Outdoor Skating - Pat Bayly Square (55 Bayly St. W.) - Closed for the Season

Skating at Pat Bayly Square is closed for the 2022-2023 season.

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.) 

Enjoy one of our skating programs with family and friends!

Please Note: Drop-in skating is closed for the 2022-2023 season. Ticket Ice and Summer Shinny for Children and Youth are still available.

Summer Shinny for Children and Youth

An informal game of pick-up hockey available on the following dates at the Ajax Community Centre. Full hockey equipment required.

Join us Saturdays (Pad 4) and Sundays (Pad 3) from July 2 to September 3, 2023:

Grades 1 to 4 9 - 10 a.m.
Grades 5 to 6 10:10 - 11:10 a.m.
Grades 7 to 8 11:20 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.
Grades 9 to 12 1 - 2:30 p.m.

Fees

Ticket Ice 
Spring Ticket Ice

A pay-as-you-go program designed for figure skating practice only. You must be a Skate Canada member and accompanied by a Skate Canada Coach.

Fee for skaters is $10.97 (including tax). Admission is free for coaches accompanying their skaters. Those wishing to purchase a 10-pass can call the Ajax Community Centre.

Please Note: Regular skating schedule will be disrupted due to holidays, special events, or programs.

Wednesdays (April 5 to June 28, 2023)

12 to 1 p.m. (Pad 4)

Fridays (April 21 to June 30, 2023)

11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Pad 4)

Summer Ticket Ice

A pay-as-you-go program designed for figure skating practice only. You must be a Skate Canada member and accompanied by a Skate Canada Coach.

Fee for skaters is $10.97 (including tax). Admission is free for coaches accompanying their skaters. Those wishing to purchase a 10-pass can call the Ajax Community Centre.

Please Note: Regular skating schedule will be disrupted due to holidays, special events, or programs.

Sundays (July 2 to September 3, 2023)

3:15 to 4:15 p.m. (Pad 3)

Saturdays (July 8 to September 2, 2023)

3 to 4 p.m. (Pad 4)

 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, 2023.

Please Note: Drop-in skating is closed for the 2022-2023 season. Ticket Ice and Summer Shinny for Children and Youth are still available (see information above).

Drop-In TypeRate

One Visit

10 Visits

Public Skate 

Youth/Seniors 65+

$2.35

$19.30

 

Adult 18+

$4.25

$36.25

 

3 yrs & under

Free with a

paying adult

 
 

Group Skate 
(min 1 adult & 4 children, Max. 2 adults & 3 children)

$12.10

 

Shinny

Youth/Seniors 65+

$3.70

 
 

Adult 18+

$6.60

 

Stick & Puck

Adult 18+

$4.25

 

Ticket Ice

 

$10.97

 
Reminders

Reminders:

  • All skating programs take place at the Ajax Community Centre (ACC).
  • Patrons must bring their own filled water bottle.  Water fountains will not be available.
Contact Information

Call 905-427-8811:

Monday & Friday – 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday & Thursday – 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday – 7:15 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

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 and Village Arena (where applicable)
  • 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

Village Arena - Closed
100 Church Street N, L1T 2W4
Note: Village Arena is a cash-only facility.

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 & Puck: CSA approved hockey helmet is required.