Family Day Free Skate

Register below to save your spot on the ice!

F.H. Sherman Recreation & Learning Centre is happy to offer free skate sessions for ArcelorMittal Dofasco employees and retirees to enjoy this Family Day! We invite you to bring along your friends and family to join in on the fun.

When?

  • Monday, February 17, 2025
  • The following sessions are available:
    • 1:00pm-2:00pm
    • 2:00pm-3:00pm
    • 2:30pm-3:30pm
    • 3:30pm-4:30pm

Frequently Asked Questions:

Do I need to register to attend?

We do welcome walk-ins on the day of, however, we have limited capacity on the ice so registering will ensure you have a spot saved for that time session.

 

What do I do once I arrive to the park?

Once you arrive to the park, one of our Rec Park Staff will check you in with your registered perm # at the front lobby and direct you from there.

 

What if I register but can no longer attend?

No worries! We just ask that you kindly send an email to dofasco.recreation@arcelormittal.com to let us know so that we can open your spot up to someone else.

 

Can we bring our own skating aids?

We ask that you leave your skating aids at home for these skate sessions. The Rec Park is happy to provide our own skating aids for any skaters that require them.

 

Rules:

  • No food or drink on or near the ice surface
  • No horseplay and games
  • No figure skating maneuvers
  • No erratic/excessive speed skating
  • No balls/pucks/chairs/pylons/stollers/sticks or any other item which might interfere with the safety of any skater while on the ice surface
  • No carrying of children is to be permitted
  • No sitting on the boards
  • Skate with the direction of all skaters
  • Listen and adhere to the Skate Patrol at all times
  • All participants must be wearing ice skates while on the ice surface
  • Consider the use of a helmet as they are strongly recommended

If you have any questions, please email us @ dofasco.recreation@arcelormittal.com and we will be happy to help.

Interested in Volunteering as a Skate Patrol?

We are looking for volunteers with a helping nature who enjoy sharing the joy of skating to assist us with our ArcelorMittal Dofasco Family Day Skate on Monday, February 17, 2025 as a skate patroller.

As a skate patroller, you will volunteer under the supervision of our F.H. Sherman Recreation & Learning Centre staff and will primarily be responsible for ensuring that skaters are safe and following directions while on the ice.

This is a great opportunity for a high school student to earn volunteer hours required for graduation.

Volunteers must be 16 years or older, be a competent skater, have an ability to relate positively and effectively with people and be available for a minimum of 2 hours.

If you or someone you know is interested, please reach out to us at dofasco.recreation@arcelormittal.com.