City Offering Free Skating and Drop-in Skate and Swim Sessions During Holiday Season

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The City of Peterborough is offering free public skating as well as regular paid drop-in skating and swim sessions from Dec. 23 to Jan 3.

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

A free public skate takes place from 3 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. on Dec. 29 at the Gardener Pad at the Healthy Planet Arena, 911 Monaghan Rd. The Gardener sponsors this event.

“We believe in giving back to the community that has supported us for so many years that’s why we’re thrilled to sponsor a free public skate on December 29th as a way to bring families and friends together during the holiday season. It’s our way of giving back and creating special moments for the Peterborough community,” said Ryan Quigley, owner of The Gardener Landscaping.

“Skating is a fun and energizing way to stay active and have a little fun with friends and family in our community. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, this free public skating event has given everyone the chance to enjoy the benefits of exercise and shared experiences.” said Councillors Lesley Parnell and Alex Bierk, Community Services Co-Chairs in a join statement.

Paid drop-in skating sessions are held at the Healthy Planet Arena from Dec. 23 to Jan. 3. Details on dates and times are as follows:  

  • Monday, Dec. 23 from 11 a.m. – 12:50 p.m. @ The Gardener Pad

  • Friday, Dec. 27 from 2:15 p.m. – 4:05 p.m. @ Sign-a-fied Pad

  • Saturday, Dec. 28 from 3 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. @ Sign-a-fied Pad

  • Sunday, Dec. 29 from 3 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. @ The Gardener Pad (Free skate)

  • Monday, Dec. 30 from 12:30 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. @ Sign-a-fied Pad

  • Thursday, Jan. 2 from 12:30 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. @ Sign-a-fied Pad

  • Friday, Jan. 3 from 12:30 p.m. – 2:20 p.m.@ Sign-a-fied Pad

The cost for the paid drop-in public skating dates and times is $5.25 per skater.  CSA-approved helmets are recommended and skates are required.  Hockey sticks, nets and shoes are prohibited.  All public skates are drop-in and no pre-registration is required. 

For outdoor skating, the City maintains an outdoor skating rink at Quaker Foods City Square on Charlotte Street, east of Aylmer Street, for free community skating, weather permitting. When ice conditions allow, the Quaker Foods City Square rink operates Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Holiday Drop-In Fun Swim occurs at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre, 775 Brealey Dr. 

Drop-in swim sessions are open to all ages and include the therapy and leisure pools, the water slide and active water features. The cost is $5 per swimmer.

The schedule is as follows:  

  • Monday, Dec, 23 from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

  • Friday, Dec. 27 from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

  • Saturday, Dec. 28 from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

  • Sunday, Dec. 29 from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

  • Monday, Dec. 30, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

  • Thursday, Jan. 2 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

  • Friday, Jan. 3 from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

  • Saturday, Jan. 4 from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

  • Sunday, Jan, 5 from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Additional open swims, lane swims and nursery swims are available during the holidays at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre.

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The Gardener Becomes Pad Naming Right Sponsor For Healthy Planet Arena

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The City of Peterborough has welcomed The Gardener as the Naming Right sponsor of the south pad at Healthy Planet Arena to be known as The Gardener Pad.

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

Healthy Planet Arena is a community twin pad arena and banquet facility located at 911 Monaghan Rd. in Peterborough. The City has undertaken renovations to replace the lighting, floor and board system on The Gardener Pad. These renovations are complete and the pad reopened in September for ice bookings in the community. The new branding will be installed to reflect the pad's name according to the City.

Pad Sponsor The Gardener is a local business that has been providing landscape design, construction, and maintenance to Peterborough and the broader region for the past 12 years.

“The Gardener is excited to announce our partnership with the City of Peterborough and Healthy Planet Arena through the naming rights to The Gardener Pad,” said Ryan Quigley, The Gardener. This sponsorship reflects our commitment to cultivating growth in our community through various initiatives, supporting local sports and events, and creating memorable experiences for everyone who walks through these doors.”

“Our community arenas are vibrant gathering places for residents and visitors of all ages. We are grateful to have the support of local businesses like The Gardener at our recreation facilities. Naming rights sponsorships contribute to the City’s ability to provide affordable recreation opportunities for our community,” said Councillor Lesley Parnell and Councillor Gary Baldwin.

