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COVID-19 update

Beginning March 21, 2022 mask/face coverings are no longer required for patrons to enter indoor municipal settings, including the arenas. Patrons and employees may choose to continue wearing a mask. Patrons are encouraged to stay home when sick and practice frequent hand hygiene.

Schedules and ice rental information

Recreational (public) skating schedule

Recreational skating protocols

  • Skates are first-come, first-serve, no registration required
  • Skaters under 12 must be supervised by an adult
  • Skaters under 10 must be supervised on ice by an adult
  • Payment by cash or skating pass only

Spring skating schedule

The spring skating schedule runs from April 4 to 22, 2022. Please note that there are changes to the normal skating times that are listed under the cancelled skating dates.

Cancelled skating dates
  • Friday, April 15 (Good Friday): arena closed, no skating
  • Saturday, April 22: no public skating
Spring skating schedule

The spring recreational skating schedule runs from April 4 to 22, 2022. All skates are at the Plex. There are no skates on Friday, April 15 (Good Friday).

Adult skate
  • Tuesdays, 11:30am to 12:20pm
  • Fridays, 10 to 10:50am
Parent and Tot skate
  • Tuesdays, 9:30am to 10:20pm
  • Fridays, 9 to 9:50am
Public skate
  • Saturdays April 9, and 16, 12 to 12:50pm
  • No skate April 23
Open Figure skate
  • Friday, April 8, 7-8:20am
  • No skate April 15 or 22
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 2021-2022 schedule.

  • Child, Student or Senior: $42.04
  • Adult: $56.95
  • Family: $83.94
  • 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

  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): $164.02+HST per hour
  • Non prime time (weekdays before 5pm): $116.73+HST per hour
  • Last minute ice (booked within 24 hours): $70.88+HST per hour
  • Holiday rate (prime time): $149.27+HST per hour
  • Holiday rate (non prime time): $100.10+HST per hour
  • Insurance: $5.09 per ice rental under 3 hours, per season rates are available for recurring bookings

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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Port Elgin ON N0H 2C0

Phone 519-832-2008

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