Tag Archive: speed skating

Oval closure extended

February 8, 2021

Written by Gordie Howe Sports Complex staff


Shutdown runs to Wednesday due to weather Mother Nature is throwing a wrench into trying to have some outdoor fun. Due to the extreme cold warnings issued by Environment Canada... Read More

Oval Closed Saturday, Sunday and Monday

February 5, 2021

Written by Gordie Howe Sports Complex staff


Environment Canada issues extreme cold warning OVAL CLOSED – Due to the frigid conditions and the extreme cold warning issued by Environment Canada, the Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval will... Read More

Oval closed today Jan. 25, 2021

January 25, 2021

Written by Gordie Howe Sports Complex staff


Environment Canada issues extreme cold warning OVAL CLOSED – Jack Frost has decided action at the Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval is a no go. Due to the extreme cold... Read More

Speed skating oval a hit

January 15, 2021

Written by Gordie Howe Sports Complex staff


Lots of options for public skating The Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval is a hit. Since the oval opened up for the 2020-21 season this past Dec. 15, 2020, we’ve... Read More

New Year’s Message from the Friends of the Bowl

December 30, 2020

Written by Gordie Howe Sports Complex staff


Continuing upgrades near completion In what has been quite an adventure in 2020, we are happy to see our family here at the Gordie Howe Sports Complex continue with us... Read More

Speed Skating Oval week night hours extended

December 28, 2020

Written by Gordie Howe Sports Complex staff


Lions Speed Skating Club secures grant for extra time The Saskatoon Lions Speed Skating Club continues to contribute to the Gordie Howe Sports Complex in various ways. Most recently, the... Read More

Speed Skating Oval to open Dec. 15

December 11, 2020

Written by Gordie Howe Sports Complex staff


Public Health Order guidelines will be in place The Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval is set to open on Tuesday, December 15. The Gordie Howe Sports Complex welcomes all who... Read More

Proud Le May Doan named Canada’s Chef De Mission

November 19, 2020

Written by Gordie Howe Sports Complex staff


Lions’ grad going back to Winter Olympic Games The Gordie Howe Sports Complex was proud to hear Saskatoon Lions Speed Skating Club grad Catriona Le May Doan was named Canada’s... Read More

“Howe Happenings” feels need for speed on ice

November 9, 2020

Written by Gordie Howe Sports Complex staff


Lions Speed Skating a staple during winter months The Saskatoon Lions Speed Skating Club has produced many outstanding skaters over the years including Bon Lowe. Lowe is the main feature... Read More

Update – Construction gains rapid momentum

November 7, 2020

Written by Gordie Howe Sports Complex staff


Marciniuk updates with latest photo tour Construction action keeps gaining rapid momentum here at the Gordie Howe Sports Complex. Crews have been busy out here building new buildings and working... Read More

Update – Unsung improvements on the way

November 3, 2020

Written by Gordie Howe Sports Complex staff


Marciniuk updates with latest photo tour Construction action is in high gear here at the Gordie Howe Sports Complex, and a number of unsung important improvements are being made. Crews... Read More

Update – Construction action hits high gear

October 2, 2020

Written by Gordie Howe Sports Complex staff


Marciniuk updates with latest photo tour It might be fall, but the construction action is hitting high gear here at the Gordie Howe Sports Complex. Crews have been busy out... Read More

Clarence Downey Oval closed for season

March 2, 2020

Written by Gordie Howe Sports Complex staff


A great outdoor skating season has come to an end at the Gordie Howe Sports Complex. Due to warm weather and deteriorating ice condition, the Clarence Downey Oval is closed... Read More

Clarence Downey Oval skating season extended

February 27, 2020

Written by Gordie Howe Sports Complex staff


The Clarence Downey Oval skating season will be extended for another week. Due to excellent ice conditions on the Clarence Downey Oval, the Gordie Howe Sports Complex is pleased to... Read More

Lions a staple at Clarence Downey Oval

February 10, 2020

Written by Darren Steinke, Gordie Howe Sports Complex


Speed skating club aims to live up to storied past The Saskatoon Lions Speed Skating Club has been one of those constant good things in “the Bridge City’s” sports scene.... Read More

HUGE strides at the Gordie Howe Sports Complex

September 11, 2018

Written by Friends of the Bowl Foundation


The next satellite image of the Gordie Howe Sports Complex on Google Maps will show a lot of Beynon red. Construction at the Gordie Howe Sports Complex has progressed right... Read More