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

Enjoy free outdoor skating (refrigerated ice surface) with family and friends Monday to Sunday from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.! No pre-registration required. 

Call 365-885-3848 to check rink status before heading out to skate.

Ice-making and maintenance are weather-dependent and mechanical issues could arise. Circumstances can make it a challenge to communicate well in advance, and are beyond our control. We thank you for your patience and understanding.

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!

March Break Skating Schedule - March 10 to 19, 2023

                                                      

Public Skate                          

Parent & Tot

Adult Shinny (18yrs+)  

Ladies Shinny (18yrs+)  

Adult Stick & Puck (18 yrs+)

Adult
Sledge Hockey Shinny (18yrs+)

Adult Skate (18yrs+)

Ticket Ice

Fri. Mar. 10

1:15 - 3:15 p.m.

 

  

 

 

8:45 - 10:15 a.m.

 

 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

 

6:15 - 8:05 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  
Sat. Mar. 11 12:15 - 2:05 p.m.              

Sun. Mar. 12

12:15 - 2:05 p.m.

              

Mon. Mar.  13

 

10:15 - 11:15 a.m.

 

 

 

 

 

  
 

1:15 - 3:15 p.m.

              

Tue. Mar. 14

1:15 - 3:15 p.m.

 

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

 

8:45 - 10:15 a.m.

 

10:15 - 11:35 a.m.

11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 

Wed. Mar. 15

 

2 - 3 p.m.

10:15 - 11:05 p.m.

10:15 - 11:45 a.m.

 

 

 

  
 

1:15 - 3:15 p.m.

              

 

4:15 - 6:05 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Thu. Mar. 16

1:15 - 3:15 p.m. 

 

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

 

8:45 - 10:15 a.m.

 

10:15 - 11:35 a.m.

 7:45 - 8:45 a.m.

Fri. Mar. 17

1:15 - 3:15 p.m.

 

  

 

 

8:45 - 10:15 a.m.

 

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

 

6:15 - 8:05 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Sat. Mar. 18

 12:15 - 2:05 p.m.               
Sat. Mar. 19 12:15 - 2:05 p.m.              

Regular Skating Schedule - September 12, 2022 to March 26, 2023

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

March Break Schedule - March 10 to 19, 2023

 

Public Skate

Parent & Tot

Adult Stick & Puck

 Adult Skate Adult Shinny

Ladies Shinny

Sledge Hockey

Ticket Ice

Monday

 

10 - 11 a.m. (Pad 2)

          

 

Tuesday

     8:45 - 10:15 a.m. (Pad 1) 10:15 - 11:35 a.m. (Pad 1) 11:45 a.m. - 1:05 p.m. (Pad 1)    

11 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Pad 2)
Wednesday

4:15 - 6:05 p.m.

(Pad 1)

 2 - 3 p.m. (Pad 2)    

10:15 - 11:05 p.m.

(Pad 1)

 10 - 11:30 a.m. (Pad 2)    
Thursday     8:45 - 10:15 a.m. (Pad 1) 10:15 - 11:35 a.m. (Pad 1) 11:45 a.m. - 1:05 p.m. (Pad 1)     7:45 - 8:45 a.m. (Pad 1)
Friday

6:15 - 8:05 p.m.

(Pad 1)

           8:45 - 10:15 a.m. (Pad 1) 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Pad 2)
Saturday 12:15 - 2:05 p.m.             7:15 - 8:15 a.m. (Pad 1)
Sunday 12:15 - 2:05 p.m.              
Public Skate
A leisure skate for everyone.
Parent & Tot
Leisure skate for parents with children aged 5yrs and younger. Parents must accompany their children on the ice wearing skates.
Adult Stick & Puck
Practice the fundamentals of hockey, shooting, passing and stick handling. Unsupervised. Scrimmages and goalies not permitted.
Adult Skate
A leisure skate for adults aged 18 yrs and older. Unsupervised. 
Adult Shinny Hockey
A pay-as-you play program for adults 18yrs+. Two Goalies play for free. Referees not provided. Unsupervised.
Ladies Shinny Hockey
A pay-as you-play program for women 18yrs+. Two goalies play for free. Referees not provided. Unsupervised.
Sledge Hockey
Sledge Hockey is an exciting sport for people with physical disabilities. The sledges can be specially adapted to meet the needs of each player. Sledges Available.
Ticket Ice
This is 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.
Ticket Ice - September 13, 2022 to March 25, 2023

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.

Tuesdays

11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Pad 2)
Thursdays

7:45 to 8:45 a.m. (Pad 1)
Fridays

11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Pad 2)
Saturdays

7:15 to 8:15 a.m. (Pad 1)
 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, 2022.

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.