Public Ice Programs

Lace up and glide at Public Skate.  This unstructured skate time is open to all ages and abilities. Whether you're stepping on the ice for the first time or just looking to enjoy a relaxed spin around the rink - this skating opportunity is for you!

CSA - Approved Hockey Helmets are STRONGLY RECOMMENDED

Skating involves inherent risks, including falls, collisions, and serious head injuries. The City of Spruce Grove strongly recommends that all participants wear a CSA-Approved hockey helmet while on the ice. Participants who choose to skate without a helmet understand and accept the increased risk of serious head injury.

No registration or sign up required - just show up!

• Equipment Requirements
  • Certified hockey helmets (CSA - Approved) are strongly recommended for all skaters.
  • Participants must provide their own equipment (skates and helmets) and are responsible for ensuring the equipment is appropriate, properly fitted, and worn correctly.
  • Only participants wearing skates are allowed on the ice surface.
  • No sticks or pucks are permitted during this program.
• Guidelines to Participate:
  • Public Skate times are intended for unstructured leisure ice experiences. 
  • Children under 8 years of age must be actively supervised by an individual 13 years of age or older on the ice.
  • Children over 8 years of age must be actively supervised by an individual 13 years of age or older, either on the ice or in the arena.
  • Only participants wearing skates are allowed on the ice surface.
  • Parents/guardians accompanying their child on the ice must also adhere to the program Equipment Requirements.
  • If not on the ice, parents/guardians are welcome to sit in the stands or in the player’s box.
  • Capacity is limited to 30 skaters and available on a first come, first served basis.

Enjoy a relaxed and welcoming ice time just for adults aged 60 and up! Whether you're a seasoned skater or just looking for a gentle glide around the rink, this unstructured skate is a great way to stay active and social. After your skate, join us for complimentary coffee in the Heavy Metal Place Atrium to warm up and connect with your fellow skaters. Coffee will be available until 1:30pm.

CSA - Approved Hockey Helmets are STRONGLY RECOMMENDED

Skating involves inherent risks, including falls, collisions, and serious head injuries. The City of Spruce Grove strongly recommends that all participants wear a CSA-Approved hockey helmet while on the ice. Participants who choose to skate without a helmet understand and accept the increased risk of serious head injury.

No registration or sign up required - just show up!

• Equipment Requirements
  • Certified hockey helmets (CSA - Approved) are strongly recommended for all participants. 
  • Participants must provide their own equipment (skates and helmets) and are responsible for ensuring the equipment is appropriate, properly fitted, and worn correctly.
  • Only participants wearing skates are allowed on the ice surface.
  • No sticks or pucks are permitted during this program.

• Guidelines to Participate:
• All skaters must be 60 years of age or older to participate in this program
• Public Skate times are intended for unstructured leisure ice experiences.
• Only participants wearing skates are allowed on the ice surface.
• Capacity is limited to 30 skaters and available on a first come, first served basis.

Sharpen your skills or enjoy some unstructured ice time with our Stick & Puck sessions! Open to all ages, this program is perfect for practicing skating or working on your hockey/ringette skills using soft pucks or ringette rings, which are provided (hard pucks are not permitted). Stick & Puck ice time is designed for individual skill development and practice, such as stickhandling, shooting, and passing drills. It is not intended for shinny, scrimmages, or game-style play. 

Skating and on-ice activities involve inherent risks, including falls, collisions and serious head injuries. All participants are required to wear a properly fitted, CSA-Approved hockey helmet while on the ice. Participants must provide their own equipment (skates, helmets, sticks) and are responsible for ensuring the equipment is appropriate, properly fitted, and worn correctly.

Pre-register for Stick & Puck HERE. We highly recommend pre-registration to secure your spot.
If you experience issues with the online registration system, call our Customer Experience Team at 780-962-7632 or 780-962-7587 for support.

Stick & Puck sessions open for registration one month at a time, released on the first day of the preceding month (e.g., all November sessions open October 1).

• Equipment Requirements:
  • CSA-Approved hockey helmets are required for all participants while on the ice.
  • Participants must provide their own equipment (skates, helmets, sticks) and are responsible for ensuring the equipment is appropriate, properly fitted, and worn correctly.
  • Only provided practice pucks / rings are to be used for this program.
  • Only participants wearing skates and a CSA - Approved hockey helmet are allowed on the ice surface.

• Guidelines to Participate:
  • Slap shots and body contact are not permitted.
  • All participants intending to skate must register (either pre-register online or in person) and upon arrival, check in at the Customer Experience Desk, to pay their fee and receive a wristband.
  • Children under 8 years of age must be actively supervised by an individual 13 years of age or older on the ice.
  • Children over 8 years of age must be actively supervised by an individual 13 years of age or older, either on the ice or in the arena.
  • If not on the ice, parents/guardians are welcome to sit in the stands or in the player’s box.
  • Parents/guardians accompanying their child on the ice must also adhere to the program Equipment Requirements.
  • Capacity is limited to 30 skaters and available on a first come, first served basis.
  • Spots may be given to skaters waiting on site if pre-registered participants do not show up within 15 minutes of the scheduled start time. After 15 minutes, pre-registered participants who have not arrived will be considered to have forfeited their spot, and the space may be offered to a waiting participant.

