Commercial Filming

Permission to Film at UCalgary

All requests for third party filming or photography must go through the UCalgary Accommodations and Events office for approval. A minimum of two weeks’ notice is required for any filming requests, but 30 days’ notice is preferred.

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Dates and Times

The Olympic Oval is happy to accommodate filming requests depending on availability and our competition schedule. Typically, we allow filming after hours (10:00 pm - 7:00 am) to allow for regular programming, training and competitions. There are exceptions if our schedule permits (i.e. National holidays, ice-out (April and May of a given year).

Documentation

A certificate of insurance for a minimum of 2 million dollars Canadian, naming “The Board of Governors at The University of Calgary” as an "additional insured" is required for all external filming companies requesting to film on campus. A Workers’ Compensation Certificate of Insurance for any company onsite will also be required. A formal contract agreement will be prepared outlining the details and fees and is to be signed by both parties.

All of the above documents must be completed before the first date of filming/photography.

Production Details

Once an agreement has been signed and an insurance certificate and WCB forms submitted, the Olympic Oval can then work with the production company to iron out shoot details, including site visits, restrictions, special permissions and accessibility.