Skating

Sponsored Free Skate - Saturday, November 2, 2024

Free Skate - November 2

Skating programs

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Skating Lessons

Skating lessons returning this Fall. Stay tuned!

 

 Helmets

Participant must wear properly fastened CSA approved hockey helmet and single bladed ice skates.

  • If your child does not have a CSA approved hockey helmet they will not be allowed on the ice. Participants are strongly recommended to wear full lexan/acrylic face shield (e.g. Bauer full face shield)
  • Bicycle, multi-sport and snowboarding/skiing helmets are not permitted
 Clothing and Helpful Tips
All Learn to Skate participants are encouraged to:
  • Wear warm layers including snow pants, jacket and gloves
  • Sharpen their skate blades if they have not done so in a while (dull skates will make it difficult to skate)

 

Drop-In Skates

The Town of Caledon offers a variety of drop-in skates including:

  • Parent and Child Skate 
  • Open leisure skate for parent/guardian and child (9 years and under). Single bladed ice skates, CSA approved hockey helmet with full-face cage/shield is strongly recommended for all skaters. 

- A parent/guardian is required on ice to provide direct supervision. Parent/guardian's are required to wear single bladed ice skates. CSA approved hockey helmet with full-face cage/shield is strongly recommended for all skaters

- Participants 9 years of age and younger must be supervised by a parent/guardian who is at least 14 years of age. Parent/guardian must always provide and maintain direct supervision

- Participant to parent/guardian ratio is 3:1

  • Public Skate including Adult 18+ and Adult 55+

Open leisure skate for participants of all ages and skating ability. Participants are asked to skate in the same direction as others. Single bladed ice skates and CSA approved hockey helmet with full-face cage/shield is strongly recommended for all skaters. 

- Participants 9 years of age and younger must be supervised by a parent/guardian who is at least 14 years of age. Parent/guardian must always provide and maintain direct supervision

- Participant to parent/guardian ratio is 3:1

- Caregiver/parent/guardian is not required to pay if they are not participating on ice but must remain within the  arena to visually supervise.

Adult 18+ Skate: Open leisure skate for participants 18 years of age and older, all skating ability welcomed. Participants are asked to skate in the same direction as others. Single bladed ice skates and CSA approved hockey helmet with full-face cage/shield is strongly recommended for all skaters. 

Adult 55+ Skate: Open leisure skate for participants 55 years of age and older, all skating ability welcomed. Participants are asked to skate in the same direction as others. Single bladed ice skates and CSA approved hockey helmet with full-face cage/shield is strongly recommended for all skaters. 

 

  • Shinny including Youth, Adult 18+, Adult 55+, and Women's

An informal pick-up game of hockey. Participants are to plan and organize game play themselves.

- Body contact is not permitted. Organized game play and/or team practices are not permitted. Private lessons/coaching is not permitted

There will be no organized game play lead by a Town staff

- Full hockey equipment, CSA approved hockey helmets and full-face cage/shield are strongly recommended for all skaters

  • Shinny - Stick and Puck (Parent and Child) 

This recreational skate allows parent/guardian's and children (9 years of age and under) to practice hockey skills - skating, shooting, and stick handling.

- A parent/guardian is required on ice to provide director supervision. Participants are required to wear single bladed ice skates. A CSA approved hockey helmet with full-face cage/shield is strongly recommended for all skaters. 

-  Participants 9 years of age and younger must be supervised by a parent/guardian who is at least 14 years of age. Parent/guardian must always provide and maintain direct supervision

- Participant to parent/guardian ratio is 3:1

Locations:

  • Caledon East Community Complex
  • Albion Bolton Community Centre
  • Mayfield Recreation Complex
  • Lloyd Wilson Centennial Arena

Please note: All drop-in offerings may not be offered at each facility.

Arena guidelines must be followed. No hockey or figure skating permitted.

All drop-in programs are a first come first-serve basis for spots. It’s as simple as swiping your membership card at the scanning station or paying for your drop-in visit in-person 

 

Registration

Skating lessons require pre-registration. All registrations must be completed online or by calling 905-584-2272 ext.7327.

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Withdrawals

Should you wish to fully withdraw from your registered program, please send your request to recreation@caledon.ca.

Alternatively, please contact Recreation Customer Service at 905-584-2272 ext.7327 and we will be happy to assist.

Outdoor Rinks

Community Rinks - Town Maintained

The following town-maintained outdoor rinks are available, this season. These rinks do require cooperation of the weather to a certain extent, so please check back here for open/closed status.

LocationHoursStatus

Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness

John's Rink

14111 Regional Road 50, Bolton

Monday - Sunday:

10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Closed for Season

Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness

Ralph's Rink

14111 Regional Road 50, Bolton

Monday - Sunday:

10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Closed for Season

Caledon East Community Complex

Reese's Rink

6215 Old Church Road, Caledon East

 

Schedule:

  • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Free Skate
  • 1 - 3 p.m.: Shinny
  • 3 - 6 p.m.: Free Skate
  • 6 - 10 p.m.: Shinny

Monday - Sunday:

10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Closed for Season

John Clarkson Park

Skate Loop

415 Dougall Avenue, Caledon

Monday - Sunday:

10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Closed for Season

Community Rinks - Volunteer Maintained

Community Rinks will be available once the weather is conducive to creating and managing the ice. 

The following Community Rinks have volunteers confirmed to maintain the ice and will open once the weather allows:

LocationStatus
Alton - 35 Station Street Closed
Inglewood - 15551 McLaughlin Road Closed
Mono Mills - 10 Simcoe Street Closed
Palgrave Mill Pond - 17357 Regional Road 50 (Waiver Required) Closed
Palgrave Park - 17255 Mount Hope Road Closed