Jim Tubman Chevrolet Rink

The Jim Tubman Chevrolet Rink is run through a joint partnership with the City of Ottawa and the Canterbury Community Association

• The surface is not available for rent when the ice is in
• Inquiries can be sent to JTCrink@ottawa.ca

We are open from November to April for skating, weather-dependent.

The covered outdoor rink slab will reopen in May for outdoor spring and summer drop-in programs.

Please note: Reservations are not required for Jim Tubman Chevrolet Rink

We do not require proof of vaccination at this outdoor venue. We do require Covid-19 screening and tracking. Please plan to come a few minutes early to complete the Covid-19 screening with staff on site.

Our summer and winter drop-in program are organized by age group. Activities are non-directed and no instructors are present. Please bring your own equipment.

Helpful info:

• COVID-19 safety measures (including mask rules, fitness rules and arena rules)
• Program descriptions

• Public skate:
  • Sticks and pucks are prohibited
  • Unsupervised, leisure skating session for all ages and abilities
  • Wheelchairs and strollers are permitted
  • CSA approved helmets are highly recommended for wheelchair and stroller occupants over 12 months
• Pick-up hockey:
  • Unsupervised, recreational, and non-contact session, open to all ages and abilities
  • First-come, first-served with a suggested maximum of 20 players and two goalies per session
• Pick-up ringette:
  • Unsupervised, recreational, and non-contact session, open to all ages and abilities
  • First-come, first-served with a suggested maximum of 20 players and two goalies per session
• Women’s pick-up hockey:
  • An unsupervised, recreational, and non-contact session, open to all ages and abilities
  • First-come, first-served with a suggested maximum of 20 players and two goalies per session
• Child hockey:
  • Unsupervised, recreational, and non-contact session, open to 12 years and under and all abilities
  • First-come, first-served with a suggested maximum of 20 players and two goalies per session
• Youth hockey:
  • Unsupervised, recreational and non-contact session, open to 13 years to 18 years and all abilities
  • First-come, first-served with a maximum of 20 players and two goalies per session recommended
• Family hockey:
  • Leisure session for parents, seniors and children
  • Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult 18 years and older
  • Children 10 years and under are required to wear a CSA-certified hockey helmet

Please obey the following rules to ensure a safe and pleasant skating experience:

• Masks are required when lacing up your skates.
• Follow instructions from City of Ottawa staff at all times when the rink is supervised.
• Report all accidents, injuries, misconduct and foul-language to staff immediately.
• It is highly recommended that all skaters wear a certified multi-impact helmet while on the ice.
• Respect the rink skating schedule as posted.
• Stay off the rink during inclement weather or when staff are clearing snow or watering the ice surface.
• Children aged 10 and under must be actively supervised by a responsible person 16 years of age or older.
• Users of City facilities are personally responsible for ensuring they are fit to participate in physical activities. Anyone with a condition affecting his/her ability to participate must take appropriate safety precautions to ensure his/her own safety and is encouraged to be accompanied by an adult who is knowledgeable about their condition.

The following activities are not permitted. Such behaviour could result in immediate removal from the rink:

• Carrying children while on the ice surface (including baby carriers).
• Smoking or loitering on the ice or near the facility.
• Food and drinks are not to be taken on the ice surface.
• Skating or any other activities in the park between 11 pm and 5 am.
• The sale and distribution of any products or services anywhere in the park, unless authorized by the City.
• Alcohol or drug use anywhere on City property.
• Rough play, speed and figure skating, and multiplayer games (i.e. tag and races), foul language or inappropriate behaviour.

Wheelchairs, Strollers and Skating Aids:

• Only E-Z gliders are permitted as an aid.
• Certified multi-impact helmets are required for wheelchair and stroller occupants.
• Sand and salt must be removed from wheels prior to entering the ice surface to ensure the safety of skaters.