Outdoor Skating - Pat Bayly Square (55 Bayly St. W.) - Now Open!

Skating at Pat Bayly Square returns as of Saturday, December 7, 2024. The rink will be open for the season from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily (weather dependent).

Reminders
  • Indoor washroom access and change rooms are available.
  • Participants are encouraged to park in the north parking lot at the Ajax Community Centre (75 Centennial Rd.).
  • Helmets not required but highly recommended.
  • Inclement weather may result in cancellations or delays for snow clearing.
  • Skating is only permitted during scheduled hours.
  • Only certified skating aids are permitted on the ice. You must bring your own. The use of strollers, chairs or other non-certified skating aids is not allowed.
Rink Rules
  • Skating on the ice is done at your own risk.
  • Skate in the direction or flow of the other patrons.
  • Children 10 and under must be directly supervised by a parent/guardian 16 years of age or older.
  • Hockey/ringette is not permitted on the ice.
  • No one is permitted on the ice without skates.
  • Food & beverages are not permitted on the ice.
  • Smoking/vaping is prohibited.
  • No dogs or pets on the ice.
  • The Town of Ajax is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
 Please refrain from the following on the ice surface:
  • Tag, horseplay, spraying or throwing of snow/ice.
  • Backward, figure skating or speed skating
  • Use of strollers, chairs or other non-certified skating aids.
  • Carrying babies or children.
  • Use of hockey sticks, pucks, nets or other sporting equipment.
  • Entering the ice surface while it is being flooded.
 Contact Information
Call 365-885-3848 to check rink status before heading out to skate.  
 Indoor Skating - Ajax Community Centre (75 Centennial Rd.)
Fall Skate Schedule - September 9 to December 22, 2024

Ice Closures & Cancellations: Ticket Ice cancelled on October 11 & 12, November 29 & 30 and December 6 & 7. Adult Sledge is cancelled on October 11, November 29 and December 6. Capacity limit for all times may apply based on available resources.

  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Adult Sledge        

8:45 - 10:15 a.m.

(Pad #1)

    
Adult Stick & Puck  

8:45 - 10:15 a.m.

(Pad #1)

  

8:45 - 10:15 a.m.

(Pad #1)

      
Ladies' Shinny    

10 - 11:30 a.m.

(Pad #2)

        
Parent & Tot Skate

10 - 11 a.m.

(Pad #2)

  

2 - 3 p.m.

(Pad #2)

        
Adult Skate  

10:15 – 11:45 a.m.

(Pad #1)

  

10:15 – 11:45 a.m.

(Pad #1)

      
Ticket Ice  

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

(Pad #2)

   7:30 - 8:30 a.m. (Pad #1)

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

(Pad #2)

7:15 – 8:15 a.m.

(Pad #2)

  
Public Skate    

4:15 – 6:05 p.m.

(Pad #1)

  

6:15 – 8:05 p.m.

(Pad #1)

12:15 – 2:05 p.m.

(Pad #1)

12:15 – 2:05 p.m.

(Pad #1)
Adult Shinny  

11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

(Pad #1)

10:15 – 11:15 p.m.

(Pad #1)

11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

(Pad #1)

      

 

Holiday Skate Schedule - December 23, 2024 to January 3, 2025 

Ice Closures & Cancellations: Closed December 24 - 26, 2024 and January 1, 2025. Capacity limit for all times may apply based on available resources.

 

Monday

Dec 23 & 30

Tuesday

Dec 31

Thursday

Jan 2

Friday

Dec 27 & Jan 3

Saturday

Dec 28

Sunday

Dec 29

Public Skate

(Pad #1)

 1:15 - 3:05 p.m. 1:15 - 3:05 p.m. 1:15 - 3:05 p.m.

1:15 - 3:05 p.m.

 

6:15 - 8:05 p.m.

 12:15 - 2:05 p.m. 12:15 - 2:05 p.m.

Adult Stick & Puck

(Pad #1)

   8:45 - 10:15 a.m. 8:45 - 10:15 a.m.      

Adult Skate

(Pad #1)

   10:15 - 11:45 a.m. 10:15 - 11:45 a.m.      

Adult Shinny

(Pad #1)

   11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.      

Sledge Hockey

(Pad #1)

       8:45 - 10:15 a.m.    

Youth Shinny

(Pad #2)

8 - 9:30 a.m.

 

9:40 - 11 a.m.

 

11:10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

    

8 - 9:30 a.m.

 

9:40 - 11 a.m.

 

11:10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

    

Girls-Only Shinny

(Pad #2)

  

8 - 9:30 a.m.

 

9:40 - 11 a.m.

 

11:10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

8 - 9:30 a.m.

 

9:40 - 11 a.m.

