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Decades of memories will be on full display as the City of St. Catharines says goodbye to the Garden City Arena complex.
With the downtown facility set to be decommissioned ahead of the opening of the new Canada Games Park, the City is preparing a proper send off for the facility that has welcomed amateur skaters, lacrosse players and pro athletes since 1938. The event, Goodbye Garden City Arena, on May 14 will be a chance for residents to enjoy the facility one last time, share memories of their time spent on the ice, sign up to preserve a piece of the facility, and say farewell.
Farewell to the Jack Public Skate
Residents will have the opportunity to hit the ice of the complex’s Jack Gatecliff Arena with a Farewell to the Jack Public Skate from 9 a.m. to noon. Skates will take place in one-hour blocks and registration ahead of time is recommended due to capacity limits on the ice.
User group displays
Long time user groups — including CYO Minor Hockey, the Winter Club of St. Catharines figure skating group, and the St. Catharines Falcons — will be on hand to share displays highlighting their history with the complex.
Festivities will include with a Winter Club alumni skate.
CYO memorial tournament
The day will round out with a farewell memorial tournament organized and hosted by CYO Minor Hockey. Those interested in participating in the tournament can visit www.cyominorhockey.com for more information and to register. The tournament is open to all, and proceeds will support the City’s Fee Assistance in Recreation program.
Tournament information and registration
Gatecliff seat sale
Those interested in keeping memories of the arena alive can also sign up to purchase one of the arena’s spectator seats.
Participants can register to purchase a seat from the facility between April 29 and June 30. Costs will depend on volume of requests and will be provided after registration concludes.
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