Operating Season & Schedule Outdoor Rinks Rental Fees
Youth Rec Hockey Public Skating
The T.G. Smith Arena ice surface is available for use from August to March. The ice surface is available for rental between the hours of 6:00am and 12:00am daily except on the following holidays: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.
The City of Steinbach maintains two free public outdoor skating rinks during the winter season, weather permitting. One rink is located on the corner of Barkman Avenue and Elmdale Street and is for both skating and shinny hockey. The other outdoor rink is for pleasure skating only, located beside the Jake Epp Library at 255 Elmdale Street.
During the summer, the outdoor rink on the corner of Barkman Avenue and Elmdale Street is converted into outdoor volleyball courts.
Non Prime Ice (Before 4:00 pm on weekdays) $128 / hour
Prime Ice (After 4:00 pm on weekdays; Saturdays and Sundays) $155 / hour
Game (based on 3 hour time slot) *We reserve the right to charge extra for special events - $450*
Outdoor Ice $45 / hour
Prices are subject to GST.
Learn more about the TG Smith Centre
Welcome to the City of Steinbach Youth Recreational Hockey Program!
2024-2025 Season Registration Dates and Schedule TBA. For more info on how to register, view the Registration section below.
Our goal is to provide a recreational hockey program whose focus is to provide a non-competitive hockey environment for children ages 7-16 to participate in the game. The cost for the program is $100.
Please note: this program is strictly for youth NOT participating in another hockey program, association or league.
Full Hockey Equipment, including: Skates, Shin Pads, Socks, Athletic Supporter, Hockey Pants, Hockey Gloves, Stick, Elbow pads, Shoulder Pads, Neck Guard, Helmet with Full Cage, Mouth Guard.
The above equipment is required to ensure the safety of the participants.
2024-2025 Season Registration Dates and Schedule TBA.
In previous years, Youth Recreation Hockey slots are scheduled for Fall (October-December) and Winter (January-March). There are two hockey programs to choose from, depending on age and availability at registration, your child can be registered for one of the following:
Day and Times TBA for 2024-2025 (Ages 7-11) – T.G. Smith Arena, max. 25 participants
Day and Times TBA for 2024-2025 (Ages 12-16) – T.G. Smith Arena, max. 25 participants
During the 2023-2024 season,Youth Recreational Hockey typically ran most Friday nights throughout the season. When a tournament or special event is in place, ice may not be available and an alternative slot will be sought out. Notification of any change will be provided to the participants in advance. Participants will be guaranteed 8 ice sessions.
Each on ice session will include two parts:
Part 1: 10-15 minutes – Skill Development including skating drills, puck handling, shooting and team play.
Part 2: 45 minutes – Scrimmage/Play – Participants will be split into age appropriate groups and game play will occur.
This program will not run without the assistance of volunteers. Please get involved in your child's activity. We will need on ice volunteers for coaching, officiating and organizing. Please keep in mind that all on ice volunteers will be required to wear helmets at all times.
If you would like to volunteer, please contact the Recreation Services Coordinator at 204-346-6217.
2024-2025 Season Registration Dates and Schedule TBA.
Everyone is required to set up an account online before registering for the program. This account can be used for all future recreation registrations with the City of Steinbach, including swimming lessons. There is no fee to use this service.
Note: If you have already created an account for programs at the Steinbach Aquatic Centre, you can use the same account to register for youth hockey.
Before registering:
Login/Register/Create Account
Under "Course Name" fill in "Rec Hockey" to view available sessions.
Lace up those skates and head to the T.G. Smith Arena for some free public skating during scheduled times! Times subject to change in the event of tournaments or special events. The T.G. Smith Arena is located at 321 Elmdale Street in Steinbach.
For the most up-to-date and current schedule, visit the TG Smith Arena Online Calendar.
Public Skates for the 2024-2025 season TBA.
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Times subject to change.