Recreation & Programs

Skating & Shinny

Please be Advised

Spring Skate and Shinny Schedules are now available

Please advise the schedule changes during March 16 - 20

 

Skating and Shinny

Skating is a fun and active way to spend time with family, stay healthy, and connect with the community. Public skating sessions offer a welcoming environment for all ages and skill levels, making it easy for everyone to join in.

For those looking for a little more excitement, shinny hockey adds a casual, team-based element to the experience—perfect for building skills and enjoying friendly competition. Whether you’re lacing up for the first time or returning to the rink, skating brings people together in a fun, energetic way.

Schedules Sponsored Skates Fees Safety & Rules

view of don lough arena public skating

March Break Skating

Join us March 16-20 for March Break Skating! Check out our schedule for a skating filled week!

 

Shinny

Spring Shinny registration opens on March 12 at 8:30am. We have various groups including 55+,65+, 70+, 76, Women and Adult Shinny!  

Spring Shinny - May 4 - June 26
young child ice skating

March Break Skate Sponsorship Opportunities

Looking for a simple way to support the Huntsville community this holiday season? Sponsor a Public Skate at the Canada Summit Centre and gain great exposure while helping keep our community active and connected!
young child ice skating

Caregiver and Tot Skate
view of don lough arena public skating

Public Skate

Shinny

Sensory Friendly Skates
view of don lough arena public skating

Adult Skates

Family Stick and Puck

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Skating & shinny fees

Public skating 2026
Single ticket Child/youth $3.70
Adult $6.55
Family $12.30
Senior $5.40
10 ticket pass Child/youth $33
Adult $58
Senior $46
Annual Membership Child/Youth $70
Adult $94
Senior $85

 

Shinny 2026
Single ticket Adult $8.96
Senior 55+ $8.10
10 ticket pass note1 Adult $81
Senior 55+ 473
Fall/Winter League Memberships (September - April)





 Adult $223
Women $112
Senior 55+ or 65+ $301
Senior 70+ $201
Senior 76+ *NEW*  $134
Annual Combo note 2 $452



Spring/Summer League Membership (May through September, dependent on ice-in dates)		 Adult $147
Women $74
Senior (55+/65+) $198
Senior (70+) $147
Goalie Pass Discount (applies to each Shinny Hockey) 100%

Note 1: 10 ticket passes allow the cardholder to pre-register (hold) and/or drop-in to 10 time slots. Should you wish to hold more than 10 slots, we suggest purchasing multiple 10 passes or our seasonal membership. 

Should you not be able to attend one of your pre-registered timeslots, please call Customer Service to withdraw to avoid debiting your pass. 

Note 2: Allows the cardholder to register for play in two (2) of the 55+, 65+, 70+ or 76+ leagues.

Skate and Shinny Schedules

View the skate and shinny schedule. The PDF schedules are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the digital programs above prior to visiting. 

Skate Schedule: Jan 5 - March 29 Skate Schedule: March Break (March 16-20) Skate Schedule: March 30 to May 1 Skate Schedule: May 2 to June 28

Skating and Shinny Cancellations

*Please note our schedule may vary based on events occurring. For the most up-to-date schedule, please look at our drop-in schedule.

Upcoming Cancellations: 

All programming cancelled: March 21 & 22, April 3 & 6, May 18 

Family Stick & Puck cancellations: May 10

Public Skating cancellations: View our schedule for most up-to-date Public Skate 

  • March 20, 21 & 22 

  • April 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 & 26

  • May 15

  • June 21, 26, 27 & 28

Program rules and safety

  • This skate is unsupervised.
  • Skaters must be 16 years of age and older.
  • All skaters are encouraged to wear a CSA-approved helmet
  • This program is designed for adults 16 and older.
  • Stick & Puck is an informal session with no goalies and no contact.
  • Slapshots are not permitted.
  • CSA-approved hocket helmets are required and hockey gear is strongly recommended. 
  • Children must be accompanied by a guardian who is 18 years or older on the ice.
  • Children must wear a CSA-approved helmet.
  • Strollers are not permitted on the ice nor are parents allowed to carry youth while on the ice surface.
  • Skate aids are provided for the sole purpose of assisting children learning to skate.
  • No person shall be permitted on the ice surface without skates.
  • No person shall be permitted to bring a hockey stick/ puck on the surface during Caregiver and Tot Skate.

Family Stick and Puck provides an upbeat environment for families to improve skating, stick handling, puck control, passing and other related hockey skills. *Please note the Town of Huntsville does not provide sticks and pucks for this program.

  • Stick and Puck is an informal session with zero contact.
  • Goalies are allowed provided they are dressed in full goalie gear. 
  • Please note the Town of Huntsville reserves the right to remove participants for their safety and safety of others.
  • Children must be accompanied by a guardian who is 18 years or older on the ice. Please note the ratio of parent to child is one adult on the ice to four kids.
  • Share the ice fairly, no slap shots. Nets are not to be moved.
  • Please note spaces are limited to ensure participant safety - pre-registration is available.
  • Required Equipment
    • For Children: A CSA approved hockey helmet with face shield (or cage) and hockey gloves. Full gear is strongly recommended.
    • For Adults: A CSA approved hockey helmet.
    • For Goalies: Full goalie gear.
  • Youth 12 years and younger MUST wear a CSA-approved helmet.
  • Strollers are not permitted on the ice nor are parents allowed to carry youth while on the ice surface.
  • Wheelchairs are welcome on the ice at public skates permitted they have clean wheels and participants are wearing helmets. Wheelchair attendants must also be wearing skates.
  • Youth 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Skate aids are provided for the sole purpose of assisting youth to skate.
  • No person shall be permitted on the ice surface without skates.
  • No person shall be permitted to bring a hockey stick on the ice surface during public skate.
  • No food or drinks allowed on the ice surface, players bench or penalty boxes.
  • Tag, chase, or reckless behaviour is not permitted.
  • Players must be 16 years of age or older to play adult shinny.
  • Full equipment must be worn for all shinny activities.
  • Shinny is meant to be a recreational pastime for adults who love hockey. There is zero tolerance for slapshots, unnecessary physical contact or rough play that could put oneself or other participants at risk of injury.
  • Players will rotate shifts to allow fair ice time and will work with other players to ensure teams are balanced in their playing ability.

Helmet Safety

Do I Need to Wear a Helmet on the Ice? All participants are encouraged to wear a CSA approved helmet. Youth 12 years and younger MUST wear a CSA- approved helmet during all public skating activities. 

Helmets help reduce head injuries and concussions. Know the signs and symptoms following a bump or blow to the head: 

• Headache/pressure in head  
• Nausea  
• Feeling drowsy  
• Dizziness  
• Sensitivity to light  
• Sensitivity to noise  
• Difficulty thinking clearly or remembering  
• Fatigue or low energy 
• Blurred vision 
• Feeling sad, irritable, nervous or emotional 

Rowan's Law

The Town of Huntsville takes concussion awareness and safety seriously. Read our concussion policy and learn more on Rowan’s Law at the Simcoe Muskoka Health Unit’s website. 

 

Contact Us

Town of Huntsville
37 Main St. East
Huntsville, Ontario
P1H 1A1

Open Monday to Friday 8:30 – 4:30
Phone: 705-789-1751 option 0
Fax: 705-788-5153
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