Community Services

Skating

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.

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.

View Learn to Skate classes

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.