Skating and hockey
Several measures have been taken to ensure the health and safety of patrons and staff.
Register for basic or advanced ice skating lessons to fit your age and skill level. Lessons are offered at arenas in the City. Some programs may have specific requirements.
Learn the basics of skating on ice or improve your skating skills. Group or private lessons are offered for most ages and ability levels.
Leather hockey skates or figure skates with laces are recommended. If a helmet is required, it must be a CSA approved hockey helmet. Plastic skates or those with straps, buckles or adjustable to different sizes are not recommended.
Here’s a look at some of the types of programs you can find at our locations:
Ages 3 to 5
Children learn basic ice skating skills. Some classes may require an adult to skate with the child on ice.
Ages 6 to 12
Beginners learn basics like forward skating, how to stop and turn. Experienced skaters can improve their skills and learn crossovers, turns and spins. A program for children with special needs is also available. Group or private lessons are also available.
Ages 13 to 17
Beginner or experienced skaters can progress at their own pace. Learn how to stop, skate backwards or work on figure skating skills like turns, jumps and spins. Group or private lessons are also available.
Ages 18 and up
Learn skills like forward and backward skating, turns, stopping and more. A program for adults with special needs is also available.
Develop your skills and practice with a variety of skating and hockey drop-in programs to suit your schedule.
A CSA approved hockey helmet is recommended for most programs. All participants must wear ice skates while on the ice. Program descriptions are available on Active Mississauga.
Schedules are subject to availability and may change at any time. Please confirm the arena schedule on Active Mississauga.
Here’s a look at some of the types of programs you can find at our locations:
Fun Skate
For ages 3 years and older. Have a great time on the ice skating with your family and friends. Approved skating aids are permitted.
Figure Skating
Practice your spins, jumps and figure skating programs. You must be a competent forward and backward skater and be able to turn comfortably from forward and backward with speed to attend this program.
Adult and Older Adult Skate
For ages 18 years and older. Have a great time on the ice skating with other adults. Approved skating aids are permitted.
55+ Skate
For ages 55 years and older. Have a great time on the ice skating with other adults. Approved skating aids are permitted.
Adult Cardio Skate
A supervised fast-paced skate session using the entire ice surface incorporating skating skill drills with music. A definite workout!
Figure Skating Patch
For figure skaters to practice figure eights in a quiet 50 minutes on the ice.
Hockey Shinny
Pick-up hockey in a non-contact game where full hockey equipment is mandatory for all program participants including CSA approved hockey helmet. Facial protection/cage is required for some age groups. Equipment rentals are not available and goalies are not provided. Goalies (in full equipment) are permitted to play for free.
Program age groups include:
- Youth (14-17)
- 18+ Sledge (sledges available upon request)
- 18+ adult
- 55+
- 65+
- Women’s hockey
Hockey Stick & Puck
Work on basic stick/puck handling and skating skills. Maximum 3 children for each adult. Full hockey equipment is mandatory for some age groups. A CSA approved hockey helmet is mandatory. This program does not allow scrimmage, shinny or game play.
Program age groups include:
- 3-13 years with adult
- 14-17 years
- 18+ adult
