Minoru Arenas



Minoru Arenas (MA) has two (2) regulation size rinks (200’ X 85’) and offers skating lessons, public ice skates and other ice activities from September through April. Dry floors are available from April to August each year for lacrosse, ball hockey, roller hockey and special event rentals.

Facility amenities include eight (8) dressing rooms, a meeting room, and licensed, food services. The Forum Rink offers spectator seating for 2,000 and the facility is wheelchair accessible.

Minoru Arenas is home to the Junior “B” Richmond Sockeyes of the Pacific International Junior Hockey League. The Connaught Skating Club and Richmond Lacrosse Association use the Minoru Arenas as their home rinks.

Fast Facts

-2 NHL-size ice rinks
-8 dressing rooms
-Meeting space available

Facility Specs

Year completed 1986
Seating capacity 1500
Parking capacity 758
Medical room Yes
Warm up area No
Licensed for alcohol No
Official rooms 1
Food services Yes
Dressing rooms 8
Scoreboard Electronic
Sound system Yes
Owner Public
Office space Yes
Weight room / fitness facility No
Equipment storage No
Ticket box No
Media room No
Internet capability High speed
Hospitality room Yes

Sport Hosting Services

Richmond offers:

  • Creation of full-scale bid packages
  • Letters of invitation
  • Sourcing the best accommodations and venues for your event
  • Transportation services coordination
  • Facilitating contract arrangements
  • Assistance with customs and immigration
  • Designing site visit itineraries
  • Promoting the event
  • Volunteer recruitment from Volunteer Richmond
  • Liaise with Provincial & National Sports Organizations
  • On-site services including complimentary visitor guides and maps

Hosting Portfolio

Some of the events hosted at the Minoru Arenas include:

  • Royal Canadian Air Cadets 655 Richmond Squadron 50th Annual Ceremonial Review, June 7, 2008
  • Cartwheels 6th Annual Gymnastics Recital, June 8, 2008
  • Canadian National Karate Championships, July 12-14, 2007
  • Terminal City Roller Derby, July 28, 2007
  • Richmond Rockets Speed Skating Team Trials and Competition, November 10, 2007
  • Spirit of BC Skate, February 4, 2005
  • 2004 World Badminton Championships, October 21-30, 2004

Facility Contact

Mike Romas
Manager, Sport Hosting
Richmond Sport Hosting
778-266-1406
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More Information

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Map and Directions

This facility is located in the
Vancouver region of BC
Facility Address:
7551 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8