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    • Facility Rentals
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  • Upcoming Events
  • Drop-in Activities
  • Sports & Recreation
    • Archery
    • Badminton
    • Canoe Camping
    • Chess
    • Curling
    • Duplicate Bridge
    • Euchre
    • Target Shooting
    • Indoor Golf
    • Judo
    • Photography
    • Pickleball
    • Racquetball
    • Ski & Outdoor Activities
    • Squash
    • Table Tennis
  • Leagues
    • Archery
    • Ball Hockey
    • Pickleball
    • Squash
    • Softball
    • Volleyball
  • Fitness & Wellness
    • Fitness Memberships
    • SUMMERFIT Offer 2026
    • Personal Training
    • Group Fitness Classes
    • Yoga Sessions
    • Sip & Stretch Event
    • A GoodFIT Program
    • Line Dancing Classes
    • Zumba Classes
    • Pickleball Fitness Conditioning Program
    • First Aid & CPR Training
    • LifeFIT Canada Corporate Worksites
  • Children & Youth
    • Junior Athletes Programs
    • Summer Camps >
      • Junior Day Camps
      • Day Camps
      • Sport & Special Interest Camps
      • Info for the Grown-ups & FAQs
      • One-on-One RA Camp Experience
    • Join the RA's Summer Team >
      • LIT Training Program
  • Aquatics
    • Outdoor Pool Passes & Schedule
    • Low Ratio Swimming Lessons
    • Private Swimming Lessons
    • Parent & Tot Swimming Lessons
    • One-on-One Adaptive Swimming Lessons
  • Facility
    • Facility Rentals
    • On-site Services
    • Facility Renewal Fee
  • Upcoming Events

Facility Rentals

The RA Centre is open to the public, and has over 200,000 sq. ft of indoor and outdoor facilities to rent for sporting or corporate events, parties, and workshops. We have a space to accommodate your needs! Have a look over the different options and then fill out the form below to submit your request!
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Sports Facility Rentals

CURLING ICE (seasonal)
The RA Curling Centre of Excellence offers five sheets of arena-style curling ice. The ice will be put in early September and will be available for teams to rent in 1hr 45min blocks through the end of April. Some exception dates apply. Renters must have curling experience.

Ice is scraped and pebbled for use. For a schedule of available book times please click here.
  • Only available for curlers with experience who are looking to practice either alone or with their team.
  • Bookable by RA Curling Club Members and approved Rental Clients.
  • Advance booking and seasonal block booking options are available.
  • Booking closes seven (7) days prior to the start of the session
  • 1hr 45min booking blocks. 
  • Cancellations require a minimum three days notice of booking time and can be managed through the online portal. The full credit will be applied to account and can be applied to your account for future use or request a refund through [email protected] to receive a refund of your booking. A $30 administrative fee is applied to refund requests. Cancellations within three days are not subject to a credit or refund. 

FEES (Until January 31)
RA Curling Club Members: $75 + $5.63 FRF* = $80.63 (plus tax)
Approved Rental Clients: $80 + $6 FRF* = $86 (plus tax)
*A 7.5% Facility Renewal Fee is applied.

FEES (Effective February 1)
RA Curling Club Members: $75 + $7.13 FRF* = $82.13 (plus tax)
Approved Rental Clients: $80 + $7.60 FRF* = $87.60 (plus tax)
*A 9.5% Facility Renewal Fee is applied.
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How to Book:
  1. Log into your PlayRA account.
  2. Select 'Bookings & Registrations' under the top left menu. 
  3. Under 'Schedule a Visit', select ‘Curling Practice Ice - Prepared Ice’.
  4. Scroll through the calendar to view availability.
  5. Select your desired time slot and proceed to check out.
 
Please note: If the $2,000 rental fee does not automatically reduce to the listed booking rates please do not proceed to payment but rather connect with [email protected]. It is possible your account has not been setup to rent this option.


    Become an Approved Rental Client

    If you have a team who wishes to book prepared practice ice at the RA Centre and are currently not Members of the RA Curling Club; please fill out the required submission form below to start the process.

    Inquiries are monitored Mondays to Fridays between 8:00am to 4:00pm.
    Please allow 24 hours for a response.
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SOFTBALL DIAMONDS (seasonal)
The Lightenco Softball Centre offers four softball diamonds (two grass and two stone dust), as well as ample lighting for any nighttime events.  Located here at our Riverside Drive location, these well-maintained facilities are a great place to host a company tournament, a family gathering or some fun with friends.  Please note rentals are weather dependent.

Fees (Until January 31):
Short-term Rental (per hour):  $52.50 + $3.94 FRF* = $56.44 (plus tax)
Weekday Long-term Season Rental (per hour): $35 + $2.63 FRF* =  $37.63 (plus tax)
Weekend Long-term Season Rental (per hour): $40 + $3.00 FRF* =  $43.00 (plus tax)
*A 7.5% Facility Renewal Fee is applied.

Fees (Effective February 1):
Short-term Rental (per hour):  $52.50 + $4.99 FRF* = $57.49 (plus tax)
Weekday Long-term Season Rental (per hour): $35 + $3.33 FRF* =  $38.33 (plus tax)
Weekend Long-term Season Rental (per hour): $40 + $3.80 FRF* =  $43.80 (plus tax)
*A 9.5% Facility Renewal Fee is applied.
Turf Field 
Winter (Dome)
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From November through April, the full turf is divided into three playing fields under a dome. Each playing field (1/3 turf field) is available to be rented separately or in any combination, Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm* (based on space availability). 

