The City of Cambridge offers a wide variety of drop-in skate and hockey programs. Whether you are interested in shinny, stick and puck or a public skate, we have something for everyone.
Before you are ready to lace up at our arenas, please note:
- All skating programs require you to pre-register. Capacity limits are enforced.
- The admissions desk will open approximately 15 minutes before the start of the program
- Designated dressing rooms may be made available for changing, tying of skates etc. The City of Cambridge is not responsible for any lost or stolen articles
- All instructions provided by skate patrol and facility staff are to be respected and followed
- Only persons wearing skates are permitted on the ice. Boots and shoes are not permitted.
- Skaters 6 years and younger must be accompanied and supervised on the ice by a parent/guardian 18 and over
- All accidents and injuries must be reported to skate patrol or facility staff
- No objects or persons are permitted to be on the ice when the Zamboni is resurfacing.
- The use of sticks, pucks or balls outside of the ice area is strictly prohibited
- Food/drinks are not permitted on the ice
Register before you visit
Public skate programs are currently limited due to increased demand. To avoid disappointment, please ensure to register before visiting. All public and noon skates, stick and puck, ticket ice and 55+ shinny programs are available to register through our CORAL website
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All Adult (18+) Shinny programs are available for registration through PickupHub via the City of Cambridge.
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Equipment Rentals
Skate rentals are available at Hespeler Arena and Galt Arena during Sunday and Thursday public skate September 1 - April 15. In order to rent equipment, customers must exchange their shoes/boots.
Skate and Helmet rentals are available at the following Public Skates:
- Galt Arena, Thursdays 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
- Galt Arena, Sundays 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Hespeler Arena, Sundays 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
The cost to rent are as follows: Skates - $3.00, Helmet - $2.00
Program Descriptions and Schedules
Capacity is limited. Please register before you visit to avoid disappointment.
Recreation staff will be provide all paid customers with wrist bands which must kept on until the end of the skate.
| 2024-2025 Fall/Winter Schedule (Sept 1 - Apr 15) |
| Free Public Skate |
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Enjoy free public skating sessions, offered in partnership with our community sponsors. Advanced registration is not required. Regular public skate rules will apply. C.S.A approved helmets are strongly encouraged for all skaters. Thank you to our sponsors for making these free skate sessions possible.
| Date | Time | Arena | Community Sponsor |
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Dec 15, 2024
Jan 3, 2025
Feb 16, 2025
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10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Galt Arena
Galt Arena
Galt Arena
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The Office of MPP Brian Riddell
Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council
The Office of MP Bryan May
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| Public Skate |
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This program is for all ages to enjoy a leisure skate. Helmets are strongly recommended, chinstraps must be fastened. Sticks and pucks are not permitted.
Participation is limited to 150 people.
$3.00/person
| Date | Day | Time | Arena |
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Sept 12 - Apr 3
Oct 4 - Mar 7
Sept 28 - Mar 15
Sept 15 - Apr 6
Sept 22 - Mar 16
Sept 15 - Apr 6
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Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Sunday
Sunday
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4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
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Galt Arena
Dickson Arena
Karl Homuth Arena
Galt Arena
Karl Homuth Arena
Hespeler Arena #2
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Jan 25 - Mar 15
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Saturday
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10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Duncan McIntosh Arena
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Cancellations:
- Galt Arena (Thursday): Dec 26
- Dickson Arena (Friday): Jan 17
- Karl Homuth Arena (Saturday): Nov 30, Dec 28, Jan 18, Feb 15
- Galt Arena (Sunday): Dec 1, Dec 15, Dec 29, Jan 12, Feb 16, Feb 23
- Karl Homuth Arena (Sunday): Dec 29, Feb 16
- Hespeler Arena #2 (Sunday): Nov 3, Dec 1, Dec 29, Jan 19
- Duncan McIntosh Arena (Saturday): Feb 15
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| Noon Skate |
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This program is for all ages to enjoy a leisure skate. Helmets are strongly recommended, chinstraps must be fastened. Sticks and pucks are not permitted.
Participation is limited to 150 people.
$3.00/person
| Date | Day | Time | Arena |
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Sept 9 - Apr 4
Sept 10 - Apr 1
Sept 12 - Apr 3
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Monday - Friday
Tuesday
Thursday
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12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
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Galt Arena
Hespeler Arena #2
Hespeler Arena #2
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Cancellations:
- Galt Arena (Monday): Oct 14, Feb 17
- Galt Arena (Tuesday): Dec 10, Dec 24, Dec 31
- Galt Arena (Wednesday): Dec 25, Jan 1
- Galt Arena (Thursday): Dec 26
- Galt Arena (Friday): Nov 29, Dec 27, Jan 3, Jan 10, Jan 17
- Hespeler Arena #2 (Tuesday): Dec 24, Dec 31
- Hespeler Arena #2 (Thursday): Dec 5, Dec 26
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| Stick and Puck - Parent and Tot |
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This program is for children 6 years of age and under to practice hockey skills. Full equipment is recommended including a mandatory CSA-approved helmet (with full face mask and hockey gloves for children). Chinstraps must be fastened. A parent/guardian must be 18 years of age or older and must remain in the program area if not on the ice when accompanying children.
