Skating

Outdoor skating programs at Pat Bayly Square will continue to run with pre-registration and adhering to all Public Health Guidelines for Durham Region residents only.  

Please Note: First 3 hours of registration is open to Ajax residents only. Non-Ajax, Durham Region residents can register beginning at 12 p.m. (noon).

Resident restrictions apply. All participants 18 years and older must bring photo ID to verify Ajax or Durham Region residency. ID will be cross-referenced to the address on ActiveAjax.

Available 7 days a week!

Please Note: Regular skating schedule will be disrupted due to holidays, special events, or programs. Check up-to-date program offerings in 'How to Register' below.

Skating times are the same from Monday to Sunday:

Pre-registration online is required for all skating programs.

Registration opens online every Wednesday at 9 a.m. for the upcoming Friday - Thursday.  

Please Note: First 3 hours of registration is open to Ajax residents only. Non-Ajax, Durham Region residents can register beginning at 12 p.m. (noon). 

Resident restrictions apply. All participants 18 years and older must bring photo ID to verify Ajax or Durham Region residency. ID will be cross-referenced to the address on ActiveAjax.

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Reminders:

• Only patrons who are in good health should register for skating.
• Capacity is limited and skaters should only skate with members of their own household.
• Participants are encouraged to park in the north parking lot at the Ajax Community Centre (75 Centennial Rd.).
• All pre-registered appointments will be honoured for 20 minutes beyond scheduled start time. 
• Helmets not required but highly recommended.
• No one is permitted on the ice without skates.
• Inclement weather may result in cancellations or delays for snow clearing.
• Skating is only permitted during scheduled hours.
• Washrooms for urgent need will be available. 
• There are no in/out building privileges. It is recommended that participants arrive dressed in skating attire, with the exception of wearing skates. 
• Be respectful of staff and other patrons by practicing social and physical distancing, while in the building and on the ice.

How to Register

Pre-registration online is required for all skating programs.

Registration opens online every Wednesday at 9 a.m. for the upcoming Friday - Thursday.

Online registration can be done through ACTIVE Ajax and requires credit card payment (Visa, Mastercard, AMEX).

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Don't miss out! Secure your spot! Pre-registration is required and limited program capacities are in place.

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, 2020.

Reminders

Reminders:

• All skating programs will take place at the Ajax Community Centre (ACC), Pad 4 (excluding Ticket Ice which will take place on Pad 3).
• Please leave one empty space in between cars in the parking lot.
• Only patrons who are in good health should register for a skating program.
• Patrons must bring their own filled water bottle.  Water fountains will not be available.
• Gender neutral washrooms for urgent need will be available. Limited to one person at a time and will be disinfected regularly.
• Users must sanitize their hands outside the washroom before entering and wash hands thoroughly after use of the washroom.
• There are no in/out privileges.
• Only one spectator per child is allowed, up to a maximum of 25 spectators.
• Be respectful of the arena staff and other patrons by practicing social and physical distancing, while in the facility and on the ice.

Some regular skating programs will be disrupted due to holidays, special events or programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Information

Public Skating

Program not currently offered.

A leisure skate for everyone.

Adult Skate

A leisure skate for adults aged 18 yrs and older. Unsupervised.

Parent & Tot Skate

Leisure skate for parents with children aged 5yrs and younger. Parents must accompany their children on the ice wearing skates.

Adult Shinny Hockey

Program not currently offered.

A pay-as-you play program for adults 18yrs+. Two Goalies play for free. Referees not provided. Unsupervised.

Adult Stick & Puck

Practice the fundamentals of hockey, shooting, passing and stick handling. Unsupervised. Scrimmages and goalies not permitted.

Ladies Shinny Hockey

Program not currently offered.
A pay-as you-play program for women 18yrs+. Two goalies play for free. Referees not provided. Unsupervised.

Adult Sledge Shinny Hockey

Program not currently offered.
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 but the coaches name and telephone number are required to complete the online registration process. Those wishing to purchase a 10-pass can call the Ajax Community Centre.

New! Online pre-registration is required for all skating programs, including Ticket Ice skaters.

Registration opens online every Wednesday at 9 a.m. for the upcoming Friday - Thursday.

Online registration can be done through ACTIVE Ajax and requires credit card payment (Visa, Mastercard, AMEX)

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Ajax Community Centre:
Pad 4 - Tuesdays from 12 – 12:50 p.m.
Pad 3 - Thursdays from 11:15 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. 

Some dates will be disrupted due to holidays, special events or programs.