Public Skating and Ice Schedule

NOTICE: THERE IS NO PUBLIC SKATING ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 18TH AND SUNDAY, JANUARY 26TH

FEES

Please pay at customer service desk before each skate. Our recreation skating schedule can be found here.      

Please note: We do not offer skate rentals.  You will have to provide your own skates. 

  • Child/Student/Senior: $3
  • Adult: $4
  • Family Pass (up to 5 skaters): $10

Skating & Hockey Programs at the Gale Centre: 

Skating Admission Prices (HST Included)

  • Public Skating - Child/Student/Senior: $3 
  • Public Skating - Adult: $4
  • Public Skating - Family Pass (up to 5 family members): $10
  • Adult/Senior Skating: $3
  • Tiny Tots Skating: $3

Pay as you Play Prices (HST Included)

  • Pay as you Play 18+: $5
  • Pay as you Play 65+ & 70+: $3
  • Youth Stick & Puck: $5 for parent and child, $2 per extra child
  • Adult Stick & Puck: $5 

Check out our Outdoor Skating Locations

Rules and Guidelines

Participants are asked to observe the following safety rules for the enjoyment of all participants:

ALL PROGRAMS

  • Profanity and improper behaviour will NOT be permitted
  • Report all accidents or injuries to skate patrol or arena staff members immediately
  • All participants must wear skates while on the ice surface
  • The City of Niagara Falls recommends that all participants wear a C.S.A. approved hockey helmet
  • Alcoholic beverages, illegal substances, or anyone under the influence will not be permitted on the premises
  • No personal instruction allowed during any of the public skates

Adult/Senior Skate

  • Hockey sticks, pucks & other obstructions are not permitted on the ice.
  • Please skate at a sensible speed, adhere to the directions of arena staff members.

Tiny Tots Skate 

  • Skating aids are permitted.
  • Refrain from carrying children.

Pay as you Play Hockey

  • Full equipment including helmets and a light and dark jersey are required.
  • No checking or fighting.
  • Goalies skate for free.

Youth Stick & Puck (maximum 30 participants)

  • Helmets are mandatory.
  • A parent (Adult 18 years +) is recommended to be on the ice or in the rink with their children & is responsible for supervision.
  • Be mindful of those around you when shooting the puck.
  • 15 yrs old max
  • Smaller/beginner skaters at one end and advanced skaters at the other end.
  • Slap shots are not permitted.
  • Organized games or practices are NOT permitted.

Adult Stick & Puck (maximum 30 participants)

  • Helmets are mandatory.
  • Be mindful of those around you when shooting the puck.
  • Organized games or practices are NOT permitted.

The facility is not responsible for accidents or lost or stolen items. Participants skate at their own risk.