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.
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.
Rates
Individual Rate: $2 per person
Family Rate (maximum 4 persons): $5
Kids, Caregivers and Seniors Skate: Free
Schedule
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.
Cancellations
There will be no public skating on these dates:
- Friday, January 3rd—Hensall and Zurich
- Sunday, January 5th—Hensall
- Friday, March 14th—Hensall and Zurich
- Friday, November 15th—Zurich
- Sunday, December 15th—Zurich (time changed to 3:30–4:20p.m.)
- Sunday, March 2nd—Zurich
- Tuesday, March 11th—Hensall
- Sunday, March 16th—Hensall
There will be no Kids, Caregivers and Seniors skating on these dates:
- Tuesday, December 24th—Hensall and Zurich
- Tuesday, December 31st—Hensall and Zurich
- Thursday, January 2nd—Hensall and Zurich
- Tuesday, March 11th—Hensall and Zurich
- Thursday, March 13th—Hensall and Zurich
Sponsored Skates
Public skating admission is free on sponsored skate days. Many thanks to the generous donations from our Bluewater community that make free admission possible!
These are the sponsored public skating dates for Hensall.
| Date | Time | Sponsored By |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, September 22nd | 12 to 1:30 p.m. | Anonymous |
| Sunday, September 29th | 12 to 1:30 p.m. | Anonymous |
| Sunday, October 6th | 12 to 1:30 p.m. | Metzger Meats |
| Monday, October 14th, Thanksgiving | 3:30 to 4:50 p.m. | Haskett Funeral Home |
| Friday, October 25th, P.A. Day | 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre |
| Thursday, October 31st, Halloween | 3:30 to 4:50 p.m. | AXIOM Mutual Insurance Company |
| Friday, November 15th, P.A. Day | 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Queensway (Free Hot Dogs) |
| Sunday, December 22nd | 12 to 1:30 p.m. | D and D Variety |
| Monday, December 23rd, Winter Break | 11:30 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. | Durand Heating and Cooling |
| Tuesday, December 24th, Winter Break | 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Ice Culture |
| Friday, December 27th, Winter Break | 11:30 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. | Hay Communications |
| Sunday, December 29th, Winter Break | 12 to 1:30 p.m. | Top Notch |
| Monday, December 30th, Winter Break | 11:30 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. | Hensall United Church |
| Tuesday, December 31st, Winter Break | 11:30 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 468—Hensall |
| Thursday, January 2nd, Winter Break | 11:30 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. | AXIOM Mutual Insurance Company |
| Monday, March 10th, March Break | 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Anonymous |
| Wednesday, March 12th, March Break | 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Anonymous |
These are the sponsored public skating dates for Zurich.
| Date | Time | Sponsored By |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, October 6th | 3:30 to 4:50 p.m. | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 468—Hensall |
| Monday, October 14th, Thanksgiving | 11:30 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. | Haskett Funeral Home |
| Friday, October 25th, P.A. Day | 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Anonymous |
| Sunday, November 3rd | 3:30 to 4:50 p.m. | Kingsfield Zurich Mennonite Church |
| Sunday, December 1st | 3:30 to 4:50 p.m. | Kingsfield Zurich Mennonite Church |
| Sunday, December 22nd, Winter Break | 3:30 to 4:50 p.m. | White Squirrel |
| Monday, December 23rd, Winter Break | 11:30 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. | Zurich Dental |
| Tuesday, December 24th, Winter Break | 11:30 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. | Paul Bunyan Lake Front Resort |
| Friday, December 27th, Winter Break | 11:30 a.m. 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 |
| Tuesday, December 31st, Winter Break | 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Top Notch |
| Sunday, January 5th, Winter Break | 3:30 to 4:50 p.m. | Kingsfield Zurich Mennonite Church |
| Sunday, February 2nd | 3:30 to 4:50 p.m. | Kingsfield Zurich Mennonite Church |
| Monday, February 17th, Family Day | 11:30 to 12:50 p.m. | Good Neighbours of Bluewater |
| Sunday, March 9th | 3:30 to 4:50 p.m. | Kingsfield Zurich Mennonite Church |
| 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.
Municipality of Bluewater
14 Mill Avenue
ZURICH, ON
N0M 2T0
Phone: 519-236-4351
or 1-877-236-4351
Fax: 519-236-4329
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