Skating and Shinny

Update: March 18, 2022; The Outdoor Rink has closed for the season.

Weather permitted the Outdoor Rink is open 9:00am-10:00pm. Please see the schedule below for ice rental information and designated public skate times.

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.
•Masks must be worn when physical distancing of 2 metres cannot be maintained. Stay home if you are ill.
•Contact tracing and prescreening is mandatory prior to Ice use - Facility Monitor will be located near the outdoor rink to assist.
•A maximum of 50 participants will be permitted on the ice at any given time. Please rotate skaters for pond hockey to ensure social distancing is adhered to.
•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.
•No access to the Tottenham Community & Fitness Centre due to COVID closure.
•Please note, while outdoor rink will be monitored to ensure participant numbers are not exceeded, rinks have limited supervision and equipment/rink boards are not sanitized.
•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. Adults not permitted on the ice during Child or Youth Pond hockey times.
•Rentals: Ice is closed to the public during this time. If there are no scheduled rentals public skating 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 that you follow the Town of New Tecumseth on Facebook and Twitter to receive ice rink closure information as we strive to have all closure notifications posted in advance where possible.

Rentals of the outdoor ice pad are not being processed at this time due to fluctuating weather causing rink closures. 

2021-22 Outdoor Ice Rink Schedule. 

Indoor ice skating is offered in the community of Alliston and Tottenham. View the Indoor May/June 2022 Ice Schedule.