- 36TH Annual Home Builders Show...Feb 24th-26th
- Shipshewana on the Road April 21th-22nd
- Civic Arena Alerts will appear here
- View Civic Arena news articles to the right!
Map to our facility
Come check out the Bay County Civic Arena whether you want to watch or play hockey, speedskate or figure skate on one of our two rinks. We have a professional standard rink and an olympic standard rink. While here, if you need your skates sharpened come check out our Pro Shop. We have all the equipment and accessories you need. Along with accomodating all of your hockey needs, the Bay County Civic Arena is home to the Bay Area Thunder, Bay City Wolves, Delta College, and The Tri City Icehawks (Junior B Team).
We are located at 4231 Shrestha Drive, right of I-75, near the intersection of Wilder and Euclid Roads.
Upcoming Events:
Upcoming Home Hockey Games:
Public Skate and Drop In Hockey
Looking for a place to skate or drop in to play some hockey, you need to come check us out. We have open skate and drop in times throughout the week. We offer hockey or figure skate rental at $2.00 a pair and $3.00 to $5.00 for the skate. Check out our schedule below for times and prices...
RATES & TIMES
SPECIAL HOLIDAY TIMES CLICK HERE
Please Note: Times are subject to change; please call the Civic Arena at 989-671-1000 to verify times.
Leasing Availability
The Bay County Civic Arena offers two ice surfaces to rent for whatever reason, be it hocky, figure skating, speedskating, dry floor events, or to just skate around with friends. Our facility was designed with you in mind offering all you need for your accomodations.
LEASING AVAILABILITY
Our ice rentals are flexible. We can arrange a one-time rental for a party or pracitce, a weekly rental for the season, tournament ice, and dry floor events. Do not forget that we also have a meeting/party room! Call us with your ideas and we will make arrangements....
Dry Floor Events
The Civic Arena now has the capability to host dry floor events on a 20,000 sqaure feet arena space. This room allows us to host a variety of events such as concerts, auto/boat/rv shows, craft and trade shows, etc. We would love the opportunity to host your event in the future. Please do not hesitate to conctact us for more information. Click HERE to see the dry floor being installed by County Staff.
February 24th-26th 2012
2012 Bay County Home Builders Show
Click Here to see pictures from 2009's Show
http://www.baycountyhba.org/
April 21-22, 2012
Shipshewana on the Road
www.shipshewanaontheroad.com
For more details contact Tara Chaffin at 989-671-1000 or chaffint@baycounty.net to make your reservation.
Bay County Hockey Association
We are proud to have the Bay County Hockey Association as one of our largest user groups here at the Civic Arena. For you that have not heard the Hockey Association changed its website. The current website of the Bay County Hockey Association is www.USAHockey.com/BCHA. For schedules, happenings, and other events go check it out.
Youth Hockey Tournaments
Bay County Civic Arena offers Youth Hockey Tournaments throughout the year. The following are the list and entry forms for the Arena's upcoming events:
14th Annual Gravy Cup- November 25th-27th
8th Annual January Freeze- January 13th-15th
14th Annual Puck O' The Irish- March 9th-11th
Please Contact Tara Chaffin @ Chaffint@baycounty.net for entry forms and more information.
Adult League Hockey
The Civic Arena offers a competitive league for any type of player. We have a league to accomodate your level.
For questions and concerns regarding adult league contact Janet at alvarezj@baycounty.net.
Bay County Speed Skating
For more than 50 years the Bay County Speedskating Club has provided recreational and competitive skating opportunities for kids and people of all ages in Bay County. With the construction of the Bay County Civic Arena, speedskating has more opportunity now than it ever has. Regardless of age, gender, ability, or level of competitive interest, the Bay County Speedskating Club provides opportunities and instruction for anyone interested in learning about speedskating. Currently the club's membership consists of skaters ranging in age from under 6 to over 60. For those interested in competing, speedskating meets are held around the state and counrty virtually every weekend of the season. Families can attend as many or as few competitions they choose. Don't hesitate, speedskate!
Advertising
Advertising opportunities are available at the Bay County Civic Arena. We have advertising in the forms of Dasherboards, Banners, In Ice Logos, Zambonis, and more. If you have a question regarding advertising contact Tara Chaffin at chaffint@baycounty.net.
CLICK HERE to see a list of our current advertisers!
Contact Us
We would like to here from you. Our goal is to meet your expectations and communication from you our guest would be desired. The arena would like to hear your COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS on anything to better your visit with us. We will evaluate each comment and strive to make your experience at the Arena a positive one.
To place a comment or suggestion please contact one of the following staff at:
Tara Chaffin - Scheduling Manager, chaffint@baycounty.net
Dave Gill - Retail Manager, gilld@baycounty.net
Jack Mitton - Operations manager, mittonj@baycounty.net
Brent Goik - Recreation Supervisor, goikb@baycounty.net