Skating

Our Special Holiday Schedule runs from December 23, 2022 to January 8, 2023. Registration will open on December 8 at 8:30 a.m. and will be available for viewing on December 2, 2022 at QSWC.CA. Winter 2023 Session registration begins Tuesday, January 3, 2023 for City Taxpayers and Friday, January 6, 2023 for Non-City Taxpayers. Activity Guide/activities will be available for viewing starting December 23, 2022.

Learn about the the skating programs below.

Learn to skate and power skating programs

You can take a group skating class or a private lesson. Review our class descriptions or go directly to our on-line registration page to sign-up

Please note that all adults attending the 'parented' skating lessons must also be wearing skates, helmets and gloves.

Recreational skating

Please note that all recreational skating ice times you must check in at the Customer Service Desk prior to getting on the ice. Pre-registration is required for all recreational skates. Fall recreational skates start the week of October 11. Register open on October 3 at noon. Register online, in person or by phone at 613-966-4632 Learn more about our skating options below.

Public skating

Public skate rules;

Children under 10 must be supervised by a guardian over 16 years;
Only skates are permitted on the ice (no other footwear);
Please keep your food and drink away from the ice surface (water is okay);
Skate in the same direction as the other skaters without weaving in and out between others;
Skaters should avoid these behaviours: using profanity, horseplay, tag, skating backward, speed skating, or figure skating;
Avoid bringing these items onto the ice: cell phones, headsets, electronic devices, balls, pucks, sticks, chairs, pylons, toboggans, or other items that could interfere with the safety of others;
Please do not carry children;
Report all accidents and incidents to the skate patrol staff; and
Please conduct yourself appropriately and respect, listen to, and follow the instructions of the skate patrol staff.

Skate details

Your safety is important to us. Please review the following details before you come.

Family skates

This is a drop-in program to practice skating on a less busy ice surface (maximum 50 skaters)
CSA approved helmets are required for all skaters (parents and children)
CSA approved skate aids are allowed
You must sign-in at the Customer Service Desk
Please follow the Public Skate Rules

Adult public skates

This is a drop-in leisure skating program for adults (16+)
Figure skating and speed skating is not allowed
CSA approved skate aids are allowed
You must sign-in at the Customer Service Desk
Please follow the Public Skate Rules

Public skates

This is a drop-in program (maximum 160 skaters). Depending on staffing levels, capacity limit may be maximum 60 skaters.
CSA approved helmets are strongly recommended for all skaters
For everyone's safety, we cannot allow skate aids during these times
Ice monitor staff will be present
You must sign-in at the Customer Service Desk
Please follow the Public Skate Rules

Adult and senior shinny hockey

This is a drop-in program
You must sign-in at the Customer Service Desk
You must get a coloured band
Please bring a light and dark coloured jersey
CSA approved helmets are required
Full hockey equipment is recommended
All levels of players are welcome
Body checking is not permitted
Lifting or slap shots are not allowed
Please respect your fellow players
Fair and even shift play is necessary

Family and youth shinny hockey

This is an inclusive drop-in program
All skaters need a coloured band from the front desk before play begins
CSA approved helmet and full hockey gear is mandatory
All levels of players are welcome as it is a recreational, non-competitive program
More experienced players must treat everyone nicely
Body checking is forbidden
Lifting or slap shots are not permitted
Avoid aggressive play
Passing to teammates and sharing the puck will be enforced
Respect fellow players
Program is monitored by a staff person to ensure fair and equal playing time
Everyone must listen to the instructions of the staff person

Figure skating practice

This program is for registered, insured, figure skaters and their coaches
You must sign-in at the Customer Service Desk
Coaches must be on the ice with their skaters to ensure safety on the ice
Maximum 15 skaters on the ice
Coaches must share ice and music time
Please do not perform lifts, throws, and jumps during these practice sessions

Mobility assistive devices

Are permitted on the ice
Wheels must be cleaned to remove all salt or sand
Occupants must wear a CSA approved helmet and be accompanied by a skater (wearing only skates) over 16 years
For the most positive experience, we suggest a less busy skate – Family or Adult Skates
For accommodation requests or inquiries, please call 613-966-4632 or email Q.S.W.C.

Assumption of Risk

Skaters are deemed to have knowledge of and assume the inherent risks involved with ice skating
These include, but are not limited to: injuries from collisions or contact with individuals on the ice surface
Injuries from falls
Injuries from pucks, sticks, or other equipment that may cause injury during routine activities

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