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Speed Skating Oval 
11th Street & Avenue R South (in Gordon Howe Complex) 975-3318

Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval offers an exciting change of pace for skating enthusiasts. You do not need speed skates to enjoy skating the 400 m oval. There are different lanes for different speeds, and lots of room for every level of skater.

A modern warm-up building lets you lace up your skates in comfort. There is also a vending machine, change rooms and public washrooms.

The Oval was named after the first coach of the Saskatoon Lions Speed Skating Club, which operates the facility in cooperation with the City of Saskatoon.

PRIVATE RENTALS
The Oval is available for private group rentals Monday to Thursday after 8:00 p.m., all day Friday, and after 6:00 p.m. on Saturday & Sunday. Bookings must be for a minimum of three hours. Applications are available through Customer Services at 975-3366 or fax 975-2954. A permit will be issued upon approval.

The Oval common area provides change rooms, washrooms, and warm-up area. Seating capacity is 125. Chairs and ten tables are available as well as a P.S. system (groups must provide own music). Renters are responsible for clean up, set up, and general care of the facility (a damage waiver form is part of the rental contract).

Use of the kitchen can be arranged through the Saskatoon Lions Speed Skating Club; call Jeff Wheler at 244-6393. If function includes liquor, a license is required through Provincial Regulations. Insurance and/or security charges may apply for events open to the public.

SCHOOL RENTALS

The Oval is available FREE of charge to school groups Monday to Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Schools MUST contact Customer Services at 975-3366 or fax 975-2954 prior to their booking to ensure sufficient personnel are scheduled. Public time commences at 2:00 p.m. Any bookings outside these times are processed as private rentals.

 
Photo Courtesy of Bruce Gray
Public Skating is FREE!

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call Oval at 975-3318

Public Skating Hours

Open Early December - March 4
(Weather & Ice Conditions Permitting)

Mon to Thu

2:00 pm-8:00 pm

Fri

Closed to Public

Sat & Sun

10:15 am-6:00 pm

The Oval is closed Christmas Day & New Years Day.

Closed  for Provincial & Canadian Championships on Jan 6-8 and
Feb 1-5.

The Oval will also be closed if wind chill is 1700 or greater.

Pucks, hockey sticks, food and drinks are not allowed on the Oval. Patrons are allowed on with boots or shoes.

Private Rental Rates

3 Hour Minimum

$20.00 per hour
plus GST

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