Recreational programs

• Registration:

  • Preregistration is required through Active Kitchener.
  • Drop-ins are not permitted.

• Cost:

  • Family Rate: $15.58
  • A family consists of up to 2 adults and their children living in the same household.

• Participation:

  • Recreational family skating only (no training, sticks, or pucks).
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • One adult (18+) can register on behalf of the family.

Important Notes:

• To accommodate other events, skating programs may be affected. Please check the skating schedule for updates and cancellations.
• Public Skating Guidelines:
  • Recreational skating only.
  • No training equipment, sticks, or pucks are permitted.

• No pucks, sticks or games permitted.
• Keeping pace - Avoid excessively fast skating and stopping (socializing), which could interfere with traffic flow.
• Shoes - No shoes allowed unless assistance is being provided to help tots to skate in the cordoned off area or during a family skating session.
• Skating aids - Skating aids are available on a limited basis (please see arena Ambassador). Strollers, chairs, toboggans and wagons not permitted.
• Wheelchairs/sledges - Wheelchairs, wheelchair skates and sledges are welcome on Municipal arenas and outdoor rinks. Individuals using these devices must travel in the same direction as the other skaters. Attendants/helpers are welcome to assist individuals however they must wear skates.
• Where there are admission charges to an arena for public skating, the attendant/helper is admitted at no-charge upon presentation of a PAL Card. To apply for a PAL Card and/or to reserve wheelchair skates and sledges, please contact 519-741-2220 ext. 7225 or TTY 1-866-969-9994
• Use of helmets - Helmets are recommended for all skaters.
• Carrying of infants/children - Children must not be carried by any means (e.g. sitting on shoulders, being carried in arms or carried in equipment such as "snugglies" or in back packs).
• Sitting on boards - Patrons may not sit on the rink boards at any time.
• Figure skating - is permitted at the discretion of the arena attendant.

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To ensure safety and a fun experience for all, please follow these guidelines while roller skating:

Important Information:

• Registration: Required in advance through ActiveNet (opens 14 days before each session).
• Equipment: Roller skates will not be available for rent.
• Restrictions:
  • Recreational roller skating only (no training, sticks, or balls permitted).
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult in the facility.

General Guidelines:

No Games or Equipment: Pucks, sticks, or games are not permitted on the rink.

Skating Pace: Avoid skating too fast or stopping for socialising, as this may disrupt the flow of traffic on the rink.

Shoes: Shoes are not allowed on the skating surface unless assisting young children in designated areas.

Skating Aids: Strollers, chairs, toboggans, and wagons are not permitted on the rink.

Wheelchairs and Accessibility Devices:

Wheelchairs and Wheelchair Skates: Welcome on municipal skating surfaces.

Travel Direction: Users must skate in the same direction as the rest of the skaters.

Attendants/Helpers: Welcome, but must wear skates.

• Admission: Attendants/helpers are admitted free upon presentation of a PAL Card when admission is charged.
• To apply for a PAL Card or reserve wheelchair skates, contact 519-741-2220 ext. 7225 or TTY 1-866-969-9994.

Safety Guidelines:

Helmet Use: Helmets are recommended for all skaters.

Carrying Infants/Children: Children must not be carried by any means (e.g., in arms, on shoulders, or in carriers/backpacks).

Sitting on Rink Boards: Sitting on the rink boards is prohibited at all times.

Enjoy your roller skating experience and stay safe!

• Clean dry shoes
• Bring your own water bottle – water refilling station available.
• No lockers – leave your valuable at home, the City of Kitchener is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
• You must remain in your designated court.
• Please be respectful of others using other courts.
• Reservation rules
• The current facility is reserved by a rental block.
• Residents can make reservations at least 1 day in advance but not more than 14 days in advance.
• Non-residents can make reservations at least 1 day(s) in advance but not more than 14 days in advance.
• Online reservations open at 8:30 AM on the first accepted advance day.