Arena

Arena Information

Elmvale Community Arena, located at 14 George Street, has an extended ice season from September to April. The arena features:

A 180' x 88' ice surface
Seven dressing rooms
Rental of the multipurpose “Springwater Room”

Public Skating

March Break Skating Schedule

All Ages March Break Public Skating

Monday March 10 - 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday March 11 - 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday March 12 - 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Thursday March 13 - 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Friday March 15 - 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Parent & Tot Public Skate Times

Monday March 10 - 10:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.

Wednesday March 12 - 10:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.

* Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their preschoolers (under 6 years of age) to this recreational slow paced skate. Children must wear a CSA-approved hockey helmet on the ice. Public skate fees apply

* For Saturday and Sunday times please refer to the Public Skating schedule.

* Adult & Senior will take place during their regular timeslots over the March Break week.

Preschool/Homeschool Skating

This special skating time is specifically for preschoolers and their parents. Skate aids may be brought. Tots must wear a CSA approved helmet.

Schedule

Tuesdays: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Thursdays: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Exclusion dates:

Thursday October 24, 2024

Tuesday December 31, 2024

Thursday January 2, 2025

Tuesday, February 13, 2025

Tuesday March 11, 2025

Thursday March 13, 2025

Fees

Children: $1.00
There are no fees for adults accompanying a preschooler or homeschool student under 13 years of age for this skate time.

*Please refer to the Holiday Skating schedule for March Break public skates.

*Public skating end for the year in March

Adult & Senior Skating

Our Seniors Skate offers a leisure skate time specifically for mature adults. Adult & Senior skating will take place according to the following schedule.

Schedule (Starting October 21, 2024)

Mondays: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Thursdays: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Exclusion dates:

Thursday October 24, 2024

Monday December 23, 204

Thursday December 26, 2024

Monday December 30, 2024

Monday February 17, 2025

Fees

Adults: $3.00

Seniors: $2.00

Payment can also be made at the gate (cash only). Please have exact change.

*Please refer to the Holiday Skating schedule for March Break public skates.

*Public skating end for the year in March

All Ages Public Skating

Our All Ages Public Skate offers a leisure skate time open to everyone.

Schedule (Starting November 2, 2024)

Saturdays: 11:40 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.
Sundays: 10:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.

Exclusion Dates:

Public Skating will be cancelled due to hockey tournaments or events on the following dates:

Saturday, October 26 & Sunday, October 27, 2024
Saturday, November 30 & Sunday, December 1, 2024
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Saturday, March 8 & Sunday, March 9, 2025
Saturday, March 22, 2025

Fees

Children: $1.00
Student (high school students): $2.00
Adults: $3.00

Payment can also be made at the gate (cash only). Please have exact change.

Notes:

Fees can be paid online or at the door with exact change.
All participants are required to wear skates. CSA approved helmets are strongly recommended.

*Please refer to the Holiday Skating schedule for public skates between December 21 and January 5 and March 15-23. The arena will be closed on December 25, 26 and January 1.

*Public skating end for the year in March

Adult Shinny Hockey

Schedule (Starting November 2, 2024)

Fridays: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Fees

$10.00 per person. Please register online.

Notes:

Fees can be paid online or at the door with exact change.
All participants MUST wear FULL HOCKEY GEAR and a CSA approved hockey helmet (cage recommended).
Games are non-contact.
Maximum number of participants: 30 players + 4 goalies/session.

Exclusion Dates:

Adult Shinny will be cancelled due to hockey tournaments or events on the following dates:

Friday October 26, 2024
Friday November 29, 2024
Friday December 20, 2024
Friday December 27, 2024
Friday January 3, 2024
Friday March 7, 2025

*Please refer to the Holiday Skating schedule for public skates between December 23 and January 7 and March 10-17.

*Public skating ends for the year in March

Public Skating Rules

Skating Drop-ins:

Only persons with skates shall be permitted on the ice.
Skate in the same direction as other skaters.
It is recommended that all skaters wear CSA approved helmets.

What is not permitted on the ice:

Carrying children in arms
Baby carriers and strollers
Food and drink
Sport sticks/pucks/toboggans and other items which might interfere with the safety of any skater
Figure skating maneuvers such as jumps and spins
Rough play such as tag, racing and games
Being On the ice without wearing skates

Participants 12 years of age and under must be accompanied by a guardian who is a minimum of 16 years of age and older. Guardians must also register for the drop-in activity (fees may apply).

*Please refer to the March Break Skating schedule for public skates between March 10 & 14. The arena will be closed

*Public skating end for the year in March

Arena sponsorship

Businesses can advertise at the arena on a first come, first served basis. For more information, contact our Recreation Department by email or at 705-728-4784 x2100.

Rental information

Please contact the Recreation department at recreation@springwater.ca or 705 728 4784 x2078 for more information and all booking requirements and availability for the 2023-2024 season.

Rzone

The Township of Springwater has a Rzone Policy that sets expectations for behaviour at our facilities and sports fields and in our parks and programs. The "R" in Rzone stands for respect and responsibility:

Respect for yourself and others
Responsibility for your actions