Recreation & Programs

Skating & Shinny

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.

view of don lough arena public skating

Holiday Sponsored Skates

All Public Skates from December 20 to January 3rd are free to the public thanks to the generous support of our sponsors.

Sponsored Skates are brought to you by Bullock's Independent Grocer, Hyundai of Muskoka, Harvest Church, Riverside Baptist Church, Huntsville Honda, All Ontario Recycling, Huntsville Dodge, Muskoka Traditions Retirement Residence, Dr Marc & the Algonquin Ortho Team.

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Skating & shinny fees

Public skating 2025 2026
Single ticket Child/youth $3.61 $3.70
Adult $6.39 $6.55
Family $11.98 $12.30
Senior $5.23 $5.40
10 ticket pass Child/youth $31.46 $33
Adult $56.29 $58
Senior $43.96 $46
Annual Membership Child/Youth $69.67 $70
Adult $91.73 $94
Senior $82.55 $85

 

Shinny 2025 2026
Single ticket Adult $8.73 $8.96
Senior 55+ $7.91 $8.10
10 ticket pass note1 Adult $78.52 $81
Senior 55+ $71.11 473
Fall/Winter League Memberships (September - April)





Adult $217.70 $223
Women $108.86 $112
Senior 55+ or 65+ $293.92 $301
Senior 70+ $195.96 $201
Senior 76+ *NEW*  $130.64 $134
Annual Combo note 2 $440.90 $452



Spring/Summer League Membership (May through September, dependent on ice-in dates)
Adult $142.63 $147
Women $71.3 $74
Senior (55+/65+) $192.57 $198
Senior (70+) $142.63 $147
Goalie Pass Discount (applies to each Shinny Hockey) 50% 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.

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.

Holiday Cancellations: 

All programming cancellations: December 24 (12pm on), 25, 26, 31 (12pm on), January 1 


Upcoming Cancellations: 

All programming cancellations: January 9, 10, 11, 17, 18, 30 & Feb 4, 5,16, 27, March 21 & 22 


Adult Skate Cancellations: January 16 & February 3


Family Stick & Puck Cancellations: February 25 


Sensory Friendly Skate Cancellations: February 2 & 3


Caregiver & Tot cancellations: February 6, 13 & 25 


Figure Skating Cancellations: January 16


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

  • December 6, 7 & 8
  • January 9,10,11,16,17 & 18 

  • February 14 & 15 

  • March 20, 21 & 22 

Program rules and safety

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

 

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