Recreation Centre

Arena Rules & Guidelines

• Children under 12 must be supervised by a guardian aged 16 or older.
• Children under 8 must be accompanied on the ice by a guardian aged 16 or older.
• Only individuals wearing skates are allowed on the ice.
• No one is allowed on the ice while the ice resurfacer is in operation. Wait until it has fully left the ice and the doors are closed.
• Use only designated entry and exit points to access the ice, and only at scheduled and authorized times.
• Follow all equipment requirements specific to your activity.
• Respect participant limits and age restrictions for each session.
• Food and beverages are not permitted on the ice.
• Personal audio devices (e.g., headphones, speakers) are not permitted.
• Carrying children on the ice is strictly prohibited.
• Foul language, inappropriate behaviour, roughhousing, and throwing snow or ice are not tolerated.
• Always respect staff and fellow participants and follow the instructions of City personnel at all times.

Public Skating

• Helmets and gloves/mittens are mandatory for children under 12. Helmets are strongly recommended for all skaters, especially beginners or those with limited experience.
• Skate at a safe and reasonable speed that matches the flow of other skaters.
• Prohibited during public skating:
  • Hockey sticks, pucks, or other sports equipment
  • Figure skating movements (spins, jumps, backward skating)
  • Games such as tag, racing, or power skating
  • Coaching/instruction are not permitted.
• Maximum capacity: 260 skaters

Shinny Hockey / Ringette 

• All participants must wear a CSA-approved helmet with a full-face mask, a neck protector and gloves.
• Slap shots, body contact, and coaching/instruction are not permitted.
• Maximum capacity: 22 players, including goaltenders

Figure Skating

• Figure skates are required.
• Coaching/instruction are not permitted.
• Maximum capacity: 24 skaters

To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, anyone not following the rules will be asked to leave the premises. Thank you for your cooperation and enjoy your skate!

Schedules and maximum capacities are subject to change without notice. | Group coaching and private lessons are not permitted during public activity periods.

Pickleball & Badminton: Players must bring their own racquet and birds (or balls). Registration required via IC3

Open Gym activities: Children aged 5 to 10 must be supervised by an adult.

Family activities: Reserved for parents and children participating together. Some equipment is available. 

Please respect the age requirements and level of play of activities as mentioned on the current schedule.

New directives for swimming activities: 

Children aged 8 or younger or persons that cannot swim must have a participating companion during leisure swim and during WIBIT. 

WIBIT: Wibit: Plenty of Fun Awaits You at the Pool

What happens when you set an inflatable obstacle course on water? FUN!

Kids, and adults too, will have a blast on Beaconsfield’s Wibit track!

Test your balance, play with your friends and have a great time!

For swimmers 6 years and older AND at least 1.10 m (3.6 ft) tall.

Limit of 12 people at a time on the WIBIT.

Children 6 to 8 years old: a parent must accompany the children in the water if using the Wibit.

Mandatory:

• Pass a swimming ability test
• Wear a personal flotation device (provided)

Aquatic training courses

Information on the Olympic Way swimming lessons

POOL USE REGULATIONSSWIMMING ETIQUETTE IN THE SWIMMING LANES

Schedules and maximum capacities are subject to change without notice. | Group coaching and private lessons are not permitted during public activity periods.

* Only three (3) lanes for lap swim.

** No lanes for lap swim.

Beaconsfield has many outdoor community pools. 

Learn more and find one near you