The ice season at the Coldwater Community Centre starts in October 2024 and runs until late-March 2025.   

For updated information on public skating options, please contact the Coldwater Community Centre at 705-686-3322. The day time drop in schedule may be affected by ice bookings (e.g., tournaments, training, etc.), holidays, and school breaks. 

If you're interested in renting ice time, or would like more information on our schedules, please visit the Facility Calendar. Contact us if you want to book the facility, or if you need more details.

Day time drop in programs

Check out our Recreation Programs page for additional programming options. 

Program 

Ages 

Day 

Time 

Fees 

Moms, pops, and tots 

Parents and 

caregivers 

with children ages 

eight and under 

Tuesdays and  

Thursdays   

9:00 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. 

1:00 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.  

$1 

Seniors skate 

Seniors ages 55 plus 

Tuesdays and 

Thursdays 

9:00 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. 

1:00 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.  

$2 

Seniors shinny 

55 plus 

Tuesdays and Thursdays  

10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.                       

$2 

Regular shinny 

18 to 54    

Tuesdays and Thursdays 

11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.   

$2 

Homeschool skate 

Pre-schoolers and 

home school 

families 

Thursdays 

12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.     

$1.75 per youth  

$2.50 per adult 

$6.00 per family 

Public skating 

All ages 

Sundays 

12:00 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. 

$1.75 per youth   

$2.50 per adult 

$6.00 per family  

Public skating sponsorship opportunities

Thank you to our generous local businesses and service clubs for sponsoring public skating and making some sessions free for families and participants.

Opportunities are available for:

  • February 2, 9, and 23, 2025 

Please contact us if you would like to support our community by sponsoring a skate session. 

Public skating schedule

 January 2025
DateTimeFeesSponsor
Thursday, January 2 1:00 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.

Free

M.P.P Jill Dunlop
Friday, January 3 1:00 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.

Free

Coldwater Legion: Royal Canadian Branch 270
Sunday, January 5 12:00 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.

Free

Coldwater Legion: Royal Canadian Branch 270
Sunday, January 12 12:00 pm. to 1:20 p.m.

Free

Coldwater Legion: Royal Canadian Branch 270
Sunday, January 19 12:00 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.

Free 

Topline Feed and Farm Supply

Sunday, January 26 12:00 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.

Free

Tatham Engineering Limited
 February 2025
DateTimeFeesSponsor
Sunday, February 2 12:00 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.

$1.75 per youth   

$2.50 per adult 

$6.00 per family  

Opportunity available
Sunday, February 9 12:00 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.

$1.75 per youth   

$2.50 per adult 

$6.00 per family  

Opportunity available
Sunday, February 16 12:00 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.

Free

The Connor Family
Monday, February 17 12:00 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.

Free

Coldwater Home Hardware
Sunday, February 23 12:00 pm. to 1:20 p.m.

$1.75 per youth   

$2.50 per adult 

$6.00 per family  

Opportunity available
 March 2025
DateTimeFeesSponsor
Sunday, March 2 12:00 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.

Free

K.J Excavating Inc.
Sunday, March 9 12:00 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.

Free

K.J Excavating Inc.
Monday, March 10 1:00 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.

Free

North Simcoe Tree Service
Monday, March 10 3:00 pm. to 4:20 p.m.

Free 

North Simcoe Tree Service
Wednesday, March 12 1:00 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.

Free

North Simcoe Tree Service

Wednesday, March 12 3:00 p.m. to 4:20 p.m.

Free

North Simcoe Tree Service
Friday, March 14 1:00 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.

Free

North Simcoe Tree Service
Sunday, March 16 12:00 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. Free K.J Excavating Inc.
Sunday, March 23 12:00 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. Free K.J Excavating Inc.

Outdoor rinks

The Washago Community Centre outdoor rink and the Bass Lake Woodlands Park (1956 Pine Avenue) are both open as of January 10, 2025.

Guidelines for use

Please follow these guidelines to ensure the rink remains open for use: 

  • children and youth should be under adult supervision
  • hockey can be played at any time when there is no one using the rink for recreational skating
  • it is highly recommended that all ice users wear a CSA-approved helmet and protective gear
  • please show consideration for our neighbours and their property
  • report all hazards, misconduct, and foul-language to Township staff
  • respect the posted schedule
  • slapshots should be avoided, especially those towards the road
  • stay off the rink during inclement or mild weather
  • use of alcohol, drugs, smoking, or vaping is not permitted

Use of the rinks is at your own risk. You voluntarily assume all risk associated with any sport or event. Township of Severn does not accept responsibility for any related risks or injuries.

Contact us to report any concerns or issues. 

Volunteer opportunities

We need volunteers for the Bass Lake Woodlands Park and Washago Community Centre outdoor rinks. Volunteers must be able to work outdoors in the cold and be available weeknights and weekend nights. Training is provided. The outdoor rinks are volunteer-dependent, meaning that they can't exist without community members willing to support them. 

Volunteer duties would include but are not limited to:

  • shoveling snow from the ice surface
  • watering (flooding) down the rink
  • ensuring the skating surface is in overall good condition
  • reporting ice conditions to Township staff

To help out, please complete the Outdoor Rink Volunteer form

Outdoor Rink Volunteer form

Hockey and figure skating

Check out a list a community sports clubs and organizations. There are local hockey leagues and figure skating clubs if you're interested in taking lessons or looking for structured play.