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Skating Programs

Free Public Skating

Free Public Skating is brought to you by our generous community sponsors. For the remainder of the season please bring your own skates & helmets for programs!


 

Spring Break Schedule 

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  • Children under the age of 10 must be actively supervised by an adult/guardian. 
  • CSA-approved helmets are strongly recommended for all users.
  • All ice times will take place in the Civic Centre -- Please bring your own Skates & Helmets. 
  • Hockey sticks & pucks are not permitted during public skating time.
  • All participants must wear skates on the ice.

For more information email recreation@smithers.ca or call 250-847-1600


Tiny Tots Skate

This program is now complete for the season. See you next year!

This FREE hour is reserved for individuals 0-5 years old. Guardian supervision is required at all times to ensure safety! Skates and helmets are available. Starts on Wednesday, October 8th, 2025. 

For inquiries or more information please contact recreation@smithers.ca or call 250-847-1600. 


Adult-Only Lunch Skate

A free lunch hour skate for adults only. Every Thursday from 12pm-1pm in the New Arena. Skates and Helmets are available for use. 


Family Stick and Puck

This FREE program is ONLY running in December, during our Christmas Ice Schedule. Designed for adults to accompany youth in a non-contact environment. Participants 18 years and younger require full equipment. Adults must be on the ice with them, wearing skates, helmets and gloves. No goalies, scrimmages, slap shots or formal instruction. Make sure to bring your own stick and puck!


Shinny Hockey 

This program is now complete for the season. See you next year!

For ages 18 years and older only. Fridays from 12pm-1pm in the Civic Centre. Helmets mandatory. 

Drop in fee: $6.70 (exact change required, no till, cash only)