Bay County Civic Arena

4231 Shrestha Drive
Bay City, Michigan 48706-2165

(989) 671-1000 Voice
(989) 671-9726 Fax

 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.

 

    ARENA WEEKLY SCHEDULE  


Upcoming Events:   
Gravy Cup Tournament November 26th-28th!!! Sign your team up today!!


Upcoming Home Hockey Games:

 TRI CITY ICEHAWKS  vs.  MI ICE DOGS 9/12 @ 12:00PM
 DELTA COLLEGE  vs.  HOLY CROSS 9/24 @ 8:30PM
 BAY AREA THUNDER  vs.  FREELAND 11/19 @ 7:00PM
 BAY CITY WOLVES  vs.  TBA 11/26 @ 5:00PM
 
 
             
 

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

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.  Check out the up coming Bay County Home Builders Show and some of the shows we've had in the past:

2011 Bay County Home Builders Show

February 25th-27th 

Click Here to see pictures from 2009's Show

  http://www.baycountyhba.org/


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: 

13th Annual Gravy Cup- November 26th-28th

7th Annual January Freeze- January 14th-16th

13th Annual Puck O' The Irish- March 4th-6th

12th Annual Puck O' The Irish II- March 11th-13th

 

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.  

2011 Fall Season is Here!!!

 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!

Club President - Al Izykowski 686-4905


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 Brent Goik at goikb@baycounty.net or any 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

Thank You for your Support of Bay County Recreation!!!


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