Shinny Hockey

The City of St. Catharines offers shinny hockey programming for residents and visitors throughout our arena and ice facilities.

COVID-19 protocols

In order to participate, you must be aware of and follow all COVID-19 protocols when accessing the rink, including:

Participating with reduced capacities and limited sign-up spots for each facility
Completing the COVID-19 online screening form
Arriving 30 minutes before your booked time slot
Wearing a mask or face covering at all times inside facilities, except when playing
Checking in with staff upon entry
Sanitizing your hands
Refusal of entry if showing symptoms of COVID-19
Arriving to the facility ready to play

View our shinny hockey schedule calendar online for information on program locations, dates and times.

You can register online for shinny hockey or on a drop-in first come, first served basis.

Our shinny hockey rates and fees include:

We offer free admission for your game's first four goalies. Additional goalies are charged an admission fee.

Players of all abilities can participate in shinny hockey or pond hockey.
There is a maximum of 24 players for each game.
Sign-ins are not accepted until 30 minutes before your start time.
Full equipment, including a CSA certified helmet, and light and dark jerseys are required.
Proof of payment (ex. wristbands) will be required prior to entering the ice surface.
No headsets, cell phones or handheld electronic devices are permitted to be used while skating.
Alcoholic beverages, illegal substances and anyone under the influence will not be permitted on the premises.
All participants must wear skates while on the ice surface.
All games are non-contact. No checking or fighting is permitted.
No slap shots are permitted.
Profanity and improper behaviour are not permitted.
Report all accidents or injuries to arena staff members immediately.
Anyone not adhering to the rules may be ejected from the game.