Skating

Indoor Recreational Public Skating

Participants can reserve their space online prior to arriving at the community centre. A limited number of walk-ins will be admitted.
Classes can be reserved one at a time using your ActiveRH account.

Fridays	Sundays
Tom Graham Arena 7:15 - 8:45 p.m.	Tom Graham Arena 2:45 - 4:15 p.m.

Fridays

Sundays

Tom Graham Arena

7:15 - 8:45 p.m.

Tom Graham Arena

2:45 - 4:15 p.m.

Exclusion Date: Friday, July 1

All programs are subject to a 10 minute ice resurfacing.

Public Skating Guidelines

Things you need to know before public skating:

Children 9 years of age and younger must be accompanied in the facility by a parent/guardian (at least 14 yrs. old).
Arrive 5-10 minutes prior to your scheduled skate time.

All skaters 5 years of age and younger are required to wear a CSA-approved helmet. Helmets are recommended for everyone.

* 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.

Note: skate rental or skate sharpening services are not available at Richmond Hill facilities and arenas.

Skaters must follow our Recreational Skating Rules to make sure that everyone enjoys their time on the ice.

List of rules

All participants must be wearing skates while on the ice surface.
All patrons five and younger must wear a CSA-approved helmet (helmets are highly recommended for everyone).
Skating aids and other equipment are not permitted on the ice during Recreational Skates. Exceptions may be made based on individual circumstances.
Food and drink are not permitted on the ice surface.
Strollers/chairs are not permitted on the ice.
Carrying infants on the ice is not allowed.
Skate with the direction of all skaters.
No skating backwards.
Recreational skates are for non-instructional use only. Conducting private lessons during these designated times is prohibited.
Hockey drills are not permitted during public skates.
No horseplay/games/foul language.
Refrain from throwing objects on the ice.
No headsets, cell phones or handheld electronic devices are to be used while skating.
No sitting on the boards.
No one is permitted on the ice during resurfacing. Please wait for the gates to be closed and skate patrol staff to be present.

We have a variety of registered skating programs for all levels and ages. Visit the Skating Programs page to learn more.

You can rent Richmond Hill arenas for birthday parties, skating parties or hockey games.

Find out more about ice rentals.

Richmond Hill has natural spaces where you can enjoy outdoor skating in the winter. Visit the Outdoor Skating page to learn more.