For kids 6 and under to skate safely and have fun! We provide skate mates and toys that for kids to have fun with and to encourage skating. If requested, we provide small nets on half the ice so that parents can teach kids how to shoot or skate with their own stick.

The Kinsmen Club of Medicine Hat proudly sponsors free public skating times for our city. We invite all members of our community and visitors to enjoy these free public skating opportunities. To ensure the safety of all skaters, sticks and pucks are not allowed on ice during Public Skating.

Strap on the skates for a few leisurely laps! Adults over the age of 18 only please. Please respect all staff, the facility, and each other.

This is a supervised game of hockey for youth, ages 8-12, during school breaks. Skaters will be split into two groups, 8-10 years and 11-12 years whenever possible. Both age groups may be combined in certain instances.

Show off your dangles and dekes in a friendly game of pick-up hockey for the older adults.

Please respect arena personnel and each other, both on and off the ice. Pay at the front desk prior to entering the arena. Goalies play for free!

Here are a few drop-in hockey guidelines to ensure everyone has fun and stays safe. 

• City of Medicine Hat skate marshals will be on the ice to organize teams and supervise the program
• Full hockey equipment in required, including a CSA approved hockey helmet.
• No body checking permitted
• All participants must be fair to one another and allow everyone equal playing time.
• Individuals displaying unacceptable behavior will be asked to leave without refund.  This includes the following:
  • Dangerous Play – body checking, slashing, tripping, etc.
  • Fighting
  • Abusive and/or obscene language or behavior
  • Horse play
  • Disrespecting participants, staff or the facility.