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

Please note that skating at Pat Bayly Square is closed for the 2024-2025 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.)
Fall Skate Schedule - September 8 to December 21, 2025

Schedule is subject to change. Adult Sledge is cancelled on October 10, November 28 and December 5, 2025. 

  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

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 - 11:45 a.m.   10:15 - 11:45 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 Shinny

(Pad 2)

     10 - 11:30 a.m.        

Public Skating

(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 Sledge

(Pad 1)

         8:45 - 10:15 a.m.    

 
Holiday Skate Schedule - December 22, 2025 to January 2, 2026

Schedule is subject to change. No programming December 24, 25 & 26, 2025 or January 1, 2026.

  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Public Skating

(Pad 1)

 1:15 - 3:05 p.m. 1:15 - 3:05 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.

Youth Shinny

(Pad 2)

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.

  

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.

   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.

    

Girls-Only Shinny

(Pad 2)

  

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.

          

Stick & Puck

(Pad 1)

   8:45 - 10:15 a.m.          

Adult Skate

(Pad 1)

   10:15 - 11:45 a.m.            

Adult Shinny 

(Pad 1)

   11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.           

Adult Sledge

(Pad 1)

         8:45 - 10:15 a.m.      

Ticket Ice

(Pad 1)

         10:15 - 11:15 a.m. 7:15 - 8:15 a.m.   

 

Youth and Girls-Only Shinny

Image of a girl holding a hockey stick with hockey gloves 

An Informal game of pick-up hockey – Full hockey equipment is required

Hours effective December 22, 2025 to January 1, 2026

Co-Ed Youth Shinny - Monday | Wednesday | Friday – Pad 2

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

All players must provide their grade as of September 2025 at time of payment, wrist bands will be issued and must be worn as proof of payment to enter the ice surface.

Girls-Only Shinny | Tuesday, December 30 | Pad 2

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

All players must provide their grade as of September 2025 at time of payment, wrist bands will be issued and must be worn as proof of payment to enter the ice surface.

To learn more about the Town of Ajax's girls-only programs, visit ajax.ca/ElevateGirls. 

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 $11.41 (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, March Break or programs. Ticket ice will be cancelled October 10 & 11, November 28 & 29 and December 5 & 6, 2025.

Tuesday (September 9 to December 16, 2025) 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Pad 2)
Thursday (September 11 to December 18, 2025) 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. (Pad 1)
Friday (September 12 to December 19, 2025) 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Pad 2)
Saturday (September 13 to December 20, 2025) 7:15 - 8:15 a.m. (Pad 1)
Saturday (December 27, 2025) 7:15 - 8:15 a.m. (Pad 1)
Friday (January 2, 2026) 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. (Pad 1)

 
Program Descriptions

Adult Sledge – Adult Sledge 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.

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 & Ladies 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.

Parent & Tot - Leisure skate for parents with children aged 5 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 Skate - A leisure skate for adults 18+. Unsupervised. Helmets are highly recommended. CSA approved skating aids are permitted.

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.

Public Skate - A leisure skate for everyone. Helmets are highly recommended. CSA approved skating aids are permitted.
 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, 2024.

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

Type One Visit 10 Visits
Youth & Seniors 65+ $3.25 $29.30
Adult 18+ $5.00 $44.95
3 years & under Free* -
Group** $15.25 -
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.
Ticket Ice Admission
Type One Visit 10 Visits
All ages $11.41 $114.13
Please note that all fees include taxes.
Shinny & Sledge Hockey Admission
Type One Visit Five Visits
Youth & Seniors 65+ $5.35 $24.10
Adult 18+ $7.60 $34.20
Please note that all fees include taxes.
Reminders

Reminders:

  • All skating programs take place at the Ajax Community Centre (ACC).
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 
  • 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

The Town of Ajax has one Arena at the Ajax Community Centre with ice available to rent year-round.

Rent one of the four ice pads during the winter season for pick-up hockey or ringette, sledge hockey, birthday parties, figure skating practices, hockey or ringette schools & camps and shinny (limited). Or rent the arena floor surface in the summer months for lacrosse, trade shows, events or camps.

Learn more

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

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 'n' Puck: CSA approved hockey helmet is required.