What is an Ice Dreams Showcase?

IceDreams is a program to encourage the development and use of outdoor rinks in Canada .

Following that, every winter in Nova Scotia communities or schools that have developed a great example of a successful outdoor rink are “showcased” to the rest of the province as inspiration for outdoor, active fun in winter. Past showcases have included the Farmers Market Rink, North End rink in Halifax , the Long Pond rink in Windsor , Judique's community rink, the Westside Community Rink in New Glasgow, the pond rink at the MARC in Dayspring, a curling rink built by students at Bayview School in Mahone Bay , and a great rink at Falmouth District Elementary School and in Hantsport .

Showcase events can range from a small event for students to a large carnival type day celebrating all that winter offers us! Media from across the province attend the events and share the story of the rink and any surrounding and related activities with the public while Take The Roof Off Winter representatives help celebrate by giving away promotional items to participants enjoying the winter outdoors.

Six showcases can happen each winter - one in each region (Valley, South Shore, Central, Fundy, Highland, and Cape Breton). If you are interested in being a showcase host, contact Recreation Nova Scotia at (902) 425-1128 or info@recreationns.ns.ca

“Take home-ice advantage.”

Stayed tuned for TTROW 2012!

There will be an IceDreams showcase in each region of Nova Scotia. Nominations for a Hoser Award and IceDreams Showcase event to recognize excellent in community outdoor rinks will be accepted as of December 1 2011. Email info@recreationns.ns.ca for more details.