Tie up your skates and jump on the ice during a range of drop-in hockey sessions.
Drop-in hockey programming
Drop-In Hockey – A competitive but friendly fast-paced session for all hockey lovers looking for some ice time. Open to both novice and experienced players alike.
Women & Old-timer’s Drop-In Hockey – This session is designed for a less competitive pace of play. ‘Old-timers’ must be 35+ years based on CARHA standards. Level of play is to be representative of a novice level. Not recommended for “A” or “Rec” division hockey players.
Women & 50+ Drop-In Hockey – This session is designed for seniors (50 years and older) and women who are looking for a slower pace of play. Novice players (45 years and older) are also welcome. Aggressive play will not be tolerated. Full hockey equipment required.
Book your drop-in hockey session
Book your drop-in hockey session up to 72 hours in advance, online through your Xplor Recreation account, or by phone (604-935-7529) during operating hours.
12-hour cancellation policy in effect
Reservations can be cancelled without penalty, up to 12-hours before your timeslot by emailing recreation@whistler.ca or calling 604-935-PLAY (7529) and leaving a message.
**Please note that you cannot cancel bookings online**
No-shows or cancellations within 12 hours – You will be charged for your missed visit:
- Drop-in admissions will not be refunded
- Drop-in hockey passes: A punch will be taken off of your pass (as if you had visited the facility)
- Passes will be frozen until all fees are collected
- Guests who repeatedly no-show or cancel inside of 12 hours could lose their booking privileges and temporary access to the facility
Illness: Guests who cancel due to illness will not be charged a cancellation fee, but for precautionary reasons, all upcoming bookings will be cancelled as long as symptoms persist.
Drop-in hockey rules
- Maximum 24 players and 2 goalies per session.
- All participants must pre-register, and pay admission or scan a valid hockey pass, prior to attending a session.
- All participants must sign-in at the front desk before entering the arena, no more than 45 minutes before the start of the session.
- Sessions are not supervised but random checks are made to ensure accurate attendance and an appropriate level of play; aggressive conduct will not be tolerated.
- Minimum age requirement is 16 years old. Parents must complete a parental consent form for players between the ages of 16-18 years inclusive. This consent form is kept on file until player reaches 19 years of age.
- Full hockey equipment is mandatory including a CSA approved helmet.
- Body contact is not permitted.
PAR-Q+ participant questionnaire
The Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q+) will tell you whether it is necessary for you to seek further advice from a doctor or qualified exercise professional prior to engaging in physical activity.
Facility information
The ice rink is located at Meadow Park Sports Centre 8625 on Highway 99, Whistler.
It is a NHL-sized arena, that is used by local skating leagues, skate clubs, skating development programs, as well as available to the public during drop-in sessions.
Arena maintenance closures
In effort to keep the facility safe and operable for all to enjoy, the arena may close for scheduled maintenance. Visit whistler.ca/notices for all facility update and closure information.
Other arena programming available
- Adult and family stick & puck – whistler.ca/stickandpuck
- Public skate – whistler.ca/skate
