Public Skating

Physical activity and recreation are important to the health of our community, particularly in the winter months. Starting in September 2024, Public Skating and Kids, Caregivers and Senior Skates are offered at the Zurich and Hensall Arenas.

Public skating dates are advertised on Bluewater’s social media pages. Download the schedule. 

Please note:

  • Parental supervision is required for patrons under 12 years of age.
  • No sticks or hockey pucks permitted—only skating is permitted.
  • CSA approved helmets are strongly recommended for all skaters.

Our arenas are closed December 25th, 26th and January 1st.

Hensall Arena

Public Skating: Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 12 to 1:20 p.m.
Kids, Caregivers and Seniors: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 to 11:20 a.m.

Zurich Arena

Public Skating: Sundays from 3:30 to 4:50 p.m. and Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:50 p.m.
Kids, Caregivers and Seniors: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 to 11:20 a.m.

Additional skating opportunities exist during holidays and P.A. Days. Download the schedule.

Rates

Individual Rate: $2 per person
Family Rate (maximum 4 persons): $5
Kids, Caregivers and Seniors Skate: Free

Sponsored Skates

Hensall

Date Time Sponsored By
Monday, October 14th, Thanksgiving  3:30 to 4:50 p.m. Haskett Funeral Home
Thursday, October 31st, Halloween 3:30 to 4:50 p.m. AXIOM Mutual Insurance Company
Monday, December 23rd, Winter Break 11:30 to 2:50 p.m.  Durand Heating and Cooling
Friday, December 27th, Winter Break 11:30 to 12:50 p.m. Hay Communications
Thursday, January 2nd, Winter Break 11:30 to 12:50 p.m.  AXIOM Mutual Insurance Company

Zurich

Date Time Sponsored By
Monday, October 14th, Thanksgiving  11:30 to 12:50 p.m. Haskett Funeral Home
Sunday, December 22nd, Winter Break 3:30 to 4:50 p.m. White Squirrel
Monday, December 23rd, Winter Break 11:30 to 12:50 p.m. Zurich Dental
Tuesday, December 24th, Winter Break 11:30 to 12:50 p.m. Paul Bunyan Lake Front Resort
Friday, December 27th, Winter Break 11:30 to 12:50 p.m. Hay Communications
Sunday, December 29th, Winter Break 3:30 to 4:50 p.m. AXIOM Mutual Insurance
Monday, December 30th, Winter Break 11:30 to 12:50 p.m. Geo Teck
Monday, February 17th, Family Day 11:30 to 12:50 p.m. Good Neighbours of Bluewater
Wednesday, March 12th, March Break 11:30 to 12:50 p.m. Paul Bunyan Lake Front Resort
Thursday, March 13th, March Break 11:30-12:50 p.m. AXIOM Mutual Insurance

Sponsor a skate!

We welcome sponsorship of public skates from individuals, businesses and organizations. Public skating is offered to the public at a cost of $2 per person or $5 per family, but your generous sponsorship would allow these skating sessions to be offered to the public free of charge. Sponsoring a public skate not only provides your business/organization with advertising at the event and on municipal social media pages, but it also contributes to the wellbeing of our community.

If you would like to sponsor a public skating date, please email the Recreation Coordinator.

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