Christmas Holiday Program Updates
By Rossland Recreation
Programs at RSS, MacLean Elementary or MacLean Annex
If you currently enjoy a program or class in one of the school buildings – MacLean Elementary School, Rossland Secondary School or MacLean Annex, all classes and programs cancel over the Christmas holiday, which starts Monday, December 19 and runs until Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Affected programs include; Karate, Family Basketball, Volleyball and Indoor Soccer.
Rossland Arena
The Rossland Arena is closed on December 24, 25, 31, 2011 and January 1, 2012.
Recreation Department Holiday Hours
The Recreation Department and City Hall, is closed on Monday, December 26 and remains closed through the week. The Recreation Department reopens on Monday January 2, 2012.
Zumba – Miners’ Hall
Morning and evening Zumba classes are cancelled over the Christmas Holiday. Classes resume Monday, January 2, 2012
Public Skating Schedule over the Christmas Holidays
Public Skating for the week of December 19 to 25, 2011
- Tuesday, December 20, 3:45-5:15pm
- Wednesday, December 21, 6:30-7:45pm
- Thursday, December 22, 3:45-5:15pm
- Friday, December 23, 5:00-6:30pm
Public Skating for the week of December 26 to January 2, 2012
- Tuesday, December 27, 3:45-5:15pm
- Wednesday, December 28, 6:30-7:45pm
- Thursday, December 29, 3:45-5:15pm
- Friday, December 30, 5:00-6:30pm
Outdoor Rink
The City of Rossland outdoor ice rink located on 3rd Ave, between Spokane Street and Washington Street. The Public Works Department will be installing a fire pit and benches in the next few days. Bring some wood to build a fire and enjoy our beautiful outdoor ice rink!
Seniors’ Hockey
Sr.’s Duffer Hockey on Tuesday mornings runs from 9:30-10:45am each week. This is a great program for enthusiastic Seniors who would like to learn how to play hockey or already know and want to get out and play. Over the Christmas holiday, Tuesday, December 20 is on, and Tuesday, December 27 has been cancelled. Play resumes in January!
Co-Ed REC Hockey
If you can’t get enough hockey, Co-Ed REC Hockey runs through the holiday season with a few changes.
- Tuesday, December 20, 9:45-11:00pm
- Saturday, December 24, Cancelled
- Sunday, December 25, Cancelled
- Tuesday, December 27, 9:45-11:00pm
- Saturday, December 31, Cancelled
- Sunday, January 1, Cancelled
Kids REC Hockey
Kids REC Hockey on Thursdays takes a break over the Christmas holiday too. Classes on Thursday December 22 and 29 have both cancelled. The program resumes on January 5, 2012.
Summit Backcountry Maps
If you enjoy backcountry and cross-country skiing at the Nancy Greene summit, stop by the Recreation Department to pick up a topographic map of the area, complete with locations of all the cabins.
Little Gretzky’s Hockey Program
The Little Gretzky’s Hockey program started Tuesday, November 22 from 11:00-11:45am in the Rossland Arena. Team Profilli has signed on to lead the next generation of hockey players to learn the fundamentals of skating and hockey. If you have a preschooler in the house, who would like to learn to skate and play hockey, register them for the Little Gretzky’s program! Skaters need a full face hockey mask, neck guard, skates, good mits or gloves and a hockey stick. Parents are encouraged to come out on the ice and will also need a full face hockey helmet and skates. Drop ins are welcome at $10.00 per family. The program takes a break over the Christmas holiday and resumes on Tuesday, January 3, 2012.
Supplementary Winter Brochure
The Recreation Department will be creating a supplementary Winter brochure for the months of January to March, 2012. If you would like to run a program, please contact our office to discuss the specifics.
