The Rinks portfolio is responsible for ensuring infrastructure is safe and regularly maintained during the winter season at the outdoor rinks located at Bearbrook Park, Norman Johnson Alternative School and Michael Budd Park. The rinks are maintained by a dedicated team of volunteers and supported by students who are engaged as rink monitors during operating hours.
The BCA maintains three outdoor rinks in our neighborhood during the winter months:
- Bearbrook rink by the swimming pool,
- Norman Johnson rink at the corner of Innes and Cleroux
- Michael Budd rink on Orient Park Drive
OUR RINKS ARE VOLUNTEER-POWERED, they are NOT run by the City.
We are looking for committed and reliable volunteers to help maintain the rink with our two rink masters, who will provide training if needed. Even if you can commit to only one night a week, we’ll take it! Duties include:
- Clear snow from the rinks as necessary. This includes what is generated by the skaters. Rinks must be completely cleared of snow to allow flooding.
- Move the hockey nets as necessary.
- Monitor the skate shacks when open.
- Advise supervisors of any issues such as graffiti in shacks, illegal acts etc.
- Communicate with scheduler re availability for shifts and hours worked.
- Take direction from volunteer rink flooders.
Please fill out the form below, and tell us which rink you are interested in, your availability (days of the week, times) and your contact information.
- Hockey Day in the Hamlet 2026
Don Kelly, Event Coordinator This year, the BCA’s annual Hockey Day in the Hamlet was held on Saturday, January 17, at the Norman Johnston outdoor rink. The event coincided with the Hockey Day celebrations happening across Canada. Our event was highly successful and had one of the largest attendances of young hockey stars that we - Outdoor Rinks are Open
The rinks at Norman Johnston, Michael Budd Park and Bearbrook Park are all open thanks to the hard work of our Rinks Volunteers. The warming huts at Norman Johnston and Bearbrook Park are now open daily Monday to Friday from 4pm to 10pm and Saturday and Sunday from Noon to 10pm. - 2026 Hockey Day in the Hamlet
Don Kelly, Event Coordinator This year’s Hockey Day in the Hamlet will be held on January 17, 2026 at the Norman Johnson outdoor rink. Our event will coincide with Hockey Day in Canada, which celebrates the sport across the country. This year’s event will be similar in format to previous years. We’ll have many more