Skating | Township of Severn

The ice season at the Coldwater Community Centre will start on October 7, 2025 and run until late-March 2026.

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.

Check out our Recreation Programs page for additional programming options.

Skating at the Coldwater Community Centre

Day time drop in schedule may be affected by ice bookings (e.g., tournaments, training, etc.), holidays, and school breaks.

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
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	Tuesdays Sundays	4:00 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. 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

Thanks to generous local businesses and service clubs, free public skating is made available throughout the ice season. Please contact us if you would like to support our community by sponsoring a skate session.

October 2025

Date	Time	Fees	Sponsor
Sunday, October 12	12:00 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.	Free	Telford Property Management
Sunday, October 19	12:00 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.	$1.75 per youth   $2.50 per adult $6.00 per family	Sponsorship opportunity available
Sunday, October 26	1:00 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.	$1.75 per youth   $2.50 per adult $6.00 per family	Sponsorship opportunity available

November 2025

Date	Time	Fees	Sponsor
Sunday, November 2	12:00 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.	Free	Telford Property Management
Sunday, November 9	12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.	$1.75 per youth   $2.50 per adult $6.00 per family	Sponsorship opportunity available
Sunday, November 16	12:00 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.	Free	Simcoe Sewer and Water
Sunday, November 23	12:00 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.	Free	Carquest Coldwater Auto Parts Limited
Sunday, November 30	12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.	$1.75 per youth   $2.50 per adult $6.00 per family	Sponsorship opportunity available

December 2025

Date	Time	Fees	Sponsor
Sunday, December 7	12:00 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.	Free	Garraway's Electrical Services
Sunday, December 14	12:00 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.	$1.75 per youth   $2.50 per adult $6.00 per family	Sponsorship opportunity available
Sunday, December 21	1:00 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.	$1.75 per youth   $2.50 per adult $6.00 per family	Sponsorship opportunity available

Outdoor rinks

The Washago Community Centre outdoor rink and the Bass Lake Woodlands Park (1956 Pine Avenue) are open during the winter (weather dependent).

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.