Locations
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
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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.
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Skating Fees
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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
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| 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
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Adult Beginner Hockey Programs
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Our Adult Beginner Hockey programs will start again in Fall 2025. Visit the recreation page for more information and to register.
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Ice Rentals
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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).
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
- 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
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12 Month Ice Pilot Program
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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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