Public Skating

Public indoor recreational skating and shinny hockey is offered various times throughout the week, year round at East Gwillimbury Sports Complex. Please refer to the current schedule for further details on times and dates.

Our two outdoor skating rinks are also available weather dependent in the winter months. For an updated list of outdoor rink locations and availability please see details below.

Guidelines

Skating Guidelines

These programs run on a first come first serve basis. Admission sales start 30 minutes before the scheduled start time.

The Ontario Recreation Facilities Association and the Town of East Gwillimbury strongly recommend wearing a CSA approved helmet and glove protection while on the ice surface.
- Helmets are strongly recommended for everyone; especially for young children and new skaters.
Only participants wearing skates and/or the usage of a wheelchair are permitted on the ice surface.
Do not enter the ice surface until the ice resurfacer door is closed. When buzzer sounds, skaters are required to leave ice surface immediately.
No hockey sticks, pucks, balls, chairs, or strollers are allowed on the ice surface.
No food or beverages allowed on the ice surface.
Skate blades must stay at ice level. No backwards skating, hockey drills, figure skating, carrying of children, racing or playing of tag allowed.
Any general horseplay, including play fighting, or deliberate interference of other skaters may result in patrons being asked to leave the ice.
Bench areas and designated dressing rooms are available for use during skates.
It is recommended that parents/guardians of children 12 years and under remain on-site and please do not leave children unattended.
Skate Guard staff are available on-site to enforce these regulations and ensure a safe skating environment for all patrons. The Skate Patrol staff have the authority to have any person(s) not abiding by these rules removed from the facility.
Payment is required at the Customer Service desk before you may participate in a program and must obtain the wristband to show proof of payment. Skate Guard staff can request to see wristband at any point of time during the program.

Shinny Guidelines

These programs run on a first come first serve basis. Admission sales start 30 minutes before the scheduled start time. The maximum number of participants is 26 skaters and 2 goalies for adult and older adult shinny drop-ins (2 hours).

Players must follow the age based drop-in to participate.
Each participant acknowledges the inherent risks associated with hockey and shall participate at their own risk.
The Ontario Recreation Facilities Association and the Town of East Gwillimbury strongly recommends full equipment to be worn. CSA approved helmet and glove protection are mandatory to participate.
Participants are not permitted on the ice until the ice-resurfacer door is closed.
When the buzzer sounds, all participants must leave the ice surface immediately.
No food allowed on the players’ benches or the ice surface.
Smoking and alcohol consumption in the facility is strictly prohibited.
Any abusive behaviour, incidents, accidents and/or emergency situations must be reported to a staff member immediately.
Absolutely no fighting, contact or use of coarse language is allowed.
Spectators must remain behind the glass during any drop-in Town of East Gwillimbury operated shinny programs.
Only use the designated dressing rooms assigned for the drop-in.
Admission must be purchased in person at the Customer Service Desk before players enter the changerooms.

Stick and Puck / Learn to Play Guidelines

These programs run on a first come first serve basis. Admission sales start 30 minutes before the scheduled start time. The maximum number of participants is 30 for all stick and puck drop-ins.

This program allows children (10 years and under) with an adult to learn to skate and work on basic hockey skills.
No shinny games are permitted during this program.
Hockey equipment such as sticks, pucks, pads, etc. are allowed on the ice surface.
Parents must accompany children on the ice and must be wearing skates.
The Ontario Recreation Facilities Association and the Town of East Gwillimbury strongly recommends full equipment be worn. CSA approved helmet and glove protection are mandatory to participate.

Schedule

Skating Drop-In Schedule - September 15, 2025 to April 26, 2026

*Subject to change at any time. Please see exclusion dates below for any cancellations.

Day	Time and Activity
Sunday	3:30 to 4:20 p.m. - Public Skate (All Ages)
Monday	12 to 1:50 p.m. - Public Skate (All Ages) 3:30 to 4:20 p.m. - Ticket Ice (All Ages)
Tuesday	9 to 9:50 a.m. - Parent and Tot Skate (Ages 5 and Under) 1 to 1:50 p.m. - Adult Skate (Ages 17+) 3:30 to 4:20 p.m. - Public Skate (All Ages)
Wednesday	7:30 to 8:20 a.m. - Ticket Ice (All Ages) 9 to 9:50 a.m. - Parent and Tot Skate (Ages 5 and Under) 3:30 to 4:20 p.m. - Sensory Skate (All Ages)
Thursday	3:30 to 4:20 p.m. - Public Skate (All Ages)
Friday	7:30 to 8:20 a.m. - Ticket Ice (All Ages) 9 to 9:50 a.m. - Parent and Tot Skate (Ages 5 and Under)
Saturday	6:30 to 8:30 p.m. - Public Skate (All Ages)

Updated: September 4, 2025.

