Skating Programs
The City offers many skating drop-ins at the Allandale Recreation Centre, East Bayfield Community Centre, Holly Community Centre, and Sadlon Centre. Drop-in opportunities include Public Skating, Senior/Adult Skate, Stick & Puck (All ages), Adult Hockey, and Senior Hockey.
Please note: Skate/equipment rentals or sharpening are not available at any facility.
Skating Drop-Ins Information & Skating Rules
For the safety of all participants and staff the following has been implemented for All Skating Drop In Activities:
- Capacity has been decreased
- Registered time block session have been created. All particpants must exit immediatley after each time block
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your session for pre-screening and sign in and proof of vaccination and provincial ID. Please do not arrive earlier.
- Social Distancing must be observed before, during and after the activity.
- Benches around the arena will be provided. We encourage particpants to arrie dressed for the session. Please leave valuables at home and use a spot on the floor for items you bring to the arena
- Masls/face coverings are not required while actively particpating in a drop in, but are required while entering and exiting the program space and moving throughout the recreation facility.
- Participants 9 years of age and under must be accompanied by a guardian who is a minimum of 12 years of age and older. Gaurdians must also register for the drop in (fees may apply)
- Each guardian must remain within the arena to ensure the physical distancig of 2 meters/6feet is maintained throughout the drop in (with the exception of those who are within your group)
Refunds
Should the City of Barrie cancel programs beyond the control of our clients, a credit will be processed to your account to use for a future activity.
Refunds will not be issued for "no shows". If you cannot make your scheduled time, please call the Rec Centre to request a transfer to another day/time. Transfers can only be accommodated if space is available.
Public Skating
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Skating Drop Ins: - Only persons with skates shall be permitted on the ice
- Skate in the same direction as other skaters
- It is recommended that all skaters wear CSA approved helmets
We do not permit the following on the ice:
- Carrying children in arms
- Baby carriers and strollers
- Food and drink
- Sport sticks/pucks/toboggans and other items which might interfere with the safety of any skater
- Figure skating maneuvers such as jumps and spins
- Rough play such as tag, racing and games
- On the ice without wearing skates
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| Recreational Hockey & Stick & Puck | |
Stick & Puck Drop Ins:
Stick & Puck is a supervised informal session with no goalies and zero contact. The ice will be allocated for skill development only. Participants 9 years of age and under in Stick & Puck (all ages) must be accompanied by a guardian who is 12 years or older.
- All players must pre-register
www.play.barrie.ca. COVID-19 screening and show vaccine certificate and provinial ID at time of arrival (This will need to be done each time you attend)
- All participants MUST wear hockey helmet (cage recommended) and gloves
- Pucks MUST always stay on the ice – slap shots NOT permitted
- Games are non-contact
Adult/Senior Hockey: All participants must wear a hockey helmet, gloves and provide their own stick.
- All players must pre-register
www.play.barrie.ca. COVID-19 screening and show vaccine certificate and provinial ID at time of arrival (This will need to be done each time you attend)
- Please arrive no more than 20 minuntes before start time of program.
- All participants MUST wear FULL HOCKEY GEAR and hockey helmet (cage recommended)
- Games are non-contact
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All players must abide by our Fair Play policy.
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Maximum # of participants = 20 players + 4 goalies/session.
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Access Options
External Support Workers Welcome
Individuals who require support to participate in drop-in skate programs can bring their support worker(s) at no additional cost with the use of their Personal Assistant in Leisure (PAL) Card. Information to apply for a PAL Card is on the
Inclusion Services page.