Public Skates

Welcome to the Port Coquitlam Community Centre. A variety of Public Skates are offered during the late summer, fall, winter and holiday season for the community to enjoy and be active.

Public Skating Drop-In Schedule

Pre-Registered Drop-in Information:

A “hybrid model” is in place for recreation program admissions. This allows participants to continue to book time slots in advance for pre-registered drop-in programs including Public Skates, as well as drop in if spots are still available.

Public Skating Schedule

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General Drop-in / Sign Up Guidelines:

*Note: Proof of Vaccination is required for public skates

  • Accounts required for all pre-registered drop-in programs and can be created at portcoquitlam.ca/register
  • Set up or login to your account to save your spot ahead of time
  • Registration for pre-registered drop-in programs open one week in advance at 8 am and close 60 mins prior to activity start time, either online or by calling 604-927-PLAY (7529)
  • Ensure each participant is registered including Tot (0 to 4yrs) are Super Senior (80+yrs)
  • Rentals can be purchased at time of registration ($3.47 skate and $2.35 helmet)
  • Registrations are non-transferable
  • Participants may withdraw from a drop-inactivity 24 hours prior to start time
  • Cancellations can be made online (min 24 hours notice required), by phone at 604.927.PLAY (7529) or email recreation@portcoquitlam.ca
  • No shows will be charged the single admission rate
  • Participants must be 8yrs and older to skate on their own

Public Skate Check-in process:
Pre-Registered Drop-in Participants

  1. Pre-Registered customer with their own equipment check in with Attendant at Arena 3 entrance
  2. Pre-Registered and pre-paid rental customers proceed directly to skate shop
  3. Check in with Attendant at Arena 3 entrance after equipment is on

Day of Drop-in Participants

  1. Check in at Arena Reception to see if spots are still available (Maximum participants: Public Skates max. 125, Family Play and Skate max. 50 and Ring, Stick and Puck max. 24)
  2. Sign in at Arena Reception will open 15 mins prior to skate start time

Public Skate and Facility Information:

  • Check the Know Before You Go for public health and facility updates
  • All participants must be on skates
  • Wheelchairs and strollers permitted, helmet provided
  • Lap skating only
  • Limited supply of skating aids for those who can’t independently skate
  • No personally made skating aids permitted

General Skate Rules

  • CSA-approved hockey or snowboard helmets are recommended and mandatory for children 11 years and under; strongly recommended for new skaters
  • Bicycle helmets are not permitted for any ice sessions
  • Children 7 years and under must be accompanied on the ice by a person 16 years or older on skates
  • No sticks or pucks during public skating sessions, unless authorized at the discretion of staff in a designated area

Admission and Rental Rates

Passes & Admissions

Passes may be purchased at Hyde Creek Recreation Centre or Port Coquitlam Community Centre, or by calling 604.927.PLAY (7529).

Please note: Children 0-3 are FREE.

HC = Hyde Creek Recreation Centre   |   PCCC = Port Coquitlam Community Centre

Contact

2150 Wilson Avenue
Port Coquitlam, BC  V3C 6J5
Facility: 604.927.7970
Programs/registration: 604.927.PLAY (7529)
Email: recreation@portcoquitlam.ca