Public skating regulations
To ensure a safe enjoyable environment for public skating all users are required to observe the following rules:
General Rules
- Do not proceed on the ice until the zamboni is off the ice and the gates are closed.
- The following are prohibited from the ice rink:
- Animals
- Food and Beverages
- Tobacco products
- Alcohol
- Illegal drugs
- Profanity
Safety
- 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.
- Maintain a safe controlled speed.
- Beginner skaters only in the centre circle (or as marked).
- Skating aids, strollers or buggies may be allowed when deemed safe by the cashier or cruiser.
- No chairs or umbrella strollers are permitted.
For reasons of safety, the following are not permitted during general public skate sessions:
- Games (crack the whip, tag, horseplay)
- Snowball or glove throwing
- Hockey/ringette sticks, pucks or balls
- Skating backwards
- Holding children in arms while skating
- Jumps, spins or other figure skating routines
- Sitting on the rink boards
- Persons not wearing skates
Assumption of risk
Skaters and spectators are deemed to have knowledge of and assume the inherent risks including, but not limited to:
- Injuries from collisions or contact with other individuals on the ice surface
- Injuries from falls
The ice surface maximum skating capacity is 130 participants.
Any participants disobeying rules will be asked to leave the session and may be excluded from future skating sessions.
Skating fees (taxes extra)
| Adult (18-54) | $4.75 |
| Children (12 and under) | $3.75 |
| Youth (13-17) | $4.00 |
| Family (with up to two adults) | $8.50 |
| Seniors (55+) | $4.00 |
| Female shinny, introductory hockey and adult shinny hockey | $8.50 each |
| PT skating shinny hockey | Free |
| Youth stick and puck | $8.50 per family |
| Adult stick and puck | $4.75 per person |
Skating passes (taxes extra)
Skating passes provide you with access to 10 skating sessions.
| Adult (18-54) | $32.15 |
| Children (12 and under) | $22.95 |
| Youth (13-17) | $25.25 |
| Unlimited Family (with up to two adults) | $100 |
| Senior (55+) | $25.50 |
For those unable to meet recreation program costs, financial assistance may be available. Call 519-661-5575 for more information.
Skate rentals and sharpening hours
Skate rentals are available at Earl Nichols Arena, Kinsmen Arena, and the Victoria Park skating rink. Skate sharpening is available at Carling Arena, Earl Nichols Arena, Kinsmen Arena, Stronach Arena and the Victoria Park skating rink. Click the dropdowns below for costs and times.
Carling Arena
Sharpening cost is $5.00. Sharpening hours follow as:
- Monday to Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Earl Nichols Arena
- Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Kinsmen Arena
- Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Sunday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Stronach Arena
Sharpening cost is $5. Sharpening hours follow as:
- Monday to Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Victoria Park
While Victoria Park rink is open, skate rentals are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Kiwanis Memorial Bandshell for $7. Skate sharping is also available for $6 per person.