Drop-In Programs

Fall 2022 & Winter 2023 Skate Schedule - September 6, 2022 to March 31, 2023

*Schedule subject to change

Descriptions

55+ Skate - 55+ Skates are open to older adults to enjoy a leisure skate while getting some exercise. Helmets are strongly recommended.

Adult (18+) Shinny - Adult Shinny is open to all adults aged 18+ who wish to participate in a game of pick up hockey. Teams will be decided upon arrival, goalies play for free. All players must wear helmets and gloves. Full equipment is strongly recommended. 

Family Stick & Puck - These skates are open to families who wish to practice their hockey skills. Work on basic stick handling, shooting and skating skills. Each child, aged 12 and younger, must be accompanied on the ice by an adult aged 18+. Each group can have up to 2 adults for a maximum of 5 people. All children must wear helmets and gloves.

Figure Skating Drop-In - This skate time is for experienced skaters, with CanSkate STAR level one or higher, to help individuals practice jumps, spins, and the fundamentals of figure skating. Skate Canada rules apply. Coaches are free. 

Parent & Tot Skate - These skates are open to families with young children, adults and seniors who wish to enjoy a family fun environment. Children aged 6 and younger must be accompanied on the ice by an adult, parent or guardian. Skating aids are permitted on the ice. 

Public Skate - These skates are open to participants of all ages. Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult aged 16 . Skating aids are permitted in designated areas only. Skate Patrol staff provide on-ice supervision during all public skates. 

Youth Shinny - These shinnies are open to youth aged 13-17 who wish to improve their hockey skills and get some extra ice time. Pick-up games are planned by those in attendance and goalies play for free. All players must wear helmets and gloves; full equipment is highly recommended. 

Public Skate Rules are posted in each arena lobby. King Township reserves the right to deny access to individuals deemed to be in violation of these rules. 

• Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult AGED 16+.
• Helmets are highly recommended for new skaters and children under 8 years of age.
• Helmets and gloves are mandatory for all shinny participants.
• The Ontario Recreation Facilities Association and the Township of King strongly recommends full equipment to be worn; helmets and glove protection are mandatory. 
• ​Skate aids are allowed during Parent & Tot Skate and in designated areas during Public Skate.
• Wheelchairs are welcome at all recreational skates.
• All participants must be wearing skates while on the ice​.
• All programs are subject to a 10 minute ice resurfacing.
• NO SKATE RENTALS AVAILABLE​​​ ​

Public Skate Birthday Party Packages are offered in all three of our arenas during a scheduled Public Skate or you may rent the ice privately for an additional fee.​ To book the party package please contact facilitybooking@king.ca. 

The Community Services Department is excited to bring back drop-in programs at the King Township Municipal Centre! Drop-in programs are available for ages 13+. All skill levels are welcomed. Please bring indoor shoes. Drop-in fee is $5 per participant. Cash will be accepted at the door. 

Playgroup is a place for parents, caregivers and participants to meet, find support and have fun in a relaxed, informal setting. No registration is required. This is a caregiver participating class.

Age: 1 - 5 years old

Fee: $5 per participant

Are you feeling artsy? Join the fun at the Kids' Create Drop-In Art Club every Saturday Morning at the KHCC! Participants may drop-in anytime during the scheduled time frame for the child's age group and enjoy new activities each week. Pay at the door, $7 per child. Please note that adults must stay on site with their child(ren) but may view the museum galleries (free admission with a child attending).

This program is a slow-paced, low impact course specifically designed for seniors 55+ who are looking to strengthen the muscles they use in their everyday life.  Seniors also engage in light but effective exercises known to improve balance and coordination.  To register please email darlene@mmphysio.ca. Admission is free. 

This program will run in-person at the following locations:

Nobleton Arena & Community Centre: Tuesdays & Fridays 1pm-1:45pm

Trisan Centre: Tuesdays & Fridays 2:15pm-3pm & 3pm-3:45pm

The Township of King has one outdoor pool located at 15 Old King Rd., Nobleton. The Nobleton Lions Outdoor Pool was closed in the summers of 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

For the 2022 season, the Township has made the difficult decision to keep the Nobleton Lions Outdoor Pool closed for the summer season. All aquatic programming, including swimming lessons and public swims, has been cancelled.

The decision not to reopen the pool was made with great difficulty and careful consideration. King has been unable to locate, hire, and secure a sufficient level of certified aquatics staff to safely operate the pool for the coming 2022 summer season. This is a problem facing municipalities across Canada, resulting in pool closures and reduced service.

The Township is also facing technical issues with the Nobleton Lions Outdoor Pool. Township staff began performing maintenance and repair work in March 2022, and continues to work toward a successful resolution.

PLEASE REMAIN OFF OF THE ICE SURFACES WHEN RINKS ARE CLOSED.

DO NOT SKATE ON STORMWATER PONDS, AS THEY ARE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND NOT DESIGNED OR INTENDED FOR RECREATIONAL USE.

Please abide by the Outdoor Rinks Skate Schedule below. Shinny is permitted only during allotted time slots. Please also see below for when figure skating is permitted:

• Every Tuesday, figure skating will be permitted at the Memorial Park (King City) rink from 6:30pm-8:30pm
• Every Thursday, figure skating will be permitted at the Nobleton Sports Park (Nobleton) rink from 6:30pm-8:30pm

• Staff are on-site during operating hours, but rinks are unsupervised. Please do not skate on the rinks outside of operating hours.
• The maximum capacity is posted at each rink.
• Skating is on a first-come-first-serve basis.
• Please limit your time on the ice to one hour if other participants are waiting to skate. Please be courteous so everyone can enjoy outdoor skating.
• Shinny is only permitted during allotted time slots.
• Flooding and maintenance closures are at the discretion of the staff, depending on ice surface and weather conditions. Please exit the ice surface upon staff request.
• Masks and helmets are HIGHLY recommended.
• Please make every effort to maintain a distance of at least 2 metres between yourself and other skaters.
• There are no washrooms available. Please plan accordingly.
• Please follow all Public Health COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions and stay home if you or anyone in your household is ill.