Skating
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The Pyramid Recreation Centre's double ice pads were built to Hockey Canada Standards. We're proud to be the home of the St. Marys Junior B Lincolns.
Skating on one of our indoor ice pads is a great way to get fit or enjoy some active fun with your family. See below for details about our programs, ice rentals, open ice times, how to register and admission rates.
Drop-in Skating
Join us for public skating at the Pyramid Recreation Centre. Please pre-register at townofstmarys.com/activenet or at Guest Services upon arrival (pending capacity). Helmets are required for skaters under 16.
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December 8, 2024 | 1:00 - 2:20 pm December 22, 2024 | 1:00 - 2:20 pm Sponsored by the Optimist Club of Downie December 23, 2024 | 1:00 - 2:20 pm Sponsored by the Optimist Club of Downie December 24, 2024 | 1:00 - 2:20 pm Sponsored by the Optimist Club of Downie December 27, 2024 | 1:00 - 2:20 pm Sponsored by the Optimist Club of Downie December 28, 2024 | 11:00 am - 12:20 pm Sponsored by the Optimist Club of Downie December 29, 2024 | 1:00 - 2:20 pm Sponsored by the Optimist Club of Downie December 30, 2024 | 1:00 - 2:20 pm Sponsored by the Optimist Club of Downie December 31, 2024 | 1:00 - 2:20 pm January 2, 2025 | 1:00 - 2:20 pm Sponsored by the Optimist Club of Downie January 3, 2025 | 1:00 - 2:20 pm Sponsored by the Optimist Club of Downie |
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Sunday Afternoon Public Skating (All ages) |
Date/time: second and fourth Sunday of each month from 1:00 pm to 2:20 pm
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Monday Afternoon Public Skating (All ages) |
Date/time: first and third Monday of each month from 4:00 pm to 4:50 pm
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Stick and Puck/Shinny (Adults and children 6-10 years) |
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Provides an opportunity for caregivers to teach hockey or ringette skills to children between the ages of 6 to 10 years. No slap shots or any aggressive forms of play.
Please note: All children must be accompanied by an adult on the ice. Minimum of one adult per every four child skaters.
Equipment: skates, helmets, sticks, and gloves are mandatory for all participants, regardless of age. Date/time: every Wednesdays from 4:00 pm to 4:50 pm |
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Adult Morning Skating (Ages 18+) |
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Add ice skating to your morning fitness routine! Ice skating offers a low impact aerobic exercise that will work all of your body's muscles. Please note: No strollers, sticks or pucks are allowed. Registration for this program is online only. Date/time: Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:30 am to 10:00 am |
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Adult Lunchtime Skating (Ages 18+) |
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Add ice skating to your lunchtime fitness routine! Ice skating offers a low impact aerobic exercise that will work all of your body's muscles. Please note: No strollers, sticks or pucks are allowed. Date/time: Thursdays from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm |
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Tiny Tot Skating (Caregivers and children under age 6) |
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Bring your little one under six years old for skating fun at the arena. Please note: Skating aids and strollers are allowed but not provided. No sticks or pucks will be allowed. Patrons under 16 years of age are required to wear a helmet. Wearing a helmet is also encouraged for those 16 years of age and older. Date/time: Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Learn to Skate
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CanSkate (Children age 5 and older) |
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Children five and older can learn to skate at the PRC. Available through partnership with Northern Star Skating Academy. Please note: CSA Certified Hockey Helmets are mandatory for ALL CanSkate participants. Bike helmets are NOT acceptable. Date/time: Fridays 6:00 pm - 6:50 pm Registration: stratfordskating.ca. Payments can be made at the PRC for this program. |
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Preschool Skating (Children age 3 -4) |
| Children age three to four can learn to skate in a fun environment through play and action songs at the PRC. Available through partnership with Northern Star Skating Academy (NSSA)
Please note: CSA Certified Hockey Helmets are mandatory for ALL Preschool participants. Bike helmets are NOT acceptable. Date/time: Fridays from 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Registration: stratfordskating.ca. All preschool skaters (3 and 4 years old) with NSSA, will be able to use a free pair of figure skates or hockey skates provided by The Figure Skating Boutique (while supplies last). Participants can use the skates for the duration of the skating season. Skates will need to be returned after the final session of skating. |
How to register
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Online Registration |
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In-person Registration |
| You may choose to visit us at the program start time and register/pay in person. Please note this option is not available for Adult Morning Skating. |
Admission rates
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Single admission |
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Passes |
Public Skating
Passes will be available to purchase on ActiveNet. |
Ice Rentals
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Availability |
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Please note available times are first come, first served and subject to change. For availability and booking, please contact Guest Services at 519-284-2160 or by email. |
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How to book |
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For availability and booking, please contact Guest Services at 519-284-2160 or by email. |
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Rental fees |
| Fees are subject to change; contact Guest Services as noted above for details. |
Frequently Asked Questions
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When is the ice available/maintained? |
| Ice is maintained during a typical season which begins on or near September 1 and concludes when playoffs and tryouts are completed in the spring. The Rock Rink is normally the first to be installed and the last to be removed in order to cheer on the Lincolns. |
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Why is the neutral zone so small? |
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The St. Marys Area Arena as a single pad was built in 1977 and measures 85 feet wide by 180 feet long. This was before NHL rinks were regulated. NHL rinks are now all 85 feet wide by 200 feet long as are most current ice surfaces. When the arena was twinned in 2006 to create the Pyramid Recreation Centre, the original pad became the Rock Rink, and the decision was made when the Blue Pad was constructed to keep the ice surfaces both the same size. As a result, Blue Pad also measures 85 feet wide by 180 feet long. In order for the two offensive zones to remain regulation size, as they are required to be, the neutral zone has to be 20 feet smaller due to the shorter length. |
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I want to rent the ice for a special occasion. Are room rentals also available? |
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Yes, room rentals are available and can be booked separately. Please contact 519-284-2160 or prccsr@town.stmarys.on.ca for details and pricing. |