Public Skating

Patrons must be respectful of fellow skaters and rules outlined. Please report all accidents or injuries to the Customer Service Desk or Town of Lincoln Staff immediately.

• Patrons must obey by the following rules of conduct to ensure a safe and pleasant skating experience.
• Skates are REQUIRED on the ice for all participants. No shoes shall be worn.
• Children 12 years of age and under must be accompanied to the skate by a responsible person 16 yrs or older who must maintain visual contact throughout the skate.
•  Properly fitted CSA approved helmets are strongly recommended for all patrons and mandatory for all children 12 years of age and under.
  • Helmets are mandatory for all patrons participating in Preschool & Family Stick and Puck Programs, including parents and children.
  • Bicycle helmets are not permitted.
• Sticks and pucks are not permitted during public skate or adult skate.
• Strollers, baby carriers and chairs are not permitted on the ice. No carrying children while on the ice surface.
• Skate aids are available for use and should be used with accompaniment of a responsible person on skates.
•  Skaters are asked to skate at a sensible and safe speed in the same direction as other skaters.
• The middle of the ice surface is reserved for children and less confident skaters.
•  No headsets, cell phones, or hand-held electronic devices are to be used while skating.
•  Food and drinks and are not permitted on the ice surface. They are to be enjoyed in the lobby or stands.
•  Foul language or inappropriate behaviour will result in immediate removal from the facility.
•  No games, tag, rough-play, horseplay or speed skating. These may be fun for some but can be dangerous to others.
•  No figure skating maneuvers.
•  Patrons must always conduct themselves appropriately.

Patrons using the facility do so at their own risk. The Town of Lincoln does not accept responsibility for any related risks or injuries (including, but not limited to, personal injury, permanent disability, and death), illness, damage, loss, liability, or expense, of any kind, that users may experience or incur in connection with attendance at this program

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General Stick & Puck Rules for Participants:

• Properly fitted CSA approved helmets are required for all skaters on ice (adults & children)
• No hard shots or slap shots
• Organized hockey drills or games are not permitted
• No coaching allowed
• Full hockey equipment is encouraged for all skaters
• Advanced registration is encouraged for this program

Family Stick & Puck

Offers parents/guardians and children (16 & under) the opportunity to work on basic stick/puck handling and skating skills together

Program Specific Rules

• Maximum 2 children per adult
• All children must be accompanied by an adult (17 yrs+) on the ice
• Skates and C.S.A. approved helmets are mandatory for all program participants – adults & children
• Skate aids will be available for use
• General Stick & Puck Rules will be enforced
• Max 40 skaters

Youth Stick & Puck

Offers youth skaters (13 - 17 yrs) the opportunity to work on basic stick/puck handling and skating skills.

Program Specific Rules

• No parent is required to be on the ice
• Skates and C.S.A. approved helmets are mandatory for all program participants 
• Foul language or inappropriate behaviour on or off the ice will result in immediate removal from the facility
• General Stick & Puck Rules will be enforced
• Max 20 skaters

Adult Stick & Puck

Offers adult skaters 18+ the opportunity to work on basic stick/puck handling and skating skills.

• Skates and C.S.A. approved helmets are mandatory for all program participants 
• General Stick & Puck Rules will be enforced
• Max 20 skaters

Preschool Skate

Offers parents/guardians the opportunity to teach young children ages 5 years of age and younger how to skate with/or without a hockey stick

Program Specific Rules

• Hockey sticks and pucks are allowed but not required
• Children must be accompanied on the ice by a parent or guardian (17 yrs+) wearing skates
• Skates and C.S.A. approved helmets are mandatory for all program participants – parents & children
• Strollers and baby carriers are not permitted on the ice
• Skate aids will be available for use
• General Stick & Puck Rules will be enforced

Offers a public skate for adults ages 16+

• Strollers and baby carriers are not permitted on the ice
• Skates are required on the ice
• Sticks and pucks are not permitted during adult skate
• Skate aids will be available for use

This is a drop-in pick up program pen to anyone 18 years of age and older

• Full protective equipment is required.
• Max 20 players plus 4 goalies
• Advanced registration is recommended

Ice time is solely for figure skater practice – all ages

• Skaters must provide their Skate Canada number upon sign in or at time of registration
• Children 12 years of age and under must be supervised on or off the ice by an adult
• Coaches accompanying paid skaters are free