City Launches Skating Season and Seeks Sponsors for Family-Friendly Sundays

The City of Owen Sound is excited to announce that public skating is back for the 2025-2026 season, including the much-loved Free Sunday Family Skates at the Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre. The first skate of the season took place on Sunday, September 21, from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday Family Skating is a tradition that brings families, friends, and neighbours together, making winter fun, active, and affordable for everyone. Skating runs weekly until March 29, 2026 (excluding October 26, November 16, and December 14, 2025, as well as February 15 and March 22, 2026).  Other skating opportunities are available each week in Owen Sound, and season memberships can be purchased online at OwenSound.ca/Skating.

To keep the Sunday community skates accessible and free, the City is inviting local businesses and community organizations to sponsor a skate this season. Sponsorships are available for just $240 + HST per session, offering excellent visibility and a chance to show community spirit.

Sponsorship Benefits Include:

•  Your name and logo featured on the City’s website, events calendar, and social media
•  Recognition on the digital screen at City Hall
•  A shoutout on the Bayshore Broadcasting website

Sponsors can choose their preferred dates and complete the online sponsorship form at OwenSound.ca/Skating.

For more information, please contact Eckhard Pastrik, Manager of Parks and Open Spaces, at 519-376-4440 ext. 1221 or email epastrik@owensound.ca.  

Quick Facts:

• The City operates three NHL-sized ice surfaces.
• Approximately 7,500 hours of ice time are booked each winter season across the three pads.
• Free Sunday Family Skating runs from September 21, 2025 to March 29, 2026.

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