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Activity Season

The skating season will run October 3 through to the end of March. Available skating dates are posted on our Online Recreation Registration. 

Type of Skates & Schedule

Public, adult, family, holiday, school break, senior skates. Available skating dates are posted on our Online Recreation Registration. 

The schedules for general and senior skates are posted below. 

Activity Fees

$3.50 per participant unless otherwise noted. 

Senior Skates are $68/season or $5/single admission. Season passes can be purchased at admission gates and can be paid via cheque only. 

Pre-Registration Required/How to Register

Public skating (excluding senior skates) requires all participants to pre-register in advance of the skate.

  • Senior Skates do not require pre-registration but instead require admission at the door. Only cash and cheque are accepted as forms of payment. 
  • To see available skate dates (senior skates excluded) and to register, visit our Online Recreation Registration. 
How far in advance can I register?

Where pre-registration is required (all skates except senior skates), registration will open well in advance of the skate and will close online 1 hour before the start time of the skate.

Bring Proof of Registration Confirmation to be Admitted

To be admitted into the reserved skate, you must bring a digital or printed copy of your Registration Confirmation. The Registration Confirmation would have been emailed to you after you registered online.

In the event you purchased multiple reservations at one time, your Registration Confirmation will show all purchases. 

Senior skates are excepted.

COVID-19 Screening before Skate

Prior to attending the skate, you will be required to complete screening at the admission gate. 

How to Withdrawal/Cancel your Registration

New in 2021, registrants can withdrawal from an activity through their online registration recreation account. To withdrawal, follow these steps:

  1. Log into your Online Recreation Registration account.
  2. Click on "My Info".
  3. Click on the name of the member you'd like to withdrawal. 
  4. On the "Organization Member Detail" screen, scroll down until you see the section "Schedules". Click on this title.
  5. By default, you'll see a calendar view of your schedule, and a listing of family members. Click on the family member you'd like to like to withdrawal, and select "Switch to List View". If you stay on the calendar view, you'll only be able to see course registrations, and not have the ability to withdrawal. 
  6. On List View, you'll see the name of the courses you've registered for. Under the "Action" column, click "Actions" and the withdrawal option will be there. 
  7. Click on "Withdrawal". A withdrawal confirmation will appear noting you've successfully withdrawn. 
Should you have any concerns with the withdrawal/cancellation process, please call 519-271-0250 extension 252.
Proof of Vaccination, Safety Measures

The City of Stratford will comply with the Province of Ontario's mandate to require proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 prior to entering indoor recreation facilities. 

In keeping with current government regulations to stop the transmission and spread of germs, everyone attending the facility must strictly follow these instructions:

  1. Do not attend the facility if you are unwell or sick.
  2. Help stop the spread of germs by washing your hands properly and frequently, cough into your sleeve, and sanitize your hands before entering and upon leaving the facility.
  3. Maintain physical distancing from any staff or person. 
  4. Wear a face covering upon arrival and when indoors.
  5. Although face coverings are not required when on the ice and engaging in activity, participants are required to wear face coverings at all times when off the ice.
  6. Provide Proof of Vaccination against COVID-19.
  7. Complete screening. 
  8. Children under the age of 12 require an adult on the ice with them at all times and must wear a helmet.
  9. When indoors, follow directional signage for entries and exits. 

General Skate Schedule (2021/22)

Skate TypeAgeDayTimeLocation
Adult 19 - 54 years Sundays

8:30 - 9:20pm

Allman Arena
Public All ages Sundays  2:30 - 3:20pm, 3:30 - 4:20pm Dufferin Arena
Public All ages Mondays 10 - 10:50am, 11 - 11:50am  Rink A, Rotary Complex
Public All ages Thursdays 10 - 10:50am, 11 - 11:50am  Rink A, Rotary Complex
Public - Winter Break All ages December 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30 1 - 1:50pm, 2 - 3pm Rink A, Rotary Complex
Public - New Years Eve All ages December 31 (Free Skate) 6 - 6:50pm, 7 - 7:50pm Rink A & B, Rotary Complex
Public - PA Day All ages February 1, 2022 1 - 1:50pm, 2 - 2:50pm Dufferin Arena
Public - Family Day All ages February 21, 2022 1 - 1:50pm, 2 - 2:50pm Dufferin Arena
Public - March Break All ages  March 14 - 18, 2022 1 - 1:50pm, 2 - 2:50pm Dufferin Arena 
  • Public skating (excluding senior skates) requires all participants to pre-register in advance of the skate.
  • Some exceptions to the available dates of the General Skate schedule may apply, and would be reflected in the skating dates being offered in our recreation registration system. 
Senior Skate (55+) Schedule (2021/22)
DayStartingEndingCancellationsTimeLocation
Mondays  October 4 March 7 December 20, 27  1 - 2:50pm Rink A, Rotary Complex
Tuesdays October 5 March 8 December 21, 28  1 - 2:50pm Rink A, Rotary Complex
Thursdays October 7 March 17 December 23, 30  1 - 2:50pm Rink A, Rotary Complex
Monday March 14 March 14 None 1 - 3pm Allman Arena
Tuesday March 15 March 15 None 1 - 3pm Allman Arena

Senior Skates are for those 55 years of age and older. These skates do not require pre-registration but instead require admission at the door. Only cash and cheque accepted as forms of payment. 

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