Ice Rinks

We've got ice, inside and out.

The Town of Quispamsis has three ice rinks: two indoor and one outdoor.

The qplex keeps ice all year while Quispamsis Memorial Arena has ice during colder months. These facilities can be rented for games, tournaments, or private events.

Free skating is available at the qplex throughout the year for Adults/Seniors, Parents and Tots (ages 5-and-under), Tykes with Sticks (ages 5-and-under) and a general free skate. Consult the qplex Free Skating schedule for dates and times.

The Arts and Culture Park Outdoor Skating Rink is available, weather permitting, during colder months, but is not available for rent.

Important Information

Quispamsis does not, by virtue of entering into this agreement, in any way endorse the content of materials presented by organizations renting town property which are inconsistent with town policies, mission and vision statements and statements of guiding principles.

 

All bookings are required to have liability insurance.

If you carry Commercial General Liability Insurance, please provide a copy with the addition of the Town of Quispamsis as insured.

You can also apply for insurance using the Town's Facility User Liability Insurance Program.

You must have no less than $5 million per occurrence against all claims for bodily/personal injury including and resulting in death and property damage.

  • 50% of the rental fee is non-refundable.
  • 50% of the rental fees are due upon booking. 
  • Remaining 50% and liability insurance is due eight (8) weeks before your event date.
  • Rental fees must be paid in full if booked fewer than eight (8) weeks prior to your event date.
  • $250 damage deposit is refundable 5 business days after your event pending a facility inspection.

Notice, in writing, must be given to the Town of Quispamsis at least eight (8) weeks before the rental date.

Any cancellation notice given fewer than eight weeks before the event date will result in the whole rental fee being forfeited, and only the damage deposit refunded.

Ice Rinks

Fall and Winter: Cancellation of ice time, tournaments, and any special events must be submitted in writing at least six (6) weeks in advance.

Spring and Summer: Cancellation of ice time, tournaments, and any special events must be submitted in writing at least fifteen (15) weeks in advance.

Recreation Facility Allocation Policy

Many recreation facilities in Quispamsis are governed by a Recreation Facility Allocation Policy.

Its purpose is to:

  • Establish a fair and transparent process for allocating the use of town recreational facilities;
  • Define user group categories and outline their priority for facility access;
  • Advance equity, inclusion, sustainability, and public benefit through facility booking practices;
  • Provide guidance for town staff for administering facility scheduling in a consistent and accountable manner;
  • Encourage responsible use, collaborative problem solving, and data-informed decision making around facility access.

This policy is guided by extensive community engagement, best practices in recreation management, and the town’s commitment to serving the diverse needs of residents.