The public is invited to come out and get a glimpse of the Martensville Recreation Centre on Friday, October 11th from 10am-6pm for an open house. This event will include a variety of free events such as Public Skating, Parent & Tot Skate, Climbing Wall sessions, Stick & Puck and more.
Public Skate sessions for all ages will take place on the main arena from 10:00am-12:00pm and again from 2:30pm-6:00pm. Parent & Tot Skating for children five and under will be on the mini practice ice with sessions running from 10:00am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-3:00pm and 4:00pm-6:00pm. There will be a stick and puck time on the main arena from 12:15pm-2:15pm. Please note that a CSA approved helmet is mandatory for anyone on the ice surface.
The MRC Open House will feature opportunities to take part in Climbing Wall sessions, which will include 15 minutes of climbing orientation, 45 minutes of climbing time and 15 minutes of take-down/session wrap-up. Sessions will run from 10:00am-11:15am, 11:30am-12:45pm, 1:15pm-2:30pm and 2:45pm-4:00pm and are for ages 6+. Each session is limited to 16 people.
There are eight different climbing routes with varying levels of difficulty and climbers will alternate taking turns on the wall. Each participant must wear clean indoor/non-marking runners. Harnesses will be provided. Water bottles are permitted; however, all other food and beverages are prohibited in the MRC Climbing Facility. Before participating, Liability Waivers must be filled out and signed. If a participant is under the age of 18, a legal guardian must sign on their behalf. All climbers under the age of ten must be supervised and have assistance of a parent or legal guardian during their climbing time.
You are not required to sign up for an event to attend the open house. The public is invited to stop in to see the facility from 10am-6pm that day as well.
If you are unable to attend the open house on October 11th, the new facility will be open for regular programming beginning this weekend with time slots available each day for the climbing wall and leisure ice. The indoor playground will also be available at any time the facility is open, with the lounge and concession open as hours allow.
Following the open house, minor hockey will kick-off in the new facility at 6:30pm with a full weekend schedule booked.
The remainder of the facility will be opening in early 2025, and more programming, facility features and events will be announced in the coming months.
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