Skating
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Free Public Skating
Schedule – Fall 2023
Arena | Date & time |
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Bertrand |
Tuesday, 6:45–7:45 p.m., Sept 26–Dec 12 cancelled Oct 31 Saturday, 2–3 p.m., Oct 7–Dec 16 cancelled Nov 11 |
Billy Mosienko |
Sunday, 4–5 p.m., Nov 5–Dec 17 Thursday, 5:30–6:30 p.m., Nov 9–Dec 14 |
Century |
Monday, 7:15–8:15 p.m., Oct 16–Dec 18 |
Eric Coy |
Sunday, 2:15–3:15 p.m., Oct 1–Dec 17 Wednesday, 6:45–7:45 p.m., Oct 4–Dec 13 |
Maginot |
Thursday, 6:30–7:30 p.m., Sept 28–Dec 14 |
River East |
Friday, 5:45–6:45 p.m., Sept 29–Dec 15 |
Sam Southern |
Sunday, 3–4 p.m., Sept 17–Dec 17 |
Sargent Park |
Sunday, Noon–1 p.m., Oct 1–Dec 17 |
St. James Civic Centre / Ab McDonald |
Monday, 11 a.m.–Noon, Sept 25–Dec 18 cancelled Oct 9 Saturday, 2:15–3:15 p.m., Oct 7–Dec 16 cancelled Nov 11 |
St. Vital Centennial |
Sunday, 12:30–1:30 p.m., Oct 1–Dec 17 cancelled Oct 8 |
Terry Sawchuck |
Saturday, 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m., Oct 7–Dec 16 cancelled Nov 11 |
Transcona East End CC |
Sunday, 1:30–2:30 p.m., Oct 1–Dec 17 Saturday, 6:30–7:30 p.m., Oct 7–Dec 16 cancelled Nov 11 |
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.