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Sign-a-fied Becomes New Sponsor of Healthy Planet Arena Pad

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Full-service sign and print shop Sign-a-fied is the new official sponsor of the north pad at the City of Peterborough’s Healthy Planet Arena, announced on Friday morning.

File Photo.

The new Sign-a-fied name for the ice pad will be in place next week.

Healthy Planet Arena includes two ice pads and a large multi-purpose space.

“As a company that is directly reliant on the continual development of business in Peterborough, we understand the importance of giving back to our city in ways that will make a lasting impact,” said Steve Daynes, Sign-a-fied owner. “Sign-a-fied is honoured to be involved in supporting such an integral aspect of the community through our sponsorship with Healthy Planet Arena. Together we hope to assist in providing the public with an environment to safely compete, exercise and come together.”

Earlier this year, the City invested in a renovation project that included the replacement of the refrigeration plant, dasher boards, arena glass and lighting system on the north pad according to a press release.

“The City of Peterborough is pleased to welcome Sign-a-fied as the naming rights sponsor for an ice pad at Healthy Planet Arena – one of our premier recreation facilities in the community,” said Heather Stephens, City of Peterborough recreation programs and partnerships manager.

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Public Skating Opens This Weekend At Healthy Planet Arena

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The City of Peterborough will be offering registered public skating at Healthy Planet Arena beginning Sunday.

Photo courtesy of City of Peterborough.

To ensure compliance with current provincial COVID-19 regulations, users must register in advance for all public skating programs.

Registration will be capped according to facility capacity limits of 60 preregistered skaters on the ice. All patrons are required to complete a self-assessment health screening and show their COVID-19 Vaccination QR code and government issued I.D. prior to entering the building.

Skaters must provide their own skates and CSA helmets are recommended.

The following sessions are available:

Public skating at Healthy Planet Arena:  

Sundays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the Leon’s Pad. 

  • Open to all ages 

  • Approved skating assistant items are permitted 

  • No hockey sticks, nets or shoes are allowed on the ice 

  • The cost for each session is $4.50 per person  

50+ Skate at Healthy Planet Arena:  

Mondays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on the Leon’s Pad. 

  • Open to skaters over the age of 50 

  • No hockey sticks, nets or shoes are allowed on the ice 

  • The cost for each session is $3.50 per person 

Pay-as-you-play hockey at Healthy Planet Arena: 

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. and Fridays 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. on the Freedom Mobile Pad 

  • Open to adult skaters over the age of 18 

  • Two hockey nets provided  

  • Hockey equipment is required 

  • Non-instructional session 

  • The cost for each session is $7.50 per person 

Participants can register by phone at 705-742-0050, online at peterborough.ca/skate, or in person at the Wellness Centre, 775 Brealey Drive, Peterborough.

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Healthy Planet Arena Open For Indoor Adult Skating

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Adult skating has returned to the Healthy Planet Arena effective immediately announced by the City of Peterborough on Monday.

The Healthy Planet Arena name was officially changed from the Evinrude Centre on Aug. 1. Photo Courtesy of The City of Peterborough.

Daytime skates are open to individuals aged 50 years and older and pre-registration is required.

“We’re excited to restart this popular program for adults who want to be social and stay active on the ice,” said Andrea Pade, City of Peterborough recreationist

The skates will run from Nov. 29 - Dec. 23 as follows:

  • Morning skates on Mondays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

  • Afternoon skates on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (except on Dec. 7, 9 and 16)

  • Pre-registration is required for these skates. Skaters can pre-register online at https://cityofpeterborough.perfectmind.com or in person at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre at 775 Brealey Dr.

  • The cost is $3.50 per skate (includes HST) and passes can be purchased for each individual skate time or people may purchase a Fall Session Skate Membership for $42 for access to all skate times this session. Fall Session Skate Memberships can be purchased in person at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre.

All participants must show proof of full vaccination, government-issued ID and pass the COVID-19 screening questions prior to entering the facility for the skate. Each skate will be limited to a maximum of 40 participants.

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