Arena and Skating Programs

family skating on indoor ice rink

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As of January 5, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. all in-person programs and activities at the Meridian Community Centre are suspended, as part of the time-limited measures required in Step Two of the Provincial Roadmap to Reopen. As recreational programming and facility rentals become available, the Town will update the website and social media pages.

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.

*All dates and times subject to change

Please note that all arena programs are subject to a standard 50 minute hour to allow time for a flood.

Public Skating

Age group	Fees
Adults	$4 per person
Seniors/Youth	$3.50 per person
Preschooler	$3.50 per person
Family	$12 per family
Shinny	$6 per person

Group	Date/Time	Location
Adult Only	Mondays 2:00p.m. - 2:50p.m. Thursdays 1:00-1:50 p.m.	Duliban Insurance Arena Duliban Insurance Arena
Parent & Preschool	Tuesdays 1:00-2:00 p.m. Thursdays 9:30- 10:30 a.m.	Duliban Insurance Arena Duliban Insurance Arena
All ages	Fridays 7:30-9:20 p.m. Sundays 1:00-2:20 p.m.	Duliban Insurance Arena Duliban Insurance Arena

Group

Date/Time

Location

Adult Only

Mondays 2:00p.m. - 2:50p.m.

Thursdays 1:00-1:50 p.m.

Duliban Insurance Arena

Parent & Preschool

Tuesdays 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Thursdays 9:30- 10:30 a.m.

Duliban Insurance Arena

All ages

Fridays 7:30-9:20 p.m.

Sundays 1:00-2:20 p.m.

Duliban Insurance Arena

Best Fit for you

Find the class that best describes your current fitness level:

Introductory
Never participated in group fitness (sedentary lifestyle) or returning due to a break in fitness or injury (within one year).

Progressive
Active two or more days/week (i.e. personal fitness routine or group fitness), can participate at a moderate intensity level.

Performance
Active three or more days/week. Avid participation at a high intensity level.

Choose which element you want most in your workout at a low, mid, or high level:

Flexibility	Cardio	Strength	Impact	Endurance
Overall range of motion	Overall increase in heart rate	Amount of power needed to lift	Amount of shock your body will absorb	Overall energy level needed before tiring

Additional Public Skates - Winter Break 2021-2022

December 30- 11am-12:50pm
January 3- 11am-12:50pm
January 4-1:15-3:05pm
January 5- 1:15-3:05pm

Adult Learn to Skate (instructor led)

Low	Low	Low	Low	Low

Activity Level: Introductory

It's never too late to learn to skate! Learn various skills involving moving forward and backward, gliding, stopping, turning and developing endurance - Limited spots available
Thursday 2:00-2:50pm

This session will run from February 3-April 7. *Program Start Date will be adjusted upon reopening from Modified Stage 2 Restrictions*

Fee: $70 for ten weeks
Must be 18 years or older
Instructor-led
CSA approved helmet is REQUIRED.

Please be advised that we do not loan helmets at this time

Stick and Puck

Low	Mid	Low	Low	Mid

Activity Level: Introductory/Progressive

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 years & under

Monday

2:45-3:35 p.m.

7-12 years

Monday

3:45-4:35 p.m.

13-17 years

Tuesday

4:00–4:50 p.m.

18 and older

Friday

4:15 – 5:15 p.m.

60 and older

Monday
10:00 - 10:50 a.m.

Thursday

10:30 – 11:20 a.m.

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

Men's shinny

Activity Level: Progressive

Mid	Mid/High	Low	Mid	Mid/High

Fee: $6 (Goalies are free)

Full equipment including a CSA approved helmet is required

Tuesday 9 – 9:50 a.m. (18+)	Friday 9:15 – 10:05 a.m. (18+)	Tuesday 10-10:50a.m. (60+)	Friday 10 – 10:50 a.m. (60+)

Ticket Ice

This hour of public skate 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
Fridays from 3:15 - 4:05pm starting September 24th.

Women's shinny (18+)

Activity Level: Progressive

Mid	Mid/High	Low	Mid	Mid/High

Drop-in Fee: $6 (Goalies are free)
Combo Fee (with Women's Learn to Play): $10.00
Full equipment including a CSA approved helmet is required

Monday10:30 – 11:20 a.m.	Thursday9:45 – 10:35 a.m.

Women's Learn to Play Hockey

Activity Level: Progressive

Low	Low	Low	Low	Low

Drop-in Fee: $6

Full equipment including a CSA approved helmet is required

Combine your learning to play experience with shinny. Monday combo is $10 per session.

Full hockey equipment is required (including CSA approved helmet and hockey stick)

Monday 9:45 - 10:20 a.m.

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 Halee Braun, hbraun@pelham.ca or call 905-732-7887

Arena Rentals	Cost (2021)
Ice Time - per hour (50 mins)
Prime Time- Weekdays 4 p.m. - midnight and weekends	$207.00
Prime Time - Youth (PMHA and PFSC)	$148.00
Non-Prime Time – Weekdays prior to 4pm	Youth $87.00 - Adult $114.00
Prime Time Last Minute Ice (less than 24hrs)	$114.00
Summer Ice (April 15 – August 15) – Non Prime Time	$112.00
Summer Ice (April 15 – August 15) – Prime Time	$148.00 - youth $179.00 - adult

Concussion Policy

Concussion information Fact Sheet