Skating and Arena Programs

Current Schedule

View program status and current schedule here:

If you prefer, you can also download a printable schedule:

• Spring Schedule (March 24 to June 1, 2025)
• Summer Schedule (June 2 to August 8, 2025)

Skating Programs

Adult Skating

Persons 18 years and older. No hockey sticks or pucks allowed. Figure skaters should register for the figure skating session. During adult skate, no figure skating or hockey skills practice is allowed. CSA approved helmets are highly recommended with chinstraps fastened.

Family Skating

Open to all ages. A parent or guardian 18 years of age or older must accompany children on the ice. Maximum of five participants including one adult. Free use of skate aids is available at the arena, or bring your own. Strollers are allowed on the ice if the wheels have been cleaned.

Figure Skating Pick-Up

For experienced figure skaters. Admission is required for all participants, including coaches.

Parent & Tot Skating

Skating for children under 6 years who are accompanied by an adult on the ice. Child must wear a helmet. No hockey sticks or pucks allowed. Free use of skate aids is available at the arena, or bring your own. Strollers are allowed on the ice if the wheels have been cleaned.

Public Skating

Open to all ages. Skate aids and strollers not permitted during regular ice season*. To use skate aids in fall/winter, please attend a family or parent & tot skate instead. CSA approved helmets are highly recommended with chinstraps fastened. *NOTE: Skate aids and strollers allowed in summer only.

Shinny - Youth 13-17 yrs

Play a fun pick-up game of shinny by dividing players equally based on skill level. Body contact, rough play and slap shots are NOT permitted. Parent/guardian must be 18 years of age or older and must remain in program area. Goalies are permitted. Full protective hockey equipment is required to be worn at all times by participants including a CSA approved helmet. Game is organized by participants.

Shinny - Adult

For men and women 18 years and older. Full hockey equipment, including helmets must be worn. No body contact or rough play is allowed. Game is organized by participants.

Shinny - 50+

50 years and over. Full hockey equipment, including helmets must be worn. No body contact or rough play is allowed.  Game is organized by participants.

Shinny - Parent & Tot 

Children under 6 years who are accompanied by an adult can focus on having fun developing hockey skills. Adults and preschoolers are permitted a stick and puck. For children, full hockey equipment including a CSA approved hockey helmet with face mask is mandatory. For adults, helmets are mandatory but full equipment is optional. Adults are not permitted to shoot or raise the puck in a manner that may be dangerous to others.

Stick & Puck - 12 yrs & under

Work on puck control and skating skills. Shooting of the puck is not allowed other than for passing drills as no hockey nets will be provided. Ratio of instructor/coach/parent to child is not to exceed 1:2. Parent/guardian must be 18 years of age or older and must remain in the program area. Parent/guardian attending on ice must be accompanied by a child. Full protective hockey equipment is highly recommended to be worn at all times by participants. Helmets and gloves are mandatory for all participants. Body contact, rough play, game play, scrimmages are NOT permitted.

Stick & Puck - Adults Only

Work on puck control and skating drills. Helmets are mandatory. No hockey nets provided. Shooting of the puck is not allowed other than for passing drills.

Stick & Puck - Family

Work on puck control and skating skills in a family environment. Shooting of the puck is not allowed other than for passing drills as no hockey nets will be provided. Ratio of instructor/coach/parent to child is not to exceed 1:2. Parent/guardian must be 18 years of age or older and must remain in the program area. Parent/guardian attending on ice must be accompanied by a child. Full protective hockey equipment is highly recommended to be worn at all times by participants. Helmets and gloves are mandatory for all participants. Body contact, rough play, game play, scrimmages are NOT permitted.

Youth Skating (FREE!)

Free youth skating – no admission fee! Open to youth ages 12-19 only. Skate aids and strollers are not permitted. CSA approved helmets are highly recommended with chinstraps fastened.

