Public Skating is open to children, youth, adults and seniors. This program offers parents and preschool children a chance to skate together and practice skating skills in an enjoyable slower-paced environment. A program for families who want to skate together. It is ideal for children and youth who are learning how to skate and need to skate in a slower-paced environment or with assistance of an adult. Parents and guardians must remain in the arena and assume full responsibility for children under their supervision.
Staff are on hand to organize teams and supervise the program.
Times for shinny hockey are divided into specific age groups. Please call the arena directly. Equipment CSA-approved hockey helmets are mandatory for shinny hockey and are strongly recommended for beginner and preschool skaters during pleasure skating programs. Extra Public Skating and Shinny Hockey programs are scheduled at selected arenas over school holidays. Check with your local arena for flyers and schedules announcing special holiday skating times.