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Arena (Best & Bash Arena)

To book ice or learn more about advertising at the Best & Bash Arena, please contact Alison Nicholson at 613-856-2254.

Ice bookings cannot be made more than 30 days in advance when booking online.

The Best & Bash Arena is located at 16 McPherson Drive, Napanee between Jim Kimmett Blvd. and Hwy 401, just west of Hwy 41. 

The Best & Bash Arena opened September 1, 2004. The 93,315-sq. ft. multi-purpose complex boasts two NHL sized ice pads (200' x 85') with fixed seating for 1000 people in the Goodyear Rink and bench seating for 200 people in the Home Hardware Rink.

The facility hosts approximately 7,000 sq. ft. of retail space including a Sports Store 613-354-6276, Physiotherapy Clinic 613-354-4410 and Canteen. Outside, the facility has one standard soccer pitch to accommodate the growing demand for sport in our community.

Rates:

Prime Time (Weekdays, 4:00 pm until 11:00 pm, all day Saturday and Sunday):

  • Adults (18 +) - $237.30/hour
  • Youth - $175.35/hour

Non-Prime Time (Monday to Friday from 7:00 am until 4:00 pm):

  • Adults (18 +) - $126.00/hour
  • Youth - $100.00/hour

*Tax is included in these prices

Prime Time rates apply to all bookings made in from May - August.

Note: Arena rates include $5.00/hour ice resurfacer replacement surcharge and $10.00/hour ice user surcharge. 

Slab Rentals:

Daily

  • Dance/Bingo/Shows - $882.00
  • Set Up/Tear Down - $335.00
  • Power Panel - $558.00

Hourly

  • Adults (18+ years) - $79.00
  • Minors (under 18 years) - $61.00 

Amenities:

  • fixed seating for 1,000 people
  • NHL sized ice pad (200' by 85')
  • 5 dressing rooms

A $10.00 administration fee will be applied to facility bookings that are requested to be changed.

Rates:

Prime Time (Weekdays, 4:00 pm until 11:00 pm, all day Saturday and Sunday):

  • Adults (18 +) - $237.30/hour
  • Youth - $175.35/hour

Non-Prime Time (Monday to Friday from 7:00 am until 4:00 pm):

  • Adults (18 +) - $126.00/hour
  • Youth - $100.00/hour

*Tax is included in these prices

Prime Time rates apply to all bookings made in from May - August.

Note: Arena rates include $5.00/hour ice resurfacer replacement surcharge and $10.00/hour ice user surcharge. 

Slab Rentals:

Daily

  • Dance/Bingo/Shows - $882.00
  • Set Up/Tear Down - $335.00
  • Power Panel - $558.00

Hourly

  • Adults (18+ years) - $79.00
  • Minors (under 18 years) - $61.00

Amenities:

  • Bench seating for 200 people
  • NHL sized ice pad (200' by 85')
  • 5 dressing rooms

A $10.00 administration fee will be applied to facility bookings that are requested to be changed.

The South Lawn at the Best & Bash Arena offers a large green space for outdoor events with parking in close proximity.

South Lawn (1-day function) - $153.00

Business Park Sign

Check out this exclusive opportunity to advertise through our business park sign.

The perks of advertising with us include:

  • A sign placement located on the east side of HWY 41/Centre St, near 401 exits
  • Reaching your consumer with 24-hour advertising year-round
  • Highlighting your business with a 2' x 6' illuminated vandal resistant lexan advertisment
  • Let consumbers know of your presence through the new efficent headings

As our community continues to grow and expand, promoting your business in a high-traffic area is a must!

Best & Bash Arena Advertising Rates

Goodyear Rink:

  • Rink Boards (800 Seats) North Side - $400.00
  • Rink Boards (200 Seats) South Side - $350.00
  • Backer Panel - $300.00
  • Penalty Boxes - $600.00
  • Player Boxes - $700.00
  • Ice Advertisements - $700.00
  • Score Clocks - $850.00
  • Time Clock - $850.00 
  • Ice Resurfacer $2800.00 

Home Hardware Rink: 

  • Rink Boards (800 Seats) North Side - $350.00
  • Backer Panel - $300.00
  • Penalty Boxes - $500.00
  • Player Boxes - $600.00
  • Ice Advertisements - $600.00
  • Score Clocks - $700.00
  • Time Clock - $700.00
  • Ice Resurfacer - $2200.00

Conditions for Signage Advertising:

  • All contracts are for 12-month duration with first option to renew.
  • Rates are based on a 1-year contract minimum. 
  • Rates shown are per 1 advertisement purchased. Discounts of 10% for multiple signage purchased. 
  • Prices do not include the manufacturing of the sign. Manufacturing costs are the buyer’s responsibility.
  • Prices do include installation and maintenance. 
  • Prices do not include HST.

Conditions for Ice Resurfacer Advertising:

  • All contracts are for a 3-year term with first option to renew.
  • Prices do not include the manufacturing of the sign. Manufacturing costs are the buyer’s responsibility.
  • Prices do include installation and maintenance.
  • Prices do not include HST.

Hours of operation:

  • Monday & Tuesday - Open and closing times may vary depending on events happening within the arena
  • Wednesday-Friday - Open at 11 am (closing times may vary depending on events happening within the arena)
  • Saturday & Sunday - Open at 9 am (closing times may vary depending on events happening within the arena)

Available for catering.

Meal Deal for Birthday Rentals:

  • Deal includes a hot dog, hamburger, pogo, or 1 large order of chicken fingers.
  • This package will also include fries, a can of pop or juice, and a treat from the canteen.
  • Cost is $10.00 plus tax per package.

Contact Big D's Restaurant on Facebook for more information.

The Best & Bash Arena continues to be a major sport tourism and entertainment facility hosting events such as provincial and national hockey championships, curling, live concerts and trade shows.

For information in alternate formats, please contact Hollie Knapp-Fisher

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