Skating Fees

Public, Adult, Family Skating

• Child/Youth: $2.50 (17 years of age and under)

• Adult: $4.00

• Group: $9.50 (Maximum of 5 persons, must include one adult 18+ years, maximum 2 adults)

Parent & Tot Skating

• Children: $2.50

• Adult: $4.00

Shinny

• Parent & Tot: Adult $4.00, child $2.50

• Youth 13-17 years: $7.00

• Adult Shinny: $7.00 (prime time $10.75)

Stick & Puck, Figure Skating Pick-Up

• Per Person: $7.00 (includes all coaches & instructors)

Ice Season Dates

2025/2026 Ice Season

Acton Arena & Community Centre

• Rink A (Townsley): Monday September 8, 2025 to Sunday March 29, 2026
• Rink B (McKnight): Tuesday September 9, 2025 to Sunday March 15, 2026

Mold-Masters SportsPlex

• Alcott Pad: Tuesday September 2, 2025 to Sunday March 29, 2026
• Rink B (Fernbrook) Monday August 18, 2025 to Sunday March 29, 2026
• Rink C (TransCanada) Monday August 25, 2025 to Sunday May 10, 2026
• Rink D (Saputo) Friday September 5, 2025 to April 2027 (Year Round)

Holiday Closures

PA Days & Holiday Skating

PA Day and Holiday Skating are additional family and public skates added to the regular schedule. Regular fees and rules apply for holiday skating.

Sponsored Skates

Sponsored skates are free to the public. Thank you to our generous sponsors!

No sponsored skates at this time.

Live streaming in Halton Hills arenas

If you can’t make it to the rink, you can still stay connected by watching all events Live and On Demand. For a 10% discount, use promo code mold-mast (Mold-Masters SportsPlex) or actn-live (Acton Arena)

LiveBarn is a paid subscription service that allows you to watch events Live or On Demand for 30 days. Your subscription allows you to watch streams from any LiveBarn-installed venue across the United States and Canada.

Some included features:

• Save and share 30-second highlights
• Download entire games/practices
• Tag highlights while watching live, in-venue

Existing subscribers can update their profile to our venue’s promo code.

When are events filmed?

The video streaming service is only available for sports organizations that did not choose to opt-out of streaming during their dedicated rental times. The video streaming service will be disabled during public drop-in use of the arenas for programs like parent and child skate, public skating, adult shinny etc.

Sports organizations

Sports organizations were invited to opt-out of the service if they did not wish for their games and practices to be streamed live or available on-demand through LiveBarn. If you have a question about opting out of online streaming, please contact your sports organization.

Where are the arenas located?

For arena locations and contact information, visit our facilities webpage.

Do you offer passes?

Yes! We offer time-based memberships and pre-purchased admissions (Active Passes). Visit our passes webpage to learn more. 

Do you offer skating lessons?

No, the Town of Halton Hills does not offer skating instruction programs. However, there are several organizations within the community that offer skating lessons for all ages. Search online or give us a call to learn more about these organizations.

Do you offer skating rentals?

Rentals are available during public and family skating. The cost is $6.00 for skates and $3.00 for helmets, or both for $7.00.

Depending on volume, rentals can be busy. If you are planning on renting skates or helmets, we suggest coming 15-20 minutes before the skate to allow time to fit the equipment. We will attempt to get everyone fitted in a timely manner but rentals are first come, first served.

Can I buy food at the arena?

Yes! Our canteens are open for hot food and beverages and snacks for games and tournaments. All arenas also have vending machines with cold drinks and snacks and bottle filling stations for your reusable water bottle.

Do you have a pro shop or skate sharpening?

Mold-Masters SportsPlex features a pro shop operated by an independent owner. Operating hours, services and prices are all set by the pro shop owner. Please contact the arena for more information.

Acton Arena does not have a pro shop but does sell skate accessories such as laces, mouth guards, etc. from the customer service desk.

Can I advertise on the digital screens outside the arenas?

Yes! Advertise your business, organization or event with prominent visibility at our year-round facilities. Learn more on our advertising opportunities webpage.