Arenas

Home to hockey games, figure skating, public skates, and a variety of events, our arenas also offer multi-purpose rooms and halls, canteens and off-season floor rentals. The Southampton Coliseum is also home to the Southampton Curling Club.

Locations

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

Public Skating

The 2026/27 Fall and Winter Public Skating Season is back!

Join us for the Public Skate starting:

Saturdays at the Plex, from 12:00 to 12:50 p.m.
Sundays at the Coliseum, from 9:00 to 9:50 a.m.

2026-2027 Skating Schedule (Printable)

Interactive Skating Schedule

Drop-in options include Public Skate, Adult, Parent and Tot (children under the age of 6) and PA Day Skates.

Fees are paid on arrival (cash only), and 2026-2027 skating memberships available to purchase at the Pryde Aquatic and Wellness Centre.

Sponsorship Opportunities Available!

Click here for more information and to secure a date.

Public skating at the Plex is on Saturdays from 12:00 to 12:50 p.m. Skates are free when sponsored.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Click here for more information and to secure a date.

October 3 - Saugeen Shores Windows & Doors
October 10 - Great Lakes Tree Experts
October 24 - Costco Canada
October 31 - Great Lakes Tree Experts
November 7 - Turtle Crossings Toy Store
November 14 - Little Cubs Learning & Family Fun Centre
November 28 - Shoreline Baptist Church
January 2 - Chantry Island Cham-bettes
January 9 - The Monkey Barrel Childcare Center
January 23 - Saugeen Shores United Football Club
January 30 - Great Lakes Tree Experts
February 6 - MNP
February 13 - The Monkey Barrel Childcare Center
March 6 - The Monkey Barrel Childcare Center
April 24 - The Monkey Barrel Childcare Center

Thank you to community sponsor the Walker House for sponsoring the all regular season public, PA Day and Pre-Parade Family skates for the 2026-27 ice season!

Join us on Sunday, October 4 from 9:00 - 9:50AM for the first skate of the season!

HST included in fees below.

Drop-in Fees

Child, Student or Active Ager (60+): $3.75
Adult (20-59): $5
Family: $9
Parent and Tot: $2.25 (per tot, parent skates for free)
Shinny: $10

Fees are per skater. Fees are paid at the arena, and cash only.

Skating Memberships

Skating memberships available for purchase at the Pryde Aquatic and Wellness Centre. They can be used for any skate during the 2026-2027 skating schedule including the off season ice periods.

Child, Student or Active Ager (60+): $51.52
Adult (20-59 years): $69.65
Family: $102.64

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

Arenas closed October 12, December 25 and 26, January 1, March 26 and 29
All skates cancelled December 11 to 13
Regular skates cancelled December 24
Holiday schedules in effect December 21 to December 31 and March 15 to 19

PA Day Public Skate: October 16

The Plex, 12 to 12:50 p.m. Sponsored by S'more Books
The Coliseum, 3 to 3:50 p.m. Sponsored by Walker House

PA Day Public Skate: November 20

The Plex, 12 to 12:50 p.m. Sponsored by Mowbray's Canadian Tire
The Coliseum, 3 to 3:50 p.m. Sponsored by Walker House

Pre-Parade Public Skate: December 4

The Coliseum, 5 to 6:20 p.m. Sponsored by Walker House

PA Day Public Skate: February 3

The Plex, 12 to 12:50 p.m. Sponsored by Mowbray's Canadian Tire
The Coliseum, 3 to 3:50 p.m. Sponsored by Walker House

PA Day Public Skate: June 4

The Plex, 12 to 12:50 p.m. Sponsored by Speedy Glass Port Elgin

PA Day Public Skate: June 30

The Plex, 12 to 12:50 p.m. Sponsored by S'more Books

Ice Rentals and Programs

Ice Rentals and Rates

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 (Arena open until March 28, 2027)

How to Book

Last-Minute Ice Rentals Available Online (Reservations can be made at least 4 hours in advance but not more then 48 hours in advance)

Book Ice in Advance

Email recreation@saugeenshores.ca 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

Hourly rates. HST not included.

Off-Season Prime Time (any time, April 26 to September 5): $200.58/hour
Prime Time (after 5:00pm, weekends anytime): $200.58/hour
Non Prime Time (weekdays before 5:00pm): $142.75/hour
Last-Minute Discounted Ice: $96.44/hour
Holiday Prime Time: $182.55/hour
Holiday Non Prime time: $122.41/hour
Insurance: $6.22 per ice rental for bookings under 3 hours

Seasonal insurance rates available for recurring bookings.

Adult Beginner Hockey Programs

Our Adult Beginner Hockey will be returning for the 2026 Fall season, visit the recreation page for more information and to register.

12 Month Ice Pilot Program

Background

The Town of Saugeen Shores is in year two of a 3-year pilot program offering year-round ice at the Saugeen Shores Community Complex (The Plex). Each year, expressions of interest are accepted in October, followed by a review and scheduling, groups are notified of their confirmed times. Check back in the fall for the 2027 submission period to open.

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