Skating

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September Public Skating Schedule - View on ACTIVE

September Cancellations (updated Sept. 26th)

- The previously posted schedule has been changed due to staff shortages, please view the current schedule on the link above. 

The following are a few changes that were made to our Skating Program. 

1. All fees are non-refundable.
2. Admission will be sold 30 minutes prior to the program’s start time. We only accept cash. Other payment method coming soon. 
3. All participants must use hand sanitizer or wash hands upon arrival
4. At this time, we are not selling any 10 pass tickets. However, we are accepting 10 pass tickets as payment.  

Our schedule does change from time to time and occasional cancellations may occur due to schedule conflicts, hockey tournaments, etc.  Be sure to check the calendar frequently for any changes.

General Arena Rules 

• All players must wear skates, full equipment and C.S.A. approved helmet
• Tots must wear a helmet on the ice
• Food and/or beverages are not permitted
• Obscene or foul language is not permitted
• Slapshots are not permitted 
• All participants must wear skates on the ice 
• Skate Assists are available and can be used by beginners only
• Lifting or carrying another person is not permitted
• Carrying infants and/or children is prohibited
• Items which may interfere with the safety of any skater is not permitted. These items include but are not limited to balls, pucks, chairs, pylons, strollers and sticks.
• Must maintain 2m distance when possible
• Headsets, cell phones, or handheld electronic devices are not permitted on the ice 

Payment

At this time we are only accepting CASH payments. Your patience is appreciated while we get this in place. Until then, please bring CASH (exact change is appreciated). Payments will be accepted at the arena starting 30 minutes prior to activity. You cannot purchase these tickets ahead of time. 

If you have any questions please contact leisure.services@townofws.ca or call 905-642-PLAY(7529) 

Adult and Youth Shinny is a casual game of hockey. Adult Shinny is open to people ages 18 years and older. Youth Shinny is for ages 11 - 15 years. Shinny can have up to 20 players. 

Additional Rules:

• All players must wear skates, full equipment and C.S.A. approved helmet
• This is a non-contact activity
• Participants are responsible to organize themselves
• Slapshots are not permitted 
• Goalies are free. Max of 2 goalies. 
• Please see General Arena Rules above for more

Capacity Max: 

• Adult Shinny = 20 skaters & 2 goalies 
• Youth Shinny = 20 skaters & 2 goalies 

Failure to comply with these rules may result in the removal of skating privileges. 

We offer General Public Skate, and Free Adult and Senior Skating. General Public Skate is open for skaters of all ages and abilities. Adult and Senior Skating are for skaters ages 18+ years. Practice your skating skills during this leisure skates. We recommend that all recreational skaters wear a C.S.A. approved hockey helmet. Wheelchairs are welcome at all Public Skate programs. 

Additional Rules:

• Tag/dodging in and out will not be permitted
• Please see General Arena Rules above for more

Capacity Max: 

• Public Skate = 150 skaters 
• Free Adult & Senior Skating = 75 skaters  

Failure to comply with these rules may result in the removal of skating privileges. 

An ideal program for adults/parents and children under the age of 6 years old who are learning to skate and want to skate in a slower-paced environment, or with the assistance of an adult. Adults (ages 18+ yrs) must accompany children on ice. C.S.A. approved hockey helmets are required for children, we recommend that adults wear a C.S.A. approved hockey helmet as well.

Additional Rules:

• This is a non-contact activity
• Please see General Arena Rules above for more

Capacity Max: 

• Parent and Tot Skate = 40 skaters

Failure to comply with these rules may result in the removal of skating privileges. 

Family and Adult Stick & Puck are programs for adults and children over the age of 4 to practice how to shoot, pass and stickhandle. An adult (ages 18+ yrs ) must accompany children ages 9 years and under on the ice. All skaters must wear a C.S.A. approved hockey helmet (children's helmets must have a cage) and bring their own hockey or ringette equipment.  

Additional Rules:

• This is a non-contact activity
• Helmets for adults and helmets with cages for children are mandatory on the ice  
• Children 9 & under must have parent on the ice
• Children 10 – 12 years of age must have a parent stay in the rink
• Children 13+ years of age can go on by themselves
• Max 3 children per adult
• Slapshots are not permitted 
• Please see General Arena Rules above for more

Capacity Max: 

• Family Stick & Puck = 30 skaters 

Failure to comply with these rules may result in the removal of skating privileges. 

Important Skating Information

• C.S.A. approved hockey helmets are recommended for all recreational skaters
• Family rate includes a maximum of 5 people - 2 adults and up to 3 children
• All public skates are monitored by Town Staff.
• C.S.A approved hockey helmets, full face mask and full equipment are mandatory for Adult/Youth Shinny and Family Stick and Puck
• Minimum age for Adult Shinny and Women's Shinny is 16 years.