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Safety is our top priority. The City of Vaughan continues to work with all levels of government to respond to COVID-19 and as the requirements to show proof of vaccination and proof of identification evolve.

Individuals age 12 and older are required to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received their final dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to entering a City facility, unless the individual qualifies for an exemption.

Click here for COVID-19 protocols and vaccination requirements.

Service Disruption Update: Starting on Saturday, October 2, Al Palladini Community Centre will begin to partially reopen, including the indoor skating rink and swimming pool, following last week’s flooding of the facility. All other amenities will remain closed while restoration work continues. Patrons can access the community centre through the east entrance. The west entrance remains closed. The fitness centre is closed and recreation programming is cancelled until future notice.

Recreational Skating & Shinny Hockey

Enjoy all that winter has to offer! For all ages. Register for drop-in recreational indoor skating & shinny hockey at any of our 5 indoor arenas from October to March.

Outdoor Rinks

Skate anytime for FREE at our 5 outdoor rinks* from December to March, weather permitting. Outdoor rinks are unsupervised unless otherwise stated in the recreational skating and shinny hockey schedule. For the enjoyment and safety of all skate participants, please adhere to the following Skating Rink Guidelines.

Supervised & unsupervised recreational skating and shinny hockey is now open
Recreational skates will operate at reduced capacity and controlled traffic flow to maintain physical distancing. Click here for arena and outdoor rink locations. View details and guidelines below for more information.

Pre-registration is required at vaughan.perfectmind.com. We recommend using Google Chrome for best results.
Members and residents can register four days in advance of the scheduled time block. Non-members and non-residents can register one day in advance.
Proof of registration confirmation and photo ID will be required during check-in.
Doors will be open for up to 30 minutes after the start of the session to allow for check-in.
To cancel your drop-in reservation online, view the Schedules section of your client profile. Simply switch from ‘Calendar View’ to ‘List View’ and then select ‘Actions’ to begin. A full credit/refund will be issued without penalty.

Is your preferred time block full? Add yourself to the waitlist. If a spot becomes available you will receive an email notification with the option to accept and register or decline the spot, directly from your online account. If your spot has not been accepted within 24 hours of receiving the email, it will be made available to the next person on the waitlist. Please ensure a current email address is associated to all participant profiles.

As part of the check-in procedure, participants must complete the Provincial Public Health Self-assessment prior to entering the facility. For more information on registered programs, refer to our Frequently Asked Questions webpage.

Watch this video demonstration on how to register for a drop-in program.

If you require assistance registering, call Access Vaughan at 905.832.2281 or email RecCSD@vaughan.ca.

To get the latest updates, follow us on Instagram and Facebook. For information on the reopening of services and amenities in Vaughan, visit vaughan.ca/COVID19.

Details & Guidelines

Indoor Recreational Skating (Supervised & Unsupervised)

Children under 10 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Helmets are highly recommended for new skaters and children under 8 years of age.
Hockey sticks, pucks and nets are not permitted.

Indoor Recreational Shinny Hockey (Supervised & Unsupervised)

Helmets are mandatory, and full equipment, including elbow pads and shin guards are highly recommended.
Face guards are mandatory for youth and children in the parent & child shinny hockey program.
Note: Ice pad may be split between practice and game play at the discretion of the shinny hockey attendant.
Parent & Child: Participation restricted to one adult (18 years+) and 2 children (6-12 years). Parent or guardian must be on the ice. There is a fee of $5.75 for each additional child.
Goalies are free (maximum of 3). Maximum of 15 shinny hockey players, excluding goalies.

Fees

All fees listed apply to Vaughan residents only. A non-resident surcharge of 10% may be applicable. HST included in single visit fees, where applicable. HST will be charged at the point of sale for multiple visit passes. Fees are for visits within the set time frame and are subject to change. No refunds or credits on 10 visit passes.

Recreational Skating Fees

Child/Youth (4-17 years)	Fee
Single visit	$3.25
Pass - 10 visit	$28
Pass - 1 season	$67.60

Adult (18 years+)	Fee
Single visit	$6
Pass - 10 visit	$52.25
Pass - 1 season	$122.98

Older Adult (65 years+)	Fee
Single visit	$4
Pass - 10 visit	$34.50
Pass - 1 season	$78.76

Group*	Fee
Single visit	$12
Pass - 10 visit	$104.75
Pass - 1 season	$150.76

*Group fees: a maximum of 5 participants residing at the same address.

Recreational Shinny Hockey Fees

Goalies are free (maximum of 3).

Child (6-12 years)	Fee
Single visit	$11

Youth (13-17 years)	Fee
Single visit	$11
Pass - 10 visit	$70.40

Adult (18 years+)	Fee
Single visit	$14
Pass - 10 visit	$90

Parent & Child**	Fee
Single visit	$19.75
Pass - 10 visit	$166.20

**1 adult per 2 children 6-12 years. Each additional child is $5.75.

Contact Information

Recreation Services

Phone: 905-832-2281

Questions about online registration?
Email: RecCSD@vaughan.ca

Location:
City Hall, Level 300
2141 Major Mackenzie Drive
Vaughan, ON L6A 1T1

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