Recreation Facilities & Rentals
Student Facilities
NAIT has an NHL-sized multipurpose arena that is home to our amazing Ooks athletics teams, surrounded by a 188-metre walking/running track! Our Fitness Weight Centre has a variety of strength and cardio equipment, as well as spaces such as squash and racquetball courts, available for student use. Our gymnasium hosts drop-in sports for students. NAIT students also have access to MacEwan pool.
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Students pay a recreation and athletics mandatory non-instructional fee to gain access NAIT's recreation and fitness facilities, classes and activities. View information on financial planning and our recreation and athletic fees.
Public members can access our facilities and programs for $37+gst/monthly or $148+gst/semester. Membership can be purchased at the Fitness Weight Centre (S006) or one AT NAIT card office (CAT180N).
Facilities Rentals
Arena
NAIT’s NHL-sized multipurpose arena is home to our amazing Ooks athletic teams! Accommodating 1300 patrons and surrounded by a 188 metre walking/running track, the space hosts all types of sports and events!
Drop-in skating and hockey times
Drop-in Skating:
- Monday: 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Tuesday: 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Wednesday: 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Thursday: 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m
Helmets are required.
Drop-in Hockey:
- Monday: 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Tuesday: 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Wednesday: 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Helmets with a visor or face mask required.
*The walking/running track is open Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
*Skates and Helmet rentals are available at the Sports Equipment Centre (E026), Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Please email secrentals@nait.ca if you have any questions.
Arena rental information
NAIT's arena is available to rent as an ice hockey rink or floored event space, complete with fitting rooms and presentation capabilities. Contact us about booking the space and to discuss how we can meet your other event needs.
Call 780-471-8699 or email arenarental@nait.ca.
Rental rates
| Rental type |
Dates and times |
Rental rate per hour + GST |
| Adult Primetime (*winter) |
Monday - Thursday: 6 pm – 9:30pm; Friday: 6 pm – 9 pm; Saturday: 8 am - 9 pm |
$290.00 |
| Minor Hockey Primetime (*winter) |
Monday - Friday: 6 pm – 9:30pm; Saturday - Sunday: 8 am - 9 pm |
$210.00 |
| Adult Non-Primetime (*winter) |
Monday - Friday: 4 pm-6 pm; Friday - Saturday: after 9 pm |
$226.00 |
| Minor Hockey Non-Primetime (*winter) |
Monday - Friday: 4 pm - 6 pm |
$165.00 |
| All summer ice time |
|
$210.00 |
To finalize the booking process, all user groups are required to sign a facility rental agreement. For arena inquiries, call 780-471-8699 or email arenarental@nait.ca.
Fitness Weight Centre
NAIT’s fitness centre facility houses a variety of strength training and cardio equipment and has two saunas, showers, washrooms and locker rentals available for you to use. It also includes squash & racquetball court, functional training spaces, power lifting area and a climbing wall. Call 780-471-8398 or email fitnesscentre@nait.ca.
Hours of operation
- Monday - Thursday: 6:30 a.m. -10:00 p.m.
- Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Additional notes:
- All facilities are closed on statutory holidays.
- Squash and racquetball courts are available on a first-come first-serve basis.
- We are offering rental equipment at this time, including towels, racquets and balls.
- Day locker use is available with your own lock. Locks can be purchased from the front desk.
Gymnasium
During drop-in recreation time, stop by to play some basketball, volleyball, badminton and more! Please wear non-marking shoes and appropriate attire. Food and drinks are not allowed on the court.
Drop-in gymnasium times
- Monday: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m
- Tuesdays: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m
- Wednesdays: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m
- Thursdays: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m
Gymnasium and exercise studio rental information
Want to rent the gym for badminton (7 courts), basketball (2 courts), volleyball (2 courts) or special events? Please email gymrental@nait.ca.
Rental rates
| Rental type |
Rental rate per hour + GST |
| Exercise studio rental |
$37.50 |
| Full gymnasium rental |
$85.00 |
| Full gymnasium rental with bleachers |
$110.00 |
| Game day set up |
$125.00 |
| Fully tarped gym |
$120.00 |
To finalize the booking process, all user groups are required to sign a facility rental agreement. For gymnasium inquiries, email gymrental@nait.ca.
Pool
NAIT students and staff with a valid NAIT ID have access to the Grant MacEwan swimming pool located at: Christenson Family Centre for Sport and Wellness (8-121, 10800-105 Ave).
NAIT students and staff will be able to access the pool during public swimming, lane swimming or fitness class hours of operation and will also be eligible for discounts on eligible aquatic registered programs.
For more information on available swim times, please visit the MacEwan Pool webpage.