ICE ARENA RENTALS BANFF ALBERTA CANADA A Place for You and Your Team
Teams making their way through Edmonton and Calgary might want to schedule a stopover in Banff and check out The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre. In addition to quality ice and hockey amenities, Banff s great views, hotels and restaurants provide a setting that players and staff can both relax in and focus on their game. Facility staff has been around for a while and are well versed in hosting NHL teams. Glen Sather, President & G.M., New York Rangers A world-class facility for your team to connect, improve and energize on your way to the top The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre was built in 2010 to reflect the natural grandeur of the surrounding Canadian Rocky Mountains. Indeed, The Fenlands celebrates the nearby fen, forests and mountains with its post and beam construction, and windows that flood the facility with natural light and frame inspiring views of Banff s famous peaks. Designed for hockey, skating and curling, the centre features two sheets of ice (one NHL size), spacious team rooms, dedicated training amenities, meeting rooms, social gathering spaces, and food and beverage facilities. The Fenlands is a favourite venue for Canadian and American hockey and other ice sport teams to rent for practices, training camps, exhibition games and tournaments. To check availability and for more information, call 403.762.1238 or email rentals@banff.ca.
Banff: an international destination Unsurpassed mountain scenery, pristine lakes and rivers, abundant wildlife and fresh air Banff National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) is a magnet for nature lovers. Founded in 1886, Canada s first national park now attracts over three million visitors annually. Banff offers incredible opportunities for recreation. Outdoor pursuits such as hiking, skiing, cycling, fishing, golfing, river rafting and natural hot spring soaks are complemented by indoor activities such as ice sports at The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre and theatre, dance and concerts at The Banff Centre. While many visit Banff simply to relax and rejuvenate, athletes find the town and its recreation centre ideal places to focus and train for their sport. The town of Banff is the heart of Banff National Park and home to The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre. The town is located off the Trans-Canada Highway, 90 minutes from Calgary International Airport. Users of The Fenlands are close to an extensive array of hotels, shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. COURTESY FAIRMONT BANFF SPRINGS The new Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre is a far cry from the Banff rink I started playing minor hockey in way back when. The new facility is amazing with its wood and glass finishes, great ice and, of course, the mountain views surrounding the rinks it still feels like home for me. I encourage you to consider Banff as a training destination it has lots to offer. Ryan Smyth, Edmonton Oilers
There are certain things that NHL trainers look for when their teams practice on the road including large dressing rooms, therapy rooms, coach and meeting rooms, and of course, great ice, all of which the new Fenlands has. This would allow an NHL, pro, or any junior league team with a large number of players to enjoy a training camp or break in the long grueling season as teams travel to Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver. I know as a player, those times were a great change of pace and a team bonding opportunity there is no better place to enjoy that experience than Banff National Park. Gary Unger, NHL Ironman 914 Games Features: The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre ARENAS Whether hosting professional team practices, Olympics training or recreational events, The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre is the ideal place for hockey, figure skating and other ice sport teams. Two ice surfaces include an NHL-sized sheet with capacity for 650 spectators and convertible rink boards for sledge hockey. There are modern dressing rooms and space for training. The Fenlands Wing, with the NHL-sized arena, can be allocated for exclusive private use. ARENA 1 550 seats 185 ft x 85 ft 15,725 sq ft ARENA 2 90 seats 200 ft x 85 ft 17,000 sq ft
DRESSING ROOMS The Fenlands has three high-performance dressing rooms, each with 22 stalls, showers and a whiteboard. A roomy fourth dressing room can be used by coaches who need their own space. DRESSING ROOMS 1 3 22 stalls 22 ft x 18 ft 396 sq ft MEETING ROOMS Featuring a magnificent Mount Rundle view and natural light through walls of windows, The Fenlands meeting rooms are ideal for break-out conferences, board retreats, training seminars and floor exercises. Audio-visual equipment is available. The mezzanine and corridor that overlooks one of the ice sheets offers another option for privacy and quiet.
MEETING ROOM 1 Capacity: 30 Classroom 60 Theatre 60 Reception 30 Boardroom 21 ft x 40 ft 798 sq ft MEETING ROOM 2 Capacity: 20 Classroom 45 Theatre 50 Reception 20 Boardroom 21 ft x 32 ft 630 sq ft CURLING RINK AND LOUNGE The Fenlands curling area has four curling sheets plus a well-appointed lounge/bar with a 200-person capacity and view of the ice. These unique spaces provides teams opportunities to relax, mingle and host social events. As a former long-time trainer to the Edmonton Oilers, I am pleased to be able to recommend The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre as a potential training and practice venue for all high-performance teams. This new facility boasts large team rooms with player stalls, physio/ trainer space, coaching and meeting space, with staff experienced in making great ice as well as moving NHL clubs in and out of the building. As a born and bred Banffite, I can tell you that the community is most welcoming, the views are fantastic, and the hotels and restaurants are pretty amazing as well. Barrie Stafford, Edmonton Oilers, Manager of Special Projects
HOTELS The Fairmont Banff Springs fairmont.com/banff-springs The Rimrock Resort rimrockresort.com Banff Park Lodge banffparklodge.com TRANSPORTATION Brewster Charter Motor Coach Services brewstertransportation.com/motorcoach FITNESS FACILITIES Sally Borden Fitness and Recreation Centre banffcentre.ca/sbb For more hotels and information on restaurants, stores and other Banff amenities visit banfflakelouise.com 93 To Jasper To Vancouver BRITISH COLUMBIA Banff National Park Lake Louise Canmore 1 201 ALBERTA To Edmonton Stoney Trail NW To USA 2 2 Vancouver BANFF Edmonton Calgary Winnipeg Minneapolis Montreal Ottawa Toronto San Jose Los Angeles Anaheim Phoenix Denver St. Louis Chicago Detroit Nashville Pittsburg Raleigh Buffalo Columbus Boston New York New Jersey Philadelphia Port of Chief Washington Mountain Port Carw Dallas Tampa Bay Miami
Centre has proudly hosted many NHL clubs, amateur teams and events including: Minnesota Wild Calgary Flames Winnipeg Jets New York Rangers Edmonton Oil Kings Regina Pats Team Canada World Juniors University of Calgary Dinos University of Alberta Golden Bears 2014 Alberta Winter Games TSN All-Star Curling Skins 403.762.1238 or 403.762.1113 100 Norquay Road Box 1260 BANFF AERIAL COVER PHOTO: COURTESY BANFF LAKE LOUISE TOURISM For more information and to book The Fenlands ice and facilities, please contact: