Public ice skating sessions
Registration is required for all programs. Walk-ins are not permitted. Registration is also available at the very bottom of this webpage.
A list of programs and schedules can be found below. Children 5 years of age and under must wear a CSA-approved helmet (3 months and younger do not require a helmet if they are in a stroller). We strongly recommend that all users wear CSA-approved head protection. Youth under 12 must be supervised by an adult 18 years of age or older at all times. Skates are required for all programs. One sledge is available at all arenas for public use. Visit Skating fees, rules and equipment for more details.
* Shinny (pick-up hockey) and Stick & Puck - CSA-approved, full-caged helmets are mandatory for all participants.
Adult shinny (pick-up hockey)
Registration is required for all programs. Walk-ins are not permitted.
Two teams are created from registrants to play in non-competitive shinny hockey game. CSA-approved full caged helmet is mandatory for all participants, shoulder pads optional. Participants are required to supply their own properly fitted helmet and will not be allowed on the ice without one.
Schedule for Saturday September 28, 2024, to Sunday March 30, 2025:
Fridays
- Carling Arena from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. and from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Saturdays
- Kinsmen Arena from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Adult stick and puck (15 years and older)
Registration is required for all programs. Walk-ins are not permitted.
Adults can bring their stick and puck to improve their shot and stickhandling.
This is an unstructured ice time. No private programs are permitted. Organized hockey games, slap shots and structured practices are not permitted. No aggressive play is permitted.
All participants are required to wear a full-caged CSA approved helmet. The maximum number of participants on the ice is 30 people.
Schedule for Saturday September 28, 2024, to Sunday March 30, 2025:
Mondays
- Earl Nichols Arena from 12 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.
Thursdays
- Stronach Arena from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Fridays
- Bostwick Arena from 3:30 p.m. to 4:20 p.m.
- Carling Arena from 3:30 p.m. to 4:20 p.m.
Saturdays
- Farquharson Arena from 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Adult freestyle skate
Registration is required for all programs. Walk-ins are not permitted.
This skate is for adults for all ages who are interested in performing basic skating moves including but not limited to backwards skating, turns and ice dancing.
We strongly recommend all users wear CSA head protection.
Standard admission rates and policy apply.
Schedule for Saturday September 28, 2024, to Sunday March 30, 2025:
Tuesdays
- Bostwick Arena from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Thursdays
- Kinsmen Arena from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Children and youth stick and puck (5 – 15 years old)
Registration is required for all programs. Walk-ins are not permitted.
Parents can come out with their children to practice stickhandling and improve their shots. An adult must accompany children on the ice.
This is an unstructured ice time. No private programs are permitted. Organized hockey games, slap shots and structured practices are not permitted. No aggressive play is permitted.
All participants are required to wear a full-caged CSA approved helmet.
Standard admission rates and policy apply.
Schedule for Saturday September 28, 2024, to Sunday March 30, 2025:
Wednesdays
- Earl Nichols Arena from 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Fridays
- Bostwick Arena from 4:30 p.m. to 5:20 p.m.
- Carling Arena from 4:30 p.m. to 5:20 p.m.
Saturdays
- Farquharson Arena from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 1: 45 p.m.
- Stronach Arena from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Free public skating
Registration is required for all programs. Walk-ins are not permitted.
Come out and practice your skating skills with family and friends. Open to skaters of all ages and abilities. Beginners will be asked to stay in the middle of the ice. Skating assists deemed safe will be permitted.
Children 5 years of age and under must wear CSA approved helmet (3 months and younger do not require a helmet if in a stroller). We strongly recommend that all users wear CSA head protection.
Schedule for Saturday September 28, 2024, to Sunday March 30, 2025:
Wednesdays
- Argyle Arena from 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
- Bostwick Arena from 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
- Carling Arena from 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
- Earl Nichols Arena from 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
- Kinsmen Arena from 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
- Lambeth Arena from 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
- Medway Arena from 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
- Stronach Arena from 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
- Oakridge Arena from 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
- Farquharson Arena from 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Sundays
- Lambeth Arena from 2 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.
Parent and child skating
Registration is required for all programs. Walk-ins are not permitted.
Free for adults (18 or older) to spend quality time with children ages 13 and under in a safe, quiet environment. This program has no ice cruisers.
Children 5 years of age and under must wear CSA approved helmet (3 months and younger do not require a helmet if in a stroller). We strongly recommend that all users wear CSA head protection.
Schedule for Saturday September 28, 2024, to Sunday March 30, 2025:
Mondays
- Lambeth Arena from 1 to 2:45 p.m.
- Carling Arena from 1 to 2:45 p.m.
