Safety Rules

We want to make sure you enjoy your visit. Be sure to follow our skating rules when you skate.

  • CSA approved helmets are highly recommended
  • No hockey equipment allowed on the ice
  • Skating aids are permitted

  • A maximum of 20 skaters and two goalies are permitted on the ice surface
  • We do not organize games. This is a drop-in program that is based on a 'first to sign-in, first to play' basis
  • Each skater is responsible to pay and sign their own name on the waiver before play
  • CSA approved helmet, full face mask, neck guard, shoulder pads, hockey pants and gloves, jock/jill, elbow/knee pads and jerseys are strongly recommended
  • There are no refs, offside calls, icing or whistles allowed
  • No body contact, slap shots, fighting or offensive behaviour will be tolerated
  • Registration must be made through PickupHub.

  • Child participants must be 5 years or under
  • CSA approved helmets are highly recommended
  • Organized hockey games and scrimmages are not permitted
  • Pushers, strollers or skating aids are permitted on the ice
  • Sticks and pucks are not permitted

  • Beginner skaters are required to stay in the center of the circle or designated area
  • CSA approved helmets are strongly recommended
  • Follow the direction of arena personnel
  • For the child's safety please do not carry children
  • Food & Drink are not permitted on the ice
  • If you fall, please get up as soon as possible to avoid collisions
  • Unacceptable activities include: tag, horseplay, sitting or jumping over the boards, cutting in and out of other skaters, skating against the flow of skaters, standing still in the middle of the flow of skaters, skating backwards or throwing snow
  • Use of sleighs, chairs, sticks and pucks, strollers, skating aids or any other items, that may interfere with the safety of any other skater while on the ice surface is not permitted

Beginner skaters: stay on the inside of the rink, following the general flow

Advanced skaters: keep to the outside of the rink, following the general flow

  • CSA approved helmets and safety gear are strongly recommended
  • Do not carry children while skating
  • Do not horseplay or use extreme speed, race, skate backwards or perform stunts or tricks
  • To avoid collisions, please get up quickly if you have fallen
  • Food, drinks, mobile devices and electronics are not permitted on the roller rink
  • The use of a stroller, skating aids or other equipment is not allowed on the roller rink.

City staff are here to help. Please always cooperate and follow staff guidance. Thank you.

  • CSA approved helmets are highly recommended
  • Helmet, Sticks and gloves are strongly recommended
  • Maximum of two children per parent is required
  • Organized games or practices will not be permitted
  • Participants must be five years old or under
  • Pushers, strollers or skating aids are not permitted on the ice
  • Sticks and pucks are not provided

Contact Us

Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre
254 North Park Street
Brantford ON N3R 4L1

519-756-9900
Fax: 519-759-4640
Email us

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