Skating, Arenas and Indoor Walking Tracks

Unless otherwise specified, the following guidelines apply to all skating programs:

All participants – must respect and abide by posted signs and cooperate with arena staff. Rules are modelled after Ontario Recreation Facilities Association Inc. Public Skating Guidelines (Sept. 2018).

Parents/guardians – must be within sight and control of their children under 12 years. Do not leave children unattended.

Use of helmets – CSA-approved hockey helmets are mandatory during skating programs with sticks and pucks on the ice, and must include facial protection for those under 18 years. Helmets are strongly recommended in all other programs.

Keeping pace – maintain reasonable control of your speed, course and direction. Do not skate in groups. Do not stop where you obstruct other skaters. Accept responsibility for knowing the range of your ability while on skates; skate within the limit of that ability and as appropriate to the session in which you’re skating.

Food & beverage consumption – is permitted in the arena lobby and spectator seating area only.

Games, hockey games, and hockey sticks – no games are to be played at any time that will endanger the safety and the enjoyment of others. This includes horseplay, hockey games, and the use of hockey sticks.

Shoes – ice skates required, no street shoes on ice.

Skating aids – only permitted during the Beginner Skate.

Wheelchair sledges – wheelchairs and sledges are welcome. Individuals using these devices must travel in the same direction as other skaters. Attendants/helpers are welcome to assist however, they must wear skates or ice cleats on the ice surface.

Technology – headsets, cell phones, cameras, or other handheld electronic devices are not to be used while skating.

Carrying of infants/children – children must not be carried by any means (such as on shoulders, in arms, or any carrier, etc.) while on the ice.

Sitting on boards – patrons may not sit on the rink boards at any time.

Figure skating – figure skating maneuvers are only permitted during open figure skate.

Chairs, sleds, strollers, and pylons – are not permitted on the ice surface.

This free drop-in program is open to all skaters, general arena rules apply. Wearing a CSA-approved helmet is strongly recommended. For safety reasons please skate with the flow of other skaters. The use of skating aids is not permitted for this program.

This is an opportunity for families with children to develop their children's hockey skills. Please note that hockey sticks will be permitted on the ice surface for this program. This skating session is for children up to 14 years.

• All participants must be in skates
• All participants must be supervised by a parent/guardian (18+) on the ice
• CSA-approved hockey helmets are mandatory and must include facial protection for those under 18 years
• It is recommended that all participants wear full hockey equipment

This is an opportunity for lap skating and is open to those 18 years and older. Wearing CSA-approved helmets is strongly recommended.

This is an opportunity to participate in self-organized, non-contact hockey. CSA-approved hockey helmets are mandatory and must include facial protection for those under 18 years.

• Adult Shinny – Open to participants 18 years and older
• Teen Shinny – Open to participants 15 to 17 years old
• Fifty+ Adult Shinny – Open to participants 50 years and older

Open to all figure skaters who are currently in, or have previously participated in, Skate Canada’s STARskate program. All skaters will be expected to be aware of others on the ice and maintain a safe environment for all. Wearing a CSA-approved helmet is strongly recommended.

This is an opportunity for children and adults of all ages to learn how to skate. This skating session is intended for slow-paced learning.

• All participants must be in skates
• All children must be supervised by a parent/guardian (18+) on the ice
• Wearing a CSA-approved helmet is strongly recommended
• Skating aids are permitted for this program
• No hockey sticks or figure skating allowed
• Chairs, sleds, strollers, and pylons are not permitted on the ice surface