Skating

G.R. Pearkes Recreation Centre offers many opportunities for public skating on its two ice surfaces, with skate rentals available for most sessions.

Please call 250-475-5400 for any skating inquiries.

Skating Schedule 

Friday Night theme skates will resume in the Fall.

About our Programs

Drop-in Skating

Most public skating sessions are drop-in (no reservation required), and some require a reservation (reserved drop-in) as indicated.

These drop-in skating sessions are included with your Saanich Access Pass or with a paid single admission.

Everyone Welcome Skate: The classic public skating session: a leisurely skate for all ages with no toys or games on the ice. Helmets are strongly recommended.

Adult Skate 19yrs+: An adults-only version of our Everyone Welcome Skate session. Helmets are strongly recommended.

Parent and Tot Ice Play 1-6yrs: Enjoy a skate with your little one, hockey and on ice toys available. Helmets strongly recommended. Parents may use spikes instead of skates.

Parent & Child Hockey Social 5-10yrs: Enjoy hockey time together using sponge pucks (children must be accompanied by an adult, max 2:1 ratio). Helmets, cages and gloves are mandatory for children. Full gear is recommended.

Stick & Puck 19yrs+: Enjoy shooting on the net without goalies. A helmet, gloves, and a stick are mandatory.

Adult Figure Skating 19yrs+: An open session for all levels of figure skating with an attendant available to help you master your skills.

All Drop-in Stick & Puck sessions are moving to reserved drop-in

We’ve had such a great response to Drop-in Stick & Puck sessions that we’re transitioning them to reserved drop-in. Available to reserve 7 days in advance at 7:30am.

Equipment Information and Rentals

G.R. Pearkes' Skate Shop offers skate and spike rentals for lessons and most public skating sessions.

  • We highly recommend helmets for all skating activities. There are limited complimentary helmets available; please bring your own when possible
  • Helmets and gloves are mandatory for all skating lessons. Limited complimentary helmets are available; please bring your own when possible
  • Wheelchairs and baby strollers are welcome; please see the ice attendant for rules and guidelines. Those pushing must be wearing skates. Do not leave an occupied device unattended.

Skate rentals

Skate sharpening

  • Must pay and drop off skates at Reception
  • $5.50 per pair

For Ice rental information, click here

 

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