Skating

Casual ice bookings are now available! Visit leisureONLINE to browse for dates and times.

Les patinoires peuvent maintenant être réservées de façon occasionnelle! Visitez loisirsenligne pour voir les dates et les heures.

Free Public Skating

Schedule - Fall 2024

Arena	Date & time
Ab McDonald 2055 Ness Ave.	Monday September 23 - December 16 cancelled September 30, October 14 & November 11 11 a.m. - Noon Saturday October 5 - December 14 2:15 - 3:15 p.m.
Bertrand 294 Bertrand St.	Tuesday October 1 - December 17 6:45 - 7:45 p.m. Saturday October 12 - December 14 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
Billy Mosienko 709 Keewatin St.	Sunday September 29 - December 15 4 - 5 p.m. Thursday October 3 - December 12 cancelled October 31 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Century 1377 Clarence Ave.	Monday October 21 - December 16 cancelled November 11 7:15 - 8:15 p.m.
Charlie Gardiner 799 Logan Ave.	Saturday October 5 - December 14 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Eric Coy 535 Oakdale Dr.	Sunday October 6 - December 15 2:15 - 3:15 p.m. Wednesday October 2 - December 18 6:45 - 7:45 p.m.
Maginot 910 Maginot St.	Thursday October 10 - December 19 cancelled October 31 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
River East 1410 Rothesay St.	Friday October 4 - December 13 5:45 - 6:45 p.m.
Sam Southern 625 Osborne St.	Sunday September 22 - December 15 3 - 4 p.m.
Sargent Park 1111 Wall St.	Sunday October 6 - December 15 Noon - 1 p.m.
St. Vital Centennial 580 St. Anne's Rd.	Sunday October 6 - December 15 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Terry Sawchuck 901 Kimberly St.	Saturday October 5 - December 14 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Transcona East End CC 517 Pandora Ave. E	Sunday October 6 - December 15 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Saturday October 5 - December 14 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

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: September 27, 2024

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