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

Skating at Pat Bayly Square is now open for the 2023-2024 season daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (weather permitting). In inclement weather, call 365-885-3848 to check rink status before heading out to skate. 

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!

Fall Skate Schedule
Effective September 11 to December 23, 2023

  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 - 11:35 a.m.   10:15 - 11:35 a.m.      
Adult Shinny
(Pad #1)
  11:45 a.m. - 1:05 p.m. 10:15 - 11:15 p.m. 11:45 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.      
Ladies-only Shinny
(Pad #2)
    10 - 11:30 a.m.        
Sledge Hockey
(Pad #1)
        8:45 - 10:15 a.m.    
Public Skate - A leisure skate for everyone. Helmets are highly recommended. CSA approved skating aids are permitted.

Parent & Tot - Leisure skate for parents with children aged five 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 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 Skate - A leisure skate for adults 18+. Unsupervised. Helmets are highly recommended. CSA approved skating aids are permitted.

Adult & Ladies-only 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.

Sledge Hockey - Sledge hockey 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.
Winter Holiday Skate Schedule

Effective December 23, 2023 to January 5, 2024

Closed: December 24-26, 2023 (inclusive) & January 1, 2024.

 MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
Public Skate (Pad #1)   1:15 - 3:05 p.m.

1:15 - 3:05 p.m.

 

4:15 - 6:05 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 Skate (Pad #1)   10:15 - 11:35 a.m.  

10:15 p.m. - 11:35 p.m.

     
Adult Stick and Puck (Pad #1)   8:45 - 10:05 a.m.   8:45 - 10:05 a.m.      
Adult Shinny (Pad #1)   11:45 a.m. - 1:05 p.m. 10:15 - 11:15 p.m.  11:45 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.      
Ladies-only Shinny (Pad #1)     11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.         

Youth Shinny (Pad #2)

Check available age groups  below

   

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)

Check available age groups  below

 

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. 

     
Adult Sledge (Pad #1)         8:45 - 10:15 a.m.    

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

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

Adult & Ladies-only 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.

Youth & Girls-only Shinny - A pay-as-you-play program for youth. Two goalies play for free. Referees are not provided. Unsupervised. Full hockey equipment is required. Girls-only shinny -- for girls only. No males permitted.

*Available on December 28, 2023, January 2 & 4, 2024.

Grades 5 - 8: 8 - 9:30 a.m.
Grades 1 - 4: 9:40 - 11 a.m.
Grades 9 - 12: 11:10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Sledge Hockey - Sledge hockey 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.

Winter Skate Schedule

Effective January 6 to March 24, 2024

Please note: Regular skate schedule will be disrupted due to holidays, special events, or programs. On Family Day (Monday February 19), Parent & Tot Skate will be available on Pad 1 from 9 - 10 a.m., Public Skate will be available on Pad 1 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., and Adult Shinny will be available on Pad 2 from 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

  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.
Adult Skate (Pad #1)   10:15 - 11:45 a.m.   10:15 - 11:45 a.m.      
Parent & Tot (Pad #2) 10 - 11 a.m.   2 - 3 p.m.        
Adult Stick and Puck (Pad #1)   8:45 - 10:15 a.m.   8:45 - 10:15 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 p.m.        
Adult Sledge (Pad #1)         8:45 - 10:15 a.m.    

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

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

Parent & Tot - Leisure skate for parents with children aged five 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 & Ladies-only 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. 

Sledge Hockey - Sledge hockey 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.

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.

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 at 905-427-8811.

Please Note: Regular skating schedule will be disrupted due to holidays, special events, or programs. During holiday schedule (December 23, 2023 to January 7, 2024), ticket ice will be available Saturday December 23, 2023 & Saturday January 6, 2024.

Tuesdays (September 12 to December 19, 2023 and January 9 to March 19, 2024) 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Pad 2)
Fridays (September 15 to December 22, 2023 and January 12 to March 22, 2024) 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Pad 2)
Saturdays (September 16 to December 23, 2023 and January 13 to March 23, 2024) 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, 2023.

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

Type One Visit 10 Visits
Youth & Seniors 65+ $2.35 $19.30
Adult 18+ $4.25 $36.25
3 years & under Free* -
Group** $12.10 -
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.
Shinny & Sledge Hockey Admission
Type One Visit 5 Visits
Youth & Seniors 65+ $3.70 $18.50
Adult 18+ $6.60 $33.00
Please note that all fees include taxes.
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.
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.