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Free Farewell party for Red Deer’s Kinex Arena Saturday, April 1

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City to host Kinex Arena farewell event

With the twin arenas now open at the G.H. Dawe Community Centre, The City will continue with it’s plan to decommission the Kinex Arena. The facility will no longer serve as a recreation amenity for the community.“We understand the distinct history the Kinex Arena has to sport, recreation and community life here in our city,” says Curtis Martinek, Facilities & Asset Management Superintendent. He continues, “we would like to invite Red Deerians to bid farewell to this amenity which has served our community for over 50 years.”

The Kinex Arena was originally built in 1967 and has provided over 5 decades of fun, sport and recreation. As a farewell, The City is hosting a free public drop-in event.

Free Kinex Arena Farwell Event
Saturday, April 1
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
4725 A – 43 Street

Behind the Servus Arena (map)

Join us for our free skating times with themed music:

  • 10 – 11 a.m. – preschool/family skate with preschool songs
  • 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.  – 60’s & 70’s public skate
  • 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. – 80’s & 90’s public skate
  • 1:45 – 2:45 p.m. – 00’s & 10’s public skate

Pre-registration is not required, drop-in when your schedule allows!

Skate with us through the ages as we host themed drop-in skating times with refreshments in the upper mezzanine. The refreshments are free and so are the memories! Walk back in time while reminiscing with historic pictures of the Kinex Arena over the last 55+ years.

Kinex Farewell Event FAQs

When is the event?
Is there a cost to participate at the event?
What can I expect at the farewell event?
Can I bring my hockey/ringette sticks and equipment to the public skating events?
Do I need to RSVP or reserve spot to attend?

Kinex Arena Decommission FAQs

Will the Kinex continue to serve the sport community?
When will the Kinex Arena be decommissioned?
Now what happens next to the Kinex Arena?
Why can’t we keep the Kinex Arena for other purposes like dry space rentals?
Can we collect/purchase memory items like puck board, equipment, benches etc. as we did with the Red Deer Arena demolition?
What is happening with the trophies, awards, banners and other community sport records?
What is The City’s plan for replacing the Kinex Arena and providing more arenas for Red Deerians?

 

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