Skating

• Only patrons who are in good health should skate.
• Skaters must maintain a physical distance of six feet to those not in their household at all times.
• It is strongly recommending that masks or cloth face coverings be worn on and off the ice surface and masks are mandatory while in the building.
• Indoor washroom access will be available.
• Change rooms are closed and skaters should come ready to skate.
• 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.

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

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, 2021.

Reminders

Reminders:

• All skating programs will take place at the Ajax Community Centre (ACC).
• Only patrons who are in good health should attend skating programs.
• Proof of vaccination is required to enter Town of Ajax recreation facilities for all patrons 12 years and older.
• Masks must be worn in Town of Ajax facilities, until you enter the ice surface.
• Concessions are not available at this time.
• Continue to 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

Weekday evening public skates begin Wednesday, November 10 and Friday, November 12. 
Look for weekend public skates to begin mid-January 2022.

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

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

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

Adult Sledge Shinny 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) which can be paid at the Customer Service Desk. 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.

Please Note: Ticket Ice cancelled December 21, 24 and 28.

Ajax Community Centre:

Pad 2 - Tuesdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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