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Types of Public Skating:

Public Skate

Leisurely skate for all ages

Parent & Tot Skate

Slower-paced skate designated for parents with toddlers

Adult Skate

Adult-only skate time for ages 18 and older

Family Skate

Leisurely skate time to be enjoyed by families.  Youth 17 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Slower pace than the Public Skate and please keep an eye out for little ones or those just learning to skate.

Adult Shinny

Non-contact, pick-up hockey for 18 years and older

Required equipment:  skates, sticks and a CSA-approved helmet

Full-hockey gear is recommended and worn by most players for safety reasons because of the level of play.

Not all types of skating are available at one time.  Please be sure to abide by our Rules and Safety while skating.

Added Public Skate Dates:

 

Skating Schedule:

Weekday Skating Schedule
ProgramDayTimeLocationUpdates

Parent and Tot

(Starting October 1)

Tuesdays and Thursdays 11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Multiplex

Shorty Brown Arena



Public Skate

(Starting August 27)

Monday - Friday 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Multiplex

Ed Jeske Arena

 

Public Skate

(Starting September 25)

Wednesday and Saturday 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Multiplex

Shorty Brown Arena

Cancelled on:

February 22, March 8, April 5, 12, and 24

Public Skate

(Starting September 22)

Sunday 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Multiplex

Shorty Brown Arena

Cancelled on:

February 23, March 9, April 6, 20, and 27

Family Skate

(Starting September 22)

Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Multiplex

Shorty Brown Arena

Cancelled on:

February 23, March 9, April 6, 20, and 27

Adult Shinny

(Starting August 27)

Monday - Friday 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Multiplex

Shorty Brown Arena

Cancelled on:

April 18

*Skating Schedule last updated February 4, 2025

The City also invites you to visit our outdoor ice rinks during the winter!

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