Thursday sees the opening of the Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval.

Located in the Gordie Howe Sports Complex on Dudley Street at Avenue R, the 400-metre outdoor oval rink also has a warm-up building with public washrooms, change rooms and an area to lace up skates. Speed skates aren’t required. The oval is closed Fridays, but is open to the public Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3-30 p.m. and, again, from 7 to 8-30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday public skating hours are Noon to 6 p.m. Following is the news release from the City of Saskatoon…..

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Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval scheduled to open Thursday, December 15, 2022

For immediate release: December 14, 2022

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Now that the cold weather has set in, residents looking for a free winter activity can enjoy skating at Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval (Oval) or at an outdoor neighbourhood rink.

The Oval, located on Dudley Street at Avenue R in the Gordon Howe Complex, is a 400-metre outdoor, oval-shaped rink for all skating levels.  A warm-up building provides change rooms, public washrooms, and an area to lace up skates in comfort.  Speed skates are not required.

The first day of operation is Thursday, December 15.

Public Skating Hours:

• Monday to Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Closed Fridays

For more information, please visit saskatoon.ca/oval or call 306‑668-4693

The Community Associations own and operate 51 outdoor skating rinks in neighbourhoods throughout the city.  Visit the interactive map at saskatoon.ca/outdoorrinks for a list of locations and public skating times.

The Community Associations are volunteer-run organizations.  If you are interested in volunteering for your neighbourhood community association by helping to flood the ice, shovel, or supervise public skating, please contact your community association or the Community Development office at 306-975-3378.