Book an ice rental this March at the W.J. Henderson Recreation Centre! Ice can be reserved by calling 613-386-7351, ext. 200.
Ice and skating activities
Loyalist Township offers a variety of Ice & Skating Activities at the W.J. Henderson Recreation Centre including public skating, adult/senior skates, shinny, parent & tot skates and more.
| Activity | Description |
|---|---|
| Adult and Senior Skates | Individuals 18 years and older can enjoy a leisure skate. No sports equipment or outside skating aides are permitted during these skates. |
| Parent and Tot Skate | This special skating time is for parents and their children (6 years and under) to skate together and have some fun on the ice. |
| Public Skate | Participants of all ages can enjoy a leisure skate with friends and family. No sports equipment or outside skating aides are permitted during these skates. Skate Patrol are on the ice during this skate to monitor and provide assistance as required. |
| Toonie Skate | Just what it says. You can come skate for two dollars! Remember when you could get a meal at Kentucky Fried Chicken for two dollars on Tuesdays? Those days may be in the past, but you can still skate for two dollars in Loyalist Township on Tuesdays! |
| Shinny Hockey | A non-contact pickup game of hockey. Shinny is not intended for organized teams. Maximum 24 skaters and two goalies. |
Skating and shinny birthday parties
Do you have a birthday coming up? Consider making it a skating or shinny party! Birthday parties are available to be booked during our normally scheduled Public Skates and Youth Shinny opportunities. You can also book the Upper Hallway at the arena to have cake and presents!
Interested? Take note of the information below and then give us a call at 613-386-7351 x200# to book your party today!
- All parties must be pre-booked through our Clerk over the phone
- Parties must be booked more than 7 days in advance
- The party fee is the total drop-in fee for all party goers
- The Upper Hallway is available for rental for cake and gifts at a rate of $22.97 + HST and rental insurance
- Parties during Public Skates are limited to 15 party goers
- Parties during Youth Shinny are limited to 12 party goers
- All fees MUST be paid at time of booking
- If you would like to book the ice for a private party, please contact us.
| Date | Time | Sponsored By |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, February 3 | 12-12:50pm | PA Day Free Skate Sponsored by  |
| Sunday, February 19 | 11-11:50am | Family Day Weekend Free Skate Sponsored by |
| Monday, February 20 | 12-1:50pm | Family Day Free Skate Sponsored by  |
| Sunday, February 26 | 11-11:50am | Free Skate Sponsored by  |
| Sunday, March 5 | 11-11:50am | Free Skate Sponsored by  |
| Sunday, March 12 | 11-11:50am | March Break Free Skate Sponsored by |
| Tuesday, March 14 | 6-6:50pm | March Break Free Skate Sponsored by  |
| Wednesday, March 15 | 1-1:50pm | March Break Free Skate Sponsored by |
| Friday, March 17 | 6-6:50pm | March Break Free Skate Sponsored by |
| Sunday, March 19 | 11-11:50am | March Break Free Skate Sponsored by  |
| Sunday, March 26 | 11-11:50am | End-of-Season Free Skate Sponsored by |
Thank you to our gracious sponsors for providing these opportunities for the community!
If your organization or business is interested in sponsoring any skating opportunities for the community, please contact Recreation.
Available activities
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