Rapids Announce Upcoming Family Fun Day and Skills Competition

On November 3rd, the Paugan Falls Rapids are excited to host a memorable, fun-filled community event where kids can hit the ice with the Rapids! This exciting day will feature a mix of public skating, friendly hockey games, off-ice entertainment hosted by Be & Become, and even a Rapids Skills Competition! Whether your child is a seasoned hockey player, just learning to skate, or wants to have fun off the ice, there’s something for everyone!

November 3 Event Schedule:

  • 9:00 AM: Doors Open
  • 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM: Public Skating with Ronnie Rapid & Rapids Players
  • 11:00 AM - 11:40 AM: Hockey Game with Kids (11 and Under)
  • 11:40 AM - 12:20 PM: Hockey Game with Kids (12-17)
  • 12:30 PM - 1:50 PM: Rapids Skills Competition

How to Participate: This event is free for all participants and spectators, but space in the hockey games is limited! Be sure to sign your kids up now to guarantee their spot on the ice:

Public Skating (10 AM - 10:50 AM)
All are welcome to join the public skating session with Ronnie Rapid and some of the Rapids players! It’s a great way for kids to meet their local hockey heroes and have some fun on the ice—whether they’re skating for the first time or just looking to enjoy a relaxed session. 

Hockey Games with the Rapids
For kids interested in playing in the friendly games, there will be two separate sessions:

  • 11:00 AM - 11:40 AM: Kids 11 and under
  • 11:40 AM - 12:20 PM: Kids 12 to 17

Spots are limited, so sign up now to get your child on the ice. Parents will receive a confirmation email by Friday, Nov. 1, detailing their child’s game time.

Paugan Falls Rapids Skills Competition (12:30 PM - 1:50 PM)
Following the kids' hockey games, stick around to cheer on your favorite Rapids players as they showcase their skills in events like:

  • Fastest Skater (Including a mascot showdown between our beloved Ronnie Rapid and St. Mike’s mascot, Big Mike!)
  • Hardest Shot
  • Accuracy Shooting
  • Breakaway Challenge
  • Puck Control Obstacle Course

It’s sure to be an exciting finale to a fun day for the whole family!

Off-Ice Fun Hosted by Be & Become:
If your child isn’t ready to get on the ice, don’t worry—there’s plenty to do off the ice as well! We’ll have a face painter on site, Be & Become will be hosting a variety of off-ice activities including Arts & Crafts and Ronnie Rapid will be available for photos during the public skate. Plus, the GVA canteen will be open starting at 11 for everyone who wants to grab a bite to eat!

Don’t miss out on this incredible day! Whether your child wants to skate, play in a game, or just watch the action unfold, the Rapids Family Fun Day & Skills Competition event is a great way to spend the day with the family.

Sign up today and we look forward to seeing you at the arena!