Public Skating

Physical activity and recreation are important to the health of our community, particularly in the winter months. Starting in September 2023, Zurich and Hensall arenas will be offering new public skating times at a cost of $2 per person. Kids, Caregivers and Seniors skating will be offered on sheduled days at no cost to participants.

2023–2024 Skating schedule

Public skate schedules are subject to change. Skating will open in Zurich from September 21, 2023 to March 28, 2024. It will open in Hensall from September 11, 2023 to March 28, 2024.

Please contact the arena directly before attending for the most up-to-date schedule. To contact Zurich arena, call 519-236-4969. To contact Hensall arena, call 519-262-3206.

Please note:

  • Parental supervision is required for patrons under 16 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.

Zurich Arena

Sundays from 1:30 to 2:20 p.m.

Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:50 p.m.

Cost: $2

Note: No public skating Sunday, November 19th, 2023 and Sunday, March 3rd, 2024.

Sponsors

Public skating on these dates has been sponsored by:

  • Sunday November 5th—Kingsfield Zurich Mennonite Church
  • Sunday December 3rd—Kingsfield Zurich Mennonite Church
  • Sunday February 4th—Kingsfield Zurich Mennonite Church
  • Sunday March 10th—Kingsfield Zurich Mennonite Church

Hensall Arena

Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:50 p.m.

Cost: $2

Sponsors

Sunday, December 10th: Public skating at the Zurich Arena has been sponsored by Grand Bend Community Health Centre.

Zurich Arena

Tuesdays and Thursdays

10 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.

Cost: Free

Hensall Arena

Tuesdays and Thursdays

10 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.

Cost: Free

Friday, October 20th

Hensall 1:30 to 2:50 p.m. | Zurich 11 a.m. to12:20 p.m.

Hensall public skating sponsored by Durand Heating and Cooling.

Zurich public skating sponsored by Royal Canadian Legion—Hensall Branch 468.

Friday, November 17th

Hensall 11 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. | Zurich No public skating

Hensall public skating sponsored by Axiom Mutual Insurance.

Friday, February 2nd

Hensall 1:30 to 2:50 p.m. | Zurich 11 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.

Hensall public skating sponsored by Queensway.

Zurich public skating sponsored by Metzger Meats.

Thanksgiving

Monday, October 9th
Hensall 1:30 to 2:50 p.m. | Zurich 11 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.

Hensall and Zurich public skating sponsored by Haskett Funeral Homes

Family Day

Monday, February 19th
Hensall 3:30 to 5 p.m | Zurich 12 noon to 1:20 p.m.

Hensall public skating sponsored by Royal Canadian Legion—Hensall Branch 468.

Zurich public skating sponsored by the Haberer Family.

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

Sunday, December 24th—Christmas Eve

Hensall 11:30 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. | Zurich 1:30 to 2:20 p.m.

Hensall public skating sponsored by Robinson Electric.

Zurich public skating sponsored by Metzger Meats,

Wednesday, December 27th

Hensall 1:30 to 2:50 p.m. | Zurich 11 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.

Hensall public skating sponsored by Metzger Meats.

Zurich public skating sponsored by Exeter Tim Hortons.

Thursday, December 28th

Hensall 1:30 to 2:50 p.m. | Zurich 3:30 to 4:50 p.m.

Hensall public skating sponsored by Exeter Tim Hortons.

Zurich public skating sponsored by Bargiglione Dentistry.

Friday, December 29th

Hensall 1:30 to 2:50 p.m. | Zurich 11 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.

Hensall public skating sponsored by Metzger Meats.

Zurich public skating sponsored by Axiom Mutual Insurance.

Sunday, December 31st—New Year’s Eve

Hensall 12 noon to 1:20 p.m. | Zurich 1:30 to 2:20 p.m.

Hensall and Zurich public skating sponsored by Hay Communication.

Tuesday, January 2nd

Hensall 1:30 to 2:50 p.m. | Zurich 1:30 to 2:50 p.m.

Hensall public skating sponsored by Exeter Canadian Tire.

Zurich public skating sponsored by Axiom Mutual Insurance.

Wednesday, January 3rd

Hensall 1:30 to 2:50 p.m. | Zurich 11 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.

Hensall public skating sponsored by Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre. Zurich public skating sponsored by Good Neighbours of Bluewater.

Thursday, January 4th

Hensall 1:30 to 2:50 p.m. | Zurich 3:30 to 4:50 p.m.

Hensall public skating sponsored by Axiom Mutual Insurance

Friday, January 5th

No public skating

Monday, March 11th

Hensall 1:30 to 2:50 p.m. | Zurich 11 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.

Hensall public skating sponsored by Exeter Tim Hortons.

Zurich public skating sponsored by Metzger Meats.

Tuesday, March 12th

Hensall 11:30 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. | Zurich 1:30 to 2:50 p.m.

Hensall public skating sponsored by Metzger Meats.

Zurich public skating sponsored by O'Brien Design.

Wednesday, March 13th

Hensall 1:30 to 2:50 p.m. | Zurich 11 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.

Zurich and Hensall skating sponsored by anonymous sponsor.

Thursday, March 14th

Hensall 1:30 to 2:50 p.m. | Zurich 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Hensall skating sponsored by anonymous sponsor.

Zurich public skating sponsored by White Squirrel Golf Club.

Friday, March 15th

Hensall 1:30 to 2:50 p.m. | Zurich 11 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.

Zurich skating sponsored by Kingsfield-Zurich Mennonite Church (KMZC)

Book your own ice time

We also offer the option to book your own ice time for a fee. Ice time can be booked by contacting the individual arenas. For more information visit our facilities and rentals page.

Sponsor public skating

We welcome sponsorship of public skates from individuals, businesses and organizations. Public skating is offered to the public at a cost of $2, but your generous sponsorship would allow these skating sessions to be offered to the public free of charge. Any of the public skating sessions at the Zurich and Hensall arenas listed on this page—including P.A. days, statutory holidays and winter and March break—can be sponsored. The cost to sponsor a public skate is $136.00 ($120.35 + HST). Please note that Kids, Caregivers, and Seniors sessions are free of cost to users and are unable to be sponsored.

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.

In return for sponsorship, your business/organization will receive:

  • A booth at the arena the day of the event for your business/organization to offer information, activities, food/beverage, and/or further promotion.
  • Logo displayed at the public skating event.
  • Sponsorship recognition in the Recreation Guide (if submitted prior to August 18th), on the municipality's Facebook and Instagram pages, and on our website.

To sponsor a skate, please email Denver or call 519-280-0103.

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