Skating

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With the repeal of both the mask bylaw and the physical distancing bylaw, the City is continuing to follow the direction and guidance of the Province and the Regional Medical Officer of Health in making its decisions. Passive screening for the public visiting City facilities will continue to be in place. Members of the public who wish to continue to wear their mask in City facilities are welcome to do so. For more information on what to expect at City facilities, visit our Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQs page.

With the repeal of both the mask bylaw and the physical distancing bylaw, the City is continuing to follow the direction and guidance of the Province and the Regional Medical Officer of Health in making its decisions.
Passive screening for the public visiting City facilities will continue to be in place. Members of the public who wish to continue to wear their mask in City facilities are welcome to do so.

For more information on what to expect at City facilities, visit our Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQs page.

Skating

We offer drop-in skating program for children, youth, adults and adults 55+ of all abilities at six arenas across the city. Grab some skates and join us at the rink.

Explore and Register - Drop-in Skating Programs

Skating Etiquette

Please arrive skate ready whenever possible. This will assist with the entry process.
There may be delays at times if there is a large number of people entering. We may have to hold the line to minimize crowding.

What to wear

CSA approved hockey helmet is mandatory for children ages six and younger.
CSA approved hockey helmets are mandatory for all ages participating in all sticks and pucks and shinny programs. A cage is mandatory for those 18 and younger as well as for all shinny programs.
Skates only on the ice, no boots or shoes.

Skate Lending

Don’t have skates? Borrow a pair from the Skate Hub at Appleby Ice Centre, Arena A, 1201 Appleby Line.

Skates are available on a first-come, first serve basis and sizes may vary.

Residents are not required to sign out skates and can borrow and use the pair of skates for as long as they need.

Skate Donation

Help make play happen!

We are accepting skate donations to be used for the Skate Lending program. Drop off your used skates in the red bins located at the front of Customer Service counters at our arenas:

Burlington Rotary Centennial Pond

During winter season, Burlington Rotary Centennial Pond located in Spencer Smith Park offers recreational skating free of charge (weather permitting).