Thank you to the community partners and businesses who provide the support to offer free public skates.
Arena & Skating
The Meridian Community Centre is home to two NHL sized rinks and programs and events for all ages and skill levels. Public skating, adult learn to skate, stick and puck, men's shinny, women's shinny, women's learn to play hockey, and more are offered throughout the year.
*Programming schedule subject to change. Please note that all ice programs are subject to a standard 50 minute hour to allow time for a flood.
| Group | Date/Time & Location |
| Adult Only Skate |
Fall 2025 (Starting September 4) |
| Parent & Preschool Skate |
Fall 2025 (Starting September 2) Tuesday 1:00 - 2:00 pm | Duliban Insurance Arena |
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Public Skate (All Ages)
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Fall 2025 (Starting September 6) Saturdays 7:30 - 9:00 pm | Duliban Insurance Arena Sunday 1:00 - 2:30 pm | Duliban Insurance Arena Please check pelham.ca/cancellations for any changes or cancellations. |
Adult Learn to Skate (instructor led)
Beginner Learn to Skate
It's never too late to learn to skate! Learn various skills involving moving forward and backward, gliding, stopping, turning and developing endurance during this instructor-led program
September 11- October 16 | 6 Weeks | Thursday 1:30-2:15 pm | $52.00
Level 2 Learn to Skate
This is for adult skaters who already have basic skating skills and are confident on the ice (can skate without the use of the boards or a skate aid). Skaters will work on perfecting the skills of forward, backwards, stopping, turning and skating on 1 foot. Skaters may or may not have been in this program previously to join.
September 11- October 16 | 6 Weeks | Thursday 2:15-3:00 pm | $52.00
CSA approved helmet is REQUIRED. Please be advised that we do not loan helmets at this time. This program is 18+.
It's never too late to Power Skate! This program will focus on balance, control and agility skills including components of power and speed.
*All Participants must be able to skate forwards and backwards*
18+ | Instructor-led | CSA approved helmet is REQUIRED.
Please be advised that we do not loan helmets at this time
*Registration is required. 4 Weeks | September 3- 24 | Wednesday 1:00-1:50pm
Drop-in fee: $6 per person
Full equipment including a CSA approved helmet is required for children. Adults are required to wear a helmet, gloves and skates. Please bring own equipment including pucks.
Fall 2025 Schedule - Starting September 4
6-12 Stick & Puck
Monday 3:30 - 4:30 pm
18+ Stick & Puck
Friday 2:15 - 3:15 pm
60+ Stick & Puck
Monday 10:00-11:00 am
Thursday 10:30 - 11:30 am
Stick & Puck Rules:
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Full equipment including a CSA approved helmet is required for children.
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Adults are required to wear a helmet, gloves and skates.
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Please bring own equipment including pucks.
- Maximum two children per adult
- Parents or caregivers must be 18 years of age or older and are required to directly supervisor their child on the ice at all times
- Slap shots and organized games or practices are not permitted
- Profanity and improper behaviour is not be permitted
- All accidents or injuries must be reported to arena staff members immediately
- No headsets, cell phones, or handheld electronic devices permitted while skating
- All participants must wear skates while on the ice surface
Fee: $6 (Goalies are free)
Full equipment including a CSA approved helmet is required
Fall 2025 Schedule - Starting September 2
Men's 18+ Shinny
Tuesday 9:00-10:00 am
Friday 9:00-10:00 am
Saturday 9:00-10:00pm
Men's 60+ Shinny
Tuesday 10:00-11:00 am
Friday 10:00 - 11:00 am
This hour is solely for figure skating practice. Skaters must provide their Skate Canada Number upon sign in. Children 12 years and under must be supervised on or off ice by an adult.
Drop-in Fee: $6
Fall 2025 Schedule - Starting September 5Friday 3:15-4:15 pm
Drop-in Fee: $6 (Goalies are free)
Combo Fee (with Women's Skills & Drills): $10.00
Full equipment including a CSA approved helmet is required.
Fall 2025 Schedule
Monday 10:45-11:45 am (Starting September 15)
Thursday 9:45-10:45 am (Starting September 11)
Improve women’s hockey skills in a fun, positive and inclusive environment. The focus will be on skating, puck handling and shooting skills and will include group work.
Full equipment including a CSA approved helmet is required. Full hockey equipment is required (including CSA approved helmet and hockey stick)
2025 Fall Schedule (Starts September 15)
Monday 9:45-10:45am
Drop-in Fee: $6 | Combine your Skills & Drills experience with shinny. Monday combo is $10 per session.
Renting Ice
Host skating parties, tournaments and more with ice rentals in the Town's arena. The ice surface can be booked for private rentals when available.
- Contact Dorie Thomas, dthomas@pelham.ca or 905-732-7891
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Arena Rentals - Ice Time - per hour (50 mins) |
Cost (2025) |
| Prime Time- Weekdays 4 pm-midnight and weekends | $226.00 |
| Prime Time - Youth |
$162.50 |
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Non-Prime Time – Weekdays prior to 4 pm |
Youth $100.00 Adult $134.00 |
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Prime Time Last Minute Ice (less than 24hrs notice) |
Youth $85.00 Adult $134.00 |
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School Rate |
$85.00 |
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Trainers Rate - 5 maximum. |
$70.00 |
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Spring/Summer Ice (April 1 – September 1) – Non Prime Time |
$134.00 |
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Spring/Summer Ice (April 1 – September 1) – Prime Time |
Youth $162.50 Adult $226.00 |
All Rental Allocations are determined in accordance with the Town’s Recreation allocation policy.
Contact Us
Town of Pelham
20 Pelham Town Square
P.O. Box 400
Fonthill ON L0S 1E0
905-892-2607
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