$3.00/person
| Date | Day | Time | Arena |
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Sept 17 - Apr 1
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Tuesday |
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Hespeler Arena #1 |
Cancellations:
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| Stick and Puck - Family |
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This program is for families with children 7 years of age and older to practice hockey skills. Each person on the ice must be registered. Game play/shinny is not permitted. Full equipment is recommended. CSA-approved helmet (with full face mask and hockey gloves for children) mandatory; chinstraps must be fastened. Parent/guardian must be 18 years of age or older and must remain on the ice with accompanied children.
$3.00/person
| Date | Day | Time | Arena |
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| Sept 22 - Mar 16 |
Sunday |
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
Karl Homuth Arena
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Sept 29 - Mar 9
Sept 17 - Apr 1
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Sunday
Tuesday
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2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
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Dickson Arena
Hespeler Arena #2
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Jan 26 - Mar 23
Jan 23 - Mar 20
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Sunday
Thursday
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3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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Duncan McIntosh Arena
Duncan McIntosh Arena
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Cancellations:
- Karl Homuth Arena (Sunday): Dec 29, Feb 16
- Hespeler Arena #2 (Tuesday): Dec 24, Dec 31
- Duncan McIntosh Arena (Sunday): Feb 16
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| Stick and Puck - Adult |
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This program is for adults to practice hockey skills. Each person on the ice must be registered. Game play/shinny is not permitted. Full equipment is recommended. CSA-approved helmet with face mask is mandatory; chinstraps must be fastened.
$6.00/person
| Date | Day | Time | Arena |
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| Sept 17 - Apr 1 |
Tuesday |
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. |
Hespeler Arena #1 |
Cancellations:
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| Adult (18+) Shinny |
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Shinny hockey programs are self-organized recreational hockey games and are suitable for all abilities. Full equipment is required including a mandatory CSA-approved helmet with face mask. Chinstraps must be fastened. Body contact is not permitted. Registration is completed through PickupHub.
$6.00/person for 1 hour, goalies are free
$9.00/person for 90 mins, goalies are free
| Date | Day | Time | Arena |
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Sept 29 - Mar 9
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Sunday
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1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
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Dickson Arena
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Sept 29 - Mar 9
Jan 26 - Mar 23
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Sunday
Sunday
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3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
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Dickson Arena
Duncan McIntosh Arena
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Jan 6 - Mar 17
Jan 22 - Mar 5
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Monday
Wednesday
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8:00 - 9:00 p.m.
9:30 - 10:30 p.m.
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Duncan McIntosh Arena
Duncan McIntosh Arena
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Cancellations:
- Duncan McIntosh Arena (Sunday): Feb 16, Mar 16
- Duncan McIntosh Arena (Monday): Feb 17
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Adult (18+) Women's Only Shinny
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Shinny hockey programs are self-organized recreational hockey games and are suitable for all abilities. Full equipment is required including a mandatory CSA-approved helmet with face mask. Chinstraps must be fastened. Body contact is not permitted.
$6.00/ person for 1 hour, goalies are free
$9.00/ person for 90 mins, goalies are free
| Date | Day | Time | Location |
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| Jan 26 - Mar 23 |
Sunday |
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. |
Duncan McIntosh Arena |
Cancellations:
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| 55+ Shinny |
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Shinny hockey programs are self-organized recreational hockey games and are suitable for all abilities. Full equipment is required including a mandatory CSA-approved helmet with face mask. Chinstraps must be fastened. Body contact is not permitted.
$9.00/person, goalies are free
| Date | Day | Time | Arena |
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| Sept 9 - Apr 7 |
Monday |
10:00 - 11:30 a.m. |
Galt Arena |
| Sept 11 - Apr 9 |
Wednesday |
9:00 - 10:30 a.m. |
Hespeler Arena #1 |
Cancellations:
- Galt Arena (Monday): Oct 14, Feb 17
- Hespeler Arena #1 (Wednesday): Dec 25, Jan 1, Mar 12
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| Ticket Ice |
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Ticket ice is for all ages to practice figure skating. On-ice coaches must pay drop-in fee. Maximum adult/coach to participant ratio is 1:4. Helmets are strongly recommended.
$11.50/person
| Date | Day | Time | Arena |
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Sept 18 - Mar 28
Sept 20 - Mar 28
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Wednesday
Friday
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8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
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Hespeler Arena #1
Hespeler Arena #1
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Cancellations:
- Wednesday: Dec 25, Jan 1
- Friday: Nov 29, Dec 27, Jan 10, Jan 17, Feb 14
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Cancellations and Refund Policy
The City’s policy for activity withdrawal and refunds of programs is as follows:
To request a withdrawal please send an email to prc@cambridge.ca
For additional questions or concerns, please contact 519-623-1340.
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