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In response to the province’s new Covid-19 guidelines, effective January 5, 2022, Town Arenas are CLOSED. At this time, all programs have been cancelled or postponed. The shutdown is estimated to be for 3 weeks, updates will be posted as soon as available.
Public Skate is open. Pre-registration is no longer required. Walk-ins are permitted.
Skating activities are offered at the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville's indoor arenas:
- Stouffville Arena at 12483 Ninth Line
- Stouffville Clippers Sports Complex at 120 Weldon Road
Our Winter 2022 schedule will run from January 26 - March 13, 2022.
Our Winter 2022 schedule will be posted on this page on January 25, 2022.
All Skating activities are now drop-in and do not require pre-registration. We do have a maximum capacity for each program, depending on activity type. Entry is on a first-come, first-served basis.
At this time we are only accepting CASH payments. We are working to create a system where credit and debit cards will be accepted in the new year. 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.
Stay Active and Be Safe!
If you have any questions please contact leisure.services@townofws.ca or call 905-642-PLAY(7529)
Return to Skate Program and Public Skate - What to Expect
The following are a few changes that were made to our Skating Program.
- Pre-registration is no longer required for skating activities. All fees are non-refundable.
- Admission will be sold 30 minutes prior to the program’s start time. We only accept cash. Other payment method coming soon.
- Upon arrival, please enter through the Arena front door. Check in with the staff person working and show your completed Covid-19 Screening Requirement (refer to “Mandatory Screening Upon Entry” section below)
- All participants must use hand sanitizer or wash hands upon arrival
- Masks must be worn upon arrival and may only be removed when the activity is being played.
- Please come dressed for your activity. Change rooms may be available. Please limit the number of personal items you bring to your programs to only the essentials.
- One spectator is permitted per participant at this time.
- We recommend participants bring their own equipment.
- Participants must keep social distancing in mind during play.
- At this time, we are not selling any 10 pass tickets. However, we are accepting 10 pass tickets as payment.
Mandatory Screening Upon Entry
As of Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021 as per section 2.1 of Schedule 1 to O.Reg 364/20: Rules for Areas at Step 3 and at Roadmap Exit Step (O.Reg. 364/20) under the reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020 (ROA), the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville will require each patron who enters an area of the premises to provide at the point of entry, every time enters:
- Proof of Identification: Driver’s License, Birth Certificate, Health Card, Passport, or Government/Military Issued ID (all ages)
- Proof of FULL vaccination against COVID-19 (age 12 and older)
- Complete Stouffville Screening tool indicating entry verification (one per household)
- Must display the green check mark with current date of use
**Any of the above items can be displayed as a hard copy (paper or card) or electronically (ie. cell phone photo), provided all necessary information is clearly visible**
Arena and Skate Programs
The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville offers many opportunities for skating in the community.
| Shinny |
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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 between December 20 - 30, 2021.
Additional Rules:
Capacity Max:
Failure to comply with these rules may result in the removal of skating privileges. |
| Public Skate and Free Skate |
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We offer General Public Skate and Free Adult & Senior Skating. General Public Skate is open for skaters of all ages and abilities. Adult & Senior Skating are for skaters over the age of 18 years. Practice your skating skills during this leisure skates. We recommend that all recreational skaters wear a Canadian Standard Association (C.S.A) approved hockey helmet. Wheelchairs are welcome at all Public Skate programs.
Additional Rules:
Capacity Max:
Failure to comply with these rules may result in the removal of skating privileges. |
| Parent & Tot Skate |
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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. Fully vaccinated adults (ages 18 years and older) must accompany children on ice. We recommend that adults wear a Canadian Standard Association (C.S.A) approved hockey helmet.
Additional Rules:
Capacity Max:
Failure to comply with these rules may result in the removal of skating privileges. |
| Stick & Puck |
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We offer Family and Adult Stick & Puck programs. This is an ideal program for adults and children over the age of 4 to practice how to shoot, pass and handle a stick. Fully vaccinated Adults (ages 18 years and older) must accompany children ages 9 years and under on ice. All skaters must wear a Canadian Standard Association (C.S.A) approved hockey helmet and bring their own hockey or ringette equipment.
Additional Rules:
Capacity Max:
Failure to comply with these rules may result in the removal of skating privileges. |
Feel free to contact us for further information leisure.services@townofws.ca or 905-642-7529.