Skating

The City of Port Colborne offers a variety of drop-in skating and hockey programs for all ages and abilities at the Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street.

Schedules may change due to tournaments, special events and ice availability. Check the online calendar before heading to the arena for the most up-to-date program times.

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Skating Programs & Fees

Enjoy a recreational skate with family and friends. Public skating is open to all ages.

Fees

Students and seniors: $4
Adults: $5
Family: $12 for up to five people, including at least one adult age 18+

Helmets are required for children and youth and strongly recommended for adults.

Free Public Skating

Thanks to the support of our community sponsors, select public skating sessions are offered free of charge throughout the season.

Free skates are identified on the skating schedule.

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Local businesses and groups who contribute $5,000 or more per year are recognized as sponsors of the City’s free public skating events throughout the year. We sincerely thank these sponsors for their generous support in helping provide free recreational opportunities for our community. Learn more about the City's Corporate Sponsorship Program.

Practice figure skating skills independently without registering for a full program. Sessions are intended for recreational figure skaters, private lesson participants and skaters working on individual skills.

Skaters may practise footwork, spirals, spins, stroking and non-toe-picking jumps. Beginner-level skaters are not permitted during these sessions.

Participants must bring their own figure skates. Hockey skates are not permitted and skate rentals are not available.

Children age 12 and under must wear a properly fitted CSA-approved helmet.

Fees

Students and seniors: $4
Adults: $5

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Hockey & Stick Programs

An opportunity for parents, children and youth to practise shooting, passing and other hockey skills.

Session 1: Ages 14+
Session 2: Ages 6-13

Children must wear full hockey equipment. Adults must wear a helmet, gloves and skates. Participants must bring their own equipment, including pucks. Slap shots are not permitted.

Fees

Adult and one child: $6
Additional children, students and seniors: $4
Adults: $5

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Skating

Skating Programs & Fees

Public Skating

Parent & Tot Skate

Adult & Senior Skate

Drop-In Figure Skating

Hockey & Stick Programs

18+ Drop-In Hockey

50+ Drop-In Hockey

65+ Drop-In Hockey

Stick & Puck

Local Hockey & Skating Organizations

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