General Arena Activity Guidelines

Arena Drop-In Guidelines 
  • Kindness is Cool! Please bring positive energy to play at the TLC by treating TLC staff and fellow patrons the way you would like them to treat you!
  • Age guidelines MUST be met to participate in TLC scheduled arena activities. Photo ID with Date of Birth may be requested to confirm age category. The age guidelines are based on your age on the day you want to play. Sorry, no exceptions on age and play.
  • All Participants must register in person at the front desk no sooner than 30 mins before the session’s start time - early sign-in will not be allowed.
  • A wristband and the assigned drop-in wristband must be obtained at the front desk as proof of admission before entering the Arena/Dressing Room area. 
  • Formal organized coaching is not permitted during drop-in sessions. Rental time can be booked for coaching/lessons - Arena Rentals are now available through our Front Desk!
  • Please immediately report any concerns about activities on the ice, bench or change rooms to the Arena Operator. 
  • Certified Hockey Helmets (CSA Standard) are MANDATORY for everyone (including adults) across all TLC Drop-in Arena Activities.
  • Skates are required to be worn by all patrons while on the main ice surface.
  • Formal organized coaching is not permitted during drop-in sessions. Rental time can be booked for coaching/lessons.
  • Food or beverages are not permitted on the ice. Plastic water bottles are permitted.
  • Please report any concerns without delay to the Arena Operator. 
Stick & Puck:
  • For individual practice - no organized shinny or group coaching permitted. 
  • Certified Hockey Helmets (CSA standard) are MANDATORY for all ages.  Under 18’s are required to wear full gear: skates, neck guard, hockey pants, support cup, hockey gloves, shin/elbow/shoulder pads, and regulation hockey stick. .  Adults 18+ require a helmet and gloves at all times.
  • Sign in time is 30 minutes prior to the session start time.
  • Players must be physically present in order to sign in.
  • "Age" is the player’s age on the date of sign-in - no exceptions
  • 7 & under years of age: an adult may be on the ice or in the player’s box for supervision.
  • 8-11 years of age: an adult may be on the ice surface if the child requires assistance, but children will be given priority for places in the session to spend time on the ice.
  • *NEW! Family Stick & Puck: Designed to give parents the opportunity to work on passing, puck control and skating with their children - active participation required from an adult (18+)  for every child/youth aged 17 and under. (Max 4 kids with each adult).
Shinny:
  • NO body checking allowed. NO slap shots.
  • Maximum 24 Players, 4 Goalies
  • All Participants MUST be considerate of other players and allow everyone equal playing time.
  • Full hockey equipment required: skates, neck guard, hockey pants, support cup, hockey gloves, shin/elbow/shoulder pads, and regulation hockey stick.
  • Certified hockey helmets (CSA Standard) are MANDATORY with full-faced mask for all patrons 17 years and under.
  • Sign-in time is 30 minutes prior to the session start time (45 minutes for Adult shinny).
  • Players must be physically present in order to sign in.
  • "Age" is the player’s age on the date of sign-in - no exceptions.
  • 12-14 years of age 
  • 15-17 years of age
  • Adult 18+
  • Open Shinny (all ages)
Public Skating
  • Certified hockey helmets (CSA Standard) are REQUIRED when on the ice for ALL skaters (including ADULTS).  Bike helmets are not permitted.
  • No Sticks and Pucks on the ice during Public Skates.
     
Leisure Ice: 
  • Available daily for drop-in during Operating hours.
  • Pay to play: A facility wristband is required for access.
  • No Sticks or Pucks allowed (the Leisure ice is surrounded by glass windows).
  • Certified hockey helmets (CSA Standard) are REQUIRED when on the ice for ALL skaters (including ADULTS).  Bike helmets are not permitted.