The A.J. LaRue Arena is home to a single ice pad. The ice is usually put in mid-June to be ready for the summer season and remains in place for the fall/winter season. The ice is taken out following Easter weekend.

In May and June the ice surface is available to rent for ball hockey or other functions.

Arena Location

The A.J. LaRue Arena is located at 728 Mountain Street in the the Village of Haliburton. 

Ice rates

The ice rates for the 2024/2025 ice season remain the same as the previous year. 

Rentals

You can view ice availability online.  Please contact staff by phone 705-457-1740 x.635 or email recreation@dysartetal.ca to book the ice. 

Summer ice times and the summer ice calendar will become available to the public at the end of February 2025.

Please note that the arena is closed for the following statutory holidays: New Years Day, Victoria Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. The arena will also close at 12:30pm on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

If you are looking to rent the ice during the day on a weekday and do not see the availability you are looking for, contact recreation staff using the contact information listed above. If there is an open skate (public skate, adult only, parent & tot, etc.) scheduled, staff may have the ability to move the skates around to accommodate the rental.

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Public Skating

The Municipality of Dysart et al offers a variety of public skating and shinny options for the public to enjoy.

CSA approved hockey helmets are strongly recommended for all skaters regardless of age or ability. 

  • No person shall be permitted on the ice surface without skates
  • Youth 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult
  • Parents are not allowed to carry youth while on the ice surface
  • Tag, chase or reckless behaviours are not permitted
  • No food or drinks allowed on the ice surface, players benches or penalty boxes
  • Hockey sticks and pucks are not permitted during public skating
  • Wheelchairs are welcome on the ice at public skates permitted they have clean wheels and the patron is wearing a helmet. Wheelchair attendants must be wearing skates.

For an up-to-date schedule of all our public skating programs, visit our Community Events Calendar.

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 Public Skating
  • $2.00 per person
  • CSA approved helmets strongly recommended
  • No person shall be permitted on the ice surface without skates
  • Youth 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult
  • Parents are not allowed to carry youth while on the ice surface
  • Tag, chase or reckless behaviours are not permitted
  • No food or drinks allowed on the ice surface, players benches or penalty boxes
  • Hockey gear, other than helmets and gloves are not permitted during public skating
  • Hockey sticks and pucks are not permitted during public skating

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For an up-to-date schedule of all our public skating programs, visit our community events calendar.

*During minor hockey tournaments, there will be no public skating or public skating will occur later in the day.
 Adult Only Skating
  • $2.00 per person
  • CSA approved helmets strongly recommended
  • Must be at least 16 years of age
  • No person shall be permitted on the ice surface without skates

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For an up-to-date schedule of all our public skating programs, visit our community events calendar.

Shinny 

Shinny is a non-contact scrimmage session.

  • Full hockey equipment is required
  • CSA approved hockey helmets are required
  • Physical contact is not permitted
  • Goalies are permitted on the ice, provided they are wearing full goalie gear
  • Shooting the puck with excessive force will not be permitted
  • $5 per person

For an up-to-date schedule of all our public skating programs, visit our community events calendar.

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Parent and Tot Skate

Most Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:00 - 11:50 a.m. (except for Christmas break and March break)

  • An opportunity for parents/guardians to help young children develop their skating skills
  • Children must be five (5) years of age or younger and accompanied by and adult (up to 3 children per adult)
  • Children must wear a CSA approved helmet. 
  • Helmets are strongly recommended for all participants.
  • No food or drinks allowed on the ice surface, players bench or penalty boxes
  • Parents are not allowed to carry youth while on ice surface
  • No person shall be permitted on the ice surface without skates

View calendar

For an up-to-date schedule of all our public skating programs, visit our community events calendar.

Youth Only Skating

Youth, this skate is for you! Come out and enjoy some time on the ice with your friends!

  • A CSA approved helmet is strongly recommended
  • No person shall be permitted on the ice surface without skates
  • Tag, chase or reckless behaviours are not permitted
  • No food or drinks allowed on the ice surface, players benches or penalty boxes
  • Hockey sticks and pucks are not permitted during these skates
  • Bring your radio friendly music along with you and arena staff can play it through the speakers 

 

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Parent and Tot Skate Sensory Skate

An opportunity for parents/guardians to help young children develop their skating skills. During the sensory skate we will reduce noise in the facility, turn off the music and dim the lighting to create a calmer atmosphere on the ice.

  • Children must be five (5) years of age or younger and accompanied by an adult (up to 3 children per adult)
  • No food or drinks allowed on the ice surface, players bench or penalty boxes
  • Parents are not allowed to carry youth while on ice surface
  • No person shall be permitted on the ice surface without skates
  • Children must wear a CSA approved helmet. Helmets are strongly recommended for all skaters.
  • $2 per person

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Sensory Public Skate

During the sensory skate we will reduce the noise in the facility, turn off the music, and dim the lighting to create a calmer atmosphere on the ice.

  • CSA approved helmets strongly recommended
  • No person shall be permitted on the ice surface without skates
  • Youth 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult
  • Parents are not allowed to carry youth while on the ice surface
  • Tag, chase or reckless behaviours are not permitted
  • No food or drinks allowed on the ice surface, players benches or penalty boxes
  • Hockey sticks and pucks are not permitted during public skating

 

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Sponsoring a public skate

If you are interested in sponsoring an existing public skating program or providing additional public skating opportunities please call 705-457-1740 x.635.

Public skating sponsors will have their name/business name displayed in the lobby and on our outdoor electronic sign.  

Skating Parties

Skating parties consist of 50 minutes of ice time and a one hour auditorium rental. 

Fall/Winter skating parties cost $116.40 + insurance + HST.

Summer skating parties (from start of ice season up to and including Labour Day) $220 + insurance + HST.

Outdoor Rinks

The Municipality of Dysart et al has three outdoor rinks.

Arena Rink Board Advertising

Advertising opportunities are available at the A.J. La Rue Arena. Details about the advertising terms and the spaces available can be found by reviewing the rink board advertising form. 

Advertisers will enter a contract to renew the payment for the advertising space on an annual basis, unless otherwise specified. Design and production of the advertisement will be the responsibility of the advertiser both financially and logistically. Arena staff will oversee the installation of the advertisement. 

Concussion Awareness

Rowan's Law: Concussion Awareness Resources

Learn about the Concussion Awareness Resources that amateur athletes, parents, coaches, team trainers and officials are required to review.

Concussion Awareness and Management Policy

Concussion Code of Conduct for Athletes

Concussion Code of Conduct for Coaches

 

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