Parc De Mésy Bleu Blanc Bouge skating rink

The Bleu Blanc Bouge (BBB) rink has a state-of-the-art refrigeration system, and its ice quality meets professional standards.

Sport activities available year-round

The rink is open from December to mid-March for ice sports. After that, its concrete surface may be used for sports such as basketball, soccer and ball hockey, from spring to fall.

2020-21 winter season

Due to COVID-19 and the maximum alert level (red zone) in Montréal, more restrictive measures issued  by the government apply to our sports facilities, including the Bleu Blanc Bouge outdoor rink.
Ahuntsic-Cartierville reserves the right to close the rink at any time, without prior notice. The ice is resurfaced periodically depending on its state and weather conditions.

Description

The public can use the exterior rink as long as physical distancing rules, hygiene measures and other conditions issued by the public health department (DSP) are respected.

Capacity limited to 25 people

In order to respect physical distancing measures in red and orange zones, the skating rink capacity has been limited to 25 skaters. This maximum capacity may be revised if the Montréal public health department issues new restrictions.

Chalet

Due to COVID-19, the skating rink chalet is closed. You must put your skates on outdoors.

Reservations required

In order to respect maximum capacity while avoiding waiting queues, you must register in advance, by telephoning 514-872-6138, for free skating, family hockey play and solo hockey play.  If reservation slots are still available, you may reserve in person, on-site, with a staff member, beginning only at 4:30 p.m.
No reservations left as a voice-mail message will be accepted. You must obtain confirmation by speaking to a staff person.

Cancellation

If you cannot be present during your reserved time, please cancel your reservation by calling 514-872-6138 in order to allow maximum access for everyone.

Activities available

• Free skating
• Family pick-up hockey (for 17 and under) *
• Pick-up hockey

* Activity for children 0 to 17. Only one adult per child is allowed on the rink..

What is pick-up hockey?

This activity allows skaters to practise passing, shooting and controlling the puck. The pack can be passed between two skaters. Slapshots are not allowed. Goal nets have been removed from the rink. pick-up hockey is the COVID-19 alternative to traditional free/family hockey.

There is no charge for any activity.

Equipement 

For pick-up hockey the complete helmet-facemask, gloves and throat collar are strongly recommended.  

No equipment rental is available until further notice, due to COVID-19.

Activities: measures to be followed at all times

• Free skating
• Solo hockey play

Reservations for school groups

School groups recognized by the borough can reserve the skating rink at no charge for use from Monday to Friday from 9 to 11 a.m., and 12 to 2 p.m. Free equipment lending is available by reservation.

Time slots can be reserved by residents of other boroughs if and only if they are available two weeks before the activity date.

View the reservation procedure and fill out the form. (in French)

Monitoring

During the 2020-2021 season, the BLEU BLANC BOUGE rink will be monitored by YMCA Cartierville.