News Release

Public Skating Back on at the Canada Games Oval - Mayor

(February 16, 2011) HRM is pleased to welcome the public back to the Canada Games Oval this coming Sunday. With the speed skating events of the 2011 Canada Games now concluded, the Oval will resume operations for public skating on the morning of Sunday, February 20 - weather dependent. Times will be posted on skatehrm.ca.

The Oval has received rave reviews from athletes, coaches, officials and visitors since the Games began. It is the largest artificial ice surface east of Quebec City and has been featured as HRM’s marquee outdoor venue for the Halifax 2011 Canada Games currently taking place.

HRM Mayor Peter Kelly, on behalf of Council, congratulated all the speed skating athletes - those who captured a medal during the events on the Oval as well as to all those talented enough to have qualified to compete for the Halifax 2011 Canada Games.

“The Oval provided an opportunity for HRM to host Canada’s best young speed skating athletes and has also allowed all HRM citizens and visitors alike to enjoy this world-class venue,” the Mayor said.

Between now and Sunday the Oval will become a training surface for athletes preparing for world competition. Operations staff will also work to decommission the site and prepare it for public use.

Visit skatehrm.ca to confirm public skate times and for condition updates, or call the Oval Information Line at 490-2347 for schedule changes due to weather or other conditions.

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Contact:

Mayor Peter Kelly
Halifax Regional Municipality
490-4010