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Public skating admission, fees and ice rules in St. Catharines, Ontario
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Reserve St. Catharines public skating through ActiveSTC to secure space. Children 12 or younger need adult supervision on and off the ice. Skates are mandatory, and hockey sticks, pucks and carrying children are not allowed.
Key information
Reserve St. Catharines public skating through ActiveSTC to secure space. Children 12 or younger need adult supervision on and off the ice. Skates are mandatory, and hockey sticks, pucks and carrying children are not allowed.
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Prepare and check in at a glance
- Register through ActiveSTC for the specific skate
Register through ActiveSTC for the specific skate. Keep the session and date rather than relying on a generic arena opening time.
- Wear properly fitted and laced skates
Wear properly fitted and laced skates. A CSA-approved helmet is strongly encouraged. Keep the payment wristband or stamp if requested for entry.
- Supervise children 12 and under on and off the surface
Supervise children 12 and under on and off the surface. Spectators remain behind designated viewing areas; skates are required to enter the ice.
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Published public-skating rates
- Child 3-143.35 CAD
- Youth 15-173.7 CAD
- Adult 18+5.15 CAD
- Older adult 55+3.85 CAD
| Category | Single visit | 12-visit clip card |
|---|---|---|
| Child 3-14 | $3.35 | $33.25 |
| Youth 15-17 | $3.70 | $37.20 |
| Adult 18+ | $5.15 | $51.30 |
| Older adult 55+ | $3.85 | $38.90 |
| Family | $13.60 | $135.35 |
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Prepare and check in
- Register through ActiveSTC for the specific skate. Keep the session and date rather than relying on a generic arena opening time.
- Wear properly fitted and laced skates. A CSA-approved helmet is strongly encouraged. Keep the payment wristband or stamp if requested for entry.
- Supervise children 12 and under on and off the surface. Spectators remain behind designated viewing areas; skates are required to enter the ice.
Sources: Public skating
Objects, accessibility and safe movement
No food, drink, headsets, phones or handheld devices are allowed on the ice or benches. Chairs, sleds, pylons, sticks and pucks are also excluded. Do not carry a child on the ice.
Control speed and direction, avoid obstructing groups, and hold hands with no more than one other person. Chain skating, sitting on boards and throwing ice or snow are prohibited.
A wheelchair may enter with a caregiver and clean wheels. Report injuries immediately to arena staff. Ignoring rules or staff directions can lead to removal without refund.
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Questions and answers
How do I reserve a space?
Use the ActiveSTC public-skating registration portal.
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Are helmets mandatory in this public-skate text?
The city strongly encourages a CSA-approved helmet; this page does not state a universal mandate.
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Can I step onto the ice in shoes to help a child?
No. Skates must be worn on the surface.
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Can I carry a young child while skating?
No. The rules say not to carry children on the ice.
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Can I practise hockey with a puck at public skating?
No. Sticks, pucks and other obstructions are prohibited.
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Can I use my phone on the ice?
No. Phones and other handheld electronic devices are prohibited there and on benches.
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Can three friends hold hands together?
No. More than two people may not hold hands, and chain skating is prohibited.
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Are wheelchairs permitted?
Yes, with a caregiver; wheels should be free of debris.
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Will removal for breaking the rules produce a refund?
The city says a person may be directed to leave without refund.
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