Tuesdays
- Bostwick Arena from 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
- Medway Arena from 1 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Wednesdays
- Oakridge Arena from 1:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Thursdays
- Bostwick Arena from 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Fridays
- Lambeth Arena from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Saturdays
- Stronach Arena from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
- Farquharson Arena from 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Parent and tot shinny
Registration is required for all programs. Walk-ins are not permitted.
Free to adults (18 or older) to spend quality time with preschooler (5 and under) in a safe, quiet environment. Bring your own sticks and pucks and work on hockey skills. CSA approved, full caged helmet required for everyone. Skate assists are not permitted.
Schedule for Saturday September 28, 2024, to Sunday March 30, 2025:
Mondays
- Carling Arena from 1 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Tuesdays
- Medway Arena from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
- Lambeth Arena from 1 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Wednesdays
- Kinsmen Arena from 1:30 to 3:15 p.m.
Parent and tot skating
Registration is required for all programs. Walk-ins are not permitted.
Free for adults (18 or older) to spend quality time with preschoolers 5 and under in a safe, quiet environment. This program has no ice cruisers.
Children 5 years of age and under must wear CSA approved helmet (3 months and younger do not require a helmet if in a stroller). We strongly recommend that all users wear CSA head protection.
Schedule for Saturday September 28, 2024, to Sunday March 30, 2025:
Mondays
- Kinsmen Arena from 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
- Earl Nichols Arena from 1 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Wednesdays
- Carling Arena from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
- Kinsmen Arena from 1:30 to 3:15 p.m.
Public skating
Registration is required for all programs. Walk-ins are not permitted.
Come out and practice your skating skills with family and friends. Open to skaters of all ages and abilities. Beginners will be asked to stay in the middle of the ice. Skating assists deemed safe will be permitted.
Children 5 years of age and under must wear CSA approved helmet (3 months and younger do not require a helmet if in a stroller). We strongly recommend that all users wear CSA head protection.
Standard admission rates and policy apply.
Schedule for Saturday September 28, 2024, to Sunday March 30, 2025:
Fridays
- Argyle Arena from 8 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
- Oakridge Arena from 8 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
- Kinsmen Arena from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Saturdays
- Farquharson Arena from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
- Stronach Arena from 1 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
- Earl Nichols Arena from 2:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
- Medway Arena from 2 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
- Carling Arena from 8 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
Sundays
- Argyle Arena from 1 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
- Medway Arena from 1 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
- Bostwick Arena from 2 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
- Carling Arena from 2 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
- Oakridge Arena from 2 to 3:45 p.m.
- Kinsmen Arena from 3 to 4:45 p.m.
Senior skate
Registration is required for all programs. Walk-ins are not permitted.
Adults aged 55 and up are invited to enjoy music and exercise while they skate. There will be a flood of the ice halfway through the skate. Skating around the ice is the only activity permitted. No routines or skating as partners.
Please remember that there are skaters of all abilities. Beginner skaters are asked to move to the centre of the ice surface with more experienced skaters closer to the boards. Please judge your skating speed based on the number of people on the ice.
We strongly recommend all users wear CSA head protection.
Standard admission rates and policy apply.
Schedule for Saturday September 28, 2024, to Sunday March 30, 2025:
Mondays
Argyle Arena from 1 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Earl Nichols Arena from 1 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Tuesdays
Bostwick Arena from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Kinsmen Arena from 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Carling Arena from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Wednesdays
Carling Arena from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Oakridge Arena from 1 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Earl Nichols Arena from 1 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Thursdays
Bostwick Arena from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Kinsmen Arena from 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Stronach Arena from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Fridays
Medway Arena from 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Carling Arena from 1 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Lambeth Arena from 1 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Senior free style skate
Registration is required for all programs. Walk-ins are not permitted.
This skate is for adults aged 55 and over who are interested in performing basic figure skating moves including but not limited to backwards skating, turns and ice dancing as well as hockey skating moves including but not limited to backwards skating and tight turns. There will be a flood of the ice halfway through the skate.
All areas of the ice are available to everyone. Please be aware of the other skaters and give appropriate clearance for spins and other figure skating activities.
We strongly recommend all users wear CSA head protection.
Standard admission rates and policy apply.
Schedule for Saturday September 28, 2024, to Sunday March 30, 2025:
Tuesdays
- Kinsmen Arena from 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
- Carling Arena from 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Wednesdays
- Earl Nichols Arena from 1 to 2:45 p.m.
Thursdays
- Bostwick Arena from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Sledge stick and puck
Registration is required for all programs. Walk-ins are not permitted.
Participants with and without mobility challenges can use their sticks and pucks on the ice while seated in an accessibility/mobility device called a "sledge". CSA approved, full caged helmets and hockey gloves are required, and participants must provide their own sledge.
Standard admission rates and policy apply.
Schedule for Saturday September 28, 2024, to Sunday March 30, 2025:
Sundays
- Carling Arena from 1 to 1:50 p.m.
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