Jim Tubman Chevrolet Rink

2185 Arch street

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

• Follow the safety measures in place at City facilities to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
• A maximum of 100 people can be on the ice at one time for public skating.
• A maximum 20 people can play hockey at one time (6 per team on the ice, and 4 per team off the ice).
• When the rink is at capacity, access is on a first-come-first-served basis. Be considerate and limit your time to 30-minutes when others are waiting.
• Physical contact between players is not permitted.
• Player benches will only be open during hockey times and have a maximum capacity of 4 people per bench.

Note: Restrictions are aligned with the Provincial COVID-19 response framework and may change when the Provincial restrictions are modified.

• Follow instructions from City of Ottawa staff at all times.
• Respect the rink skating schedule as posted.
• Exit the surface during ice maintenance.
• Children aged 10 and under must be actively supervised by someone 16+ years.
• You are personally responsible for ensuring that you are fit to participate in physical activities. Take appropriate safety precautions if you have a condition affecting your ability to participate.
• Respect all levels of play and all age groups.
• Keep pucks below waist level.
• It is highly recommended that all skaters wear a CSA-certified hockey helmet. They provide optimal protection from head injury during on-ice activities and are designed to provide multi-impact protection from multiple directions.
• Helmets, face cages, neck guards, and gloves are highly recommended at all times when sticks and pucks are allowed on ice.
• Hockey players must change their skates and enter/exit from the general skate changing area, rather than the player benches.
• Wait for game play to be at the opposite end of the rink before opening the access door.

The following activities are not allowed and could result in immediate removal:

• Shooting hockey pucks above waist level.
• Rough play, speed and figure skating, and multiplayer games (i.e. tag and races), foul language or inappropriate behaviour.
• Carrying children while on the ice surface (including baby carriers).
• Smoking or loitering on the ice or near the facility.
• Alcohol or drug use anywhere on City property.
• No cross-checking or any behaviour that could result in injury.
• Food and drinks on the ice surface.
• Skating when the rink is closed.
• The sale and distribution of any products or services anywhere in the park, unless authorized by the City.

Wheelchairs, strollers and skating aids:

• Only E-Z gliders are permitted as an aid.
• Wheelchairs and strollers are permitted on the ice, with the accompaniment of someone 16+ years, who is wearing skates.
• CSA-certified hockey helmets are highly recommended for wheelchair and stroller occupants.
• Sand and salt must be removed from wheels prior to entering the rink.

The City of Ottawa does not accept responsibility for rink-related risks or injuries.

Public skate

• Sticks and pucks are prohibited.
• Unsupervised, leisure skating session for all ages and abilities.
• Wheelchairs and strollers are permitted.
• CSA-certified 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 maximum of 20 players .

Family pick-up hockey

• Unsupervised, recreatinal and non-contact session, open to children of all ages and abilities, and their parents.
• First-come, first-served with a maximum of 20 players .

Pick-up ringette

• Unsupervised, recreational and non-contact session, open to all ages and abilities.
• First-come, first-served with a maximum of 20 player

Regular hours

November 25, 2020 to April 15, 2021

• Monday
  • Public skating, 8 am to 11 am
  • Pick-up hockey, 11 am to 1 pm
  • Public skating, 1 pm to 3 pm
  • Family pick-up hockey, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
  • Public skating, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
  • Pick-up hockey, 8:30 pm to 10 pm
• Tuesday
  • Public skating, 8 am to 1 pm
  • Pick-up hockey, 1 pm to 3 pm
  • Public skating, 3:30 pm to 6 pm
  • Pick-up ringette, 6 pm to 8 pm
  • Pick-up hockey, 8 pm to 10 pm
• Wednesday
  • Public skating, 8 am to 11 am
  • Pick-up hockey, 11 am to 1 pm
  • Public skating, 1 pm to 3 pm
  • Family pick-up hockey, 3:30 to 5:30
  • Public skating, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
  • Women’s pick-up hockey, 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
  • Pick-up hockey, 8:30 pm to 10 pm
• Thursday
  • Public skating, 8 am to 1 pm
  • Pick-up hockey, 1 pm to 3 pm
  • Public skating, 3:30 pm to 8 pm
  • Pick-up hockey, 8 pm to 10 pm
• Friday
  • Public skating, 8 am to 11 am
  • Family pick-up hockey, 11 am to 1 pm
  • Public skating, 1 pm to 3 pm
  • Public skating, 3:30 pm to 6 pm
  • Family pick-up hockey, 6 pm to 8 pm
  • Pick-up hockey, 8 pm to 10 pm
• Saturday
  • Public skating, 10:30 am to 1 pm
  • Family pick-up hockey, 1 pm to 3 pm
  • Public skating, 3:30 pm to 6 pm
  • Family pick-up hockey, 6 pm to 8 pm
  • Pick-up hockey, 8 pm to 10 pm
• Sunday
  • Public skating, 10:30 am to 1 pm
  • Family pick-up hockey, 1 pm to 3 pm
  • Public skating, 3:30 pm to 5 pm
  • Family pick-up hockey, 5 pm to 7 pm
  • Women’s pick-up hockey, 7 pm to 8 pm
  • Pick-up hockey, 8 pm to 10 pm

This schedule is subject to change

This is based on Ottawa Public Health’s recommendation that all residents of Ottawa practice social distancing to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.