Public Skating

Our drop-in skating options are a fun-filled experience for the entire family! 

Learn and play together!

Essex Community Services offers a number of opportunities for young people to participate in program with an adult. This is a great way to connect with your child, have some fun and stay active!

Programs are offered at:

  • Essex Centre Sports Complex, 60 Fairview Ave W, Essex, ON
  • Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre, 243 McAffee Street, Harrow, ON

To learn about the amenities offered at our arenas, visit our Facilities page.

Our Public Skating Guidelines are provided to ensure the safety and enjoyment of everyone.

For all Town of Essex Skating programs the Town strongly recommends that all participants wear a helmet for their safety.

Public Skating

  1. Payment of fee must be paid to the skate monitors prior to accessing the ice.
  2. Admittance restricted to skating participants only (skates required on ice).
  3. Horseplay prohibited (fast skating, racing, tag, etc.) Have fun but respect others safety.
  4. Skate forward and in the same direction as other skaters for the safety of all participants.
  5. Skating with children in your arms is prohibited.
  6. Verbal and non-verbal profanity prohibited.
  7. Please treat the facility, staff, and patrons, as you would like to be treated.
  8. Skating aides (chairs, etc.) prohibited. Sticks and pucks are prohibited.
  9. Please report all accidents or concerns to arena staff immediately.
  10. Emergency phone and first aid are available.
  11. Please keep off the ice surface while the Olympia is resurfacing.
  12. Failure to adhere to these guidelines is reason for removal from the premises by staff.

Parents and Tots

  1. Please pay before going on ice.
  2. Boots and/or shoes are allowed for Parents and Tot skate ONLY.
  3. Chairs are prohibited- only certified skating aides permitted.
  4. Stick and pucks are prohibited (Our Top-Shelf Toddlers program allows these devises).
  5. All children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian on the ice with a limit of no morethan three children per parent/guardian.

Adult Skate

  1. Please pay before going on ice.
  2. Please refer to public skating guidelines for this program.
  3. Stick and pucks are prohibited (Our Adult Skills Skate program allows these devises).

Figure Skating Practice

  1. This program is for figure skaters ONLY.
  2. Please pay before going on ice.
  3. The fee is for the skater only.

Essex Centre Sports Complex (ECSC)

May 19 to May 29, 2026   | 519-776-7336 x 1301

Perfect for your preschool child who is just learning to skate. Helmets are required on all
skaters. Adult accompaniment is mandatory. 

$5.00/person

Schedule:
  • Tuesdays: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Thursdays: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Children 6 years of age and under can focus their attention on having fun developing their
shooting and stick handling skills. Helmets must be worn by all children. Adults and children
are permitted a stick and puck; however, adults are not permitted to shoot the puck in a manner
that may be dangerous to others on the ice. Adult accompaniment is mandatory.

$5.00/person

Schedule:
  • Wednesdays: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Fridays: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Join us to get some exercise and/or work on your skating skills. Ages 16 and over only.

$5.00/person 

Schedule:
  • Tuesdays: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Thursdays:  9:00 am - 11:00 am

Hop on the ice to work on your shooting and stick handling skills. Ages 16 and over only.
Helmets are required on all skaters. 

$5.00/person

Schedule:
  • Wednesdays: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Fridays: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Looking for extra practice on your skates? Figure skaters of all ages welcome. 

$6.00/person 

Schedule:
  • Tuesdays: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Thursdays: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

 


 

Harrow & Colchester South Community Centre (HCCC)

March 22 to April 2, 2026  | 519-776-7336 x 1124

Perfect for your preschool child who is just learning to skate. Helmets are required on all
skaters. Adult accompaniment is mandatory. 

$5.00/person

Schedule:
  • Tuesdays: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Thursdays: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Children 6 years of age and under can focus their attention on having fun developing their
shooting and stick handling skills. Helmets must be worn by all children. Adults and children
are permitted a stick and puck; however, adults are not permitted to shoot the puck in a manner
that may be dangerous to others on the ice. Adult accompaniment is mandatory.

$5.00/person

Schedule:
  • Wednesdays: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Fridays: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Join us to get some exercise and/or work on your skating skills. Ages 16 and over only.

$5.00/person 

Schedule:
  • Tuesdays: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Thursdays:  9:00 am - 11:00 am

Hop on the ice to work on your shooting and stick handling skills. Ages 16 and over only.
Helmets are required on all skaters. 

$5.00/person

Schedule:
  • Wednesdays: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Fridays: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Looking for extra practice on your skates? Figure skaters of all ages welcome. 

$6.00/person 

Schedule:
  • Tuesdays: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Thursdays: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

 


 

Skating Cancellations

 During the annual Early Bird Tournament, all programs will be cancelled at both facilities.

There are no cancellations at this time.

There are no cancellations at this time.

Participate often? Enjoy 10% off your visit!

Buy 10 visits for the price of 9 for any of our drop-in programs. This deal can be purchased when you pay for your skate. 

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