Register before you visit

All our Public Skate programs are currently limited due to increased demand.
To avoid disappointment please ensure you register before visiting

 Book your skate now

Before you are ready to lace up at our arenas please note.

  • All skating programs require you to pre-register.
  • 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. 

For additional questions or concerns, please contact 519-623-1340.

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Skate and Helmet Rental - Available at Hespeler, Galt Arena Sunday and Thursday Public Skate.

 It is now required that in order to rent equipment, customers must exchange their shoes/boots in order to do so.

The cost to rent are as follows: Skates - $3.00, Helmets - $2.00, Combo - $4.00

 2022-2023 Public Skate Schedule

Be sure to register before you visit to avoid disappointment. Capacity is limited. 

Recreation staff will be providing customers with wrist bands to ensure they have paid and they must keep them on until the end of skate. 

 Public Skate

$2.50/person - Capacity 124 participants

 

DateDayTime Arena

Sept 15 - Apr 6            

Sept 30 - Mar 10

Sept 25 - Mar 19

Sept 11 - Apr 2

Sept 11 - Apr 2

Thursday       

Friday

Sunday

Sunday

Sunday

5:00-6:00 p.m.            

5:00-6:00 p.m.

1:00-2:00 p.m.

2:30-3:30 p.m.

11:00 a.m. - noon

Galt Arena                       

Dickson Arena

Karl Homuth

Hespeler Arena #2

Galt Arena

Cancellations:

  • Dickson Arena - Jan 20
  • Galt Arena (Sunday) - Oct 16, 23, Dec 4, 25, Jan 1, 8, 15 & 22
  • Galt Arena (Thursday) - Nov 3, Dec 1, Jan 19, Mar 2
  • Hespeler Arena #2 - Oct 16, Nov 6, Dec 25, Jan 1, & 22
  • Karl Homuth - Dec 4, 25, Jan 1
 Noon Skate

$2.50/person

 

DateDayTimeArena

Sept 6 - Apr 14

Sept 6 - Apr 13

Monday - Friday

Tuesday/Thursday

12:00-2:00 p.m.

12:00-2:00 p.m.

Galt Arena

Hespeler Arena #1

Cancellations:

  • Galt Arena - Oct 10, 14, Dec 2, 26, Jan 6, 13, 20, Feb 20, Apr 7, 10
  • Hespeler Arena #1 - Dec 27
 Adult Skate

$2.50/person

 

DateDayTimeArena
Sept 14 - Mar 1 Wednesday 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Preston Aud

Cancellations:

  • Dec 28, Mar 8, 15
 Stick and Puck - Parent & Tot

$2.50/person

 

DateDayTimeArena

Sept 13 - Apr 4

Tuesday 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Hespeler Arena #1

Cancellations:

  • Dec 27
 Stick and Puck - Family

$2.50/person

 

DateDayTimeArena
Sept 25 - Mar 19 Sunday 3:00- 4:00 pm Dickson Arena

Cancellations:

  • Dec 25, Jan 1, February 26
 Shinny - Child

$5.15/person, goalies are free

 

DateDayTimeArena
Sept 13 - Apr 4 Tuesday 4:30-5:30 p.m. Hespeler Arena #2
Sept 25 - Mar 19 Sunday 3:00-4:00 p.m. Karl Homuth

Cancellations:

  • Hespeler Arena #2 - Dec 27
  • Karl Homuth - Dec 25, Jan 1
 16+ Shinny

$5.15/person, goalies are free

To register for shinny 16+ through pickup hub via the city of Cambridge, please click the link below.

https://pickuphub.net/city-cambridge

 

 

DateDayTimeArena
Sept 13 - Apr 4 Tuesday 12:00-1:30 p.m. Hespeler Arena #2

Cancellations:

  • Dec 27
 55+ Shinny

$5.15/person, goalies are free

 

DateDayTimeArena
Sept 12 - Apr 3 Monday 10:00-11:30 a.m. Galt Arena
Sept 14 - Mar 1 Wednesday 9:00-10:30 a.m. Preston Aud

Cancellations:

  • Galt Arena - Oct 10, Dec 26, Feb 20
  • Preston Aud - Dec 28, Mar 8, 15
 Ticket Ice

$10.50/person

 

DateDayTimeArena
Sept 14 - Mar 29 Wednesday 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Hespeler Arena #1
Sept 16 - Mar 31 Friday 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Hespeler Arena #1

Cancellations:

  • Dec 2, 28, 30, Jan 6, 13, 20, Mar 8, 15

 Program Descriptions

Parent and Child - Stick N Puck

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.

Parent and Child

This program is for children 6 years of age and under to practice skating. 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. Sticks and pucks are not permitted.

Shinny

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.

Public Skate/Noon Skate

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.   

Adult Skate
This program is for participants 18 years of age and older to enjoy a leisure skate. Helmets are strongly recommended, chinstraps must be fastened. Sticks and pucks are not permitted. 

Ticket Ice

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.

You can also sign-up to receive notices about facility closures and program cancellations/changes.