Turf Field (Dome)
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm*
Playing field = 1/3 turf field

Fee per hour (Until January 31)
1/3 playing field  - $165 + $12.38 FRF* =  $177.38 (plus tax)
*A 7.5% Facility Renewal Fee is applied.

Fee per hour (Effective February 1)
1/3 playing field  - $165 + $15.68 FRF* =  $180.68 (plus tax)
*A 7.5% Facility Renewal Fee is applied.

Evening and weekend bookings: Please contact our partners at Soccer 7s by email at [email protected] or by phone at 613-986-0319.  
Grass Field (seasonal)
Evening and weekend bookings: Please contact our partners at Soccer 7s by email at [email protected] or by phone at 613-986-0319.  ​

Gun range
Weekday rental time available for security firms and law enforcement agencies only. Ammunition - upon request

Fee per hour (Until January 31)
Range Rental Fee: $100 + $7.50 FRF* = $107.50 (plus tax)
*A 7.5% Facility Renewal Fee is applied.

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Fee per hour (Effective February 1)
Range Rental Fee: $100 + $9.50 FRF* = $109.50 (plus tax)
*A 9.5% Facility Renewal Fee is applied.
Sand VOLLEYBALL COURTS (seasonal)
The RA’s sand volleyball facilities are a great way to add a fun sport to a company’s activity day. Located next to our outdoor patio, we offer two courts for your enjoyment. Organizers are to bring their own balls.
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oUTDOOR POOL (seasonal)
The RA’s aquatic facility is open between mid-June and August. This outdoor facility is a great place to be in the summer months.
​Summer 2026 rentals will be considered in the Spring.

Room Rentals

​Room rentals include the provision and arrangement of chairs and tables only. ​Any additional services such as catering, linens, audio visual are the responsibility of the renter. The RA has limited auxiliary services available at an additional cost. Prices effective February 2026. Please note: All room rentals must start and end within the facility's operating hours; we cannot accommodate bookings outside these times.

See the RA Room Rentals comparison chart (PDF).

​To inquire about room availability please fill out the form below.
Clark Hall
Fees
Dimensions
Capacity Range
Weekday Rental
(Sunday-Thursday)
Weekend Rental
(Friday & Saturday) 
50 X 60 
​3000 sq ft
72-300**
$695 + $66.03 FRF* = 
$761.03 ​
(plus tax) 
$1,150 + $109.25 FRF* = 
​$1,259.25 ​
(plus tax)
​​*A 9.5% Facility Renewal Fee is applied.
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Important Notes:​
  • **Room capacity varies based on set-up. 
  • Bar service is available for an additional fee of $125 +tax per bartender (number of required bartenders TBD based on event size). 
Courtside A

Fees
Dimensions
Capacity Range
Weekday Rental
​
(Sunday-Thursday)
Weekend Rental
(Friday & Saturday) ​
29 X 36 
​1044 sq ft
25-100**
$350 + $33.25 FRF* = 
​$383.25 
(plus tax)
$375 + $35.63 FRF* = 
​$410.63 
(plus tax)
*A 9.5% Facility Renewal Fee is applied.
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Important Notes:
  • ​​**Room capacity varies based on set-up. 
Courtside B

Fees 
Dimensions
Capacity Range
Weekday Rental
​
(Sunday-Thursday)
Weekend Rental
(Friday & Saturday) ​
29 X 68 1972 sq ft
40-200**
$525 + $49.88 FRF* = 
​
$574.88 (plus tax)
$695 + $66.03 FRF* = 
​$761.03 
(plus tax)
​*A 9.5% Facility Renewal Fee is applied.
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Important Notes:
  • **Room capacity varies based on set-up. 
  • Bar service is available for an additional fee of $125 +tax per bartender (number of required bartenders TBD based on event size). 
Auxiliary Services
Auxiliary Services
Fee
RA Podium
Complimentary
Linens
$15/linen
House PA System
(Available in Clark Hall and Courtside B only)
$25
Microphone
​(wired, stand included)
$30
LCD Projector & Screen
$50
CateringEvents held at the RA are catered exclusively by Chef Ric’s Catering, a social enterprise for food training through the Ottawa Mission. Their menu is available online here: https://chefrics.com/pages/catering-menu. You can place your order online here: https://chefrics.com/pages/order-catering.

​AV
For larger AV requirements we suggest working with Advantage AV.  Representative Jessica can be reached at 613-727-9200 or
[email protected] to discuss all AV options.     

Facility Rental inquiries

    To inquire about booking availability, please complete the following form.
    ​Facility Rental inquiries are monitored Mondays to Fridays between 8:00am to 4:00pm.
    Please allow at least 48 hours for a response.
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The RA Centre is conveniently located in the heart of Ottawa! 
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​2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, ON K1H 7X7

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Turf Fields - Dome
Outdoor Pool
Curling Ice
Sand Volleyball
Gun Range
Softball Diamonds and Turf Fields
Clark Hall Set-up
Clark Hall Set-up
Clark Hall Set-up
Courtside B Set-up
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A:    ​2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, ON  K1H 7X7
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