Burlington needs your help to get Central Rec Centre (Arena) a $250 thousand dollar upgrade. Click "read more" for details.
Nominations are open for the 20th annual Kraft Hockeyville selection. The chosen association will receive $250k in arena upgrades and host an NHL pre-season game.
For nearly six decades, Central Recreation Centre (Central Arena) has been more than just a rink—it’s been the beating heart of Burlington’s sporting and recreational spirit. Built in 1968, this iconic venue has witnessed generations of hockey dreams, lacrosse glory, figure skating triumphs, and unforgettable community moments. It’s where the city’s biggest crowds have cheered, where legends like Wayne Gretzky skated as a nine-year-old prodigy during the 1970 Golden Horseshoe Tournament, and where music icons like The Ramones and Gordon Lightfoot electrified audiences in the ’70s.
Needless to say...it's due for an upgrade! The competition is currently in the Nomination & Rally phase. Communities across Canada will submit stories that will showcase their pride in their local barn - Burlington needs your voice! Submit a written or video story (10 points), share a photo (3 points) or react to a story or note on the arena's nomination page (1 point). You can submit YOUR Burlington hockey pride for Central via the link below.
Click here to learn more about the nomination process, what Central Arena means to Burlington and how you can contribute.
Click here to view Central's nomination page. See what other people have submitted, or submit your own.
