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Skating

The Township of Wilmot offers skating opportunities throughout the year at the Wilmot Recreation Complex and seasonally at several outdoor rinks. You can also rent the ice for private events.

Public Skating Opportunities

Join us for an afternoon skate! Skaters must be 18 years or older.

Dates and Times

September 2, 2025 to March 31, 2026

Wednesdays and Fridays, 12:00 - 12:50 pm

Cost

$1.75 per person (ages 18+)

CSA approved helmets are strongly recommended.

For safety reasons during skates, please skate with the flow of other skaters and please be aware that sticks and pucks are not permitted on the ice. Arena personnel are there to help if you have any questions.

Capacity limits apply. View a complete list of skating rules.

Non-Contact Adult Shinny

Pick up recreational hockey for adults 18 years or older. 

Please refer to PickupHub to view and register for shinny times. 

$9.50 per player

Maximum of 20 players (excluding goaltenders).

Non-Contact 55+ Shinny 

Pick up recreational hockey for adults 55+. 

Please refer to PickupHub to view and register for shinny times. 

Cost is $9.50 per player.

Maximum of 20 players (excluding goaltenders)

Non-Contact Youth Shinny

Pick up recreational hockey for 8 to 17 years old.  Age groups are divided into 13 and under or 14+.

Please refer to PickupHub to view and register for shinny times. 

Cost is $8.26 per player.

CSA approved helmets and full equipment is required. View complete list of skating rules. 

To register for Shinny, please visit PickupHub.

Bring your little one ages six and under for a skate! "Tots" must be 6 years of age or younger.

Dates and Times

September 2, 2025 to March 31, 2026

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 11 - 11:50 am

Cost

$1.75 per person. Rates apply to both parents and guardians.

For your safety CSA approved helmets are highly recommended and we do not allow sticks and pucks or organized hockey games and scrimmages on the ice. Pushers, strollers or skating aids are allowed. View complete list of skating rules. 

PD Day Public Skate

Cost
  • Youth (ages 3 and up): $4.50
  • Adult: $5
  • Family: $15
Date Time
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 10 - 11:30 am
Friday, October 10, 2025 10 - 11:30 am
Monday, November 17, 2025 10 - 11:30 am
Friday, January 16, 2026 9:30 - 11 am
Friday, January 23, 2026 9:30 - 11 am
Friday, April 24, 2026 10 - 11:30 am

CSA approved helmets are strongly recommended. For safety reasons during public skates, please skate with the flow of other skaters and please be aware that sticks pucks are not permitted on the ice. Arena personnel are there to help if you have any questions.

Capacity limits apply. View a complete list of skating rules.

PD Day Non-Contact Youth Shinny

Pick up recreational hockey for 8 to 17 years old.  Age groups are separated by elementary and high school ages.

Cost

$8.26/player

Date Time
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 1:30 - 2:50 pm
Friday, October 10, 2025 1:30 - 2:50 pm
Monday, November 17, 2025 1:30 - 2:50 pm
Friday, January 16, 2026 1:30 - 2:50 pm
Friday, January 23, 2026 1:30 - 2:50 pm
Friday, April 24, 2026 1:30 - 2:50 pm

CSA approved helmets and full equipment is required. View a complete list of skating rules.

Visit PickupHub to register.

Join us on Sunday and Wednesday afternoons for public skating, everyone welcome!

Dates and Times

Wednesdays, 1 - 1:50 pm

Sundays, 2:30 - 4:20 pm

Cost 

  • Adult $4.99
  • Youth $4.50 (ages 3 and up)
  • Family $15.00
  • Wednesday Public Skate (Ages 3 and up) $1.75

CSA approved helmets are strongly recommended. For safety reasons during public skates, please skate with the flow of other skaters and please be aware that sticks pucks are not permitted on the ice. Arena personnel are there to help if you have any questions.

Capacity limits apply. View complete list of skating rules. 

Stick and Puck is an on-ice opportunity to work individually on stickhandling and shooting skills.

Days and Times

Friday, 11 - 11:50 am

Rules

  • All ages are welcome.
  • Participants must show proof of registration.
  • All attendees on the ice surface must be registered through PickupHub.
  • All attendees are required to wear full hockey equipment.
  • No shinny, scrimmages, games, slap shots, formal instruction or goalies during Stick and Puck.
  • Attendees must bring own puck.
  • Gates must be kept closed during Stick and Puck session
  • Chairs, skate aids, and strollers are not permitted during Stick and Puck

Registration

To register for Stick and Puck, please visit PickupHub.

Admission Rates

Adult $5

Youth (Ages 3-17) $4.50

Family of 4 $15

Adult Shinny $9.50

Youth Shinny $8.26

Adult and Senior Skate $1.75

Parent and Tot (no charge under 3) $1.75

Wednesday Public Skate (Ages 3 and up) $1.75

Public Skating Rules

  • All skaters must obey staff at all times. This is for your own safety!
  • Helmets are strongly recommended during skating. If there are any sticks or pucks on the ice, full protective equipment must be worn by all participants,
  • All participants must wear skates - no boots or shoes permitted on the ice surface.
  • No food or beverages allowed on the ice surface.
  • No horseplay on/or around the ice surface.
  • No balls, pucks or sticks are permitted on the ice during any public skating program.
  • Children cannot be carried while you are on the ice surface.
  • Strollers are permitted on the ice surface; the individual pushing stroller must wear skates.
  • Skate with the direction of all skaters.
  • No one is allowed on the ice until the resurfacer has finished and the gate is closed.
  • Ice surface must not exceed capacity limit of 140 participants.
  • Wheelchairs, wheelchair skates and sledges are welcome. Individuals using these devices must travel in the same direction as the other skaters. Attendants/helpers are welcome to assist individuals however they must wear skates.

Sponsored Skates

The Wilmot Recreation Complex welcomes public skate sponsorship from individuals, businesses and organizations.  Skate sponsorship provides public skating free of charge to all attendees. 

Skate sponsorship not only provides your business or organization with advertising opportunity at the event and on Township social media pages, but also contributes to the wellbeing of our Township.

If you would like further information on how to sponsor a public skate, please send us an email.

Skate Sharpening

Skate sharpening is available at the Pro Shop on a limited basis at a cost of $6/pair. Please call ahead for availability: 519-634-9225.

Outdoor Rinks

If you enjoy skating on an outdoor rink, volunteers in the communities of Baden, New Dundee and Mannheim provide outdoor ice rinks for the public to enjoy weather permitting.

Country Creek and Schneller

Location: Between Country Creek Drive and Schneller Drive in Baden,  accessible via the Country Creek/Schneller Trail.

Status: Closed

Schneller Park

Location: 88 Schneller Drive, Baden

Status: Closed

Mannheim Community Park

Location: 1467 Mannheim Rd, Mannheim

Status: Closed

  • Please share the space and be considerate of other users
  • No alcohol, smoking or pets
  • All skaters must be wearing skates
  • For your safety, CSA approved helmets are strongly recommended

Contact

Wilmot Recreation Complex

1291 Nafziger Road
Baden, ON N3A 0C4
T: 519-634-9225 ext. 9344
Toll Free: 1-800-469-5576
TTY: 519-634-5037
Email

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