Flames Family Skate

[BurningSteel]

So I just got some tickets for this given to me. Can someone explain what it is? I tried to do a google search but didnt come up with much.

Is there a specific door you go in?
Crazy busy?
Duration?
I assume regular parking rates apply etc.
Do kids wear their full equipment?
Sticks allowed??

I basically know nothing. The tickets say 4:30.

Figure someone here has gone beofre.

Thanks in advance.

[Backlund11]

I remember going when I was a kid during the 05/06 lockout season so it may have changed since. Basically they just opened up the ice people and their families to skate around, I definitely wasn't in full equipment but cant recall if anyone really was. Had Harvey the Hound there (no players but it was a lockout season so this year may be different) and were giving out free posters etc outside. I recall going in through the restaurant at the bottom of the Saddledome.

[GoFlamesGo]

Here's the email the Flames sent to season ticket holders (the event details are near the bottom):

The Calgary Flames would like to invite you and your family to a ticket holder Holiday Family Skate! Bring your family for a free skate at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday, December 5.

This offer is exclusive to our valued ticket holders only. There are a limited number of complimentary tickets per session so book early to avoid disappointment! Ticket limits are in effect, orders above 6 tickets will be released without notice.

Choose one of the following sessions and use the offer code:

Session 1: 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Session 2: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Session 3: 6:45 - 7:45 pm
Session 4: 7:45 - 8:45 pm

A maximum of 6 tickets per account is allowed. Tickets are available online only, no phone orders. We expect tickets to be in high demand so please only select the number of tickets you anticipate using.

PRINT YOUR TICKETS AT HOME OR THE OFFICE

Don't want to wait in line to pickup your tickets? Print your tickets at home or the office for only $2.50 per order. In partnership with Ticketmaster, all TicketFast fees will be donated to the Flames Foundation for Life.

Tickets can also be picked up for no charge at the Scotiabank Saddledome Ticketmaster Box Office located on the Northeast corner of the building during regular business hours (Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm) or the day of the event.

Event Information

Please note that children 17 and under must wear a helmet before being admitted on the ice, and must wear it at all times. No sticks, pucks, shoes, strollers, or chairs will be allowed on the ice. No outside food or drink is allowed into the building.

Calgary Flames players will not be in attendance for this event.

Entry to the building will be through the Chrysler Club, located on the Northeast corner of the Scotiabank Saddledome. Tickets must be presented at time of entry.

FREE PARKING will be in Lot A and the parkade located off 5th Street SE.

Help Less Fortunate Families this holiday season and donate to the Food Bank!

Donations of non-perishable food items of cash donations will be collected for the Calgary Food Bank as you enter.

We look forward to hosting you and your family for a fun skate!

[Scoopdogg]

I was at the Dome on Wednesday night for the Suite Owners Family skate and it sounds identical. They did provide dinner at ours, nothing special just hot dogs, chicken fingers and french fries. It wasn't all that busy probably because it was only opened up to suite owners.

[Benched]

Originally Posted by Scoopdogg

I was at the Dome on Wednesday night for the Suite Owners Family skate and it sounds identical. They did provide dinner at ours, nothing special just hot dogs, chicken fingers and french fries. It wasn't all that busy probably because it was only opened up to suite owners.

Around here, that's apparently the pinnacle of cuisine.

[Chingas]

Originally Posted by Benched

Around here, that's apparently the pinnacle of cuisine.

The bigger question, was there ketchup?