Photo of people skating on arena ice, taken from the top of the spectator area.

Hot or cold, rain or shine, drop-in any time of the year for public skating, shinny hockey, open hockey or figure skating.

Lace Up All Year Round 

With 22 indoor arena locations across the city, you and your family are just steps away from hours of activity and fun.

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Skating and Shinny Hockey

For printable (PDF) schedules, see Drop-in Programs and Activities

Public Skating

little girl ice skating

Drop-in skating opportunities are available year-round for members and non-members of our facilities. Helmets are not required, but are highly recommended.

Equipment not permitted during drop-in skating includes: strollers, sleds, hockey sticks, pucks, and balls. Please leave any valuables at home or lock them up at the facility where available.

View Public Skating Schedule

Drop-in Skating Guidelines  

Parent and Tot Skating Guidelines

Shinny Hockey

kids playing ice hockey

Drop-in shinny opportunities are available at select facilities for “pick up” hockey. Full equipment is required, including shoulder pads, helmets and mask or visor. During the school breaks including summer, child/youth shinny is available. 

Register for Shinny Hockey

Adult Shinny Hockey Info and Guidelines

Child/Youth Shinny Hockey Info and Guidelines

Member Skating/Shinny Hockey Registration and Payment

Register online for your member/admission skating and shinny hockey spot. 

Member skating and shinny are included in Benefits Plus memberships. Non-members must purchase admission. Paying for skating or shinny admission provides full access to all facility amenities.

Shinny Hockey Admission

Shinny Admission
Admission TypeCost
Single child$8.50
Multiple child
Purchased in multiples of 5 or more
$7.65
Single youth$10.50
Multiple youth
Purchased in multiples of 5 or more
$9.45
Single adult$13.25
Multiple adult
Purchased in multiples of 5 or more
$11.90

 

Book Your Spot

Advanced online registration is strongly encouraged for shinny as it fills up quickly.

Register Online at MoveLearnPlay

After Registering: At the Facility

  • Check in at the front counter, indicate you registered and you will be given a wristband with a stamp
  • Proceed to the arena and check in with the skate monitor who will validate your wristband before the program
  • All validated participants can proceed to the change room

Capacity

  • Shinny capacity: 26 players, not including goalies
  • Member/skating capacity: 75 participants

Ice Bookings

Reserve ice time at any available City-operated arena in Edmonton for your private use.

Learn How to Book Your Ice Time

Book meeting rooms, multi-purpose rooms and tournament rooms at City Arenas.

Contact Us

Shinny Hockey/Public Skate & Other Inquiries

Phone  311 | Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311

Fax 780-577-3527

Link  Contact 311 Online