The Oulton-Stanish Centre

The Oulton-Stanish Centre is now open

This brand-new, 60,000-square-foot facility on AV��ֲ�’s Studley Campus is a dynamic and inclusive space for AV��ֲ� students, faculty and staff, and for the greater Halifax community. The Oulton-Stanish Centre offers a fresh facility for ice sports and serves as an on-campus wellness hub.

Support the Oulton-Stanish Centre

Your support will help us build an on-campus arena and health, wellness, and activity hub where students, faculty, staff and the Halifax community can thrive.

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A home for Tigers of all stripes

You can be a part of this exciting new addition to our campus by purchasing a seat in the Oulton-Stanish Centre. All seats purchased will include an inscription of your choice—it’s a great way to honour yourself, a loved one, or a group or organization.

Opportunities for support

There are many ways you can make your mark and support the Oulton-Stanish Centre. Please email Lija Skobe, Associate Director, Advancement, Department of Athletics & Recreation today about naming and sponsorship opportunities.

Email lija.skobe@dal.ca

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Take a virtual tour of the Oulton-Stanish Centre!

Construction of the much-anticipated Oulton-Stanish Centre is now complete! The centre officially opened in March 2026.

Athletes of all ages can develop their skills and have fun on the Centre’s new NHL-size ice surface. With seating for 900+ spectators, fans of the men’s and women’s varsity hockey teams can enjoy every second of the action. Dedicated ice time for recreation programs and the return of our Tiger hockey camps and public skates provide the community with more options to stay active. The Oulton-Stanish Centre also provides a larger, state-of-the-art home for the . The clinic provides access to more services, specialized care, and hands-on learning opportunities that will support our students and community members.

Latest Oulton-Stanish Centre news

Behind the ice: The low‑tech craft used to build Dal’s new world‑class Oulton‑Stanish Centre rink

See how Dal’s Oulton‑Stanish Centre rink took shape through patient layering, old‑school methods, and impressive human skill that still outperforms high‑tech alternatives.

Transformational $2M gift allows for greater investment in community health and wellness

The gift from Leslie McLean (MN’02) and Scott McCain to the Oulton-Stanish Centre will ensure that the AV��ֲ� Physiotherapy Clinic can provide expanded care to members of the AV��ֲ� and broader community.

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Support the Oulton-Stanish Centre

Your support of the Oulton-Stanish Centre will help us build an on-campus health, wellness, and activity hub where students, faculty and staff and the Halifax community can thrive.

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