The Township of King's Community Service Department offers a number of drop-in programs to keep you active and engaged.
Public Skating & Shinny Hockey (Indoors)
Fall/Winter 2023-24 Skate Schedule
September 5, 2023 to March 31, 2024 *Schedule subject to change
Skate Day Time Exclusions King City Arena Public Skating Saturday 6:00pm - 7:20pm Sept 5 - Oct 31, Feb 3 Youth Shinny Saturday 5:00pm - 5:50pm Sept 5 - Oct 31, Feb 3 Figure Skating Drop-in Thursday 10:00am - 11:00am 14-Mar Figure Skating Drop-in Thursday 11:00am - 11:50am Adult (18+) Shinny Thursday 12:00pm - 12:50pm Dec 28, Jan 4 55+ Skate Thursday 1:00pm - 1:50pm Dec 28, Jan 4 Parent & Tot Skate Friday 2:00pm - 2:50pm Sept 22, Oct 20, Jan 19, Feb 2, Mar 29 Family Stick & Puck Saturday 4:00pm - 4:50pm 03-Feb Nobleton Arena Parent & Tot Skate Tuesday 10:00am – 11:20am Sept 5 - Oct 31, Dec 19, Dec 26 55+ Skate Tuesday 11:30am – 12:50pm Sept 5 - Oct 31, Dec 26, Jan 2, Mar 12 Adult (18+) Shinny Tuesday 1:00pm - 1:50pm Sept 5 - Oct 31, Dec 26, Jan 2 Family Stick & Puck Wednesday 3:00pm - 3:50pm Sept 5 - Oct 31 Youth Shinny Wednesday 4:00pm - 4:50pm Sept 5 - Oct 31 Public Skating Saturday 6:30pm - 7:50pm Sept 5 - Oct 31, Dec 30, Feb 3 Trisan Centre Parent & Tot Skate Monday 10:00am – 11:20am Oct 9, Dec 18, Dec 25, Jan 1, Feb 19 55+ Skate Mondays 11:30am - 12:50pm Oct 9, Dec 18, Dec 25, Jan 1, Feb 19 Adult (18+) Shinny Mondays 1:00pm - 2:20pm Oct 9, Dec 18, Dec 25, Jan 1, Feb 19 Thursdays 11:00am - 12:20pm 28-Dec Family Stick & Puck Tuesday 3:30pm - 4:20pm 26-Dec Thursday 4:00pm - 4:50pm Sept 5 - Oct 31, Dec 28 Youth Shinny Wednesday 4:00pm - 4:50pm Sept 5 - Oct 31 Public Skating Sunday 2:00pm - 3:20pm Sept 5 - Oct 31, Dec 3, Dec 17, Dec 24, Dec 31, Feb 4, Mar 31 Monday, March 11 Trisan Parent & tot 10:00 - 11:20 a.m. 55+ Skate 11:30 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. Adult Shinny 1:00 - 2:20 p.m. Public Skate 2:30 - 3:50 p.m. Tuesday, March 12 Trisan Family Stick & Puck 3:30 - 4:20 p.m. Nobleton Parent & tot 10:00 - 11:20 a.m. Public Skate 11:30 - 12:50 p.m. Adult Shinny 1:00 - 1:50 p.m. Youth Shinny 3:00-3:50 p.m. Wednesday, March 13 Trisan Youth Shinny 4:00 - 4:50 p.m. Nobleton Family Stick & Puck 3:00 - 3:50 p.m. Thursday, March 14 Trisan Adult Shinny 11:00 a.m. -12:20 p.m. Family Stick & Puck 4:00 - 4:50 p.m. King City Figure Skating Drop-in 11 - 11:50 a.m. Adult Shinny 12:00 - 12:50 p.m. 55+ Skate 1:00 - 1:50 p.m. Public Skate 2:00 - 3:20 p.m. Youth Shinny 3:30 - 4:20 p.m. Figure Skating Drop-in 5:30 - 6:20 p.m. Friday, March 15 Trisan Youth Shinny 12:30 - 1:20 p.m. Family Stick & Puck 4:00 - 4:50 p.m. King City Parent & Tot 2:00 - 2:50 p.m. Spring/Summer Skate Schedule
*Schedule subject to change
Trisan Centre, Spring Ice April 2 - June 30
Exclusions Monday 55+ Shinny 11:30-12:30pm 20-May Tuesday Parent & Tot 10-10:50am Figure Skating Drop-in 11-11:50am Youth Shinny 4:30-5:20pm 30-Apr & 07-May Wednesday Figure Skating Drop-in 10-10:50am 55+ Skate 11-11:50am Thursday Adult Shinny 11-12:20pm 06-Jun Parent & Tot 12:30-1:20pm 06-Jun Family Stick & Puck 4-4:50pm 02-May Sunday Adult Shinny 8-8:50am 07-Apr Adaptive Skate 9-9:50am 07-Apr Family Stick & Puck 10-10:50am 07-Apr Public Skate 11-12:20pm 07-Apr & 28-Apr Trisan Centre - Summer Ice July 2 - Aug 31 Exclusions Monday 55+ Shinny 11:30-12:30pm 05-Aug & 12-Aug Tuesday Parent & Tot 9-9:50am Figure Skating Drop-in 10-10:50am Wednesday Figure Skating Drop-in 10-10:50am 55+ Skate 11-11:50am Youth Shinny 4-4:50pm Thursday Figure Skating Drop-in 9-9:50am Parent & Tot 10:00-10:50pm Adult Shinny 11-12:20pm Friday Public Skate 11:30-12:50pm Saturday Family Stick & Puck 10:30-11:30am Youth Shinny 3-3:50pm Sunday Adult Shinny 8-8:50am Adapted Skate 9-9:50am Public Skate 1-2:20pm Descriptions
