Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval

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Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval

Discover the dynamic features of the Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval, a premier facility designed for both recreational and competitive ice sports.

Highlights

  • 400-Metre Skating Oval: Unleash your speed on the expansive 400-metre skating oval, perfect for long track enthusiasts and skill development in various ice sports.
  • Seating for 1,850: Experience the thrill of ice events from comfortable seating for 1,850 attendees, with the option to expand to 3,500 using temporary seating.
  • Versatile Use: Beyond speed skating, the oval caters to skill development in ice sports such as hockey, ringette, and figure skating.
  • Public Skating and School Bookings: Embrace the joy of skating with public sessions available six days a week. Schools can also book this dynamic space for educational and recreational purposes.
  • Home of Saskatoon Lions Speed Skating Club: As the outdoor home of the Saskatoon Lions Speed Skating Club, the oval is a hub for speed skating enthusiasts to hone their skills and foster a sense of community.

Associated Venues
K+S Multi Sports Centre, located immediately west of the track and east of Cairns Field and the Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval. Features: Concession area surrounded by an indoor gathering space, 4 dressing rooms, event office, official’s/volunteers lounge, media/ announcer’s booth, photo finish booth, announcer /video board/photo finish booth, observation deck, seating, lockers, equipment storage, washrooms. The Ticket Sales Centre includes space to sell programs and event merchandise.

Getting There

Enter off of Dudley Street and park at Named Entry 1. The Parking lot is shared amongst the Track and Field complex, Leakos, Cairns and Glenn Reeve Fields in the summer and Nordic Ski area and the Speed Skating oval in the winter.

View Map | Reservations for private rentals are made by sending an email to eventbookings@howesports.ca.

The public can access the oval Monday to Thursday from 11AM to 5PM and from 7:30 – 8:30PM. On weekends they can skate from 12:00PM to 6:00PM. No booking is required but check the calendar to ensure the facility is not closed due to competition or weather related issues.

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