ODR tradition
From backyard boards to community rinks, where hockey memories are made—let’s celebrate them together
Contest Details
Nominate an Outdoor Rink
Contest opens: Jan 20
Submission deadline: Feb 28 at 11:59 Pm EST

Win 1 of 3 $1,000
Grand Prizes
How to Enter
Complete the contest entry form below and upload a photo along with your submission – your entry does not need to be hockey related.
Entries will be posted in the ‘Submissions’ section. Please allow up to 24-36 hours for your entry to appear.
* Winnings must be directed towards the operating or equipment costs of a publicly accessible outdoor rink.
Winners will be randomly drawn from all submissions.
Who/What Can Be Nominated
Note: If your annual outdoor rink is not yet open for the season (or this year’s operations have been affected by weather), you can still participate! Tell us why the outdoor rink is important.
- Any ODR in your community (municipal rink, community rink, privately-owned public rink)
- Personal ODR (backyard, lake, pond, etc)*
* Winnings must be directed towards the operating or equipment costs of a publicly accessible outdoor rink.
Boost your entries
Did you know, an outdoor rink can be nominated multiple times! One entry will be counted per e-mail address.
2025
CONTEST ENTRY
Note: If your annual outdoor rink is not yet open for the season (or this year’s operations have been affected by weather), you can still participate! Tell us why the outdoor rink is important.
You can also send your entry and photo directly to community@carhahockey.ca and include the above requested information.
*Please acknowledge that all of the contest terms and conditions still apply
Congratulations to our past winners!
Winners were randomly drawn from all submissions and awarded $1,000 towards the operating costs of their chosen publicly accessible outdoor rink for the 2024-25 season.
All 2024 submissions
Thank you to the rinks from all across Canada who have participated! We are so grateful for all the incredible work done by volunteers and community members to keep these outdoor rinks active. Check out the awesome photos, nominations and stories from your area.

Special Feature
The Outdoor Hockey Club Documentary Series

Creator of the Outdoor Hockey Club