55+ Skate - 55+ Skates are open to older adults to enjoy a leisure skate while getting some exercise. Helmets are strongly recommended.
Adult (18+) Shinny - Adult Shinny is open to all adults aged 18+ who wish to participate in a game of pick up hockey. Teams will be decided upon arrival, goalies play for free. All players must wear helmets and gloves. Full equipment is strongly recommended.
Family Stick & Puck - These skates are open to families who wish to practice their hockey skills. Work on basic stick handling, shooting and skating skills. Each child, aged 12 and younger, must be accompanied on the ice by an adult aged 18+. Each group can have up to 2 adults for a maximum of 5 people. All children must wear helmets and gloves.
Figure Skating Drop-In - This skate time is for experienced skaters, with Skate Canada Starskate level or higher, to help individuals practice jumps, spins, and the fundamentals of figure skating. Skate Canada rules apply. Coaches are free.
Parent & Tot Skate - These skates are open to families with young children, adults and seniors who wish to enjoy an open leisure skate (children aged 6 and under). All children must be accompanied on the ice by an adult, parent or guardian. Skating aids are permitted on the ice. No hockey or figure skating permitted.
Public Skate - These skates are open to participants of all ages. Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult aged 16 . Skating aids are permitted in designated areas only. Skate Patrol staff provide on-ice supervision during all public skates.
Youth Shinny - These shinnies are open to youth aged 13-17 who wish to improve their hockey skills and get some extra ice time. Pick-up games are planned by those in attendance and goalies play for free. All players must wear helmets and gloves; full equipment is highly recommended.
Parent & Tot (children 6 & under) FREE 55+ Skate FREE Public Skate $3.00/skater Public Skate Family Season Pass (4 people with a max. of 2 adults)
$172.89/family Family Stick & Puck (children 12 & under) $12.00/family Youth Shinny (ages 13-17) $6.00/skater; GOALIES FREE Adult Shinny (ages 18+) $9.00/skater; GOALIES FREE 55+ Shinny $6.00/skater; GOALIES FREE Figure Skating Drop-In $9.00/skater; COACHES FREE
Public Skate Rules are posted in each arena lobby. King Township reserves the right to deny access to individuals deemed to be in violation of these rules.
- Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult AGED 16+.
- Helmets are highly recommended for new skaters and children under 8 years of age.
- Helmets and gloves are mandatory for all shinny participants.
- The Ontario Recreation Facilities Association and the Township of King strongly recommends full equipment to be worn; helmets and glove protection are mandatory.
- Skate aids are allowed during Parent & Tot Skate and in designated areas during Public Skate.
- Wheelchairs are welcome at all recreational skates.
- All participants must be wearing skates while on the ice.
- All programs are subject to a 10 minute ice resurfacing.
