Skating

Admission to public skate is on a drop-in basis. Simply drop in and pay at the front desk. Skate rentals are available.

Public Skate takes place at the West Vancouver Ice Arena. 

Public Skate Schedule

Public Skate Schedule

Descriptions

Adult/senior skate is a public skating session for adults and seniors only. Come skate with friends and maintain your fitness over winter in a social and fun way! There is no coaching during these sessions. Regular drop-in rates apply.

Adult ice dance is for ice dancers only. This is a public skating ice dance session for adult skaters 18y+ who want to practice their skills and work on their patterns. Ice dancing is the skating of prescribed dance patterns to specific music such as tango and waltz rhythms. Ice dancers use the entire ice surface to skate the dances.

No coaching is allowed during these ice times. Regular drop-in rates apply. This is a drop-in activity and pre-registration for this event is not required. To enroll in this program, please visit the front desk at the Ice Arena and pay in person. 

Adult figure skate is for figure skaters only. No full ice routines are allowed. No coaching is allowed during these ice times. Regular drop-in rates apply.  This is a drop-in activity and pre-registration for this event is not required. To enroll in this program, please visit the front desk at the Ice Arena and pay in person.

Toonie ($2) skate takes place every Wednesday and Friday for all ages.

Public skate is open to skaters of all ages. Come skate with family and friends or on your own! Regular drop-in rates apply.

Choose from a variety of group, private, and semi-private lessons! Pre-registration is required.

Seasonal programs 

Early Years

School Age

Youth

Adult

Family and All Ages

Skating program and lesson registration dates:

Fall 2026
Registration for general programs and gymnastics: Thursday, August 6.
Registration for skating and swimming: Thursday, August 13.
•    Online, phone, and in-person registration will close 24 hours before the third lesson.
•    Withdrawals must be completed before the start of the second lesson.
•    There are no changes to when participants can register for private lessons.

Choose from a variety of group, private, and semi-private lessons!

For available dates and times, click on the links below. Pre-registration is required. 

Seasonal programs

School Age

Adult

Skating program and lesson registration dates:

Fall 2026
Registration for general programs and gymnastics: Thursday, August 6.
Registration for skating and swimming: Thursday, August 13.

Join us on the ice! Drop-in hockey includes 20 skaters and two goalies maximum per session—full gear is mandatory. Pre-registration is required. 

Skaters and goalies register under different activities (titled either Skater or Goalie). In order to register to play in goal, you must be on the approved goalie list. 

If you’re a new goalie, please contact Faisal to be added to the list.

Daily activities and drop-ins

Adult

Stick and Puck Program Pilot

Based on feedback from participants and staff, we are piloting new Stick and Puck program age categories. The goal is to ensure that similar age groups can skate together in a safe manner.

5 to 8y
Beginner fun for young children where parents are encouraged to join. Help your child build confidence and strengthen skating skills while developing a love for the sport. Parents accompanying their children on the ice must book a spot for themselves separately. The session is 45 minutes long.

9 to 11y
This session is focused towards children of all skating abilities and backgrounds. Parents are allowed to participate with their child(ren). Parents accompanying their children on the ice must book a spot for themselves separately. The session is 45 minutes long.

12y+
This session is focused towards children of all skating abilities and backgrounds. Parents are allowed to participate with their child(ren). Parents accompanying their children on the ice must book a spot for themselves separately. The session is 45 minutes long.

18y+
This is an adult-only session, where participants must pre-register for a spot and reserve skate rentals at the time of registration. The session is 90 minutes long.

General rules and regulations for all Stick and Puck age categories:
•    Pre-registration is required. On-site registration is only available if spots are open or until capacity is reached. Sign in with a skate attendant when you arrive on the ice.
•    Participants must check-in with the attendant on ice to register their attendance. 
•    Full gear is NOT required. Hockey gloves, skates, a helmet with a cage or visor, and a hockey stick with a plug are required to be on the ice. Skates can be rented at the skate shop.
•    Scrimmages and goalies are NOT ALLOWED.

Daily activities and drop-ins

School Age (5 to 8y) (9 to 11y)

Adult (18y+)

Family and All Ages (12y+)

Late registrations for skate lessons have become increasingly challenging; as skating lessons are progressive, late registrations can be disruptive for both the students already enrolled and the instructor. To address this, all participants are required to register no later than the start of the third lesson.

Key points to note:
•   Online, phone, and in-person registration will close 24 hours before the third lesson.
•   Withdrawals must be completed before the start of the second lesson.
•   There are no changes to when participants can register for private lessons.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled lesson time.  

• For group lessons: find your nametag on the table in the lobby.
• For private lessons: wait at the private lesson area of the lobby. You’ll be directed on the ice at your lesson start time. Group lessons will begin with a group warm up followed by separation into skill level groups.

A CSA approved skating or snow sport helmet is mandatory. Face cages are strongly recommended for beginner skaters. Wear warm layered comfortable clothing with gloves or mittens.

Rental skates and helmets are available if needed and included in the lesson cost. They are cleaned and disinfected after each use.

Parents are not allowed on ice for lessons with the exception of Parent and Tot programs or private lesson bookings.