Skating and Shinny

View drop-in ice activities that are scheduled in Alliston and Tottenham. We encourage you to visit often as additional ice activities may be added to the schedule when possible and on PA Days and holidays.

Ice activities have been scheduled to provide a safe, fun, recreational environment for all participants.

Skating Code of Conduct 

1. Always respect all members of the public and staff.
2. The Public Respect & Responsibility Policy will be strictly enforced.
3. Participants that have not checked in at Client Services or paid for programs are considered trespassing which will result in suspension of privileges and/or intervention by police.
4. Individuals not adhering to the code of conduct will be asked to leave the facility and will not receive a refund.
5. Staff may request to verify age with identification when checking in to an activity.
6. Ice activities are not to be used for coaching/instructional/training/organized team use.
7. CSA approved skate assists, sledges and wheelchairs are permitted on ice during open skate times.
8. Skates are required to be worn on the ice surface during all scheduled ice activities.
9. No strollers, chairs, or street shoes are permitted on the ice.
10. CSA approved helmets are highly recommended during all skating activities.
11. Children nine (9) years of age or younger, must have a parent/guardian (14 years of age and
12. older) remain within view of the ice.
13. Children nine (9) years of age or younger without a parent/guardian (14 years of age andolder) will be denied entry.
14. Entry is granted based on occupancy limits for each activity on a first-come, first-served basis.
15. Food and drink are not permitted on the ice surface.
16. Carrying infants on the ice is not allowed.
17. Skate with the direction of all skaters.
18. No skating backwards during public skating times.
19. Hockey drills are not permitted during public skates.
20. No horseplay/games/foul language.
21. Refrain from throwing objects on the ice.
22. No headsets, cell phones or handheld electronic devices are to be used while skating.
23. No sitting on the boards.
24. No one is permitted on the ice during resurfacing. Olympia/Zamboni doors must be closed before entering the ice after resurfacing is complete.

Shinny Code of Conduct 

1. All shinny participants must adhere to skating code of conduct listed above.
2. Full hockey equipment is strongly recommended.
3. CSA approved hockey helmet and hockey gloves are mandatory.
4. Be aware that hockey nets will be on the ice.
5. Shinny fees apply to all players according to age.
6. Goalies are admitted free of charge up to a maximum of four (4) per time frame.
7. Play must be kept safe, fair, and fun and play must be adjusted to the skill level of all players on the ice surface.
8. Skate aids are NOT permitted during shinny times.

The Public Respect & Responsibility Policy will be enforced and all incidents will be reported and followed up with which may result in you being asked to vacate the facility without a refund and future visits may be affected. . Please respect all members of the public and staff at all times.

Ice Capacity

At any given time, the number of skaters on the ice may be limited due to the following restrictions: 

“Skating” options – max 60 people per time/ per monitor, up to a maximum 180 persons.

“Shinny” options – max 20 people per time + 2 goalies or 4 with a rotation.

• Entry is granted on a first come first served basis.
• Payment for ice activities will be accepted 60 minutes prior to the activity start time.
• A wristband will be issued to all participants at time of payment and must be fastened to the participants wrist as you may be asked at any time during your activity to present proof of payment. If you do not provide proof of payment, you may be asked to exit the ice and be refused future ice time.

Weather permitted the Outdoor Rink is open daily at 9:00am. 

The rink may be closed at any time conditions are deemed unsafe or weather is a factor. 

Outdoor Rink Guidelines 

•Public Skating and Pond Hockey are free activities on the Outdoor Rink.
•A maximum of 50 participants will be permitted on the ice at any given time. Please rotate skaters for pond hockey.
•Participants will be granted access on a first come, first serve basis adhering to the posted outdoor rink schedule.
•Dressing rooms are closed. 
•Outdoor washroom will be open and available for use.
•Please note, the outdoor rink will be monitored to ensure participant numbers are not exceeded.
•CSA approved helmets are mandatory during all pond hockey times and all ice times for minors (Under 18yrs).
•Sticks and pucks are not permitted during public skate times.
•Those not following the above guidelines will be asked to leave and may be denied reentry for the remainder of the season.
•To book ice time during the allocated times please email: rentals@newtecumseth.ca
•Pond Hockey: Sticks and pucks are permitted during these set times. Play fair and with all skill levels of participants on the ice. Please follow the age limits noted on the schedule. Adult not permitted on the ice during Child or Youth Pond Hockey times. Please attend during Family Pond Hockey time.
•Rentals: Ice is closed to the public during this time. If there are no scheduled rentals public skating will be available to the public. However after 8:15pm Adult Pond Hockey will be available to the public. Ice bookings will not be updated online and could change at any time.
•ICE FLOODS: are not always scheduled and will occur at the discretion of staff on duty. Floods are not guaranteed before pond hockey or public skating times.
•Outdoor rink may be closed without notice due to unsafe or poor weather conditions.
•Please report injuries or incidents to staff on duty or call Customer Service staff at 705-435-3900 option 2.
•Use of alcohol or drugs is prohibited and will be reported to the police.
It is recommended to check the Town of New Tecumseth website or to call Client Services at 705-435-3900 option 2, before you visit the facility to receive ice rink closure information. Always remember to scan the QR code on the schedules prior to arriving to skate.

Email rentals to rent the outdoor rink. 

View drop-in activities offered on the Tottenham Outdoor Rink.