Skating

General Rules:

• Respect staff at all times.

• When the whistle sounds, listen to and follow instructions.

• Immediately report any accidents or injuries to staff.

• C.S.A. approved hockey helmets are strongly recommended for all skaters.

• C.S.A. approved hockey helmets are mandatory for children five years of age or younger.

• Only people wearing skates are permitted on the ice.

• Skate at a sensible and safe speed in the same direction as other skaters; backward skating is not permitted.

• The middle of the ice surface is available for children and less confident skaters.

• Children under eight years of age must be supervised by someone 14 years of age or older.

The following activities/equipment are not permitted on the ice:

• Carrying children (including baby carriers)
• Hockey pucks and sticks
• Headphones, cell phones or hand-held electronics
• Food or drink
• Rough play, speed and figure skating and multiplayer games (tag/races)
• Foul language or inappropriate behaviour

Wheelchairs, strollers and skating aids:

• Wheelchairs are permitted on the ice during public skates and must be accompanied by a responsible person who is wearing skates (wheels must be cleaned prior to being permitted on the ice).
• C.S.A. approved hockey helmets are required for wheelchair occupants 5 years of age or younger.
• Strollers are not permitted on the ice during public skates.
• Only Municipality of Clarington skating aids are permitted on the ice.

• C.S.A. approved helmets and skates are required for all participants on ice.
• Parent must be 18 years of age or older and child must be five years of age or younger.
• All participants must sign in upon arrival at front desk. Maximum two parents/guardians per tot. (Maximum three tots per group)
• No older siblings or other family members permitted on ice at same time.
• No sticks or pucks are permitted during Parent & Tot Skate only time period.
• Municipality of Clarington supplied skate aids are only permitted on ice.
• Strollers are permitted on ice provided the wheels are washed off and tot is secure in the stroller.
• Please keep the spirit of the activity enjoyable and remember it is only for beginners and for fun.
• No abusive/obscene language to be used.
• This activity is not directly supervised, so please report any concerns to staff or the front desk.
• Remember that different skill levels are involved, so please be respectful.
• No alcoholic beverages under any circumstances.

• C.S.A. approved helmets and full equipment are mandatory for all players and goalies.

• Participants must be 16 years of age or older for Adult Shinny.

• All players must pay and sign in upon arrival at front desk.

• No sitting on the boards is permitted.

• No body-checking is permitted.

• Please keep the spirit of the game enjoyable, and remember it is only for fun.

• No abusive/obscene language to be used.

• This activity is not directly supervised, so please report any concerns to the front desk.

• Enjoy yourself and remember that different age groups and skill levels are involved, so please be respectful.

• No alcoholic beverages under any circumstances.

The following table displays the admission fees for public skating. Prices do not include tax. Prices are in effect until August 31, 2020.

Electronic payments cannot be processed at Darlington Sports Centre; cash only.

Public Skating Fees