Tag Archive: Public Skating

“Howe Happenings” chats up Lions medal winners

March 9, 2023

Written by Gordie Howe Sports Complex staff


Speed skaters bring in Canada Winter Games haul The Canada Winter Games were a big highlight of the 2022-23 season for the Saskatoon Lions Speed Skating Club. Lions skaters picked... Read More

Oval closed for season

March 2, 2023

Written by Gordie Howe Sports Complex staff


Thanks for making time on ice great once again It was a great outdoor season for skating, but unfortunately, all good things come to an end. The Clarence Downey Speed... Read More

Public skating on hold for two days

January 13, 2023

Written by Gordie Howe Sports Complex staff


Lions hosting long track meet at Oval on weekend Public skating at the Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval will be put on hold for two days due to a special... Read More

Complex holiday hours

December 21, 2022

Written by Gordie Howe Sports Complex staff


We wish you all a Happy Holidays The crew at the Gordie Howe Sports Complex wishes everyone out there has a joyful and happy holiday season. We will be observing... Read More

Speed skating oval opens today, Dec. 15

December 15, 2022

Written by Gordie Howe Sports Complex staff


Lots of options for public skating The Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval is set to open for the season today on Thursday, December 15. The Oval will be open for... Read More

Newest building a hit in “Howe Happenings”

March 9, 2022

Written by Gordie Howe Sports Complex staff


Thumbs up for K+S Potash Canada Multi-sport Centre The K+S Potash Canada Multi-sport Centre has been a welcome addition to the Gordie Howe Sports Complex grounds. The Multi-sport Centre opened... Read More

Oval closes for season

March 1, 2022

Written by Gordie Howe Sports Complex staff


Thanks for making time on ice great It was a great outdoor season for skating, but unfortunately, all good things come to an end. The Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval... Read More

Oval nears close for 2021-22 season

February 25, 2022

Written by Gordie Howe Sports Complex staff


Skating surface will shut down Tuesday, March 1 The Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval is in its final days for the 2021-22 season. Skaters will be able to enjoy the... Read More

Public skating hours increased for Oval

February 15, 2022

Written by Gordie Howe Sports Complex staff


Skaters have more options on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays Skaters of all levels now have more time to use the Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval on three weekday days. On... Read More

“Howe Happenings” features Olympic prospects

February 9, 2022

Written by Gordie Howe Sports Complex staff


Photo roundup full of more Complex fun in winter With the Winter Olympics going on in Beijing, China, it seems fitting that February’s main feature has an Olympic theme to... Read More

The Oval is here for you

January 14, 2022

Written by Gordie Howe Sports Complex staff


Public skating popular once again this winter The Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval is still one of the popular winter spots to get active and have fun in Saskatoon. Since... Read More

Complex holiday hours

December 21, 2021

Written by Gordie Howe Sports Complex staff


We wish you all a Happy Holidays The crew at the Gordie Howe Sports Complex wishes everyone out there has a joyful and happy holiday season. We will be observing... Read More

Speed skating oval to open Dec. 11

December 10, 2021

Written by Gordie Howe Sports Complex staff


Lots of options for public skating The Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval is set to open for the season on Saturday, December 11. The Oval will be open for public... Read More

Multi-sport Centre sneak peeks

May 20, 2021

Written by Gordie Howe Sports Complex staff


Building closing in on completion It won’t be long now until the Multi-Sport Centre is completed. If everything goes according to plan, the crew here at the Gordie Howe Sports... Read More

Multi-Sport Centre coming together

March 12, 2021

Written by Gordie Howe Sports Complex staff


Great progress shown in Marciniuk photo tour The new Multi-Sport Centre is coming together in a great visible way. With the warmer temperatures we are now experiencing and spring seemingly... Read More

Great Clarence Downey Oval season ends

March 5, 2021

Written by Gordie Howe Sports Complex staff


Thank you for making time on the ice great It was an outdoor skating season like no other, but it was still a great one. The crew at the Gordie... Read More

Oval closed Saturday, reopens Sunday

February 12, 2021

Written by Gordie Howe Sports Complex staff


Complex looks forward to welcoming back skaters The Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval is going to reopen, but skaters are going have to be patient and sit through one more... Read More

Oval closed Thurs., Feb. 11

February 10, 2021

Written by Gordie Howe Sports Complex staff


Extreme cold warning continues for Saskatoon Mother Nature is continuing to keep Saskatoon and area in a deep freeze. Due to the extreme cold warnings issued by Environment Canada for... Read More