Big Bear Arena- Chi Mukwa

🏒 Sports Gear Swap 🏒

We receive a lot of questions from families asking where they can find affordable sports equipment or looking for gear as their players grow. This is the perfect opportunity to gear up for the upcoming season while helping another family!

📅 Saturday, August 8
📍 Kaine’s Rink
⏰ 11am-2pm

Whether you're looking to buy, sell, or trade gently used youth hockey equipment, we'd love to have you join us!

Let's help keep sports affordable and make sure every player is ready this season.

Questions? Contact [email protected] for more information.

UPDATED: Effective immediately, our facility will be closed due today 7/16 & 7/17 due to poor air quality.

This decision has been made out of an abundance of caution to protect the health and safety of our participants, staff, and visitors.
All programs, activities, and facility operations are suspended until further notice. We will continue to monitor air quality conditions and provide updates as soon as it is safe to reopen.

We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.

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🏀 FREE Sports Camp Opportunity for Sault Tribe Members! 🏀

Calling all future Lakers! Lake Superior State University Women's Basketball has three exciting camps coming up, and Sault Tribe Members can register FREE (limit one sports camp per member). Registration is first-come, first-served, so don't wait!

📅 Upcoming Camps:
🏀 Skills Camp
• July 26
• 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Girls entering 7th & 8th Grade
🗓 Registration Deadline: July 17 at 5:00 p.m.

🏀 Little Lakers Camp
• August 12–14
• 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Players entering 2nd–6th Grade
🗓 Registration Deadline: July 31 at 5:00 p.m.

🏀 Kids Camp
See LSSU for more registration information. Allotted Sault Tribe spots are FULL!

🏀 Elite Camp
• August 16
• 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Girls entering 9th–12th Grade
• For potential college prospects only
🗓 Registration Deadline: July 17 at 5:00 p.m.

📍 Register at: www.bigbeararena.com (Please register through Big Bear Arena, NOT LSSU)

📧 Questions? Contact [email protected]

Don't miss this great opportunity to develop your skills, learn from LSSU Women's Basketball coaches and players, and have fun on the court! 🏀💙💛

📣 Abby Roque Summer Hockey Camp is Coming to Big Bear Arena! 🏒 - Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to learn from Walter Cup Champion Abby Roque at the Abby Roque Summer Hockey Camp!

📍 Location: Big Bear Arena – Sault Ste. Marie, MI

📅 Friday, August 21

Ages 7–10: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Ages 11–13: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📅 Saturday, August 22

Ages 7–10: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Ages 11–13: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
💲 Cost: $125 per child

🏒 Registration Includes:

Official Abby Roque Hockey Camp Jersey
🏆 Special Meet & Greet!
Following the conclusion of camp on Saturday, Abby will be hosting a Meet & Greet with the Walter Cup, giving participants and families a chance to meet her, take photos, and celebrate her championship season.

Spots are limited, so register early by scanning the QR code on the flyer!

We can't wait to see you on the ice! 🥅🏒

Questions please email: [email protected].

☀️⛸️ Summer fun is happening on and off the ice!

Looking for a cool way to spend your summer? Join us for a variety of ice activities for all ages and skill levels:

🏒 **Youth Stick & Puck (17 & Under)** – Practice your skills, work on your shot, and have fun with friends!

⛸️ **Public Skating** – Everyone is welcome to enjoy time on the ice with family and friends.

🥪 **Lunch Break Skating** – Take a break from your day and enjoy a refreshing skate during lunch.

🏒 **Senior Stick & Puck** – Stay active, sharpen your skills, and enjoy time on the ice in a relaxed setting.

Whether you're learning, practicing, or just looking for a fun way to beat the heat, we've got something for everyone this summer. We can't wait to see you at the rink! ❄️☀️

📣 Summer Recreation Program Update

We have sent out Summer Rec program emails to all registered families!

Please note: we are currently experiencing some issues with bulk email delivery and certain email domains. Because of this, some families may not receive their message as expected.

If you believe you should have received an email but have not, please contact us so we can verify your information and resend it if needed.

Thank you for your patience and support we’re excited for a great summer! ☀️

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Woah! Summer is upon us ☀️

Please note our hours of operation have changed for the summer season. Be sure to take a look at the updated schedule so you don’t miss us!

We can’t wait to enjoy the warm weather and a great summer ahead with you all!

In observance of Memorial Day, we will be closed on Friday May 22, 2026 @ 5PM - Monday, May 25 as we take time to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend. ❤️🤍💙

Spring League participants: please check our announcement page for important information regarding the final week of Spring League.

https://bigbeararena.recdesk.com/Community/Page?pageId=43380

Emails have been sent out; however, if your email provider blocks bulk messages, please visit our website for full details.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.

Big Bear Arena, Sault Ste. Marie - Big Bear Arena CommunicationOur primary form of communication will be through RecDesk, along with updates posted on our page (Big Bear Arena – Chi Mukwa). Please check these regularly for schedules, updates, and announcements.

❌❌CANCELLATION NOTICE ❌❌

Due to illnesses and projected absences, 18U Spring League scheduled for May 13, 2026, has been cancelled.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

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