The Municipality of Port Hope operates an indoor skating rink at the Jack Burger Sports Complex. We also maintain the outdoor skating rink at Caroline Street. The indoor skating arena is available for public use and rentals.
Arena schedule: September 5 to March 31, 2024
The arena schedule changes on a regular basis. Please ensure you check back regularly for changes or cancellations. View our Recreation Schedules for up-to-date drop in schedules.
Ice times may be extended beyond March 31st depending on Jr. Hockey play offs.
We highly recommend CSA approved helmets for all participants using the ice surface. Shoes are not permitted on the ice, all participants must wear skates. Only approved skate aids are permitted. Sleds, strollers, and chairs are not permitted on the ice. Sports equipment is not permitted on the ice during Public Skate or Adult and Senior Lunch Skate.
Adult and Senior Lunch Skate |
| A great opportunity for some exercise over the lunch hour. Ages: 18 years and up. Monday: 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. Tuesday: 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. Thursday: 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. Friday: 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. Lunch Skate Cancellations: |
Adult and Senior Stick and Puck |
| An opportunity for adults and seniors to practice their stick and puck skills through participant led pick up hockey games. CSA approved helmet with a face shield is mandatory for everyone under 18 years old and for all shinny programs. Ages: 18 years and up. Tuesday: 11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. Thursday: 11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. |
All Ages Stick and Puck |
| This is an opportunity for families to practice their hockey skills and enjoy participant led pick up hockey games. CSA approved helmet with a face shield is mandatory for everyone under 18 years old and for all shinny programs. Ages: Open to all ages, children must be accompanied by a caregiver on the ice. Monday: 10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. Wednesday: 4:00 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. All Ages Stick and Puck Cancellations: |
Pre-teen Stick and Puck |
| An opportunity for pre-teen participants to practice stick and puck skills or participate in a pick up game of hockey. CSA approved helmet with a face shield is mandatory for everyone under 18 years old and for all shinny programs. Ages: 10 to 12 years. Monday: 3:00 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. Pre-teen Stick and Puck Cancellations: |
Public Skate |
| Participants can enjoy a leisurely skate around the ice surface. CSA approved helmet is mandatory for everyone under 18 years old. Ages: Open to all ages. Children 9 years of age or younger must be accompanied by a caregiver age 14 years of age or older. Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 2:20 p.m. Tuesday: 3:30 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. Thursday: 3:30 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. |
Youth Stick and Puck |
| An opportunity for participants to practice stick and puck skills or participate in a pick up game of hockey. CSA approved helmet with a face shield is mandatory for everyone under 18 years old and for all shinny programs. Ages: 13 to 17 years. Wednesday: 3:00 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. |
Skating drop-in fees |
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Holiday Arena Schedule: December 27, 2023 to January 5, 2024
A modified schedule is offered during the Christmas Holiday Break. Regular scheduled skates may be cancelled to accommodate additional skate times.
The arena will be closed December 24, 25, 26, 31, 2023, and January 1, 2024.
We highly recommend CSA approved helmets for all participants using the ice surface. Shoes are not permitted on the ice, all participants must wear skates. Only approved skate aids are permitted. Sleds, strollers, and chairs are not permitted on the ice. Sports equipment is not permitted on the ice during Public Skate or Adult and Senior Lunch Skate.
Adult and Senior Stick and Puck |
| An opportunity for adults and seniors to practice their stick and puck skills through participant led pick up hockey games. CSA approved helmet with a face shield is mandatory for everyone under 18 years old and for all shinny programs. Ages: 18 years and up. December 27: 11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. December 28: 11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. December 29: 11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. December 30: 11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. January 2: 11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. January 3: 11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. January 4: 11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. January 5: 11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. |
All Ages Stick and Puck |
| This is an opportunity for families to practice their hockey skills and enjoy participant led pick up hockey games. CSA approved helmet with a face shield is mandatory for everyone under 18 years old and for all shinny programs. Ages: Open to all ages, children must be accompanied by a caregiver on the ice. December 27: 10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. December 28: 10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m., 4:00 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. December 29: 10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m., 4:00 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. December 30: 10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m., 4:00 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. January 2: 10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m., 4:00 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. January 3: 10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m., 4:00 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. January 4: 10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m., 4:00 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. January 5: 10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. |
Public Skate |
| Participants can enjoy a leisurely skate around the ice surface. CSA approved helmet is mandatory for everyone under 18 years old. Ages: Open to all ages. Children 9 years of age or younger must be accompanied by a caregiver age 14 years of age or older. December 27: 1:30 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. December 28: 1:30 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. December 29: 1:30 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. December 30: 1:30 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. January 2: 1:30 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. January 3: 1:30 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. January 4: 1:30 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. January 5: 1:30 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. |
Youth Stick and Puck |
| An opportunity for participants to practice stick and puck skills or participate in a pick up game of hockey. CSA approved helmet with a face shield is mandatory for everyone under 18 years old and for all shinny programs. Ages: 13 to 17 years. December 27: 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. December 28: 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. December 29: 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. December 30: 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. January 2: 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. January 3: 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. January 4: 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. January 5: 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. |
March Break Arena Schedule: March 8 to 15, 2024
A modified schedule is offered during March Break. Regular scheduled skates may be cancelled to accommodate additional skate times.