Drop in for a fun and fast-paced game of Adult Shinny—perfect for players looking to stay active and enjoy some informal hockey. This non-contact, full equipment, pick-up style program is open to adults (18+), with teams formed on the ice. Goalies play for free (first come, first served). Please note, photo ID with date of birth indicated may be requested to confirm age category.

Skating, on-ice activities, and shinny involve inherent risks, including falls, collisions and serious head injuries. All participants are required to wear CSA - Approved hockey helmets and full equipment for this program. Participants must provide their own equipment and are responsible for ensuring the equipment is appropriate, properly fitted, and worn correctly.

Pre-register for Adult Shinny HERE. We highly recommend pre-registration to secure your spot.
Are you a goalie? You play for free! If you are a goalie, please register in advance over the phone (780-962-7632 or 780-962-7587) or in-person day of the program. There are only 4 Goalie Spots available.

If you experience issues with the online registration system, call our Customer Experience Team at 780-962-7632 or 780-962-7587 for support.

Adult Shinny sessions open for registration one month at a time, released on the first day of the preceding month (e.g., all November sessions open October 1).

• Equipment Requirements:
  • Skating, on-ice activities, and shinny involve inherent risks, including falls, collisions and serious head injuries. All participants are required to wear CSA - Approved hockey helmets and full equipment for this program.
  • Full equipment is required including hockey pants, support cup, hockey gloves, shin/elbow/shoulder pads, ice hockey stick and CSA-Approved hockey helmet. Full face mask and neck guard are recommended.
  • Participants must provide their own equipment and are responsible for ensuring the equipment is appropriate, properly fitted, and worn correctly.
  • Only participants adhering to the Equipment Requirements will be allowed on the ice surface.
• Guidelines to Participate:
  • Slap shots and body contact are not permitted.
  • All participants intending to participate must register (either pre-register online or in person) and upon arrival, check in at the Customer Experience Desk, to pay their fee and receive a wristband.
  • Only participants adhering to the Equipment Requirements will be allowed on the ice surface.
  • Capacity is limited to 24 skaters and 4 goalies available on a first come, first served basis.
  • Spots may be given to skaters waiting on site if pre-registered participants do not show up within 15 minutes of the scheduled start time. After 15 minutes, pre-registered participants who have not arrived will be considered to have forfeited their spot, and the space may be offered to a waiting participant.

• No food or beverages are permitted on the ice surface or in players’ boxes.
• Water bottles are permitted.

• By participating, all attendees agree to comply with the City of Spruce Grove facility guidelines, Notice of Activity Participation and Informed Consent.
• Notice for Activity Participation:
  • Participants must follow all posted age, equipment, and program requirements.
  • This is an unsupervised program. If staff assistance is required, contact: 587-545-3873 In an emergency situation, call 9-1-1.
  • Participation in skating and other on-ice activities involves inherent risks, dangers and hazards. These risks may result in serious injury, permanent disability or death.
  • Participants are responsible for using the facility and equipment appropriately, following posted rules and participating within their individual abilities.
  • The City of Spruce Grove and its employees or agents waive any responsibility for any injury resulting from improper use.

  • RISKS, DANGERS, AND HAZARDS MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Falls, slips, trips and collisions with other participants, spectators, equipment or facility surfaces; Muscle and soft-tissue injuries, broken bones, bruises, cuts, scrapes, sprains and dislocations; Head, facial, eye and dental injuries; Injuries resulting from falling or being knocked down; Injuries resulting from contact with hockey sticks, pucks, boards, nets or other equipment; bInjuries resulting from ice conditions, uneven surfaces, obstacles or failure to see an obstacle; Injuries resulting from failure to follow posted rules, safety requirements or staff direction; Injuries arising from the actions or conduct of other participants; and Other risks associated with participating in or being a spectator of on-ice activities.

The full registration fee will be refunded or applied to a transfer up to 48 hours prior to the start of the program. Within 48hrs of the program date, a refund will not be provided. To cancel a registration, contact a member of the Recreation and Culture Customer Experience Representative at: 780-962-7587 or 780-962-7632.

• The City of Spruce Grove reserves the right to withdraw any participant, skater, or spectator who fails to comply with the outlined rules and regulations, or who engages in activity contrary to program objectives.
• In such cases, the City will retain the registration fee for the completed session (if applicable) and may ask the individual to leave the premises.