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:
Closed for the season. Scheduled to reopen September 5, 2023.
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.
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 senior lunch skate.
Adult and senior lunch skate |
| A great opportunity for some exercise over the lunch hour. For adults and seniors ages 18 and up. |
Adult and senior shinny |
| For adults and seniors ages 18 and up. 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. |
NEW Pre-teen shinny and youth shinny |
| For pre-teens 10 to 12 years and youth 13 to 17 years old. 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. |
Family stick and puck/shinny |
| Open to all ages, children must be accompanied by a parent either on the ice or in the arena. 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. |
Public skate |
| Skating opportunity for all ages where participants can enjoy a leisurely skate around the ice surface. For children 9 years of age or younger, they must be accompanied by a caregiver age 14 years of age or older. CSA approved helmet is mandatory for everyone under 18 years old. |
Skating drop-in fees |
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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. |