Arenas

Schedules and ice rental information

Free skating times

Thank you to our community sponsors for making these opportunities available. We are currently recruiting sponsors for our skate sponsorship program. Interested? Contact Colleen by email or 519-832-2008 ext 125.

Plex Skates

Saturday, February 4, 12-12:50pm - JDI Cleaning Systems Inc.
Saturday, February 11, 12-12:50pm - Saugeen Shores Rotary Club
Saturday, February 18, 12-12:50pm - Davidson-Hill Elevator Inc.
Monday, February 20, 9:30-11am - Bruce Telecom
Saturday, February 25, 12-12:50pm - Winterama
Saturday, March 4, 12-12:50pm - Super 8 by Wyndham Port Elgin
Saturday, March 11, 12-12:50pm - Port Elgin Audiology
Monday, March 13, 9:30-11am - Maples Dental Clinic
Tuesday, March 14, 11:30am-1pm - The Ballard Family
Wednesday, March 15, 12-1:30pm - Holiday Inn Express and Suites
Friday, March 17, 11am-12:30pm - Holiday Inn Express and Suites
Friday, March 17, 3-4:30pm - Mowbray's Canadian Tire Port Elgin
Saturday, March 18, 12-12:50pm - Mowbray's Canadian Tire Port Elgin
Saturday, March 25, 12-12:50pm - JDI Cleaning Systems Inc.
Saturday, April 1, 12-12:50pm - Councillor Bud Halpin
Saturday, April 8, 12-12:50pm - Kids Street Co-op Nursery School

Coliseum Skates

Sunday, January 29, 9-9:50am - The Staff of Saugeen Memorial Hospital
Sunday, February 12, 9-9:50am - JDI Cleaning Systems Inc.
Sunday, February 19, 9-10am - Davidson-Hill Elevator Inc.
Monday, February 20, 2:30-4pm - Wardrop Pharmasave Home Health & Mobility
Tuesday, March 14, 2:30-4pm - Roote's Gas Bar
Wednesday, March 15, 2:30-4pm - Saugeen Shores Rotary Club
Thursday, March 16, 2:30-4pm - Saugeen Shores Rotary Club

Thank you to this season's past community sponsors!

(October 2022 - January 2023)

Last updated: February 1, 2023

Recreational (public) skating schedules

Skating memberships can be purchased from the municipal office.

Regular season skating schedule

The regular season continues from January 7 to April 21, 2023. A holiday schedule will be in place during March Break (March 13 to 17), regular skating times may vary.

View regular skating schedule

Skating cancellations and closures

January 20 to 29, all skates at the Plex cancelled
Friday, March 3, all skates at the Plex cancelled
March 13 to 17, refer to March Break schedule

Skating fees

Drop-in fees per skater (HST included)

Child, Student or Senior: $3.50
Adult: $4.75
Family: $7
Parent and Tot: $2 (per tot, parent skates for free)
Open Figure Skate: $10

Skating passes are available for purchase at the municipal office. They can be used for any skate during the 2022-2023 schedule.

Child, Student or Senior: $43.93
Adult: $59.52
Family: $87.71
Open Figure Skate: $50 (5 punch pass), $100 (10 punch pass)

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

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

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

Rates

Prime time (after 5pm, weekends anytime): $171.40+HST per hour
Non prime time (weekdays before 5pm): $121.98+HST per hour
Last minute ice (booked within 24 hours): $74.06+HST per hour
Holiday rate (prime time): $155.99+HST per hour
Holiday rate (non prime time): $104.60+HST per hour
Insurance: $5.32 per ice rental under 3 hours, per season rates are available for recurring bookings

The Town of Saugeen Shores continues to follow Ontario's current COVID-19 public health measures.

Locations

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

Both facilities offer:

Multi-purpose rooms and halls
Canteens
Off-season floor rentals

The Southampton Coliseum is also home to the Southampton Curling Club.