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: $14.25
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+, $7.75
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: $14.25
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, $7.75

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.