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 then 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 2021/22 season have increased by 3% from the previous season.
Rentals
As of August 1, 2021 the A.J. LaRue Arena will be open for summer ice use. The summer ice schedule will run from Monday, August 2 - Monday, September 6, 2021.
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.
As of Tuesday, September 7, 2021 we will move to our fall/winter ice schedule. Requests for privates rentals for fall/winter ice are not being accepted at this time.
We currently have to leave 30 minutes between rental groups to allow for enhanced cleaning protocols related to COVID-19.
Public Skating
The Municipality of Dysart et al offers a variety of public skating and shinny options for the public to enjoy. Helmets are strongly recommended for all skaters regardless of age or ability.
For an up-to-date schedule of all our public skating programs, visit our Community Events Calendar.
| Public Skating |
Public skating is offered most Sundays from 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. (session 1) and from 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; most Wednesdays from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. and most Thursdays from 12:15 - 1:00 p.m.
For an up-to-date schedule of all our public skating programs, visit our community events calendar. |
| Adult Only Skating |
Adult only skating is offered most Thursdays from 1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
For an up-to-date schedule of all our public skating programs, visit our community events calendar. |
| Shinny |
| Due to COVID-19 protocols, we are not offering shinny at this point. We will revisit this decision in January 2021. |
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.
Skating Parties
Under the current COVID-19 restrictions we are not offering skating parties. Once the restrictions ease, we will allow skating parties to be booked.
Skating parties consist of 50 minutes of ice time and a one hour auditorium rental. The cost is $100 + HST.
Outdoor Rinks
The Municipality of Dysart et al has three outdoor rinks.
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