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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.

Skating Schedule:

Weekend Skating Schedule
ProgramDayTimeLocationUpdates
Family Skate Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Multiplex

Shorty Brown Arena

No family skate on February 12 and March 5
Public Skate Saturday 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Multiplex

Shorty Brown Arena

No public skate on February 11 and March 4
Weekday Skating Schedule
ProgramDayTimeLocationUpdates
Parent and Tot Tuesdays and Thursdays 11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Multiplex

Shorty Brown Arena

 
Public Skate Wednesday 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Multiplex

Shorty Brown Arena

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

Multiplex

Ed Jeske Arena

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

Multiplex

Shorty Brown Arena

 

 *Skating Schedule last updated January 13, 2023

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

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