News release

Rinks Receive Funding For Revitalization

Health Promotion and Protection (March 2006 - Jan. 2011)

NOTE: A list of 74 rinks getting funding follows the release.


Seventy-four rinks are receiving $27,000 as part of the province's $2-million rink revitalization program, Health Promotion and Protection Minister Barry Barnet announced today, July 29.

The one-time investment is to help arenas manage much needed repairs and improvements.

"With rising operating costs, it's more and more difficult for arenas to manage day-to-day maintenance," said Mr. Barnet. "As arenas provide Nova Scotians with opportunities to be physically active, our investment will help these facilities remain sustainable to continue to provide the best service possible to communities."

"The response to this program has been terrific," said Bill Cruickshank, executive director of the Recreation Facility Association of Nova Scotia. "All of our members appreciate the contribution, and they're certainly going to put it to good use."

The rinks will use the funding for repairs and upgrades. Some examples include upgrades to dehumidification systems, repairs to washrooms and dressing rooms, structural repairs and upgrades, ice refrigeration systems maintenance, ceiling maintenance and repair, Zamboni maintenance, improvements to parking areas, and other needs.

Eligible arenas were asked to apply on-line for the funding.

The rink-revitalization program was announced as part of the 2008-09 budget.


Following is a list of rinks receiving funding and the managing groups that applied to the rink revitalization program:

  • Acadia University Arena, Acadia University
  • Al MacInnis Sports Centre, Port Hood and District Recreation Commission
  • Amherst Arena, Town of Amherst
  • Antigonish Arena, Antigonish Arena
  • Barrington Arena, Municipality of Barrington
  • Bayplex, Glace Bay Recreational Society
  • Berwick and District Community Arena (BDCA), BDCA Association
  • Bowles Arena (Dartmouth), Halifax Regional Municipality
  • Bridgetown Arena, Bridgetown Community Recreation Association
  • Bridgewater Memorial Arena, Town of Bridgewater
  • Canning Arena, Canning and District Recreation
  • Canso Arena, Canso and Area Arena Commission
  • Cape Breton County Arena, Cape Breton Regional Municipality
  • Canada Games Complex Arena (Sydney), Cape Breton University
  • Centennial Arena (Halifax-Fariview), Centennial Arena Commission
  • Centennial Arena (Sydney), Cape Breton Regional Municipality
  • Centre 200 (Sydney), Cape Breton Regional Municipality
  • Church Memorial Park Arena (Chester), Church Memorial Park
  • Colchester Legion Arena, Town of Truro
  • Cole Harbour Place, Cole Harbour Place
  • Dalhousie University Memorial Arena, Dalhousie University
  • Dan K. Stephens Arena, Eskasoni Band Council
  • Dartmouth Sportsplex, Dartmouth Sportsplex
  • Deuville's Rink (Truro), Deuville's Rink
  • Devonshire Arena, Halifax Regional Municipality
  • Digby and Area Arena, Digby and Area Recreation Commission
  • District 7 Sports Complex (Whitney Pier), District 7 Sports Complex Society
  • Dominion and District Recreation Complex, Dominion and District Recreation Complex Society
  • Don Henderson Memorial Sportsplex (Brookfield)
  • Dr. Bernie MacLean Recreation Centre, Inverness Arena Commission
  • Dr. Carson and Marion Murray Arena, Town of Springhill Centre
  • East Hants Sportsplex, East Hants Sportsplex
  • Eastern Shore Arena (Musquodoboit), Eastern Shore Recreation Commission
  • Exhibition Youth Arena (Lawrencetown), EYA Commission
  • Grey Arena (Dartmouth), Halifax regional Municipality
  • Halifax Community Forum, Halifax Forum Community Association
  • Halifax Metro Centre, World Trade and Convention Centre
  • Hector Arena (Pictou), Hector Arena Commission
  • John Brother MacDonald Arena, Town of New Glasgow
  • Kentville Arena, Town of Kentville
  • LeBrun Arena (Bedford), Halifax Regional Municipality
  • Lions Club of Spryfield Rink, Lions Club of Spryfield Rink
  • Lunenburg War Memorial Arena, Town of Lunenburg
  • Mabou Athletic Centre, Mabou Athletic Centre Society
  • Middleton and Arena Rink, Middleton and Area Rink Association
  • Mariners Centre (Yarmouth), Mariners Centre Society
  • New Waterford Community Centre, New Waterford Community Centre Society
  • Newport and District Rink, Newport and District Rink Commission
  • North Inverness Recreation Centre (Cheticamp), NIRC Association
  • North Shore Recreation Centre (Tatamagouche), North Shore Recreation Centre Society
  • North Sydney Community Forum, North Sydney Community Forum Society
  • Oxford Arena, Town of Oxford
  • Parrsboro Arena, Parrsboro Lions Club
  • Port Hawksbury Civic Centre, Town of Port Hawksbury
  • Queens Memorial Arena (Liverpool), Queens Memorial Arena Association
  • Richmond Arena, Richmond Arena Association
  • Sackville Community Arena, Lake District Recreation Association
  • Sackville Sports Stadium, Sackville Sport Stadium Society
  • Shelburne Arena, Shelburne County Arena Association
  • St. Mary's District Rink (Sherbrooke), St. Mary's District Rink Association
  • St. Francis Xavier Arena (Antigonish), St. Francis Xavier University
  • St. Margaret's Centre (Tantallon), St. Margaret's Centre Society
  • Saint Mary's University Arena, Saint Mary's University
  • Stellarton Arena, Town of Stellarton
  • Sydney Mines and District Community Centre, SM&DCC Society
  • Thorburn Arena, District 13 Recreation and Planning Commission
  • Trenton Minor Sports Centre, Town of Trenton
  • Universite St. Anne Arena, Universite St. Anne
  • Victoria Highlands Centre (Baddeck), Victoria Highlands Civic Centre Society
  • West Colchester United Arena (Debert), West Colchester United Arena
  • Western Kings Arena (Kingston), Western Kings Arena
  • Westville Minor Sports Centre, Westville and Area Recreation Planning Commission
  • Whycocomagh Arena, Whycocomagh Consolidated Recreation Association
  • Windsor Arena, Town of Windsor