Shinny Drop-In Schedule - September 15, 2025 to April 26, 2026

*Subject to change at any time. Please see exclusion dates below for any cancellations.

Day	Time and Activity
Sunday	4:30 to 5:20 p.m. - Stick and Puck (Ages 6 to 10) 5:30 to 6:20 p.m. - Youth Sledge Hockey (Ages 8 to 15)
Monday	10 to 11:50 a.m. - Adult Shinny (Ages 17+) 4 to 4:50 p.m. - Youth Shinny (Ages 15 to 17)
Tuesday	11 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. - Adult Shinny (Ages 17+)
Wednesday	10 to 11:50 a.m. - Adult Shinny (Ages 17+) 1 to 2:50 p.m. - Older Adult Shinny (Ages 55+) 4 to 4:50 p.m. - Youth Shinny (Ages 11 to 14)
Thursday	7:30 to 8:20 a.m. - Stick and Puck (Ages 6 to 10) 10 to 11:50 a.m. - Adult Shinny (Ages 17+) 4 to 4:50 p.m. - Stick and Puck (Ages 6 to 10)
Friday	11 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. - Adult Shinny (Ages 17+) 1 to 2:50 p.m. - Older Adult Shinny (Ages 55+) 4 to 4:50 p.m. - Learn to Play (Ages 6 and Under)

Updated: September 4, 2025.

Exclusion Dates

Friday, January 16 (with the exception of morning ticket ice)
Saturday, January 17
Friday, January 30
Saturday, January 31
Sunday, February 1
Monday, February 16 - Family Day Event
Friday, April 3
Monday, April 6
Friday, April 10
Saturday, April 11
Sunday, April 12
Monday, May 18

Note: Exclusion dates are subject to change. We suggest subscribing to this page to receive email updates on new indoor skating program information.

Skating Drop-In Descriptions

Program	Description
Public Skate	All Ages A leisure skate for all ages and abilities where skaters will move in a circular pattern around edges of rink. This is a great way to spend time with family and friends while staying active. Skaters 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult 17 years and older. No registration is required. Space is filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Parent and Tot Skate	Ages 0 to 5 Years with Accompanying Adult This drop-in program is a slower-paced skate, which provides a safe environment for you and your child to learn the ropes of skating. Children should be accompanied on the ice by a guardian. All participants must pay program fees. No registration is required, space is filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Adult Skate	Ages 18+ A 50 minute skate that is specifically for adults to enjoy a leisure skate in a circular pattern around the rink. No registration is required. Space is filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sensory Skate	All Ages The Sensory Skate is designed for all ages with a broad spectrum of disabilities and sensory sensitivity. This skate is open to all participants however, all skaters require 1:1 support and/or family on the ice. All individuals on the ice are required to wear a CSA approved hockey helmet.
Ticket Ice	All Ages - Figure Skaters Only Our ticket ice program is for Skate Canada figure skaters of all ages to practice your skills at an affordable price. A Skate Canada Membership card/number is required for this program.

