Public Skating and Shinny

Public Skating Requirements

To protect the health and safety of all users, please follow these rules:

• You must wear skates on the ice
• No carrying children while on the ice (including baby carriers)
• No food or drinks are permitted on the ice
• Foul language or inappropriate behaviour will result in immediate removal from the facility
• No games (e.g. tag, rough-play, horseplay or speed-skating) are allowed
• No figure skating is permitted during public skates
• You must skate at a sensible and safe speed, in the same direction as other skaters
• An adult aged 18 or older must accompany any children aged 12 or under

Other considerations:

• Wheelchairs and strollers are permitted during public skates but must be accompanied by a responsible person on skates
  • Please clean the wheels before getting on the ice
  • Helmets are required for stroller and wheelchair occupants
• The middle of the ice surface is reserved for children and less confident skaters
• We highly recommend all skaters wear a CSA-approved helmet

Stick and Puck Requirements

Stick and Puck is a non-instructional drop-in program where participants can practice shooting, passing, stickhandling, and skating with other players.

• Shinny games are not permitted during this program
• All sports equipment (pucks, sticks, helmets, gloves, etc.) must be brought by the participant
• Non-contact, no slap shots or raises
• Full hockey equipment is required, including a hockey mask

Shinny Requirements

To protect the health and safety of all users, please follow these rules: 

• Non-contact, no slap shots or raises
• Full hockey equipment is required 

For Family Shinny programs:

• Parent/guardian on-ice participation is required
• Parent/guardian must be at least 18 years old
• Each parent/guardian can supervise a maximum of 4 youth players
• Youth must wear full hockey equipment including a hockey mask
• No coaching

Skate Aids

Skate aids (E-Z Gliders) provide balancing support to skaters. You can bring your own skate aid or use those provided at our indoor arenas. Skate aids can only be used during Public Skates and Parent & Tot Skating. Considerations:

• No horseplay or riding on skate aids 
• Skate aids are suitable for all ages, adults can stack two together for additional support
• Hold the skate aid using the handles on the side. Do not push the skate aid from the top middle as this may cause it to tip

Inclusion and Support Equipment

People with disabilities can bring a support person if needed for their health, safety, or the safety of others. Caregivers and support workers can join the programs for free, but must be wearing skates to assist on ice. 

Personal Assistive Mobility Devices

Personal Assistive Mobility Devices (PAMD) (e.g. skating sledges) are allowed at all Public Skates and Parent & Tot Skating to ensure everyone has access. Town staff are unable to assist with a PAMD. Chairs, strollers, and toboggans are not permitted as PAMD on ice. 

Medical conditions

Skaters with serious medical conditions or a seizure disorder are asked to be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or support person who can help in case of an emergency.