Arena and Skating

Hockey stick handling a puck on the ice

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.

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Arena Schedule 

The arena schedule changes on a regular basis. Please ensure you check back regularly for changes or cancellations. View our Recreation Schedules page for up-to-date drop in schedules.

We highly recommend CSA approved helmets for all participants using the ice surface. CSA approved hockey helmets are mandatory for all Stick and Puck participants. A CSA approved hockey helmet with a full face shield is mandatory for everyone under 18 years old. 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. 

Ice may be available to rent. Please check our Facilities and Rentals page for more information.

The Jack Burger Sports Complex will be closed on Monday, September 1, and Monday, October 13, 2025

Skating Schedule: August 25 to 29, 2025

Join us for a pre-season, end of summer skate. Schedule is subject to change.

 Parent and Child Stick and Puck

Ages: Children ages 12 years or under, accompanied by a caregiver aged 18 years and older.

  • Monday, August 25: 10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.
  • Tuesday, August 26: 10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.
  • Wednesday, August 27: 10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.
  • Thursday, August 28: 10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.
  • Friday, August 29: 10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.
 Adult and Senior Stick and Puck

CSA approved hockey helmets are mandatory for all participants. Full hockey equipment is strongly recommended.

Ages: 18 years and older.

  • Monday, August 25: 11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.
  • Tuesday, August 26: 11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.
  • Wednesday, August 27: 11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.
  • Thursday, August 28: 11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.
  • Friday, August 29: 11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.
Adult and Senior Skate 

Leisurely lunchtime skate. CSA approved helmets are highly recommended.

Ages: 18 years and older.

  • Monday, August 25: 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.
  • Tuesday, August 26: 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.
  • Wednesday, August 27: 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.
  • Thursday, August 28: 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.
  • Friday, August 29: 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.
Public Skate 

Leisurely skate for all ages. CSA approved helmets are highly recommended.

Ages: All ages. Children ages 9 years or younger must be accompanied by a caregiver aged 14 years or older.

  • Monday, August 25: 1:00 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.
  • Tuesday, August 26: 1:00 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.
  • Wednesday, August 27: 1:00 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.
  • Thursday, August 28: 1:00 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.
  • Friday, August 29: 1:00 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.
 All Ages Stick and Puck

CSA approved hockey helmets are mandatory for all participants. A full-face shield is mandatory for everyone under 18 years old. Full hockey equipment is strongly recommended.

Ages: All ages. Children ages 9 years or younger must be accompanied by a caregiver aged 18 years or older.

  • Monday, August 25: 2:30 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.
  • Tuesday, August 26: 2:30 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.
  • Wednesday, August 27: 2:30 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.
  • Thursday, August 28: 2:30 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.
  • Friday, August 29: 2:30 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.

Skating Schedule: September 2 to December 21, 2025

Here is the upcoming skating schedule. There will be a modified schedule for the holiday break. Schedule is subject to change.

Adult and Senior Skate 

Leisurely lunchtime skate. CSA approved helmets are highly recommended.

Ages: 18 years and older.

  • Mondays: 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.
  • Tuesdays: 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.
  • Thursdays: 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.
  • Fridays: 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.

Cancellations: Monday, October 13, Friday, October 24.

Adult and Senior Stick and Puck

CSA approved hockey helmets are mandatory for all participants. Full hockey equipment is strongly recommended.

Ages: 18 years and older.

  • Tuesdays: 10:30 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.
  • Thursdays: 10:30 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.
All Ages Stick and Puck

CSA approved hockey helmets are mandatory for all participants. A full-face shield is mandatory for everyone under 18 years old. Full hockey equipment is strongly recommended.

Ages: All ages. Children ages 9 years or younger must be accompanied by a caregiver aged 18 years or older, ratio of 1 adult to 5 children.

  • Mondays: 9:30 a.m. to 10:20 a.m., 2:30 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.
  • Wednesdays: 2:30 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.
  • Fridays: 9:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.

Cancellations: Monday, October 13, Friday, October 24.

Public Skate 

Leisurely skate for all ages. CSA approved helmets are highly recommended.

Ages: All ages. Children ages 9 years or younger must be accompanied by a caregiver aged 14 years or older, either on the ice or in the arena.

  • Tuesdays: 2:30 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.
  • Fridays: 2:30 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.
  • Sundays: 1:00 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.

Cancellations: Friday, October 24, Sunday, December 21.

FREE! Public Skate

Join our community sponsors on the following dates for FREE! Public Skating. 

  • Sunday, September 28 - Thank you to OPG for sponsoring this skate!
  • Sunday, November 9 - Thank you to OPG for sponsoring this skate!
Youth Stick and Puck

CSA approved hockey helmets with a full-face shield are mandatory for all participants. Full hockey equipment is strongly recommended.

Ages: 13 to 17 years

Thursdays: 2:30 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.

 Holiday Schedule

The Jack Burger Sports Complex will be closed on the following days:

  • Labour Day, Monday, September 1, 2025
  • Thanksgiving Monday, October 13, 2025

See separate Holiday Schedules for skating over Christmas and March Break (coming soon).

Skating drop-in fees

Drop In Skating Fee - Public Skating
Age Category2025 Fees
(taxes included and rounded to the nearest quarter)
Adult $5.00
Senior $3.25
Child/Youth $3.25
Family (Total five people, maximum two adults) $11.75
Drop In Skating Fee - Adult Lunch Time Skate
Age Category2025 Fees
(taxes included and rounded to the nearest quarter)
Adult  $5.00
Senior $3.25
Drop In Skating Fee - Shinny
Age Category2025 Fees
(taxes included and rounded to the nearest quarter)
Adult $6.50
Senior $4.50
Child/Youth $4.50
Family (Total five people, maximum two adults) $15.25
Fees based on age for all shinny programs including family  
Skate Sharpening Fees
Service2025 Fees
(taxes included and rounded to the nearest quarter)
Single Skate Sharpening $6.75 a pair
indoor ice skating rink
Jack Burger Sports Complex

The Jack Burger Sports Complex was constructed in 1978 and was renovated to the exciting structure it is now in 2015.

outdoor ice skating rink
Caroline Street Rink

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.

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Skating Related Events

Find skating related events for the whole family on our events calendar.

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Rink and Ice Rentals

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 under

For 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

We highly recommend CSA approved helmets for all participants using the ice surface.

CSA approved helmets are mandatory for all Stick and Puck participants, a helmet with a full face shield is mandatory for everyone under 18 years old.

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. 

Terms 

Caregiver

Must be at least 14 years of age and are responsible for the children in their care while in the facility.


Always accompanied

Must 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.