1. All participants must be wearing skates while on the ice surface.
2. All patrons five and younger must wear a CSA-approved ice hockey helmet (helmets are highly recommended for everyone).
3. Skating aids are permitted on the ice. Staff reserve the right to restrict the use of any skate aids that may pose a safety issue. Please be mindful and respectful of other skaters on the ice.
4. Food and drink are not permitted on the ice surface.
5. Strollers/chairs are not permitted on the ice.
6. Sledges and wheelchairs are permitted on the ice. Persons accompanying users must have skates on.
7. Carrying infants on the ice is not allowed.
8. Skate with the direction of all skaters.
9. No skating backwards.
10. Recreational skates are for non-instructional use only. Conducting private lessons during these designated times is prohibited.
11. Hockey drills are not permitted during public skates.
12. No horseplay/games/foul language.
13. No figure skating.
14. Refrain from throwing objects on the ice.
15. No headsets, cell phones or handheld electronic devices are to be used while skating.
16. No sitting on the boards.
17. No one is permitted on the ice during resurfacing. Please wait for the gates to be closed and skate patrol staff to be present.

Skaters must follow our Recreational Skating Rules to make sure that everyone enjoys their time on the ice.  Richmond Hill reserves the right to deny access to individuals deemed to be in violation of these rules.

Children and youth with disabilities and developmental needs and their families can enjoy an open skate with fewer people and a quieter environment. All abilities are welcome! There will also be sledges available to try. CSA-approved ice hockey helmets are mandatory for all participants.

Sensory Skate
Location: Ed Sackfield Arena
Date: Sunday, June 7
Time: 3:45 - 4:45 p.m.

*Regular admission fees apply, accompanying adults or support persons skate free of charge.

Exclusion Dates:
Bond Lake Arena: February 16
Ed Sackfield Arena: February 16

Skating Fees

* Group admission is limited to a maximum of five patrons. Groups must have a minimum of one adult/senior up to a maximum of two adults/seniors.

Please Note:

• Skate rental or skate sharpening services are not available at Richmond Hill facilities and arenas.
• Skate Memberships are valid from September through March and do not include Shinny or Figure Skating admission.

FREE Skating provided by our Community Sponsors

FREE Skating 

Join us for FREE skating, thanks to the support of our generous community sponsor. Spaces are limited. Participants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until maximum capacity is reached.

Saturday, February 21
Location: Bond Lake Arena
Time: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Provided by:

March Break Skating Schedule

In addition to our regular skating schedule, join us for FREE skating, thanks to the support of our generous community sponsor Desjardins Insurance.

Date: Monday, March 16
Times: 4:45 - 5:45 p.m. and 5:45 - 6:45 p.m.
Location: Ed Sackfield Arena

Date: Tuesday, March 17
Times: 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. and 3:45 - 4:45 p.m.
Location: Tom Graham Arena

• No body contact is allowed.
• No slap shots are allowed during shinny games.
• Shinny is open to individuals of all skill levels and abilities.
• All players need to wear full CSA approved ice hockey equipment for Richmond Hill's drop-in shinny program. Full Hockey equipment includes shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, jock/jill, hockey pants, shin pads, hockey jersey, hockey socks, CSA-approved hockey helmet, hockey skates, and hockey stick.  Neck guards are strongly recommended.

Participants must follow our Shinny Rules to make sure that everyone enjoys their time on the ice. Richmond Hill reserves the right to deny access to individuals deemed to be in violation of these rules.

Exclusion Dates: March 20 (40+ Shinny only)

The cost for all participants is $8.70 per person per single visit and $78 for a 10-visit punch card.

Please note:

• Skate rental or skate sharpening services are not available at Richmond Hill facilities and arenas.
• Skate Memberships are valid from September through March and do not include Shinny or Figure Skating admission.

• Organized hockey games and structured practices are not allowed.
• No body contact is allowed.
• No slap shots are allowed.
• Stick and Puck is open to skaters of all skill levels and abilities.
• All skaters need to demonstrate consideration for others on the ice. Patience for less experience skaters may be required.
• Training equipment and pylons are not permitted on the ice.
• All skaters 15 years and younger need to wear full CSA approved ice hockey equipment for the Stick and Puck program. Full Hockey equipment includes neck guard, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, jock/jill, hockey pants, shin pads, hockey jersey, hockey socks, CSA-approved hockey helmet, hockey skates, and hockey stick.
• All skaters 16 years of age and older are required to wear a CSA-approved ice hockey helmet and gloves.

Skaters must follow Stick and Puck Rules to make sure that everyone enjoys their time on the ice. Richmond Hill reserves the right to deny access to individuals deemed to be in violation of these rules.

The cost for all skaters is $8.70 per person per single visit and $78 for a 10-visit punch card. 

Please note:

• Regular admission fees apply for accompanying adults or goalies.
• Skate rental or skate sharpening services are not available at Richmond Hill facilities and arenas.
• Skate Memberships are valid from September through March and do not include Shinny, Stick and Puck or Figure Skating admission.

1. All participants must be wearing figure skates while on the ice surface.
2. All patrons five and younger must wear a CSA-approved ice hockey helmet (helmets and elbow pads are highly recommended for everyone).
3. All participants need to demonstrate consideration for other skaters on the ice.  Patience for less experience figure skaters may be required.
4. Skating aids and other equipment are not permitted on the ice during Figure Skating times.  Exceptions may be made based on individual circumstances.
5. Food and drink are not permitted on the ice surface.
6. Strollers/chairs are not permitted on the ice.
7. Carrying infants on the ice is not allowed.
8. Figure skating times are for non-instructional use only. Conducting private lessons during these designated times is prohibited.
9. No horseplay/games/foul language.
10. Refrain from throwing objects on the ice.
11. No headsets, cell phones or handheld electronic devices are to be used while skating.
12. No sitting on the boards.
13. No one is permitted on the ice during resurfacing. Please wait for the gates to be closed and skate patrol staff to be present.

Skaters must follow our Figure Skating Rules to make sure that everyone enjoys their time on the ice.  Richmond Hill reserves the right to deny access to individuals deemed to be in violation of these rules.

Exclusion Date: February 16

The cost for all participants is $8.70 per person per single visit and $78 for a 10-visit punch card.  

Please note: 

• Skate rental or skate sharpening services are not available at Richmond Hill facilities and arenas.
• Skate Memberships are valid from September through March and do not include Shinny, Stick and Puck or Figure Skating admission.