City of Kitchener

2012-13 Public Skating Schedule


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 Public Skating Fees

  • Children, 17 and under = $4
  • Adults = $6
  • Seniors, 55+ = $4
  • Family = $12
  • Shinny = $6
  • Skate sharpening = $5 per pair (where available) 

 


 Public Skating Schedule

 

 Program

 Time

Arena 

 Start Date

 End Date

Free Family & Seniors Skate

Fridays

10:15am - 11:05am

Activa

Sept. 7, 2012

June 21, 2013

Free Seniors Skate

Fridays

11:15am - 12:05pm

Activa

Sept. 7, 2012

June 21, 2013

Adult Shinny (18+, $6 per person, Goalies FREE)

 

 

 

 

Tuesdays

12:15pm - 1:05pm

Activa

Aug. 28, 2012

June 18, 2013

Thursdays

12:15pm - 1:05pm

Activa

Aug. 30, 2012

June 20, 2013

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Special Public Skating

In addition to the ongoing Public Skating Schedule; the City of Kitchener offers special public skating events throughout the season. 

Check this list regularly for new ice events, and join the Aud Club to receive regular updates about all special events at The Aud & Arenas.

 Ice Event Date/Time Location Description  Pricing


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Public Skating Guidelines

To accommodate other events, skating programs are sometimes affected. Reminders will be placed in facilities well in advance of such changes. Please check our skating schedule for updates and cancellations.

For casual ice rentals, skating parties, hockey parties or practices; as well as Lions Hall rentals (meetings, birthday parties, weddings, etc.), please call 519-741-2699.

Two sledges and three wheelchair skates are available at Kitchener arenas.They can be reserved by calling 519-741-2228 or TTY 1-866-969-9994.

Public Skating guidelines apply to all skating events where the public are invited to skate, including: shinny, public skating, family, senior and adult skates. This includes skating at Civic Square rink, Community Arenas, and the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex.

 

1.      Food & Beverage Consumption - is permitted in the arena lobby and spectator seating areas only.

 

2.      Games, Hockey Games or Hockey Sticks - No games are to be played at any time that will endanger the safety and/or enjoyment of others. This includes hockey games, or the use of hockey sticks.

 

3.      Keeping Pace - Avoid excessively fast skating and stopping (socializing), which could interfere with traffic flow.

 

4.      Shoes - No shoes allowed unless assistance is being provided to help tots to skate in the cordoned off area or during a family skating session.

 

5.      Skating Aids - Skating aids are available on a limited basis (please see Arena Attendant). Strollers, chairs, toboggans and wagons not permitted.

 

6.      Wheelchairs/Sledges - Wheelchairs, wheelchair skates and sledges are welcome on Municipal arenas and outdoor rinks. Individuals using these devices must travel in the same direction as the other skaters. Attendants/helpers are welcome to assist individuals however they must wear skates. Where there are admission charges to an arena for public skating, the attendant/helper is admitted at no-charge upon presentation of a PAL Card. To apply for a PAL Card and/or to reserve wheelchair skates and sledges, please contact 519-741-2228 or TTY 1-866-969-9994.

 

7.      Use of Helmets - Helmets are recommended for all skaters.

 

8.      Carrying of Infants/Children - Children must not be carried by any means (e.g. sitting on shoulders, being carried in arms or carried in equipment such as "Snugglies" or in back packs).

 

9.      Sitting on Boards - Patrons may not sit on the rink boards at any time.

 

10.  Figure Skating - is permitted at the discretion of the Arena Attendant.

 

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