Bill Copeland Sports Centre

Starting September 13, 2021, proof of vaccination will be required for certain activities, in accordance with Provincial Health Order. Please allow additional time to confirm vaccine status. Thank you for your patience.

Masks are required in all of our indoor facilities when not engaged in physical activity.
Please stay home if you are sick.
Respect and follow directions of staff at all times.
Anyone not following safety guidelines or directions from staff will be asked to leave.

With or without ice, join us year-round and be active

This multi-purpose arena is home to an NHL-sized ice rink for hockey, lacrosse, tournaments and special events. Enjoy ice skating and other ice sports during fall and winter and indoor sports during spring and summer. Explore programs, facility features, opening times and how you can get involved. Visitor information and hours

Schedules and fees

Programs

Facility features

Twin ice arenas (Bill Copeland and Burnaby Lake arenas)
1,579 sq. m (17,000 sq. ft.) maple wood sports floor
Concession (available during special events)

We have rooms available for you to rent. Book your next meeting or event with us.

Learn more

You can rent hockey and figure skates at our shop for a fee. Helmets are available at no charge. Bill Copeland Sports Centre has ice sledges, skating assists and ice scooters available for people with disabilities.

Our Toonie Skate admission fee includes skate and helmet rental available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please note: A CSA-approved hockey helmet is mandatory for all skate lessons.

A person 16 years of age or older must accompany children 7 years of age or younger on the ice or floor. The ratio of child to accompanying persons must be no greater than 3 to 1. We recommend that as parents, you don't leave your children under 10 years of age unaccompanied at our facility.

Parking

There are seven designated parking stalls at the Sports Centre. These are located in the north parking lot in front of the Bill Copeland Arena. The other four are located in front of the Burnaby Lake Arena entrance. The parking stalls can be accessed from Kensington Avenue or Laurel Street.

Entry/Interior Access

The route from both sets of designated parking stalls to the front entrance of the Sports Centre is accessible. The Centre has automatic front entrance doors on the west side of the building, facing Kensington Avenue. The reception desk, drinking fountain, elevator, public telephone and both arena surfaces are accessible. There is an interior accessible hallway between Bill Copeland Arena and Burnaby Lake Arena.

Washrooms

Accessible washrooms are provided on each floor. There are wheelchair accessible dressing rooms and showers in Bill Copeland Arena. Burnaby Lake Arena does not have wheelchair accessible dressing rooms or showers.

Note

Bill Copeland Sports Centre has sledges, which are ice skating devices designed for anyone that needs a bit of extra support.

Visitor Information