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Glacier Gardens Arena

The Glacier Gardens Arena is the home of the Wing's four Base Hockey Teams: The Silver Totems (Oldtimers), the Men's Totems, the Women's Totems and the Ball Hockey Team.

Dimensions of the arena pad are 185' x 83' or 54.6m x 25.4m. This facility also includes four dressing rooms and two small generic dressing rooms, a Referee's room and an upstairs viewing room with a separate music/PA room.

Along with the Inter-Section and Base Team programs, the arena also offers the local community the opportunity to rent ice times on space availability basis. 

Location: 1435 Military Row, Bldg 125



Civilian Booking Requests

For Civilian Organizations interested in booking 19 Wing Comox Sports Facilities they MUST first contact the following offices, as they have first right of refusal. If they cannot accommodate your requests, we will need correspondence from each Dept stating so:

For ice rental inquiries please call: CV Regional District Sports and Aquatic Centre at 250-334-9622 x 233 or x 231

The arena is currently CLOSED for the summer season.

Schedules

Please see below for our schedules running from 02 April through 30 June 2024 (spring) and 02 July through 1 September 2024 (summer). Our facilities are CLOSED on Statutory Holidays unless otherwise indicated.

  • Pool Schedule
     
    Spring 2024 Pool Schedule (2 April - 30 June 2024)
      Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
    Lane Swim 7:30-8:30am

    11am-12:30pm

    7-8pm
    11am-12:30pm  

    4:30-6pm
    7:30-8:30am

    11am-12:30pm

    7-8pm
    11am-12:30pm

    4:30-6pm
    7:30-8:30am

    11am-12:30pm

     




    3-4pm


    10am-12pm

    3-4pm

    Open Swim 5-7pm 6-7:30pm   6-7:30pm   1-3pm 1-3pm
    Swim Lessons     5:15-6:30pm     8:30am-12pm  
     
    Summer 2024 Pool Schedule (2 July - 1 September 2024)
      Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
    Lane Swim 7:30-8:30am

    11am-12:30pm

    5-6pm
    11am-12:30pm  

    3-5pm
    7:30-8:30am

    11am-12:30pm

    5-6pm
    11am-12:30pm  

    3-5pm
    7:30-8:30am

    11am-12:30pm

     

    12-1pm


    12-1pm

    Open Swim 6-8pm 1-3pm 6-8pm 1-3pm   1-3pm 1-3pm

    U7 Swim
    Must be within arms reach of an adult (19yrs+)

    8:45-9:45am        
  • Gymnasium Schedule
     
    Spring & Summer 2024 Schedule (2 April - 1 September 2024)
      Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
    Force Evaluations 9-10am 9-10am 9-10am 9-10am      
    Drop-in Basketball     11:30am-12:30pm        
    Open Gym

     

        6-9pm  

    7-10am

    5-6pm

    7-10am

    5-6pm


    *Times may vary, if the gymnasium is not in use outside of these times it is available for drop-in. Call ahead for last minute availability.
    *Schedule subject to change on short notice for Military training, practices or events.
    *Children under 13yrs old must be supervised by an adult (19yrs+).
  • Fitness Class Schedule
    **Classes led by non-PSP instructors are not free for military or defence team.
    Must be 16yrs+ to attend.
     
    Spring 2024 Schedule (2 April - 30 June 2024)
      Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
    11:45am-12:45pm
    Noon hour classes are free for Military & Defence Staff
    Combat
    (Gymnasium)
    Spin
    (MPR)
    Yoga
    (MPR)
    Bootcamp
    (MPR)
    2:30-3:30pm
    Military Only
    Force Foundations   Force Foundations  
    4-5pm **Aqua Groove
    (Shallow Water)
      **Aquafit
    (Deep Water)
     
    7-8pm **Trauma Sensitive Yoga (MPR)      
     
    Summer 2024 Schedule (8 July - 23 August 2024)
      Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
    11:45am-12:45pm
    Noon hour classes are free for Military & Defence Staff
    Combat
    (Gymnasium)
    *VIIT
    (Gymnasium)
    Yoga
    (MPR)
    C-Can Circuit
    (Outside)
    2:30-3:30pm
    Military Only
    Force Foundations   Force Foundations  

    7-8pm
    8 July - 26 August

    **Gentle Hatha Flow Yoga (MPR)

         
    *VIIT - Variable Intensity Interval Training

    For more information contact the Customer Service Desk at 250-339-8211 ext 252-8315
     
  • Arena Schedule
    *Arena is CLOSED as of 01 April 2024*
    Scheduling for Pre-Season to start on 25 August 2024


     
    Pre-Season Schedule (25 August - 3 September 2024)
    Date Activity & Time
    Sunday 25 August
    Open Skate 12 - 1pm
     
    Monday 26 August
    Family Hockey 2 - 3:15pm
     
    Friday 30 August
    Open Skate 1 - 2pm
    Sponge Puck 2:15 - 3:15pm
     
    Saturday 31 August
    Open Skate 12 - 1pm
    Sponge Puck 1:15 - 2:15pm
     
    Sunday 01 September

    Family Hockey 10:45 - 11:45am
    Open Skate 12 - 1pm

    Tuesday 03 September
    Sponge Puck 1 - 2pm 
    THEME Skate 2:15 - 3:15pm
     

    *Children 12yrs & under must wear a CSA approved helmet
    *Children 4yrs & under must be supervised by an adult (19yrs+).
    *Schedule subject to change on short notice for Military training, practices or events.


    Arena drop in fees must be paid at 19 Wing Fitness & Community Centre, please bring receipt to Glacier Gardens Arena for access. Military & Defence Team show ID at check-in, Rec Pass Holders produce pass.