Arenas

Locations

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

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

Regular Season Skating Schedule

Regular recreational skating resumes January 3, 2026. Download the schedule below, or pick-up a printed copy at the arena.

View the Skating Schedule

Public Skating at the Coliseum

Public skating at the Coliseum is on Sundays from 9:00am to 9:50 a.m.

All regular season public, PA Day and Pre-Parade Family skates for the 2025-26 ice season are sponsored by the Walker House.

Public Skating at the Plex

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

January 10 - Dizzy Bird Coffee
January 17 - Great Lakes Tree Experts
January 24 - Rabbit Dash Coffee House
January 31 - Chantry Island Cham-bettes
February 7 - Rabbit Dash Coffee House
February 14 - Ewyn Studios Port Elgin
February 21 - Bruce Telecom
February 28 - MNP
March 7 - Chantry Island Cham-bettes
March 14 - Turtle Crossings Toy Store
March 21 - Bruce Grey Child and Family Services
March 28 - Rabbit Dash Coffee House
April 4 - Dizzy Bird Coffee
April 11 - Little Cubs Learning & Family Fun Centre

PA Day and Other Special Skates

PA Day Public Skate: January 30, 12 to 12:50 p.m., The Plex. Sponsored by Mowbray's Canadian Tire
PA Day Public Skate: January 30, 3 to 3:50 p.m., Southampton Coliseum. Sponsored by Walker House

Schedule Changes and Arena Closures

All skates are cancelled December 12 to 14
Regular skates cancelled December 24 and 31
Regular skates cancelled April 24
Holiday schedules in effect December 20 to January 4 and March 16 to 20
The arena is closed October 13, December 25 and 26, January 1, April 3 and April 6

2025-2026 Season Skating Fees

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 membership are available for purchase at the municipal office. They can be used for any skate during the 2025-2026 skating schedule including the off season ice periods.

Child, Student or Active Ager (60+): $49.91
Adult (20-59 years): $67.62
Family: $99.65

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

Adult Beginner Hockey Programs

Our Adult Beginner Hockey programs runs this Winter from January 18 to March 29. Visit the recreation page for more information and to register.

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

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 27 to September 6): $194.74 +HST per hour
Prime time (after 5pm, weekends anytime): $194.74 +HST per hour
Non prime time (weekdays before 5pm): $138.60 +HST per hour
Last minute ice (booked within 24 hours): $84.15 +HST per hour
Holiday rate prime time: $177.23 +HST per hour
Holiday rate non prime time: $118.85 +HST per hour
Insurance: $6.04 per ice rental under 3 hours, per season rates are available for recurring bookings

12 Month Ice Pilot Program

Background

The Town of Saugeen Shores has begun a 3-year pilot program offering year-round ice starting in 2025 at the Saugeen Shores Community Complex (The Plex). To help build an efficient ice schedule and maximize the use of available ice, the Town is asking for interested groups/organizations to submit an expression of interest for their off-season ice programs.

The Town if currently reviewing the expressions of interest received, and contacting groups. If you are interested in a recurring, weekly booking, or week-long booking, contact us to explore current availability in 2026.

Timeline:

October 10 to October 24: accept expressions of interest
October 27 to November 7: review requests and build schedule
November 10 to 21: notify groups/organizations of their allocated ice time
December 1 to December 19: groups/organizations confirm ice times, and Town provides contracts

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
Expressions of interest will be reviewed as a while after October 24
Rentals will be accepted outside the 'expression of interest' period once the schedule is developed

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