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The Richmond Green Skate Trail is officially open. See you on the ice!

Indoor Recreational Public Skating

Recreational skating is a great way to exercise while having fun! These skates are open to participants of all ages.

  • Tickets must be purchased in person at the arena customer service desk.
  • Ticket sales start 30 minutes before the scheduled start time on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • All arenas are subject to a maximum capacity.

Public Skating Schedule - valid until March 31, 2023

Location Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Bond Lake Arena 4:30 - 6  p.m.         6:30 - 8 p.m. 2:30 – 4 p.m.
Ed Sackfield Arena 7 - 8 p.m.   11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 5:15 - 7:15 p.m. 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.   1:15 – 3:15 p.m.
Elgin Barrow Arena           7:45 – 9:15 p.m.  
Tom Graham Arena         7 – 8:30 p.m.   2:30 – 4 p.m.

Exclusion Dates: 

  • Bond Lake: February 4, 5, 20
  • Ed Sackfield: January 6, 8 February 2, 3, 5, 20
  • Elgin Barrow: January 7, February 4
  • Tom Graham: January 6, 8, February 3

FREE Indoor Skating provided by Desjardins Insurance

  • Monday, January 23: Bond Lake Arena 4:30 – 6 p.m.
  • Thursday, February 23: Ed Sackfield Arena 5:15 – 7:15 p.m.
  • Monday, March 20: Ed Sackfield Arena 7 – 8 p.m.

FREE Mini 'Learn to Skate' Lessons provided by Desjardins Insurance

Join us at the Richmond Green Skate Trail for some learn to skate fun! Thanks to Desjardins Insurance, we are able to offer FREE outdoor Mini 'Learn to Skate' Lessons for children, on Saturday, February 11. Limited spots available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Registration opens Friday, January 20. 

Register for FREE Learn to Skate Mini Lessons

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View the Shinny Schedule. 

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.

 

Recreational Skating Fees

Admission Fees

Single

10 Visits Punch Card

Skate

Membership

Adult

$5

$45

$100.88

Child

$3

$27

$55.27

Senior

$3.50

$31.50

$66.83

Group*

$12.15

$109.35

$201.92

 * 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 admission.

Rules

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

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

Skating Programs

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

Ice rentals

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

Find out more about ice rentals.

Outdoor skating

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

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