Fort St. John’s newest recreation complex, the Pomeroy Sport Centre, is a beautiful ice facility and sport event centre unparalleled in British Columbia. It has been designed to create a lasting legacy that will shape the future of the Energetic City for years to come. It is a centre of excellence for sport, promotes community and personal wellness, and provides an attractive venue for events appealing to a wide range of interests.
The first floor of this three-floor facility features two NHL-sized ice rinks, a concession, skate sharpening vendor, 12 dressing rooms, a meeting room, and two fitness spaces. The first floor is also home to the Sport Celebration Wall.
The second floor is home to a meeting room, a spin studio, and one of three indoor Olympic-sized long-track speed skating ovals in Canada (others: Calgary and Quebec City). Made with a concrete base, this level can also be used for other events with 60,000 square feet of usable space during non-ice seasons.
The third floor of this facility is home to the Northern Vac Track. The walking track is 340 meters around with heated tubing throughout. There are lockers located along the side of the walking track to allow for client storage for its patrons to use free of charge if they bring their own lock. Council decided in the fall of 2009 to always have the track free for the public to enjoy.
Our remarkable facility also can have all ice surfaces removed during non-ice seasons to accommodate major indoor sport and cultural events, tradeshows, and more. The total event space available is in excess of 140,000 square feet.
The Pomeroy Sport Centre houses two fitness areas available for rent by various organizations; nonprofits, sport groups, personal trainers, or commercial use.
Fitness Spaces
Training Gym
- Room dimensions: 78’ 4” by 46’ 5” (3635 square feet)
- Ceiling height: 9’ 2"
- Amenities:
- Multiple squat racks and free weight benches
- Medicine balls, kettlebells and weight racks
- Several weight plates and bar sets
- Various agility and cardio equipment
- Open-floor space
- Sound system
Studio
- Room dimensions: 51’ 6” x 18’ 11” (975 square feet)
- Ceiling height: 9’ 2”
- Amenities:
- Mirrored open space
- Various fitness equipment, such as free weights and fitness bands
- Sound system
Northern Vac Track
The Northern Vac Track 340-metre rubberized track which includes heated tubing throughout to help climate control. The track features three lanes to cater to walkers/joggers/runners who may want to go slow, medium pace, or fast! The track continues to be a popular feature all year around. Programming initiatives have included various corporate and community walking challenges as well as the newest addition of Stroller Fit for moms. The track is free for the public to enjoy. Our operating hours vary during the year.
Northern Vac Walking Track Rules
- All patrons shall obey the directions posted or they may be asked to leave the facility.
- Absolutely no climbing on, over or leaning against the railings.
- Patrons wishing to run shall do so on the innermost lane. Slower patrons should use the outer lane. Please follow the suggested speeds labelled on the lanes.
- No food or gum or drinks (except for water) on the track.
- Appropriate and clean walking/running footwear must be worn. Boot covers are available.
- No standing around or sitting on the track - keep moving or move to the outer lanes when safe to do so. The track is not to be used for spectators of events below.
- Patrons must travel in the same direction around the track as described on the signage.
- Children 8 and under must be accompanied by a guardian 16 years of age or older. All children under 3 must always be within arm’s reach.
- Registered service animals only. No other pets allowed.
- Bikes, roller skates, roller blades, skateboards, "Heelies", or similar are not permitted.
- The Recreation Attendant or Facilities Staff shall have the authority to restrict public access to the facility at any time, if in their sole discretion, the facility occupancy load is met or if it is believed that public safety could be jeopardized.