Eric Sharp arena and outdoor skating rinks

2021-01-21 | Reopening of the outdoor skating rinks 
Thanks to Mother Nature’s cooperation over the last few days, the skating rinks have been reopened, except the one located at Houde Park.

Skating enthusiasts can enjoy their favourite sport both indoors, at the Eric Sharp arena, and outdoors during the winter months on one of our outdoor rinks. 

Arena

COVID-19 | The arena will be closed from Saturday, January 9 until Monday, February 8, 2021
As indoor sports activities are no longer permitted, the arena will be closed from Saturday, January 9 until Monday, February 8, 2021. 

From September to April, public skating is offered every week at the arena. The entrance is free.

You will have to reserve a skating time slot beforehand via the activities registration module before going to one of the arena (consult the online reservation procedure). No one will be admitted without a reservation even if there are places available. Time slots marked “Public figure skating” are reserved for unattended figure skaters only (able to skate without adult supervision). No free skaters will be admitted.

Please note that the arena seating and changing rooms will not be accessible. Whenever possible, it is recommended that you arrive wearing your skates, with skate guards. If necessary, however, you may use the players’ benches.

WHEN TO RESERVE?
Reservations can be made between 9 a.m. the day before up until one hour before the desired time slot. Given the limited number of places, we ask you to limit yourself to one time slot per day.

Cancelling a reservation
If you are unable to come to the pool after you have reserved a spot, we encourage you to cancel your reservation to free up the spot for someone else. To cancel a reservation, call 450 466-3890.

Private rental of the arena

From now on, you can reserve the Eric Sharp Arena for a 50-minute period either by renting one-third of the ice surface ($30) or by renting the full rink ($90). The available hours are as follows:

• Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Saturday: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon) 
• Sunday: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

Here are a few rules to follow to ensure that everything runs smoothly:

• You must come alone or with family members only (living at the same address). It is prohibited to hold a group activity during these periods or to interact with the other rink users. 
• Coaches may give lessons or private classes to only one client at a time or to people who live at the same address. 
• You must arrive 10 minutes before your reservation time.
• The bleachers and changing rooms are off-limits. Whenever possible, it is recommended that you arrive wearing your skates, with skate guards. If necessary, however, you may use the players’ benches.
• Hockey goals available on request.

HOW TO RESERVE
To make a reservation of one-third of the ice surface, go to the leisure activity registration module before going to one of the arena (consult the online reservation procedure). Reservations can be made starting from 9 a.m. the day before the desired time slot up until one hour before. Only Saint-Lambert residents may use this ice rental service.

Full rink
If you wish to reserve the full rink, you must reserve all three thirds of the ice for the same period.

Outdoor skating rinks

As soon as the weather permits, outdoor rinks will be prepared in several of the city’s parks.

Covid-19 | Instructions for users of outdoor rinks
• Reservations not required, maximum 25 skaters at a time
• Skaters rotate every hour
• Maintain at least two metres of distance from skaters outside your family bubble
• Skate in the same direction as the other skaters
• Hockey is permitted only with members of the same household
• The chalets are open, but masks must be worn inside

!!!! To comply with the province-wide 8 p.m. curfew, the outdoor rinks will close at 7:30 p.m. until February 8, 2021 !!!!

Location of skating rinks

Before lacing up those skates, you are advised to check the coloured cards that are placed on the doors to the chalets or close to the rinks. These indicate the condition of the ice and make recommendations for the safe use of the rink. We ask that you please follow these recommendations to keep the ice surface in good condition for as long as possible.

Chalets schedule

Some of the rinks have heated chalets or caravans, so you can put on your skates in comfort!