Fall/Winter 2019-2020 Ice and Skating Schedule
This schedule runs from Sunday, September 1, 2019 to April 30, 2020.
Hard copies of the Fall/Winter 2019-2020 Schedule are available at the Gale Centre Administration Desk.
***Schedule is subject to change***
Public Skating Times
| Activity | Saturday | Sunday | Cancelled Dates |
|---|
Gale Centre - Public Skating (Starting Sept 8th) | 6pm-8pm No Skating Aids | 2pm-4pm
With Skating Aids | Sept 7,21,22; Nov 2,3,10; Dec 14,28,29 Jan 18,19,25; Mar 7,8,14,21,28; April 4,11,18,19,25,26 |
Chippawa Arena (Starting Sept 28th) | 1:30pm-3pm | | Nov 2,9; Jan 18; Feb 22; Mar 7,28 April 4,11,18,25 |
The City of Niagara Falls accepts CASH ONLY for all programs listed on this page.
Gale Centre Walking Track
The Gale Centre walking track is free of charge and open daily as follows:
- Saturdays: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Sundays: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Mondays: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Tuesdays: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Wednesdays: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Thursdays: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Fridays: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The walking track will be closed on the following days:
- October 14th (Thanksgiving)
- Deccember 25th & 26th (Christmas Day, Boxing Day)
- January 1st (New Years Day)
- February 17th (Family Day)
- April 10th & 13th (Good Friday, Easter Monday)
Skating & Hockey Programs at the Gale Centre
| Activity | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Cancellations |
|---|
Adult/Senior Skate | | | 9am-10:30am | 12pm-1:30pm | | | Nov 14, 21; Dec 12,25,26; Jan 1,8,9; Feb 20; Mar 25,26 |
Tiny Tots Skate | | | 10:30am-12pm | 1:30pm-3pm | | | Nov 21; Dec 12,25,26; Jan 1,8,9 Feb 20; March 25,26 |
Youth Stick & Puck (14 & under) | | | 4pm-5pm | | 2:30-4pm | | Sept 6,20; Nov 1; Dec 13,25,27 Jan 1,3,10,17,31; Feb 21,28 Mar 6,18,20,25,27; Apr 10,17,24 |
Adult Stick & Puck (15 and over) | | | 2pm-3:30pm | 9am-10:30am | | | Nov 14,21; Dec 12,25,26; Jan 1,8,9 Mar 18,19,25,26 |
Ticket Ice | | 7am-8:30am | | 7am-8:30am | | | Nov 21; Dec 12,24,26; Jan 7,9 Feb 20; Mar 17,26 |
Pay As You Play 18+ | | | 12pm-1:30pm | 12pm-1:30pm | | | Nov 14,20,21; Dec 12,25,26; Jan 1,8,9 Feb 20; Mar 18,19,25,26 |
Sledge Hockey | | | | | 12pm-1:30pm | | Sept 6,20; Nov 1; Dec 13,27; Jan 3,10 Feb 21,28; Mar 6,20; Apr 10,17,24 |
Pay As You Play 65+ SEE FRONT DESK FOR SCHEDULE CHANGES | | 10am-11:15am | | 10:30am-11:45am | | | Nov 21; Dec 12,24,26,31; Jan 7,9; Feb 11; Mar 17,19,26 |
Pay As You Play 70+ | | 1pm-3pm | | 12:45pm-2pm | | | Nov 14,21; Dec 12,24,26,31; Jan 7,9; Feb 20; Mar 17,19,26 |
Ladies Pay As You Play | | | | | | 8:15pm-9:30pm | Nov 2; Jan 18; Mar 7,28: Apr 12,18,25 |
Skating Admission Prices (HST Included)
- Child / Student/Senior: $3
- Adult: $3.75
- Family Pass: $7
- Adult/Senior Skate: $3
- Adult Stick and Puck: $5
- Tiny Tots Skate: $3
- Ticket Ice: $5
*Note: Only cash is accepted for all skating & hockey programs*
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
- Ladies Pay as you Play: $8
- Sledge Hockey $5
All admission charges can be paid in cash at the Administration Desk.
Rules and Guidelines
Participants are asked to observe the following safety rules for the enjoyment of all participants:
ALL PROGRAMS
- Sign-ins will not be accepted until 1/2 hour prior to program start time.
- Proof of payment (i.e. bracelet) may be required prior to entering ice surface.
- 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.
- ALL participants age 15 and under are required to wear helmets for all programs. 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.
Ticket Ice
- Designated for figure skating practice only; skaters must be registered with Skate Canada.
- Children 12 or under must be supervised on or off the ice by an adult; coaches accompanying skaters are free.
Saturday Public Skating Gale Centre (maximum 175 skaters)
- No skating aids, chairs, sleds, pylons, hockey sticks, pucks and other obstructions are permitted on the ice surface.
- Food and drink are not permitted on the ice surface or players bench.
- No horseplay. Games such as tag or racing, as well as backwards skating, figure skating maneuvers or erratic skating are not permitted
- Refrain from carrying children.
- Do not throw ice or snow.
- Please skate at a sensible speed, adhere to the directions of skate patrol and/or arena staff members.
Saturday Chippawa & Sunday Public Skating Gale Centre (maximum 50 skaters)
- Skating aids permitted in designated area only.
- Chairs, sleds, pylons, hockey sticks, pucks and other obstructions are not permitted on the ice surface.
Adult/Senior Skate (maximum 50 skaters)
- 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 (maximum 50 skaters)
- Skating aids are permitted.
- Refrain from carrying children.
Pay as you Play Hockey (maximum 30 players)
- Full equipment and a light and dark jersey are required.
- Slap Shots are not permitted.
- No checking or fighting.
- Goalies skate for free.
Stick & Puck (maximum 40 participants)
- A parent (Adult 18 years +) is required to be on the ice with their children.
- Parents (Adults) are responsible to supervise their children on the ice.
- Slap shots are not permitted.
- Organized games or practices are NOT permitted.
Walking Track
- Please follow posted rules.
Sledge Hockey
- Participants are required to supply their own sledge and equipment. Children 12 or under must be supervised on or off the ice by an adult.
The facility is not responsible for accidents or lost or stolen items. Participants skate at their own risk.
