Public Skating Information

Location: Char-Lan Recreation Centre

Public Skating:

• Sundays: 12:00pm - 1:00pm **Ends March 23rd, 2025.
• Fridays: 4:00pm - 5:00pm **Ends March 28th, 2025.

Get ready for extra ice time this March Break!

In addition to our regular programming, we’re adding special Stick & Puck sessions and Public Skating for all ages.

Tuesday, March 11

• Stick & Puck (12 & Under): 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
• Public Skating: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
• Stick & Puck (13+): 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Friday, March 14

• Stick & Puck (12 & Under): 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• Stick & Puck (13+): 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Stick and Puck Rules

Work on the fundamentals of hockey and improve your skills. The Stick and Puck program is designed to enable skaters in full hockey gear, the opportunity to work on passing, puck control and skating drills. 

All public skating rules apply in addition to the rules below.

• Youth must be supervised by an adult at all times. Adult to child ratio is 1 to 2.
• Youth must wear full hockey equipment.
• Parents/Guardian must wear a helmet, gloves, and skates.
• Individuals are not permitted on the ice during flooding.
• Slap shots are not permitted. Youth/Adult will be asked to leave ice surface if this is not followed.
• Hockey games or practices are not permitted

Public Skating Rules

People of all ages can take to the ice during our public skating season which runs from September to March. The Char-Lan Recreation Centre offers a leisurely skate at your own pace with no pucks or nets on the ice. Public Skating is free on behalf of the Township of South Glengarry.

• Skates are mandatory for anyone entering the ice surface.
• Food, drinks, and cellphones/electronics/headsets are not permitted on the ice surface.
• Individuals are not allowed on the ice during flooding.
• Carrying infants and/or children is prohibited.
• Skate at a safe speed in the same direction as other skaters
• Skaters are not allowed on the ice during flooding.
• Rough play, speed or figure skating, foul language, inappropriate behaviour and multiplayer games (i.e. tag and races) will not be permitted
• Items that may cause a safety concern to other skaters are not permitted. Items may include balls, pucks, sticks, pylons, strollers or chairs.

Days & Time:

• Tuesdays: 9:00am - 10:00am **Ends March 25th, 2025
• Thursdays: 9:00am - 10:30am **Ends March 27th, 2025

Location: Char-Lan Recreation Centre

Beginner Skate:

• Sundays: 10:00am - 11:00am **Ends March 23rd, 2025
• Tuesdays: 10:00am - 11:00am  **Ends March 25th, 2025

This is the perfect time for a youth or adult who is still learning how to skate. Only inexperienced skaters and those helping skaters will be permitted on the ice. Skate aids are permitted. 

Location: Char-Lan Recreation Centre

Days & Time:

• Tuesdays: 11:00am - 12:00pm **Ends March 25th, 2025
• Thursdays: 10:30am - 11:30am **Ends March 27th, 2025

South Glengarry Outdoor Rink Update:

Outdoor rink operations are weather dependent and based on volunteer availability. The Township currently has outdoor rink facilities at the following locations:

• Paul Rozon Memorial Park (Williamstown)
• Empey Poirier Park (Glendale Subdivsion)
• Martintown Community Park
• Smithfield Park
• Jack Danaher Park (Bainsville) 
• North Lancaster