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Locations

  • Community Complex (The Plex): 600 Tomlinson Dr., Port Elgin
  • Southampton Coliseum: 26 Albert St. S., Southampton

Facilities offer multi-purpose rooms and halls, canteens and off-season floor rentals. The Southampton Coliseum is also home to the Southampton Curling Club.

Schedules and Ice Rental Information

Drop-down the menu tabs below for skating schedules, ice rentals and information on the 12-month ice pilot program.

Recreational (Public) Skating Schedules

The regular skating schedule has ended for the 2024-2025 season. The Southampton Coliseum reopens for skating on October 1, 2025.

With ice in year-round at the Plex, the skating season is extended through the spring and summer.

Spring and Summer Skating Schedule

Download the schedule below, or pick-up a printed copy at the arena.

View the Skating Schedule

 Schedule Changes and Arena Closures
  • All skates are cancelled on Saturday, July 19
  • The schedule for Parent & Tot Skate and Adult Skate changes after June 27.
  • The arena is closed Tuesday, July 1 and Monday, August 4.

Skating Fees

Skating fees are paid when folks arrive at the arena. Cash only. Skating membership purchased for the 2024-2025 season are extended through to August 16, 2025.

Drop-in fees per skater (HST included)

  • Adult Skate: $5 per adult (18-54) or $3.75 per Active Ager (55+)
  • Parent and Tot: $2.25 (per tot, parent skates for free)
  • Public Skate: $2 per person or $9 per family
 Public Skating Rules
  • Skaters under 10 must be directly supervised by an adult on the ice
  • Skaters under 12 must be supervised by an adult
  • No figure skating except during Open Figure Skate
  • No food or drink on the ice surface
  • No horseplay, tag, racing, rough play etc.
  • No throwing snow
  • No balls, pucks, sticks, chairs, pylons etc. on the ice surface
  • No use of electronic devices (including smartphones)
  • Skate helpers/assists are available for use
  • Strollers may be pushed by an experienced skater
  • Skate in the direction of all skaters
  • Skate guards must be worn in the front lobby areas
  • Use of a helmet is strongly recommended for all skaters
  • Skates must be worn on the ice surface

Adult Beginner Hockey Programs

Our Adult Beginner Hockey programs will start again in Fall 2025. Visit the recreation page for more information and to register.

Ice Rentals

Availability

Use the links below for each arena to view ice availability. Ice rentals are not booked for less than 1 hour (50 minutes of skating time, plus a 10 minute flood).

  • The Plex, Port Elgin
  • Southampton Coliseum, Southampton

How to Book

  1. Email the Programs and Facilities Booking Coordinator or call 519-832-2008 ext. 131
  2. Submit your Group Waiver and completed ice rental terms and conditions
  3. Payment due prior to ice rental

Rates

  • Off-Season prime time (anytime, April 28 to August 31): $186.71 +HST per hour
  • Prime time (after 5pm, weekends anytime): $186.71 +HST per hour
  • Non prime time (weekdays before 5pm): $132.88 +HST per hour
  • Last minute ice (booked within 24 hours): $80.68 +HST per hour
  • Holiday rate (prime time): $169.92 +HST per hour
  • Holiday rate (non prime time): $113.95 +HST per hour
  • Insurance: $6.04 per ice rental under 3 hours, per season rates are available for recurring bookings

12 Month Ice Pilot Program

Background

The Town of Saugeen Shores will begin a 3-year pilot program offering year-round ice starting in 2025 at the Saugeen Shores Community Complex (The Plex).

Key Dates
  • Currently accepting requests for recurring, weekly or week-long bookings
  • Currently accepting requests for individual or one-off ice rentals
  • Contact us for availability
Considerations
  • The prime time ice rental rate applies to all bookings during the off-season period
  • Regular ice season allocation does not apply during the off-season
Off Season Ice Periods
  • 2025: April 28 to August 31, 2025 
  • 2026: April 27 to September 6, 2026 
  • 2027: April 26 to September 5, 2027
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Town of Saugeen Shores

600 Tomlinson Drive, P.O. Box 820

Port Elgin ON N0H 2C0

Phone 519-832-2008

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