Back to SearchCLARENCE-ROCKLAND - May 17, 2022 - The City of Clarence-Rockland’s Municipal Council has agreed by resolution on May 16, 2022, to take over the management of the Clarence-Rockland Arena, located at 8710 County Road 17 in Rockland. Opened since 2011, the municipal arena has been managed by the CIH Academy since its inception. The transfer of management will take place on August 1, 2022.
"In the early 2000's, Mr. Robert Bourdeau envisioned a hockey academy with professional facilities that would receive international athletes. The municipality can count itself lucky that this major project was conceived in the City of Clarence-Rockland. The Academy has been an early partner for the City of Clarence-Rockland by managing the municipal arena since its opening in 2011. With this change in management, the City of Clarence-Rockland will be able to offer a full range of on-ice services in our two infrastructures located in Rockland and Clarence”, declared Mr. Mario Zanth, Mayor of the City of Clarence-Rockland.
"It has been our pleasure to manage the arena and to provide interesting and challenging sports programming for the youths of the area. I would like to thank Municipal Council and the administration for their support, but also the residents for their encouragement and participation over the past decade. The Academy will focus on the continued growth of its school and educational programs," commented Mr. Robert Bourdeau, President and Founder of CIH Academy.
The Clarence-Rockland Arena officially opened on August 25, 2011, and includes two ice rinks, a soccer field, and an indoor walking track. The complex also includes office space, a food concession and meeting rooms.
The City of Clarence-Rockland will contact shortly the municipality's sports associations with further details and contact information. There will be no interruption of service during the transition.
For information
Julie Chartrand
Communications Officer
City of Clarence-Rockland
613.446.6022 ext. 2227
Jchartrand@clarence-rockland.com
Annie Bourdeau
Executive Director
CIH Academy
613-446-2212 ext. 360
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