- NO SKATE RENTALS AVAILABLE
Age: 3+
Capacity: 50 people
Cost: Resident - $261.03+ insurance fee and applicable taxes, Non-Resident - $287.13 + insurance fee and applicable taxes
Location: Trisan, Nobleton Arena and King City Arena
Includes: Admission for 50 people to the scheduled public skate. Four (4) hour room rental with tables and chairs.
To book this party package please contact facilitybooking@king.ca
Recreational Drop-In Programs
55+ Drop-In Basketball - For participants 55+ only, this program is open to all skill levels. No registration is required, must pay at front desk prior to entering the gym.
Art Club - Are you feeling artsy? Join the fun at the Kids' Create Drop-In Art Club every Saturday Morning at the KHCC! Participants may drop-in anytime during the scheduled time frame for the child's age group and enjoy new activities each week. Please note that adults must stay on site with their child(ren) but may view the museum galleries (free admission with a child attending).
Badminton - Play as singles or doubles, participants are required to bring their own racquets and birdies.
Basketball - Looking to shoot some hoops on your own or maybe start a pick-up game? Then you need to check out our drop in basketball program. This program is open to all skill levels. No registration is required.
Gym Playgroup - Join us for a fun and active program for participants 1 - 5. Kids climb, jump, ride and play in our new gymnasium equipped with all new sports equipment and toys. Indoor shoes are required.
Pickleball - Pickleball is an easy to lean paddle sport which can be played by anyone, regardless of age or athletic ability. Grab a partner for a quick match or play as doubles. This program is open to all skill levels and no registration is required. Indoor shoes are required. Players need to bring their own paddle.
Playgroup - Through stories, songs, crafts and active play, participants will develop their emerging social, cognitive, gross and fine motor skills.
Volleyball - Taking place at the New Municipal Centre. 2 Volleyball courts will be set up. Come out and enjoy an evening of volleyball. This program is open to all skill levels. No registration is required.
Walk & Talk - Need a warm place to get some steps in this winter? Come walk and talk around the gymnasium at the King Township Municipal Centre. All ages welcome, indoor shoes needed and no strollers in the gym. Stroller parking is available in the hallway.
This program is a slow-paced, low impact course specifically designed for seniors 55+ who are looking to strengthen the muscles they use in their everyday life. Seniors also engage in light but effective exercises known to improve balance and coordination. To register please email darlene@mmphysio.ca. Admission is free.
This program will run in-person at the following locations:
Nobleton Arena & Community Centre: Tuesdays & Fridays 1pm-1:45pm
Trisan Centre: Tuesdays 2:15pm-3pm & 3pm-3:45pm, Fridays 9:45am-10:30am & 10:30am-11:15am
Program cancellation notices will be published here as program disruptions or changes occur throughout the session. Please check back regularly for up-to-date information!
Open Play Pickleball at Schomberg Public School (7:00pm - 9:00pm) has been cancelled December 4, 11, 18, 2023. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Outdoor Rinks
The Township’s two outdoor rinks – located at the King City and Nobleton arenas – will open for the season starting January, 19, 2024.
Outdoor arena temperatures required for operation: -5°C to -10°C (23°F to 14°F), temperatures to remain consistent (2-3+ days) to build and maintain rink quality.
- Staff are on-site during indoor arena operating hours; outdoor rinks are unsupervised. Please do not skate on the rinks outside of operating hours. Outdoor lighting will remain on until 11p.m. daily.
- Skating is on a first-come-first-serve basis.
- Flooding and maintenance closures are at the discretion of Township staff, depending on ice surface and weather conditions. Please exit the ice surface upon staff request.
- Helmets are HIGHLY recommended.
- There are no washrooms available. Please plan accordingly.
Public Swimming
Due to significant structural deficiencies, the Nobleton Lions Outdoor Pool in King is permanently closed as of the summer season in 2023. The Township looks forward to opening the new aquatic centre at the Township-Wide Recreation Centre in the fall of 2024.
For more information about the pool closure, see the media release.
For more information about the Township-Wide Recreation Centre, visit king.ca/majorprojects.
Keep Cool this Summer
To keep cool this summer, visit one of King’s three outdoor splash pads located in Tasca Park in Nobleton, Memorial Park in King City, and Hickstead Memorial Park in Schomberg.