Accessing the Olympic Oval Rink

All participants MUST use the tunnel entrance to access the south rink for playing hockey. Do not step on the track ice.

The Olympic Oval was North America's first covered speed skating oval. It was built for the 1988 Winter Olympics and opened 35 years ago on September 27, 1987.

The 400m long-track ice that surrounds the hockey rink can be easily damaged with players who use this surface to 'short cut' to and from the dressing rooms.

If players are indentified, there could be a finanicial penalty and/or the team may not be permitted future facility use.

At present, hundreds of Canadian athletes are training at the Oval year round. Let's do our part to ensure we are treating the facility with respect and ensuring our contribution of success to the next Olympic athletes.