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.
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.
Please note that due to COVID-19 restrictions, recreational skating is by reservation and pre-payment in advance only. Please use our online tool or call customer service at 908-885-2474 ext 3225 to book your space. Due to limited space, changes and refunds will not be available for reserved times. If you are unsure if you can attend a pre-booked time, please call the morning of the day you want to skate and see where there are spaces available. Reservations open on Thursdays at 6:45 a.m. for the following Sunday to Saturday bookings.
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Holiday Schedule
Sunday December 20 - Sunday January 3
Below is the Holiday Schedule for skate times at Jack Burger Sports Complex. Spaces fill up fast, don’t be disappointed, make sure to register by phone in 905.885.2474, online or in person.
All public stating will be free with sponsors listed below. There is a max of 24 spots and reservations open at 9:00 a.m. each day for that days bookings. Max of 5 spots per receipt.
Paid activities will open for registration on Thursday, December 17, 2020 for the week of December 20-26. Registration will open Wednesday, December 24, 2020 for the week of December 27- January 2.
| Sunday December 20 |
| Public Skate 1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m Free - sponsored by Studio 100 |
| Monday December 21 |
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Family Stick and Puck 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
Public Skate 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m
Public Skate 1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m
Youth Stick and Puck 2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.
Public Skate 6:00 p.m. - 6:50 p.m |
| Tuesday December 22 |
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Family Stick and Puck 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
Public Skate 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m
Public Skate 1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m
Youth Stick and Puck 2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.
Public Skate 6:00 p.m. - 6:50 p.m |
| Wednesday December 23 |
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Family Stick and Puck 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
Public Skate 1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m
Public Skate 6:00 p.m. - 6:50 p.m |
| Thursday December 24 |
| Christmas Eve - Closed |
| Friday December 25 |
| Christmas Day - Closed |
| Saturday December 26 |
| Boxing Day - Closed |
| Sunday December 27 |
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Public Skate 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m
Public Skate 1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m
Youth Stick and Puck 2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. |
| Monday December 28 |
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Family Stick and Puck 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
Public Skate 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m
Public Skate 1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m
Public Skate 6:00 p.m. - 6:50 p.m |
| Tuesday December 29 |
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Family Stick and Puck 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
Public Skate 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m
Public Skate 1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m
Youth Stick and Puck 2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.
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| Wednesday December 30 |
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Family Stick and Puck 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
Public Skate 11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m
Public Skate 1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m
Youth Stick and Puck 2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.
Public Skate 6:00 p.m. - 6:50 p.m |
| Thursday December 31 |
| New Years Eve - Closed |
| Friday January 1 |
| New Years Day - Closed |
| Saturday January 2 |
| No Programs |
| Sunday January 3 |
| Public Skate 1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m Free - sponsored by Acme Electric |
The skating schedule below is for the period of November 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021.
Public Skating |
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Wednesday and Thursday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. Pay per person - $3.25 each Public skating is open to all ages. Skaters under 9 years of age must be accompanied by a caregiver age 14 years or older. CSA approved safety equipment is recommended. CSA helmet is mandatory for skaters 5 years of age and younger. |
Parent and Tot Skating |
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Monday and Friday at 10 a.m. Pay per person - $3.25 each Parent and tot skating is for anyone 6 years of age or younger with an adult. Skates are mandatory for all participants. CSA helmet is mandatory for skaters 5 years of age and younger. CSA approved skate aids only. |
Adult/Senior Lunchtime Skate |
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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday at 12:30 p.m. Pay per person - $4.50/adult, $3.25/55yrs+ Adult/senior lunchtime skate is for ages 18 and older. CSA helmet is recommended. No sticks or pucks are permitted. |
Child Shinny |
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COVID-19 restriction: Shinny is not available at this time. Child shinny is for children 12 years of age or younger. Children 9 years of age and younger must have a parent/guardian present. Full face mask and CSA helmet are mandatory. Full hockey equipment is recommended. Child shinny is only offered on P.A. days, Christmas Break and March Break. |
NEW! Youth Stick and Puck |
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Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m. COVID-19 restriction: Shinny game play is not available at this time. Pay per person - $3.25 each. Full face mask and CSA helmet is mandatory. Full hockey equipment is recommended. |
Special Needs Shinny |
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COVID-19 restriction: Special Needs Shinny is not available at this time. Special needs shinny is for participants of any age with special needs. Skates are mandatory for all participants. Full face mask and CSA helmet is mandatory. Full hockey equipment is recommended. |
NEW! Family Stick and Puck |
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Thursdays at 9:30am Covid-19 restriction: Shinny game play is not available at this time. We are offering a new stick and puck time for families to practice moving the puck, skating and shooting at the net. Open to all ages. Full face mask and CSA approved helmet mandatory for all participants under 18yrs of age. |
NEW! Adult/Senior Stick and Puck |
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Tuesday and Thursday at 11 a.m. COVID-19 restriction: Shinny game play is not available at this time. We are offering a new stick and puck time for adults/seniors to practice moving the puck, skating and shooting at the net. Adult/senior for ages 18 years and older. Full face mask and CSA helmet is recommended. |
Find skating related events for the whole family on our events calendar.
Book time for extra practices, company gatherings, birthday parties, and more.
