School Bookings

Class Type

• 4 lesson blocks of 25-minute classes offered at the beginner, intermediate, or advanced levels. Length of booking is subject to group size and instructor availability.
• Students not engaged in instruction can participate in an unstructured fun swim at no additional charge. Fun swim duration and fun feature usage may be limited by lifeguard capacity. Please review fun swim policies below. 
• The minimum age for school swim lessons is 6 years. 
• Bookings will be received on a first come first serve basis.

Price

• Lessons are $5.75 per student per lesson. 

Availability

Nelson

• Mondays (12:00 – 2:00pm) 
  • October 20, 27, November 3, 10 
  • November 18, 24, December 1, 8
  • January 12, 26, February 2, 9 
  • April 20, 27, May 4, 11 
• Wednesdays (10:30am – 2:00pm) 
  • October 8, 15, 22, 29 
  • November 5, 12, 19, 26 
  • January 14, 21, 28, February 4 
  • February 11, 18, 25, March 4 
  • April 1, 8, 15, 22 
  • May 6, 13, 20, 27 
• Fridays (10:30am – 2:00pm) 
  • October 3, 10, 17, 31 
  • November 7, 14, 21, 28 
  • January 16, 23, 30, February 6 
  • February 20, 27, March 6, 13 
  • April 10, 17, 24, May 1 
  • May 8, 15, 22, 29 

Castlegar

• Tuesdays (10:30am – 2:00pm) 
  • October 14, 21, 28, November 4 
  • November 18, 25, December 2, 9 
  • January 13, 20, 27, February 3 
  • February 10, 17, 24, March 3 
  • April 7, 14, 21, 28 
  • May 12, 19, 26, June 2 
• Fridays (10:30am – 2:00pm) 
  • October 3, 10, 17, 31 
  • November 7, 14, 21, 28  
  • January 16, 23, 30, February 6 
  • February 13, 20, March 6, 13 
  • April 10, 17, 24, May 1
  • May 22, 29, June 5, 12 

Creston

• Mondays (10:30am – 2:00pm) 
  • October 20, 27, November 3, 10 
  • November 17, 24, 1, 8 
  • January 12, 26, February 2, 9 
  • April 20, 27, May 4, 11 
  • June 1, 8, 15, 22 
• Thursdays (10:30am – 2:00pm) 
  • October 9, 16, 23, 30 
  • November 6, 13, 20, 27 
  • January 15, 22, 29, February 5 
  • February 12, 19, 26, March 5 
  • April 2, 8, 16, 23 
  • May 7, 14, 21, 28 
  • May 28, June 4, 11, 18

Class Type

• Access to the pool for unstructured fun swim during regular public swim times.
• Admission policy: Children 6 years of age and under must be within arms’ reach of a responsible adult 16 years of age or older who is in the water providing active supervision. Each adult may supervise a maximum of 3 children. 
• Bookings will be received on a first come first serve basis.

Price

• General admission prices apply.

Class Type

• Private ice rental for an unstructured fun skate.
• Fun Skates require a 1-hour minimum event booking.
• One staff member is required for every 50 students. Additional staff will be scheduled as group size increases.
• Bookings will be received on a first come first serve basis.

Equipment Rentals

• Helmets: .95 cents + tax
• Skates: $2.85 + tax

We encourage students to bring skates and helmets to fun skate events as rentals are limited.

Availability & Price

The following blocks of time are available for youth schools and college bookings. You are not required to book the entire block of time.

Looking for a different time? Contact your local facility with your preferred dates and times, and we’ll see if we can accommodate based on ice availability.

Nelson

• Civic Centre Arena
  • Please call to confirm availability.
• NDCC Arena
  • Mondays 9:00 – 11:00am
  • Tuesdays 9:00 am – 12:30pm
  • Wednesdays 9:00 am – 1:00pm
  • Thursdays 9:00 – 11:30am

The prices listed below are based on the non-profit, non-prime ice rental fee plus ice monitor staffing fee. Prices will increase for bookings longer than one hour and do not include tax.

Castlegar

• Castlegar & District Community Complex Arena
  • Please call to confirm availability.

The prices listed below are based on the non-profit, non-prime ice rental fee plus staff cost. Prices will increase for bookings longer than one hour.

Creston

• CDCC Arena
  • Wednesdays 9:00am-12:00pm

The prices listed below are based on the non-profit, non-prime ice rental fee plus staff cost. Prices will increase for bookings longer than one hour.

Our Learn to Skate for Schools program offers a fun, safe, and educational introduction to ice skating for students of all ages and skill levels (including adult students). Designed specifically for schools, this program combines physical activity with skill development, helping students build confidence, coordination, and a love for skating.

Class Type

• Students learn the basics of balance, gliding, stopping, and turning.
• Skate instruction plus practice time to reinforce new skills.
• Students are placed into stations based on ability for the best learning environment.
• Perfect for PE classes, field trips, or enrichment activities.
• Sessions will be booked in 1 hour time slots for a max of 30 students.
• You may book up to 3 sessions with the same class/group of students.

Price

• Sessions are $8.00 per student per hour

Equipment Rentals

• Helmets: .95 cents + tax
• Skates: $2.85 + tax

We encourage students to bring skates and helmets to fun skate events as rentals are limited.

Availability & Price

The following blocks of time are available for youth schools and college bookings. You are not required to book the entire block of time.

Sessions are available from November 1, 2025 through March 2026, on the days and times listed for each location.

Nelson

• NDCC Arena
  • Thursdays 9:30 – 11:30am

Castlegar

• Castlegar & District Community Complex Arena
  • Wednesday 9:00 – 11:00am

Creston

• CDCC Arena
  • Wednesdays 10:00am -12:00pm

Class Type

• General admission access to the fitness centre for unstructured use.
• Youth orientations must be completed by all students ages 13 – 15 years.
  • Youth orientations must be pre-scheduled.

Bookings will be received on a first come first serve basis.

Class Type

• Space and equipment rentals available for: 
  • Outdoor courts (basketball, volleyball, pickleball) 
  • Fields, arena dry floor, meeting rooms, and more 

Bookings will be received on a first come first serve basis.

• Bookings must be confirmed and paid for by the school’s authorized principal or administrative staff. If your designated staff contact has changed, please update your school account by contacting your local community complex.
• All facility rentals and instructed programs must be pre-booked. This ensures we have space and staff ready for your students.
  • Bookings must be completed and paid for at least two weeks in advance. If this is not done, we may not be able to accommodate your request.
  • As per RDCK’s cancellation policy, you may cancel up to 7 days in advance at no charge. Cancellations made less than 7 days before the booking will be charged 100%.
  • For instructed programs, refunds are not available for students who are absent.
• For general admission:
  • Advance notice is still required so we can ensure sufficient staff to welcome your group.
  • Students may use their personal memberships, including any applicable LAP subsidy.
  • For students without memberships, general admission fees can be paid on arrival, or schools may be billed for students present on the day (with prior approval from the authorized principal or administrative staff).
• All bookings require teacher and/or volunteer supervision. There is no charge for supervising teachings/volunteers.