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Kin Arenas are open for user group bookings. The CN Centre and other civic arenas will remain closed until further notice.

Kin Arenas Re-Opening Plans

The Kin Arenas opened to user groups on August 17 following a five-month closure due to Covid-19. The Arenas are operating in accordance with Provincial health requirements and guidelines provided by the BC Centre for Disease Control, WorkSafe BC, and the City's own COVID-19 Safety Plan.

General Rules and Procedures

Patrons must not enter if they have COVID-19 symptoms.
Access limited only to those participating in booked activities (i.e. participants, instructors, coaches).
An Ambassador will be assigned from each group to oversee guidelines.
Participants must disinfect their hands with sanitizer upon entering an arena.
Participants must come dressed in full gear including skates (with skate guards) or shoes and a full water bottle. The use of water stations will not be permitted. No other food and drink may be brought into the facility.
Family and friends of participants will not be allowed access to the facilities.
Player/participant dressing rooms are not available for use at this time due to the limited number of people who can use the change rooms while physically distancing.
An isolation room at each Kin Arena section is available for use (and marked on the map) in the event participants display COVID-19 symptoms.

For more information:

Download the Arenas COVID-19 Question and Answer sheet [PDF]

Seats are provided in all three arenas for participants to use. Belongings may be also stored on or near a seat for later retrieval.

Participants must exercise physical distancing while inside the arenas.

Remember to follow on-site signage directions at all times.

Maps and Access Instructions

Kin Centre 1

Follow instructions on all on-site signage and ground markers inside and outside the facility.
Only enter and exit the arena at designated points on the facility map.
Do not enter restricted and no access areas.
Maintain physical distancing at all times where and when possible.
Seats located around the walkway areas are for tying skates, fastening helmets, and removing skate guards.
You may leave your belongings at your seat for later retrieval.
Enter the ice from your group’s designated seating area.
Once your session is over, exit the arena using the same North Lobby door.

A PDF copy of the Kin 1 Arena map may be downloaded and printed out to help group organizers navigate the building.

Download the Kin 1 Arena Map [PDF]

Kin Centre 2

Follow instructions on all on-site signage and ground markers inside and outside the facility.
Only enter and exit the arena at designated points on the facility map.
Do not enter restricted and no access areas.
Maintain physical distancing at all times where and when possible.
Enter the Arena through the Kin 2 sliding doors.
Group 1’s seating area is marked green on the map. Group 2’s seating area is marked red on the map.
Seats are for tying skates, fastening helmets, and removing skate guards.
You may leave your belongings at your seat for later retrieval.
Entrance to the ice is past the Group 2 seating area.
Once your session is over, leave the arena through the designated Kin 2 exit.

A PDF copy of the Kin 2 Arena map may be downloaded and printed out to help group organizers navigate the building.

Download the Kin 2 Arena Map [PDF]

Kin Centre 3

Follow instructions on all on-site signage and ground markers inside and outside the facility.
Only enter and exit the arena at designated points on the facility map.
Do not enter restricted and no access areas.
Maintain physical distancing at all times where and when possible.
Enter the Arena through the Atrium sliding doors.
Group 1’s seating area is marked green on the map. Group 2’s seating area is marked red on the map.
Seats are for tying skates, fastening helmets, and removing skate guards.
You may leave your belongings at your seat for later retrieval.
Group 1 enters the arena from the door on the left. Group 2 enters through the door on the right.
Once your session is over, exit the Arena through the Atrium sliding doors.

A PDF copy of the Kin 3 Arena map may be downloaded and printed out to help group organizers navigate the building.

Download the Kin 3 Arena Map [PDF]

Programs and Rentals

Arenas and Ice Rentals

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