Skating | Township of Severn

The ice season at the Coldwater Community Centre starts in October 2024 and runs until late-March 2025.

For updated information on public skating options, please contact the Coldwater Community Centre at 705-686-3322. The day time drop in schedule may be affected by ice bookings (e.g., tournaments, training, etc.), holidays, and school breaks.

If you're interested in renting ice time, or would like more information on our schedules, please visit the Facility Calendar. Contact us if you want to book the facility, or if you need more details.

Day time drop in programs

Check out our Recreation Programs page for additional programming options.

Program	Ages	Day	Time	Fees
Moms, pops, and tots	Parents and caregivers with children ages eight and under	Tuesdays and  Thursdays	9:00 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. 1:00 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.	$1
Seniors skate	Seniors ages 55 plus	Tuesdays and Thursdays	9:00 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. 1:00 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.	$2
Seniors shinny	55 plus	Tuesdays and Thursdays	10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.	$2
Regular shinny	18 to 54	Tuesdays and Thursdays	11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.	$2
Homeschool skate	Pre-schoolers and home school families	Tuesdays and Thursdays	12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.	$1.75 per youth  $2.50 per adult $6.00 per family
Public skating	All ages	Sundays	12:00 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.	$1.75 per youth   $2.50 per adult $6.00 per family

Public skating sponsorship opportunities

Thank you to our generous local businesses and service clubs for sponsoring public skating and making some sessions free for families and participants.

Please contact us if you would like to support our community by sponsoring a skate session.

Public skating schedule

March 2025

Date	Time	Fees	Sponsor
Sunday, March 2	12:00 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.	Free	K.J Excavating Inc.
Sunday, March 9	12:00 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.	Free	K.J Excavating Inc.
Monday, March 10	1:00 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.	Free	North Simcoe Tree Service
Monday, March 10	3:00 pm. to 4:20 p.m.	Free	North Simcoe Tree Service
Wednesday, March 12	1:00 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.	Free	North Simcoe Tree Service
Wednesday, March 12	3:00 p.m. to 4:20 p.m.	Free	North Simcoe Tree Service
Friday, March 14	1:00 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.	Free	North Simcoe Tree Service
Sunday, March 16	12:00 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.	Free	K.J Excavating Inc.
Sunday, March 23	12:00 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.	Free	K.J Excavating Inc.

Outdoor rinks

The Washago Community Centre outdoor rink and the Bass Lake Woodlands Park (1956 Pine Avenue) are both open as of January 10, 2025.

Guidelines for use

Please follow these guidelines to ensure the rink remains open for use:

children and youth should be under adult supervision
hockey can be played at any time when there is no one using the rink for recreational skating
it is highly recommended that all ice users wear a CSA-approved helmet and protective gear
please show consideration for our neighbours and their property
report all hazards, misconduct, and foul-language to Township staff
respect the posted schedule
slapshots should be avoided, especially those towards the road
stay off the rink during inclement or mild weather
use of alcohol, drugs, smoking, or vaping is not permitted

Use of the rinks is at your own risk. You voluntarily assume all risk associated with any sport or event. Township of Severn does not accept responsibility for any related risks or injuries.

Contact us to report any concerns or issues.

Volunteer opportunities

We need volunteers for the Bass Lake Woodlands Park and Washago Community Centre outdoor rinks. Volunteers must be able to work outdoors in the cold and be available weeknights and weekend nights. Training is provided. The outdoor rinks are volunteer-dependent, meaning that they can't exist without community members willing to support them.

Volunteer duties would include but are not limited to:

shoveling snow from the ice surface
watering (flooding) down the rink
ensuring the skating surface is in overall good condition
reporting ice conditions to Township staff

To help out, please complete the Outdoor Rink Volunteer form.

Outdoor Rink Volunteer form

Hockey and figure skating

Check out a list a community sports clubs and organizations. There are local hockey leagues and figure skating clubs if you're interested in taking lessons or looking for structured play.