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No food or drinks are allowed on the ice surface
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No horseplay or games
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Skate only as fast as the general flow of skaters
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No figure skating manoeuver's, with the exception of during the Figure Skating Shinney
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No balls, pucks, chairs, pylons, strollers, sticks or any other item which might interfere with the safety of any skater while on the ice surface
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Skating aids are allowed on the ice surface
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Do not carry children on the ice surface
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Skate in the same direction as all skaters
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Listen and adhere to the Skate Patrol at all times
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Use of a helmet is strongly recommended
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Those with little or no skating experience should stay in the centre ice area
Public Skating
See below for different public skating opportunities, including FREE public skates each Sunday (excluding some dates, schedule below).
We have recreational ice time available in three NHL sized arenas:
- Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre (x2)
- Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre (J.D. McArthur Arena).
Both of these facilities are Nut-Aware Facilities. More information about the City's Anaphylaxis Policy and what Nut-Aware means can be found on the Minor Sports page.
The City offers a variety of public skating memberships. Passes can be purchased online, please click below:
Or alternatively by visiting City Hall during business hours 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. at 808 2nd Avenue East.
Public Spring and Summer Skating
2025 Spring and Summer Skating
Thursday's from April to August 2025 at Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre (JMRRC)
| Date | Time | Location | Single | Family | Membership |
| April 10, 17, 24 | 1-2 pm | (JMRRC) |
$5.00 Per Skate |
$8.00 Per Skate |
Single $30.00 (plus HST) Family $65.00 (plus HST) |
| May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 1-2 pm | (JMRRC) |
$5.00 Per Skate |
$8.00 Per Skate |
$30.00 Single (plus HST) $65.00 Family (plus HST) |
| June 5 12, 19, 26 | 1-2 pm | (JMRRC) |
$5.00 Per Skate |
$8.00 Per Skate |
$30.00 Single (plus HST) $65.00 Family (plus HST) |
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July TBA |
pm | (JMRRC) |
$5.00 Per Skate |
$8.00 Per Skate |
$30.00 Single (plus HST) $65.00 Family (plus HST) |
| August TBA | pm | (JMRRC) |
$5.00 Per Skate |
$8.00 Per Skate |
$30.00 Single (plus HST) $65.00 Family (plus HST) |
Free Skates and Public Skates - Fall and Winter Schedule
Free Skates and Public Skates - Fall and Winter Schedule
** Free Public Skating March Break at JMRRC - Monday March 10 to Thursday March 13, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.**
**November 14, 2024 Thursday Public Skate has moved to Bayshore from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm**
The following FREE Public Skating times offered this year on Sundays from 1:30 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. at the Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre from September 22, 2024 until March 30, 2025 (Excluding November 17, November 24, December 29, December 31, 2024, February 16, and March 16, 2025)
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Schedule |
Location |
Single Rate |
Family Rate |
Memberships |
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Free Skates: Sundays 1:30pm - 3:00pm September 22, 2024 to March 30, 2025
November 17, November 24, December 15, December 29, December 31, 2024, February 16, and March 16, 2025 March Break Skating 1pm-2pm March 10 to March 13, 2025
December 30, 2024 January 2-3, 2025 from 1pm to 2:30pm **All Holiday Skating is at the Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre** |
JMRRC |
FREE |
FREE |
FREE |
|
Public Skates: Tuesdays 12:00pm - 1:30pm September 24, 2024 to March 27, 2025 |
Bayshore |
$5.00 |
$8.00 |
$30.00 plus HST - Single $65.00 plus HST - Family |
|
Public Skates: Thursdays 12:00pm - 1:30pm September 24, 2024 to March 27, 2025
*November 14, 2024* Excluding: Dec-24, Dec-26, Dec-31 |
Bayshore
JMRRC |
$5.00
$5.00
|
$8.00
$8.00
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$30.00 plus HST - Single $65.00 plus HST - Family
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Free 2024-2025 - Holiday Skating
Free 2024-2025 - Holiday Skating
**All Holiday Skating is at the Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre**
Monday, December 30 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Tuesday, December 31 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Thursday, January 2 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Friday, January 3 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Family Day - NO SKATING WILL BE PROVIDED.
**All March Break Skating will be at Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre**
Monday, March 10 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tuesday, March 11 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Wednesday, March 12 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Thursday, March 13 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The following skate times are offered from Thursday, September 19, 2024 to March 20, 2025 and Friday's September 6, 2024 to March 28, 2025.
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Schedule |
Location |
Single Rate |
Memberships |
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Thursdays 7:00pm - 8:00pm Excluding: December 26, 2024 |
Bayshore |
$5.00 |
$40.00 plus HST - Single
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Fridays 12:00pm - 1:30pm Excluding: November 15, November 22, December 27, 2024, December 29, 2024 and March 14, 2025 **September 6, 13 and 20th, 2024 are on the West Pad** |
JMRRC |
$5.00 |
$40.00 plus HST - Single
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The following skate times and locations for ages 8 and under:
Saturday September 21, 2024 to October 19, 2024 at JMRRC
Saturday October 26, 2024 to Saturday March 8, 2025 at the Bayshore
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Schedule |
Location |
Single Rate |
Family Rate |
Memberships |
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Saturday's 8:30am to 9:30am Sept. 21, 2024 to October 19, 2024
|
JMRRC |
$5.00 |
$8.00 |
$30.00 plus HST- Single $65.00 plus HST- Family
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Saturday's 8:30am - 9:30am October 26, 2024 to March 8, 2025
|
Bayshore |
$5.00 |
$8.00 |
$30.00 plus HST- Single $65.00 plus HST- Family
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Excluding Dates (no skating these days): November 16 November 23 March 28, 2025
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The following skate times for Pre-School Skates are offered from Monday, September 23, 2024 to Monday March 24, 2025:
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Schedule |
Location |
Single Rate |
Family Rate |
Memberships |
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Mondays 10:00am - 11:00am Excluding December 30, 2024 and February 17, 2025 |
Bayshore
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$5.00 |
$8.00 |
$30.00 plus HST- Single $65.00 plus HST- Family |
The following skate times are offered from Wednesday, September 25, 2024 until Wednesday, March 26, 2025:
|
Schedule |
Location |
Single Rate |
Family Rate |
Memberships |
|
Wednesdays 12:00pm - 1:00pm Excluding: December 25, 2024 and January 1, 2025 |
Bayshore
|
$5.00 |
$8.00 |
$30.00 plus HST - Single $65.00 plus HST - Family |
*No Age Restrictions. Requirement for Full Hockey Equipment.
The following skate times are offered from Thursday September 26, 2024 until Thursday, March 27, 2025:
|
Schedule |
Location |
Single Rate |
Family Rate |
Memberships |
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Thursdays 8:30am - 10:00am Excluding: December 26, 2024 |
JMRRC
|
$5.00 |
$8.00 |
$30.00 plus HST - Single $65.00 plus HST - Family |
Good Cheer Rink Status: CURRENTLY CLOSED
Good Cheer Rink at Harrison Park, 75 2nd Avenue East
Harrison Park is home to an outdoor ice surface, open as weather permits.
The H.O.S.E. rule applies to rink users:
Hockey is permitted on
Odd-numbered dates only
Skating is permitted on
Even-numbered calendar dates.
During the rest of the year the rink surface serves as a basketball court featuring multiple hoops.
The Good Cheer Rink is provided through the generosity of the Scenic City Order of Good Cheer.
Contact Us
808 2nd Avenue East,
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 2H4
Phone: 519-376-1440
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