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Please avoid visiting if you are feeling unwell.

Veuillez éviter de vous rendre sur les lieux si vous ne vous sentez pas bien.

Free Public Skating

Schedule – Fall 2022

Arena Date & time

Bertrand
294 Bertrand St.

Tuesday, 6:45–7:45 pm, Sept 27–Dec 13

Saturday, 2–3 pm, Oct 1–Dec 17

Billy Mosienko
709 Keewatin St.

Sunday, 4–5 pm, Sept 18–Dec 18

Thursday, 5:30–6:30 pm, Sept 22–Dec 15

Century
1377 Clarence Ave.

Monday, 7:15–8:15 pm, Oct 17–Dec 12

Charlie Gardiner
799 Logan Ave.

Saturday, 12:30–1:30 pm, Oct 1–Dec 17

Eric Coy
535 Oakdale Dr.

Sunday, 2:15–3:15 pm, Sept 25–Dec 18

Wednesday, 6:45–7:45 pm, Sept 28–Dec 14

Maginot
910 Maginot St.

Thursday, 6:30–7:30 pm, Sept 29–Dec 15

River East
1410 Rothesay St.

Friday, 5:45–6:45 pm, Oct 7–Dec 16

Cancelled Friday, Nov 11

Sam Southern
625 Osborne St.

Sunday, 3–4 pm, Sept 18–Dec 18

Sargent Park
1111 Wall St.

Sunday, Noon–1 pm, Oct 2–Dec 18

St. James Civic Centre / Ab McDonald
2055 Ness Ave.

Monday, 11 am–Noon, Sept 26–Dec 19

Saturday, 2:15–3:15 pm, Oct 1–Dec 17

Cancelled Monday, Oct 10

St. Vital Centennial
580 St. Anne's Rd.

Suspended due to temporary arena closure.

Terry Sawchuck
901 Kimberly St.

Saturday, 11:45 am–12:45 pm, Oct 1–Dec 17

Transcona East End CC
517 Pandora Ave. E

Sunday, 1:30–2:30 pm, Sept 25–Dec 11

Saturday, 6:30–7:30 pm, Oct 1–Dec 17

Public Skating Rules

  • We reserve the right to limit the number of skaters on the ice at one time.
  • Skate only in the direction set by skate patrol.
  • No food or drinks allowed on the ice.
  • Training bars are to remain in the beginners’ area (note: no training bars provided).
  • Strollers, sleighs, hockey sticks and footwear (other than skates) are NOT allowed on the ice surface.
  • No throwing objects (elbow pad, gloves).
  • No piggyback skating (including parents carrying their child).
  • Penalty box, players’ benches are out of bounds.
  • No dangerous skating (i.e. tag, crack the whip, fast skating, weaving through traffic, backwards skating, spins or figure skating).
  • Cell phones are not to be used while skating, please leave the ice surface if you get a call.
  • We strongly recommend the use of a CSA-approved hockey helmet and cage for all ages.

Any persons violating these rules or behaving in a disorderly manner will be asked to leave the area.

Skating Lessons

  • The Learn to Skate program offers lessons with an emphasis on progressive skill development and fun.
  • Trained instructors teach skating skills using a variety of activities and games in a non-competitive environment.

View skating lessons in the Leisure Guide Skating brochure.

To participate in the Learn to Skate program, please note the following:

  • Sharpen hockey or figure skates prior to the start of lessons.
  • All children should wear mitts or gloves. Layers of warm clothing are recommended. Snow suits are appropriate for preschool-aged children.
  • Skate bars are not permitted.
  • A helmet is mandatory for all participants, including parents participating in Parent & Cub programs. A proper-fitting CSA approved helmet is recommended. Bicycle helmets are not permitted.
  • We strongly recommend that helmets be equipped with a cage.
  • Please note one parent is required for each child registered in Parent & Cub (1:1 ratio).
  • For all programs, only one parent/guardian per registered participant will be permitted to enter the facility.
  • Registration is not permitted after the start of the program.
  • To ensure enrollment in the correct level, please refer to the flow chart in the Leisure Guide Skating brochure. Withdrawals will be subject to Program Withdrawal Fee.
Last update: October 3, 2022

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