Skating

Fall 2023 Community Guide

Parks, Recreation & Culture programs offered this Fall! Check out all our swim lessons, private lessons, advanced courses, adult/senior programs, skating and so much more!

Holiday Happenings

Looking for activities for the school break at Christmas? Check out our Holiday Happening Flyer for swimming, skating and camps!

young child with helmet smiling from the ice pad.

Winter 2024 Community Guide

Parks, Recreation & Culture programs offered this winter! Check out all our swim lessons, private lessons, advanced courses, adult/senior programs, skating and so much more!

Leisure Skate | September 13, 2023 to March 17, 2024

Browse the Holiday Happenings Flyer

FREE Public Skate
Wednesdays | 4:00 - 4:50pm
Sundays | 1:00 - 1:50pm

Adult & Tot Skate ($2.00/per adult)
Mondays | 9:00 - 10:00am
Fridays | 9:00 - 10:00am

Adult/Senior Skate ($2.00/per adult)
Mondays | 10:00 - 11:00am
Fridays | 10:00 - 11:00am

NOTE: There are times when public, adult & tot and adult/senior skating are cancelled due to special events. For changes to leisure skate schedule pickup a skate schedule at the front desk of the P & H Centre.

CANCELLED DATES: September 20, 22, October 9, 27, November 24, December 25, 29, January 1, 5, February 2

PA Day Skate & Shinny

Skate Guidelines

Skating Guidelines

Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied and directly supervised on the ice by a person 16 years of age or older.
Absolutely no spitting will be tolerated and is cause for immediate removal from the facility.
The pylon marked area is reserved for parents with small children, strollers and those learning to skate. All other skaters please remain clear of this area.
Balls, pucks, sticks, chairs or any other items that would impact the safety of any skater is not permitted
Skaters can bring their own CSA approved skate aids.
Appropriate behaviour is expected. Horseplay, games figure skating (jumps, spins, etc.) and high speed skating could jeopardize the safety of others and are deemed inappropriate.
Food & drink are not permitted on the ice surface.
Carrying a child on the ice surface is not permitted.
Please exit the ice surface promptly when buzzer sounds.
No shoes are allowed on the ice surface.
Children 7 yrs. of age and under must wear a CSA approved helmet. It is strongly recommended that all users wear a CSA approved helmet.

Patrons must agree to abide by all safety and facility guidelines. Failure to do so may result in being asked to leave the facility. Thank you for making our Public Skates Safe and enjoyable!

Slice of Ice Rentals

For shinny rentals during PA Days, Christmas Break, March Break or Snow Days. Shinny rate available Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm, when booking is less than 24 hours in advance of the ice booking. $37.10 per hour + insurance + HST.

Some great ‘last minute’ ice rates available:
Prime Time – Last minute booking, less than 72 hours (3 days) prior to booking - $111.00 per hour + insurance fee + HST.
Non Prime Time – 7 days or less of booking date - $63.50 per hour + insurance fee + HST. This is 50% off non prime rate & opportunity to book your preferred ice time for PA days, Christmas Break or March Break.
Call 519.364.2310 x 2135 to inquire about date and time availability. Payment is required at time of booking. *Prices subject to change.

Ice Programs

Intro to Hockey - Learn it, Play it, Love it! NEW!

Hanover is excited to offer “Intro to Hockey” for first-time players between the ages of 6-12 years old. This program is a low cost, low commitment introduction to the sport and will help develop the skills of the game through play and fun games and is recommended for non-registered minor hockey players. Participants will learn technical skills such as puck handling, shooting, and passing in a recreation, and non-body contact environment, helping give your child confidence on the ice. No previous hockey experience is necessary, however basic skating skills are required. Completion of a Learn-to-Skate program is recommended.
Required Equipment: CSA Approved Helmet with cage/mask, Hockey Gloves, Skates, Stick. *Please note that full equipment is not necessary but is strongly encouraged for the safety of all participants.

Dates	January 8 to March 4, 2024 Cancelled February 19
When	Mondays \| 4:00 - 4:50pm
Where	P & H Centre \| Lions Den
Cost	$123.50 \| Code 8876

Huff n Puff

Recreational pick-up hockey with an emphasis placed on the social aspects of the game. Our program is intended for players who are friendly, enthusiastic and ready to cheer on teammates while playing a good game of hockey! *Ages 50 and above.

Dates	January 9 to March 12, 2024 January 12 to March 15, 2024
When	Tuesdays \| 3:30 - 4:20pm Fridays \| 3:30- 4:20pm
Where	P & H Centre \| Ice
Cost	$10.00 per visit

Assumption of Risk

Hanover, in collaboration with the Grey Bruce Public Health, continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation.

Users of Hanover’s parks, recreation and culture facilities such as the P & H Centre are reminded that when you attend these facilities as a participant, spectator or patron you assume risk when in our facility. An inherent risk of exposure to communicable diseases including COVID-19 exists in any public space where people are present.

By visiting any publicly accessible facility such as the P & H Centre you voluntarily assume all risks including any risk of injury, loss, damage and possible exposure to a communicable disease, including COVID-19.

We remind you to follow the COVID-19 precautionary guidelines being recommended by various Canadian health authorities, including the Grey Bruce Public Health, Ontario Health, and the Public Health Agency of Canada.

Alerts

Winter Parking and Snow Removal Notice