Holiday Hours 2025

 

Dec 24 open until noon

Dec 25 closed

Dec 26 closed

Dec 31 open until noon

Jan 1 closed

For any after hours emergency situations which are related to water, sewer or road conditions, and where there is imminent danger to public or private property, please call 905-892-2607 and follow the prompts or dial 905-734-0892 directly.

For all other non-emergency requests, please visit pelham.ca or send a request through the Spot it Share it portal.

Pelham Winterfest fun Continues!

Welcome to Pelham Winterfest

Celebrate the joy of the winter season with community events, unique experiences and festivities.

Don't miss the Santa Clause Parade on December 13th, holiday workshops, self guided light tour and more!

Learn more about all the Winterfest fun!

Arena & Skating

Program changes/cancellations - click here

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.

Public Skating

• Skate in the direction of all skaters • Listen and adhere to the ice patrol • All participants must be wearing skates • Helmets are strongly recommended • No food or drink • No horseplay, games or excessive speed • No carrying children • No items which may interfere with the safety of others

Age group Fees - taxes included.
Adults 

$4.50
Youth $4.00 
Family $13.50 per family
Shinny $6

PD Day Skates:January 16, 2026 - 2:00-4:00 pm
February 13, 2026 - 2:00-4:00 pm
June 5, 2026 - 2:00-4:00 pm

Winter Break Skates:

December 29, 2025 - 12:30-2:00 pm
December 30, 2025 - 11:00 am-1:00 pm
January 2, 2026 - 2:00-3:30 pm

Sponsored Free Skates:

Monday, December 29th 12:30 - 2:00pm : Sponsored by Tim Horton's Fonthill
Saturday, December 27th 7:30-9:00pm : Sponsored by Fenwick Fire Station #2 

Please check back for sponsored skate dates! Interested in sponsoring a public skate? Please contact 905-732-7891 to learn more.


March Break Skates:

March 16, 2026 - 11:00 am-12:00 pm
March 18, 2026 - 11:15 am-12:15 pm
March 20, 2026 - 11:00 am-12:00 pm

Sponsored Free Skates:

Monday, December 29th 12:30 - 2:00pm : Sponsored by Tim Horton's Fonthill
Saturday, December 27th 7:30-9:00pm : Sponsored by Fenwick Fire Station #2 

Please check back for sponsored skate dates! Interested in sponsoring a public skate? Please contact 905-732-7891 to learn more.

Thank you to the community partners and businesses who provide the support to offer free public skates.

Interested in sponsoring a public skate? Please contact 905-732-7891 to learn more.

Group Date/Time & Location
Adult Only Skate

Monday 2:00 - 3:00pm | Duliban Insurance Arena
Thursday 12:30- 1:30pm | Accipiter Arena
Parent & Preschool Skate

Tuesday 1:00 - 2:00 pm | Duliban Insurance Arena
Thursday 9:30-10:30am | Duliban Insurance Arena

Public Skate (All Ages)

 

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.

 

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 

October 30- December 4 | 6 Weeks | Thursday 1:30-2:15 pm | $52.00 

January 15- February 19 | 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.

October 30- December 4 | 6 Weeks | Thursday 2:15-3:00 pm | $52.00

January 15- February 19 | 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+.

Click here to register!

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. 

Upcoming Sessions:

October 29- November 19 | Wednesday 1:00-1:50pm
November 26- December 17 | Wednesday 1:00-1:50pm
January 7, 14, 21 & February 11 | Wednesday 1:00-1:50pm

Click here to register!

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. 

6-13 Stick & Puck
Monday 3:30 - 4:30 pm 

14+ 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:

  • 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.  

  • 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 

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 

Friday 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.  

Monday 10:45-11:45 am
Thursday 9:45-10:45 am

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)

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. 

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

Non-Prime Time – Weekdays prior to 4 pm

Youth $100.00

Adult $134.00

Prime Time Last Minute Ice (less than 24hrs notice)

Youth $85.00

Adult $134.00

School Rate

 $85.00

Trainers Rate - 5 maximum.

 $70.00

Spring/Summer Ice (April 1 – September 1) – Non Prime Time

 $134.00

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.

Customer Service at the Meridian Community Centre
100 Meridian Way, Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0

 

Customer Service Desk:

905-732-7872

Ice and Facility Booking:

905-732-7891

 

Rentals and Facilities

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