
McGill Outdoor Ice Skating Rink will be closed until the weather permits the reopening.
The Ice Skating rink is reserved for private events on the following dates.
| January 2023 |
| 2023-01-31 - EUS Broomball league from 16:00 to 22:00 |
| February 2023 |
| 2023-02-01 - EUS Broomball league from 16:00 to 22:00 |
| 2023-02-03 - Chemistry Annual Winter Classic Hockey Tournament from 10:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:00 |
| 2023-02-06 - Mechanical Engrs. Assoc. Hockey Tournament from 16:00 to 22:00 |
| 2023-02-07 - EUS Broomball league from 18:00 to 19:00 |
| 2023-02-13 - EUS Broomball league from 18:00 to 19:00 |
| 2023-02-14 - Martlets Hockey Practice 16:30 to 17:45 |
| 2023-02-15 - EUS Broomball league from 18:00 to 19:00 |
| 2023-02-16 - MUSA Pal-entines Skating Night from 17:00 to 19:00 |
| 2023-02-17 - Graduate Association of Physiology Skating Event 17:00 to 18:00 |
| 2023-02-17 - EUS Broomball league from 18:00 to 19:00 |
| 2023-02-20 - EUS Broomball league from 18:00 to 19:00 |
| 2023-02-22 - EUS Broomball league from 18:00 to 19:00 |
| 2023-02-23 - EUS Broomball league from 18:00 to 19:00 |
| 2023-02-24 - EUS Broomball league from 18:00 to 19:00 |
| March 2023 |
| 2023-03-07 - Environment Residence Council Snow Fest from 14:00 to 15:00 |
| 2023-03-07 - EUS Broomball league from 17:30 to 19:00 |
| 2023-03-08 - Hockey Game McGill Rocket Team from 13:00 to 15:30 |
| 2023-03-11 - EUS Broomball league from 13:00 to 18:00 |
Maintenance
Ice rink will be closed during maintenance. The resurfacing will be performed by Grounds staff.
Partners
We would like to thank EUS and SSMU for collaborating with Buildings and Grounds. We are proud to offer to the McGill Community a safe and fun winter activity on Downtown Campus.
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