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Leisure and Volunteer Fair, March 1 from 6 to 7:30 pm at the Plex

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)
  • Allstate Insurance
  • Eastlink
  • Hi-Berry Farm
  • KNK Lawn Care
  • Lakeside Process Controls Ltd.
  • Nicol Insurance
  • PLAY in Bruce Grey
  • REMAX Land Exchange Ltd., Brokerage, Port Elgin and Southampton
  • Royal LePage D.C. Johnston Realty
  • Saugeen Shores Family Dentistry
  • Saugeen Shores Winterhawks
  • Shankar Law Office
  • Society of United Professionals
  • The Staff of Saugeen Memorial Hospital
  • Strategic Way Consulting
  • Tracy Doll, Royal LePage D.C. Johnston Realty

 

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

  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

  • 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.

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