We highly recommend CSA approved helmets for all participants using the ice surface. Shoes are not permitted on the ice, all participants must wear skates. Only approved skate aids are permitted. Sleds, strollers, and chairs are not permitted on the ice. Sports equipment is not permitted on the ice during Public Skate or Adult and Senior Lunch Skate.
Adult and Senior Lunch Skate |
| A great opportunity for some exercise over the lunch hour. Ages: 18 years and up. March 8: 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. March 11: 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. March 12: 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. March 13: 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. March 14: 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. March 15: 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. |
Adult and Senior Stick and Puck |
| An opportunity for adults and seniors to practice their stick and puck skills through participant led pick up hockey games. CSA approved helmet with a face shield is mandatory for everyone under 18 years old and for all shinny programs. Ages: 18 years and up. March 8: 11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. March 11: 11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. March 12: 11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. March 13: 11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. March 14: 11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. March 15: 11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. |
All Ages Stick and Puck |
| This is an opportunity for families to practice their hockey skills and enjoy participant led pick up hockey games. CSA approved helmet with a face shield is mandatory for everyone under 18 years old and for all shinny programs. Ages: Open to all ages, children must be accompanied by a caregiver on the ice. March 8: 10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. March 11: 10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. March 12: 10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. March 13: 10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. March 14: 10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. March 15: 10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. |
Pre-Teen Stick and Puck |
| An opportunity for pre-teen participants to practice stick and puck skills or participate in a pick up game of hockey. CSA approved helmet with a face shield is mandatory for everyone under 18 years old and for all shinny programs. Ages: 10 to 12 years. March 11: 3:00 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. March 15: 3:00 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. |
Public Skate |
| Participants can enjoy a leisurely skate around the ice surface. CSA approved helmet is mandatory for everyone under 18 years old. Ages: Open to all ages. Children 9 years of age or younger must be accompanied by a caregiver age 14 years of age or older. March 8: 1:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. March 10: 1:00 p.m. to 2:20 p.m. March 11: 1:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. March 12: 1:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. March 14: 1:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. March 15: 1:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. |
Public Skate - Art On Ice |
| Paint your own creation right on the arena ice surface. The arena will be split for half painting and half skating. Paint and brushes will be supplied, bring your creativity! Skates must be worn on the ice. CSA approved helmet is mandatory for everyone under 18 years old. March 13: 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. |
Youth Stick and Puck |
| An opportunity for participants to practice stick and puck skills or participate in a pick up game of hockey. CSA approved helmet with a face shield is mandatory for everyone under 18 years old and for all shinny programs. Ages: 13 to 17 years. March 12: 3:00 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. March 13: 3:00 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. March 14: 3:00 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. |
The Jack Burger Sports Complex was constructed in 1978 and was renovated to the exciting structure it is now in 2015.
The Municipality of Port Hope’s outdoor ice rink is a natural ice surface. Located on Caroline Street, lights are available when the rink is open.
Find skating related events for the whole family on our events calendar.
Book time for extra practices, company gatherings, birthday parties, and more.
General admission info
Learn more about our admission standards.
Admission standards |
| Our admission standards are in place for your safety and enjoyment. We will uphold our supervision and ratio requirements. A caregiver must be at least 14 years of age and is responsible for the children in their care while in the facility. Ages 9 years and underFor children 9 years of age or younger, they must be accompanied by a caregiver age 14 years of age or older while in our facilities. 10 to 13 years old. No supervision required.For children 10 to 13 years of age there is no supervision required. Exception during Family Skates, all children 14 and under are to be accompanied by a caregiver 18 years of age or older. |
What to wear |
| CSA approved helmet with a face shield is mandatory for everyone under 18 years old for shinny. No shoes are permitted on the ice surface. All participants on the ice must wear ice skates. |
Terms |
CaregiverMust be at least 14 years of age and are responsible for the children in their care while in the facility. Always accompaniedMust be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is at least 14 years old and is responsible for direct supervision. Caregiver must be in appropriate clothing for the activity. |