Shinny Drop-In Descriptions

Program	Description
Learn to Play ~	Ages 6 and Under A leisure skate for children 6 and under to practice skating and shooting skills. Ringette players are also welcome to join! Children must be accompanied on the ice by an adult. All participants must pay drop-in fees. No registration is required. Space is filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Parent and Child Stick and Puck ~	Ages 6 to 10 Years with Accompanying Adults This program allows for children to enjoy non-contact practice of hockey skills, drills or learning to skate. Ringette players are also welcome to join! Children must be accompanied on the ice by an adult. All participants must pay drop-in fees. No registration is required. Space is filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sledge Youth Hockey *	Ages 8 to 16 Years Sledge Hockey is an innovative team sport that incorporates the same rules and discipline structure as ice hockey. Players sit on specially designed sleds with skate blades under the seat. Use your arms to propel yourself by digging the picks, on the ends of two short hockey sticks, into the ice, pulling yourself forward. You have a right and a left stick (the blades are curved differently) that are miniature copies of a typical hockey stick, except for the metal picks (like figure skate toe picks) on the ends. You shoot, pass, and propel yourself with them. Support will be required due to existing limitations of the facility. For further details contact leisure1@eastgwillimbury.ca Note: Sledges and sticks will NOT be provided on site. CSA approved helmets and full equipment is required.
Youth Shinny *	Ages 11 to 14 or Ages 15 to 17 An opportunity for youth to practice hockey skills and engage in full or half ice cooperative, non-contact game of shinny. Drop-in shinny is a great way to play a quick game of pick-up hockey with friends and family. No registration is required. Space is filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Adult Shinny *	Ages 17+ A time specifically for adults to play an informal, non-contact game of shinny to practice hockey skills and play in a relaxed environment. No registration is required. Space is filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Older Adult Shinny *	Ages 55+ A time specifically for older adults to play an informal, non-contact game of shinny to practice hockey skills and play in a relaxed environment. No registration is required. Space is filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

~ Helmets are required and full equipment is strongly recommended. The capacity limit for the stick and puck drop-in program is 30 participants. Space is filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Join a Sports Group

To learn more about local hockey and skating clubs check out our community contacts page, click here.

Natural Outdoor Rinks

East Gwillimbury installs and maintains two non-refrigerated, natural outdoor skating rinks each winter. Rinks are located in Holland Landing at Ridge View Park, 16 Pear Blossom Way and in Mount Albert at the Mount Albert Community Centre, 53 Main Street.

Rinks are installed in early January after a minimum of one week of consistent double-digit negative temperatures (-10C and below) to build safe and durable ice surfaces.

When open, residents are welcome to use the rinks at their leisure from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Each location features overhead lighting for evening skating that turns on at the push of a button. We encourage skaters to always wear CSA-approved helmets and to limit their ice time to 30 minutes to allow others to enjoy the rinks. Please view the Outdoor Rink Rules to safely enjoy the ice.

Outdoor Ice Rink Rules

When open, users assume full responsibility for determining if conditions are safe for skating.

Children must be supervised at all times.

CSA-approved helmets are strongly recommended to be worn at all times.

For your safety, be advised that rink conditions may become altered, and users may experience the following conditions:

Cracks
Exposed ground
Chopped up ice surface
Ice shavings

Ice rinks are not supervised by Town staff. Please use extra care to avoid accidents and collisions with other skaters.

For the safety of all participants, the following activities are NOT permitted on the ice at any time:

Fast or reckless skating
Profane language
Hockey sticks, nets, pucks or balls
Chairs or strollers
Skating while maintenance equipment is operating

Rinks are not supervised by Town Staff and users assume all risk. Please use extra care to avoid accidents and collisions with other skaters.

Damage or unsafe conditions should be reported to Customer Service at 905-478-4282.

In case of emergency, call 911.

Outdoor Rink Status

Mount Albert Community Centre - CLOSED

53 Main Street, East Gwillimbury, ON L0G 1M0

Ridge View Park - CLOSED

16 Pear Blossom Way, East Gwillimbury, ON L9N 1G5

Rink Locations

East Gwillimbury Sports Complex (EGSC) - Indoor

To view the East Gwillimbury Sports Complex location at 1914B Mount Albert Road, Sharon, ON L0G 1V0, click here.

Mount Albert Community Centre (MACC) - Outdoor

To view the Mount Albert Community Centre location at 53 Main St, East Gwillimbury, ON L0G 1M0, click here.

Ridge View Park - Outdoor

To view the Ridge View Park location at 16 Pear Blossom Way, East Gwillimbury, ON L9N 1G5, click here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Admission and Fees

Admission Fees - Public Skating

Child/Youth: $4
Adult: $4 plus HST
Older Adult: $4

Admission Fees

Ticket Ice: $5
Youth Shinny: $5
Learn to Play and Stick and Puck: $5
Adult Shinny: $6 plus HST
Older Adult Shinny: $6

Introducing new membership options, including 10-visit passes and monthly or yearly memberships.

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