Skating and Hockey

From beginning of October to the end of March, the Wiarton & District Community Centre runs a variety of skating programs in the arena. These include hockey leagues, figure skating programs, public skating and shinny hockey.

Ice Rentals

To rent the ice for private parties and functions, contact the Parks and Recreation Dept, 519-534-1400 Ext 136.

Ice time is now available for private rentals between October and March of each year. Contact the parks and recreation department to put in a request for ice availability.

Special rates are available for skating between December 15th and January 15th.

Public Skating

Skating for individuals and families at the Wiarton Arena, 526 Taylor Street, Wiarton. Dates and times subject to change.

To sponsor a public skate, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department or call 519-534-1400X136.

Schedule

Public Skating

2025/2026 Public Skating Schedule

Monday

Starting October 14^th 2025, 1:00PM-2:00PM

Tuesday

Starting October 14th 2025, 1:00PM-2:00PM

Starting October 6th 2025, 4:00PM-5:00PM

Wednesday

Starting October 14th 2025, 1:00PM-2:00PM

Starting October 6th 2025, 4:00PM-5:00PM

Thursday

Starting October 14th 2025, 1:00PM-2:00PM

Starting October 6th 2025, 4:00PM-5:00PM

Friday

Starting October 14th 2025, 1:00PM-2:00PM

Starting October 6th 2025, 5:00PM-6:00PM

Saturday

Starting October 18th 2025, 6:00PM-8:00PM

Starting October 6th 2025, 5:00PM-6:00PM

Sunday

Starting October 18th 2025, 12:00PM-2:00PM

Starting October 6th 2025, 5:00PM-6:00PM

Unavailable Dates:

October 13^th

December 24^th, 25^th, 26^th, 31^st, January 1^st -ice rentals are available on Dec 24th & 31st.

November 14^th, 21^st 28^th, Jan 30^th, March 20^th 5-6pm
November 16, 23, 30, Feb 1 12pm-2pm
November 15, 22, 29, Jan 10, 31, March 20 6-8pm

Please note: Dates and times are subject to change

Parent and Tot Skate

2025/2026 Parent & Tot Skate Schedule

Starting October 16th 2025, Parent & Tot Skating will run on Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays from 10:00am-11:00am.

Unavailable Dates:

October 13^th,December 24^th , 31^st

Jan 10^th , 31^st

November 15^th, 22^nd, 29^th

Feb 2^nd

March 14^th

Please note: dates and time are subject to change

Figure Skate -Open Practice Time

Dedicated skate for figure skaters wanting to practice their skills. No coaching or instructing permitted during this skate.

2025/2026 Figure Skating Schedule

Starting October 19th 2025, Figure Skating will run Sundays 8:30am-9:30am.

Unavailable Dates:

November 16^th, 23, 30^th

February 1

March 22^nd

$5 drop-in fee, cash only.

Ice rentals available for any skaters and coaches wanting to book instructional training time, please email or call 519-534-1400 ext 136 for to reserve ice time.

Please note: dates and time are subject to change

Holiday Skating Schedule & Free Sponsored Skates

2025/2026 Sponsored Skate Schedule

Come out and enjoy a free public skate during the holidays!

Thank you to all the generous sponsors!

Please subscribe to our page to be updated when the 2025/2026 sponsored skate dates/times become available.

If you are interested in sponsoring a future skate, please contact the Parks and Recreation Dept.

Family Day Skating 2026

For more information please email Parks and Recreation or call 519-534-1400 ext 132

March Break Skating 2026

Please subscribe to our page to be updated when the 2025/2026 March Break Schedule is available.

Admission

2025-2026 Rates

Public Skating

$3.00 per person
$10.00 per immediate family
CASH ONLY
Skating Passes available for purchase at Town Hall. $25 for 10 skates (individual pass) or $85 for 10 skates (family pass-immediate family members only).
Youth Yearly Skate Passes, $50 -valid for public skate only from October 2025 to March 2026. Up to age 17. Passes available for purchase at Town Hall.

Rules of Conduct on Ice Surface

All participants must wear skates while on the ice
No food or drink
No foul language, inappropriate behaviour, horseplay, tag, racing, games, rough play, etc.
No throwing snow
Skate on as fast as the general flow of skaters
Skate with the direction of all skaters
No use of headsets, cell phones or hand-held electronic devices
No carrying of children is permitted
No balls, pucks, chairs, pylons, sticks or any other item which might interfere with the safety of any skater on the ice
The middle of the ice surface is reserved for children and less confident skaters
Approved skate aids are permitted in the centre ice area only
It is recommended that all skaters wear CSA approved helmets
Wheelchairs & children in strollers are permitted with the accompaniment of a responsible person age 16 or older with skates on
Wheelchair wheels must be cleaned of sand & salt prior to entering the ice surface
CSA approved helmets are required for wheelchair occupants
Wheelchair users are asked to use the perimeter of the ice closest to the boards
Patrons must leave ice surface when ice surfacing doors open
Do not proceed onto the ice surface until the ice resurfacer is off the ice and the gates are closed
Report all accidents or injuries to staff immediately
Respect staff at all times. Listen to and follow staff's instructions.
Staff may ask patrons to leave if rules are not adhered to

Hockey Leagues

For more information: Bruce Peninsula Minor Hockey

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