Skating

Skate at your own risk in a adult-only environment. Helmets are recommended. This program is not supervised. 

Adult (18+): $5.00

Senior (55+): $3.50

An open skate for all ages. Helmets recommended for all ages. Helmets required for ages 6 and under. Adult supervision required for children 7 years and under. This program is staff supervised. 

All ages: $5.00

Senior (55+): $3.50

Family: $14.50
Family admission valid for up to 2 adults and 3 children. Members must reside within the same household. 

Slower paced environment for young skaters. Parent and/or guardian must provide on-ice supervision. One parent/guardian per child at no cost. Stick and pucks are not permitted. Helmets are recommended but required for ages 6 and under. This program is not staff supervised. 

Pair of 1 Parent and 1 Tot: $4.00

Extra Child and/or Guardian: $4.00 

Play hockey just for fun at a game organized by the participants, with no contact. This program is only supervised by staff during youth shinny. Nets are on the ice for this program. Full equipment required.  

Youth 17 and under: $5.00
Adult (18-54): $8.00
Senior (55+): $6.00 

An inclusive skate with lower lighting, no music, smaller groups of skaters and the allowance of mobility devices (wheelchairs, skate aids, sledges) on the ice. 

All ages: $5.00

Senior (55+): $3.50

Family: $14.50
Family admission valid for up to 2 adults and 3 children. Members must reside within the same household. 

Work on the fundamentals of hockey and improve your skills. Helmets are required. No contact, game play, or slap shots. Adult supervision is required for children 7 years and under at a ratio of one adult per three children. No nets permitted. 

All ages: $4.00
Senior (55+): $3.50

A controlled scrimmage of hockey. Full equipment and helmets required. No contact or raising of the puck. This program is not staff supervised. No nets permitted. 

Senior (55+): $3.50

Pay as you go program designed for figure skaters. Must be a Skate Canada member and accompanied by a coach before participating in the program. Proof of membership required. This program is not staff supervised. 

All ages: $8.00

Public Skate

• Children 9 years and under must be accompanied and supervised by a guardian 14 years or older
• Skaters should be in a constant flow during public skating and travel in the same direction as all skaters
• No food or drink on the ice surface
• No horseplay/games
• No skating backwards
• No figure skating maneuvers
• No erratic/excessive speed skating
• No balls/pucks/chairs/sticks or any other item which may interfere with the safety of any skater while on the ice surface
• No headsets, cell phones or hand held electronic devices are to be used while skating
• No carrying of children is permitted
• No strollers are permitted
• No sitting on the boards
• All participants must be wearing skates while on the ice surface
• The use of CSA Approved helmets designed for ice skating are strongly recommended
• The use of approved skating aids will be permitted on the ice during applicable general public skating programs
• Excluding helmets, hockey equipment is not permitted
• Wheelchairs are permitted on the ice surface once the wheels have been cleaned
• Persons accompanying those in wheelchairs or ice sledges must wear skates and be skilled skaters
• Township Staff are to be respected and are responsible for enforcement of rules at all times

Stick and Puck

• Pucks will not be raised above the knee and shooting the puck with excessive force will not be permitted (slap shots)
• There are no goalies or nets on the ice
• CSA approved helmets are required

Shinny

• Shooting the puck with excessive force will not be permitted
• Physical contact is not permitted
• Goalies are permitted on the ice, provided they are wearing full goalie gear
• CSA approved helmets are required
• Hockey equipment is strongly recommended (required for youth shinny)

Parent and Tot

• Children must be 6-years of age or younger to participate in this program
• Children must be accompanied by an adult on the ice surface
• Adults must be at a ratio of no more than 3 children to each adult
• No carrying of children is to be permitted

Public Skate

Adult Skate

Skate at Lunch

Sensory Skate

Parent and Tot

Ticket Ice

All Ages Stick and Puck

6 and Under Stick and Puck

55+ Stick and Puck

18+ Men's Shinny

18+ Ladies Shinny

55+ Men's Shinny

65+ Men's Shinny

55+ Men's Scrimmage

75+ Men's Scrimmage

Cash Only: We can only accept cash for Blackstock Arena skate programs. 

Public Skate

Adult Skate

Parent and Tot

All Ages Stick and Puck

Adult 18+ Shinny

Public Skate

Monday: Sponsored by North Port Storage

Wednesday: Sponsored by Puckrin Latreille Real Estate Team

Thursday: Sponsored by Canadian Tire Port Perry

Friday: Sponsored by Taylor Forder Insurance

Adult Skate

Sensory Skate

Parent and Tot

Ticket Ice

6 and Under Stick and Puck

55+ Men's Stick and Puck

Jr. Youth Shinny (7-10 years)

Sr. Youth Shinny (11-15 years)

16+ Youth Shinny

18+ Ladies Shinny

55+ Men's Shinny

55+ Men's Scrimmage

Cash Only: We can only accept cash for Blackstock Arena skate programs. 

Public Skate

Parent and Tot

All Ages Stick and Puck

Jr. Youth Shinny (7-10 years)

Sr. Youth Shinny (11-15 years)

16+ Youth Shinny 

The Township of Scugog in partnership with North Durham Pride is excited to bring back a free and inclusive skate this February at the Scugog Arena. Enjoy a fun free public skate with music, activities and local resources promoting inclusivity of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

Participants are encouraged to wear bright and colourful attire to this skate. We're turning down the lights, turning up the music and handing out glow sticks to let the rink sparkle and shine.

Event Highlights

• Free skating for all attendees

• Free glow sticks for all attendees

• Free hot chocolate sponsored by Kreativ Rehab

• Live DJ with up-beat music

• Live performances by Drag Queens/Kings

• Crafts provided by the Scugog Library

• Sensory activities and resources provided by Sunrise Counselling

Skate Time and Location

• Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the Scugog Arena.

• Skating runs from 12:30-1:50 p.m.

• Off-ice activities run from 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Public skate is an open skate for all ages. Helmets are required for children aged 6 years and younger but recommended for all ages. Adult supervision is required for children aged 7 years and under. The program has a maximum capacity of 160. Staff will allow admission until capacity is reached.

A special thank you to the community organizations who generously sponsored and supported the Free Inclusive Skate:

• North Durham Pride

• Durham Tourism

• Punk Rock Realty

• Scugog Tech

• Sunrise Counselling

• Theatre on the Ridge

• Taylor Forder Insurance

• Kreativ Rehab

• Scugog Library

Get Involved

Does your business or organization want to get involved in the event or sponsor the activities? Email recreation@scugog.ca  to connect with event organizers. 

Some benefits to consider are: 

• You are helping promote inclusivity, equality, and acceptance in the community.
• You are helping create a safe, inclusive, and supportive space for the LGBTQIA+ in our community.
• You are connecting your business with a local activity that benefits the community and supports inclusivity.
• You are helping to provide a no-cost recreation opportunity for the community.
• You are building positive relationships with community members by supporting a local initiative.
• You are increasing your brand visibility.

In return for your sponsorship you will: 

• Have your name listed as the sponsor of the event in all marketing.
• Have your name/logo included in social media posts and graphics to promote the event.
• Have your name listed in the news release posted on the Township of Scugog website sponsoring the event.
• Have your name listed on the road sign of the Scugog Arena as the sponsor of the event.
• Have the opportunity to hang a banner in front of Ice Pad 1 on the day of the event.
• Have the opportunity to have a table in the lobby of Ice Pad 1 on the day of the event.

You can support the event be getting involved in the activities too! Have an activity or an idea that would add to fun? Let us know by reaching our to our event organizers.