 

11:10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

      

Ticket Ice

(Pad #1)

         7:15 - 8:15 a.m.  

 

Winter Skate Schedule - January 4 to March 23, 2025

Ice Closures & Cancellations: Modified schedule on Monday, February 17, 2025 (Family Day) - Public Skate from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Pad 1). Adult Sledge and Ticket Ice cancelled on Friday, February 14. Ticket Ice also cancelled on Saturday, February 15. Capacity limit for all times may apply based on available resources.

  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Public Skate

(Pad #1)

     4:15 - 6:05 p.m.   6:15 - 8:05 p.m. 12:15 - 2:05 p.m. 12:15 - 2:05 p.m.

Parent & Tot

(Pad #2)

 10 - 11 a.m.   2 - 3 p.m.        

Adult Stick & Puck

(Pad #1)

   8:45 - 10:15 a.m.    8:45 - 10:15 a.m.       

Adult Skate

(Pad #1)

   10:15 - 11:45 a.m.   10:15 - 11:45 a.m.      

Adult Shinny

(Pad #1)

   11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. 10:15 - 11:15 p.m. 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.      

Ladies Only Shinny

(Pad #2)

     10 - 11:30 a.m.        

Adult Sledge

(Pad #1)

         8:45 - 10:15 a.m.    

Ticket Ice

  

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

(Pad #2)		  

7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

(Pad #1)

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

(Pad #2)

7:15 - 8:15 a.m.

(Pad #1)		  

 
Program Descriptions

Adult Sledge – Adult Sledge is an exciting sport for people of all abilities. Sledges can be specially adapted to meet the needs of each player. Full hockey equipment is required.

Adult Stick & Puck - Practice the fundamentals of hockey, shooting, passing and stick handling. Unsupervised. Scrimmages and goalies are not permitted. A CSA approved hockey helmet is required.

Adult & Ladies Shinny - A pay-as-you play program for adults 18+. Two Goalies play for free. Referees are not provided. Unsupervised. Full hockey equipment is required. Ladies only shinny - for women only. No males permitted.

Parent & Tot - Leisure skate for parents with children aged 5 years of age and younger. Parents must accompany their children on the ice wearing skates. Helmets are highly recommended. CSA approved skating aids are permitted.

Adult Skate - A leisure skate for adults 18+. Unsupervised. Helmets are highly recommended. CSA approved skating aids are permitted.

Ticket Ice - This is a pay-as-you-go program designed for figure skating practice only. You must be a Skate Canada member. Participants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a Skate Canada Coach.

Public Skate - A leisure skate for everyone. Helmets are highly recommended. CSA approved skating aids are permitted.
 Drop-In Rates

All fees are contained in the Town's Fee Schedule approved each year by Town Council. 

Fees listed below include HST and are effective January 1 to December 31, 2024.

Skating Admission
Includes Public, Parent & Tot, Adult Stick & Puck, and Adult Skate.

Type One Visit 10 Visits
Youth & Seniors 65+ $3.25 $29.30
Adult 18+ $5.00 $44.95
3 years & under Free* -
Group** $15.25 -
Please note that all fees include taxes. *Free with paying adult. **Minimum of one adult and four children and maximum of two adults and three children.
Ticket Ice Admission
Type One Visit 10 Visits
All ages $11.41 $114.13
Please note that all fees include taxes.
Shinny & Sledge Hockey Admission
Type One Visit Five Visits
Youth & Seniors 65+ $5.35 $24.10
Adult 18+ $7.60 $34.20
Please note that all fees include taxes.
Reminders

Reminders:

  • All skating programs take place at the Ajax Community Centre (ACC).
Skate Memberships

The Town of Ajax offers skate memberships at an affordable price, including:

  • Use of Town of Ajax arenas during designated times - Ajax Community Centre 
  • Includes unlimited Swimming during designated times at all 4 pools - Ajax Community Centre, McLean Community Centre, Audley Recreation Centre and Ajax Memorial Pool (outdoor - open from late June to early September)

Arena Rentals

For ice rental requests call the Facility Booking Office at 905-619-2529, ext. 7200 or email facilitybookings@ajax.ca.

Locations and Contact Information

Ajax Community Centre Arena
75 Centennial Road, L1S 4S4
Phone: 905-427-8811

Pat Bayly Square
55 Bayly St. W.
Phone: 905-427-8811

Visit our Rent a Facility page for more information.

Safety and Accessibility

For your safety, please do not skate on ponds and other open bodies of water in parks.

Public Skate, Adult Skate and Parent & Tot: Helmets not required but highly recommended. CSA approved skating aids are permitted.

Adult Shinny, Ladies Shinny and Adult Sledge Hockey: Full hockey equipment is required.

Adult Stick 'n' Puck: CSA approved hockey helmet is required.