Public Skating and Ice Rentals

Public Skating

The County of Brant offers a variety of drop-in and public skates at the Brant Sports Complex, the Burford Community Centre and the Gaukel Memorial Community Centre. Skates run from September 18, 2022 to March 28, 2023 unless stated below.

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Brant Sports Complex

Type of Skate	Dates and Times	Cost
Adult Skates	Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm	$2.00 per person
Adult Figure Skating	Mondays from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm	$2.00 per person
Beginner Skates	Saturdays from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm	$3.00 per person
Parent and Tot Skate	Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30 am to 11:30 am	FREE
Preschool Stick and Puck Skate	Fridays from 10:30 am to 11:30 am	$1.00 per child / adults free Helmet required
Public Skates	Tuesdays from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Saturdays from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm	$3.00 per person $27.00 for a 10 visit Public Skate pass $62.00 for Season Public Skate pass Passes can be purchased online at COBconnect or in person at the Brant Sports Complex

Burford Community Centre

Type of Skate	Dates and Times	Cost
Adult Skates	Tuesdays from 11:00am to 1:00 pm Thursdays from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm	$2.00 per person
Parent and Tot Skate	Mondays and Tuesdays from 10:00 am to 11:00 am	FREE
Preschool Stick and Puck Skate	Thursdays from 10:00 am to 11:30 am	$1.00 per child / adults free Helmet required
Public Skates	Sundays from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm	$3.00 per person $27.00 for a 10 visit Public Skate pass $62.00 for Season Public Skate pass Passes can be purchased online at COBconnect or in person at the Brant Sports Complex
Senior Shinny	Thursdays from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm	$6.00 per person

Gaukel Memorial Community Centre

Type of Skate	Dates and Times	Cost
Adult Skates	Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm	$2.00 per person
Parent and Tot Skate	Thursdays from 10:00 am to 11:30 am	FREE
Preschool Stick and Puck Skate	Wednesdays from 10:00 am to 11:30 am	$1.00 per child / adults free Helmet required
Public Skates	Sundays from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm	$3.00 per person $27.00 for a 10 visit Public Skate pass $62.00 for Season Public Skate pass Passes can be purchased online at COBconnect or in person at Brant Sports Complex
Adult Shinny	Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm	$7.00 per person

Skating Information and Rules

Users of County facilities are personally responsible for ensuring that they are fit to participate in physical activities. Anyone with a condition affecting his/her ability to participate must take appropriate safety precautions to ensure his/her own safety and is encouraged to be accompanied by an adult who is knowledgeable about their condition.
Respect staff at all times. Listen to and follow staff instructions.
Report all accidents or injuries to staff immediately.
The time allocated for Public skating sessions may be reduced in order to accommodate ice maintenance. Staff are responsible for safe skating conditions and will make the final decision, relative to safety considerations.
Sledges are available for use for people who are not able to use regular skates.
It is recommended that all skaters wear CSA approved helmets.
All skaters under the age of 10 years must be accompanied by a guardian a minimum of 14 years of age.
No one is permitted on the ice without skates.
Maximum ice capacity is 160 skaters.

View the full Public Skating Rules (PDF) before you attend a County of Brant Skate.

Ice Rentals

To rent ice at a facility, fill out the Ice Request form.

Review the following policies before your rental:

Ice Rental Pricing
Ice Rental Types	Times and Details	Price per hour (+HST)
Youth Prime Time	Monday to Friday 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm Saturday and Sunday all day	$149.25
Junior/Regional Hockey	Monday to Friday 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm Saturday and Sunday all day	$175.00
Adult Prime Time	Monday to Friday 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm Saturday and Sunday all day	$206.50
Non Prime Time	Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm	$127.85
Early Morning	Monday to Friday before 8:00 am	$69.50
Daytime Casual Rental	Up to 3 people, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, booked within 72 hours	$35.40
Daytime Causal Rental	Each additional participant above 3, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, booked within 72 hours	$8.85
Summer Casual Rental (June, July, August)	Up to 3 people, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm booked within 72 hours	$43.90
Last Minute Ice Rental	(72 hours or less)	30% discount on all prime time & non-prime rates

Floor Rentals

During the spring and summer months, ice is removed in the Burford Community Centre and the Gaukel Memorial Community Centre and the floor is available to rent

To rent a floor, fill out the Floor Request Form

Review the following policies before your rental:

Floor Rental Pricing
Description	Cost
County Youth	$64.75 + HST per hour
Adult	$78.50 + HST per hour
Events - Banquets, Dances, etc. using full floor with alcohol	$945.00 + HST
Events - Banquets, Dances, etc. using half floor	$720.00 + HST
Hourly rate for set up/ tear down	$57.25 + HST per hour

HST is extra on all rates. Insurance is also required and available for purchase through the County of Brant.

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