Flash Ice Is Back for the New Year — Book Your Discounted Ice Time!

The City of Saint John is excited to announce the return of our popular Flash Ice Sale, featuring newly released surplus ice rental slots available from January 21 to February 3 at special discounted rates. These coveted time slots can disappear quickly, so whether you’re organizing a birthday celebration, family outing, corporate event, or extra team practice, now is the perfect moment to secure your ice before it’s gone.

Flash Ice Hourly Rates (plus HST)

  • Youth Not-for-Profit Groups: $80.89
  • Adult Not-for-Profit Groups: $141.57
  • For-Profit/Commercial Events: $183.85 Note: Tournaments and fundraisers are not eligible for Flash Ice pricing.

Booking Deadline: Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 12 noon. First come, first served — no holds!

Important Information

  • Discount applies only to ice within the two-week window (January 21 – February 3)
  • Bookings must be made by the hour
  • Insurance coverage is required before confirmation (available through the City’s provider at a nominal cost)

How to Book

Contact: Darrell Fountain, Sports Liaison 📧 darrell.fountain@saintjohn.ca

Don’t have an account yet? Click HERE to create one so staff can link your request.

Flash Ice Availability for January 21 – February 3:

Charles Gorman Arena

January 30: 9:30-10:30pm

January 31: 7:30-8:30am, 8:45-9:45am

February 1: 7:45-8:45am

Stewart Hurley Arena

January 26: 9:30-10:30pm

January 30: 9:30-10:30pm

January 31: 9:30-10:30am, 10:45-11:45am, 9:30-10:30pm

February 1: 9:30-10:30pm

February 2: 9:30-10:30pm

February 3: 9:30-10:30pm

Peter Murray Arena

January 24: 8:45-9:45pm

January 25: 9:00-10:00pm

January 26: 4:00-5:00pm

January 30: 9:30-10:30pm

February 1: 8:45-9:45pm

February 2: 4:00-5:00pm

Source City Of Saint John