The City of Stratford has three arenas and four ice surfaces.
| Dufferin Arena |
Dufferin Arena began as an outdoor ice rink in Dufferin Park in 1967. The rink was enclosed in 1969 and over the years, additional renovations were made. Most recently, Dufferin Arena witnessed a full renovation in 2010, with a number of energy conservation systems installed. The most notable being a new refrigeration system, which transfers heat from the ice to the dressing room floors. The arena lighting system was also upgraded, using T-5 fixtures, requiring only 15 % of the energy the previous lighting system consumed. New Solera glass panels adorn the arena front to back. These panels allow for natural daytime light to flow through the space, reducing and/or eliminating the need for overhead lighting. Dufferin also has a "green" roof, which provides natural insulation to the dressing rooms, while reducing the heat island effect of the building. A new fire monitoring station and sprinkler system provides life safety equipment where there were none previously. In addition, waste heat from the refrigeration system is captured to heat domestic water, as well as melt the snow scraped from the ice, without the need to open an external door. This feature provides energy savings as the building need not have to mechanically remove moisture from the outside air. All areas of Dufferin are automatically vented, whether is be CO, Propane, Ammonia or CO2 in the public areas. |
| Stratford Rotary Complex (Rink A and Rink B Arena) |
Located in the north end of Stratford, this newly constructed and first-class facility is home to a pair of newly constructed NHL-size ice rinks; Rink A arena and Rink B arena respectively. Featuring over 30,000 square feet of ice, this venue includes 17 dressing rooms, a pedestrian walking track, ample spectator seating, and various meeting space. Other uses for this venue include space conversions to conferences, trade shows, and joint use with an additional 24,000 square feet of Community Hall space. |
| William Allman Arena |
Built in 1924, the Allman Arena is one of the oldest operating arenas in the world. Named in memory of long time building manager, Bill Allman, this Arena has a unique heritage that dates back to its very beginnings when the "Stratford Flash", Howie Morenz played in the "Old Barn". Many N.H.L. Stars have played in the arena including, George Hay, Nick Libbet, Craig Hartsburg, Ed Olczyk, Nelson Emerson, Rob Blake, Chris Pronger, Tim Taylor, Dave Shaw, Mike Peluso, Louis DeBrusk, Brian Smolinski, Marc Potvin, Kevin Dahl, Greg De Vries, Garth Snow, Rem Murray, Mike Watt, and Boyd Devereaux. Many more have gone on to successful College, Junior. 'A' and Minor League hockey careers. The arena's unique hip-style roof provides the perfect venue for potential renters and spectators. Home to the Stratford Warriors Junior. 'B" hockey club, the venue is host to the Club's home games every Friday night throughout the winter. Other user groups of the building include Stratford Minor Hockey, Stratford Skating Club, Stratford Ringette and the Stratford Girls Hockey Association. Located along Lakeside Drive, this facility meets accessibility requirements, and provides ample parking. The Allman Arena also has a Community Hall upstairs suitable for meetings, receptions and special events for up to 250 people. |
Public Skating
Our public skating season typically begins October 15 and ends March 31.
Last Minute Ice
In times of lower utilization of the arenas, Last Minute Ice will be made available, a maximum of 72 hours in advance, and at a discounted rate.
Rent Ice
Please contact Clerk Michelle Eidt for more information.
Advertise on our Arena Rink Boards
Our arenas are high-traffic, active spaces that connect the community. They play host to a variety of minor and adult sports leagues, a Junior B hockey club, walking track, high-profile tournaments, and many special events throughout the year.
We have availability for rink board advertisements at the William Allman Arena, Dufferin Arena and Stratford Rotary Complex. For more information about rink board advertising opportunities, please visit Advertising or contact Alanna Bowes.