Sensory Friendly Skating

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Registration opens August 25, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.  Set up an alert and we'll notify you the moment enrollment opens. We highly recommend upgrading to one of our paid plans to get an instant notification via SMS!

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Schedule

Date Range

November 7, 2026 to January 16, 2027

Time

4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Sat

Availability

Enrollment opens August 25, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

Description

Join us for a sensitive skate! Children and youth with disabilities and developmental needs and their families can enjoy an open skate with fewer people and a quieter environment. All abilities are welcome! There will also be sledges available to try.

CSA-APPROVED ICE HOCKEY HELMETS ARE MANDATORY FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS. PROTECTIVE CAGE FACEMASKS ARE RECOMMENDED FOR ALL SKATERS.

There will be a limited number of sleds to try. Equipment required for sleds: CSA-Approved Ice Hockey Helmet. Participants will also need wear protective gloves and boots/shoes when using a sled. Shin and elbow pads are also recommended.

Accompanying adults or support persons skate free of charge.

Tickets must be purchased in person at the arena customer service desk.

Ticket sales start 30 minutes before the scheduled start time on a first-come, first-served basis.

All arenas are subject to a maximum capacity.

All programs are subject to a 10 minute ice resurfacing.

Skate rental or skate sharpening services are not available at Richmond Hill facilities and arenas.