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Eric Veale Memorial Arena Renovation
from The Pillars
The Eric Veale Memorial Arena has been home to the Hilltop Skating Club, local hockey organizations, and an integral part of our Junior School curriculum and Boarding program. Our students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 5 have benefited from the CanSkate program, fostering a love for sports and physical activity.
The arena faces a legislative end-of-life due to issues with the refrigeration system and a cracked pad. To ensure the continued legacy of the Eric Veale Memorial Arena, Pickering College’s Board of Directors approved a working budget of $8 million. We have embarked on a vital renovation project, which includes replacing the cracked pad, installing new pipes, and upgrading the refrigeration system. In addition, there will be a much-needed multi-purpose room for basketball and other sports, as well as a rock climbing wall.
For over 50 years, this arena has been more than just a facility, it has been home to our school’s skating programs and local hockey organizations.
The Pickering College community will soon enjoy:
New Ice Pad
Multi-Purpose Room with
Basketball
Volleyball
Rock Climbing Wall
