RINK INFO:
(Updated on February 12th, 2017)
- Name: Canton Sports Center (also listed as TJO Sports Center)
- Address: 5 Carver Circle
- GPS Info: Same
- Home Rink: Jr Terriers, Catholic Memorial Middle School
- Parking: Plenty of Parking. At rink, behind rink and in nearby industrial area on weekends (doesn’t seem like there is an issue on weekends)
- Sheets: 2 Sheets (“Dog Pound” and “Boneyard”
- Locker Rooms: Small to Medium. Same Level for Dog Pound. Boneyard rinks are mostly upstairs.
- Rink Conditions: Good ice, well maintained.
- Overall: Decent Rink with 2 sheets of ice. Fairly easy to get to. Well run. Snack bar with fantastic pizza. On a cold scale (10 being the coldest) this rink is a solid 8. Viewing area for the “Dog Pound” is upstairs and gets crowded. Viewing area for the “Boneyard” is more crowded-you can go upstairs or stay down in the heated area. Updated. There is a small elevator near the snack bar for access to upper viewing areas.
AMENITIES:
- Pro Shop: Yes, small, lot of Terriers paraphernalia.
- Snack Bar: Yes. Arguably one of the best pizzas around (no joke!). There is a pizza oven and the Pizza Chef makes a great pie. Slices are availalbe, but you can order a whole pie, just give yourself 30-40 minutes. Other snack options, drinks, coffee etc. Cash only (ATM on property).
- Adult Bar: No
- Vending Machine(s): Yes (on the Dog Pound side)
- ATM: Yes
- WiFi: ?
- Arcade: No
- Bathrooms (non Locker room bathrooms): Upstairs. Small, get a bit dingy after a busy hockey weekend.
- Private Rooms: Unk
- Miscellaneous: Nearby is Target, a TGIF and Dunkins (1/2 mile away, back towards highway).
PRO SHOP:
- Skate sharpening: Unk
- Quality and quantity: Unk
- Selection: Unk
- Knowledge: Unk
OTHER:
- Tailgating: Behind the rink is your best option (out of sight, out of mind!).
- Local attractions: Off highway, easy to get to. Nearby is large Target, TFIG Fridays and a Dunkins. Close by is an Ikea and a variety of shops & restaurants.
- Things to do to kill time: Adults go to TGIF.
- Photography at rink: On the Dog Pound side you can get good shots from above. Net does not extend all the way. Lighting can be dim, but usually okay.
- Other stuff for kids:
