Arenas

Schedules and ice rental information

Recreational (public) skating schedule

Recreational skating will start after Thanksgiving. The schedule will be posted in early October. Skating memberships can be purchased from the municipal office.

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
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.