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Winter Schedule 2011-2012
DUFFERIN GROVE PARK OUTDOOR ARTIFICIAL ICE RINK - 2011 - 2012
2011-2012 season: November 19, 2011 to March 11, 2012
Dufferin Rink has two skating pads. Typically one side is used for pleasure skating, and the other for shinny - see the schedule for details.
On this page:
- Rink shinny hockey schedule: Monday - Friday
- Rink shinny hockey schedule: Saturday
- Rink shinny hockey schedule: Sunday
- Hours of Operation
- Zamboni Ice Maintenance Schedule
- Pleasure skating schedule
- Beginner Adult Shinny Practice
- Skate Lending
- Community Programs
- General Information
- Family Day Shinny/Pleasure skating Schedule
See the Schedule as (pdf)
Shinny hockey schedule 2011-2012
Monday, Thursday, Friday before 9 p.m.:
- All Ages 9:00am-3:15pm
- Level 2 3:30pm-5:30pm
- Level 1 5:30pm-7:00pm
- Level 3 7:15pm-8:55pm
- PERMIT/Program 9:00pm-10:00pm
Tuesday
- All Ages 9:00am-3:15pm
- Level 2 3:30pm-5:30pm
- Level 1 5:30pm-7:00pm
- Level 3 7:15pm-8:55pm
- Women’s Drop-in Shinny 9:00pm-11:00pm
Wednesday
- All Ages 9:00am-3:15pm
- Level 2 3:30pm-5:30pm
- Level 1 5:30pm-7:00pm
- Level 3 7:15pm-8:55pm
- PERMIT 9:00pm-10:00pm
- Adult Drop-in Beginner 10:00pm-11:00pm
Saturday
- All Ages 9:00am-11:45am
- Level 1 12:00pm-1:45pm
- 9 & under 1:45pm-2:45pm
- Level 2 3:00pm-5:15pm
- All Ages 5:30pm-7:00pm
- Level 3 7:00pm-8:55pm
- Youth One-time Shinny Program* 9:00pm-11:00pm
*Info: staff@dufferinpark.ca
On the hockey pad.
- 5-6:30pm - Family Shinny Program (booking with staff)
- 6:30-8pm - Neighbourhood Shinny Program (booking with staff)
- 8-9:30pm - Permit
- 9:30pm-11:00pm Adult Beginner Program*
*to register, email Ginger at outdoor.shinny@gmail.com
Level 1: 12 & under w/ caregivers/beginner
Level 2: 13-17/medium paced
Level 3: 18 & over/fast paced
18 and over
Pleasure Skating Schedule 2011-2012
Monday - Saturday
- 9:00am - 9:30pm
The pleasure pad is open for unsupervised shinny after the last ice maintenance of the evening.
Sunday
- 9:00am - 9pm, skate in the round on both ice pads until 5.00pm!
Hours of Operation:
Rink clubhouse: open Monday to Sunday: 9:00am - 9:00pm
Zamboni Cafe Snackbar: Monday-Sunday 10:00am - 8:30pm
Shinny hockey: same hours as the rink clubhouse except Sundays. There is a (strictly enforced) age schedule. If you ever see the wrong age group on the shinny ice, do us a favour and notify the rink staff right away.
Pleasure-skating: always freely available. After 9:00pm, skating is unsupervised. Then it's like skating on a pond: shinny hockey and pleasure-skating are sometimes happening at the same time and people are responsible for their own use of the rink.
The large rink lights turn off after 11:00pm, and then the rink is locked.
Parking: The best place to park is at the Dufferin Mall across the street.
Zamboni Ice Maintenance Schedule
Skaters are required to leave the ice during zamboni maintenance.
Monday-Friday pre 9am sometimes extended to 10am, 11:45am, 3:15pm, 7pm and 8:55pm
Saturday pre 9am, 11:45am, 2:45pm, 5:15pm, 8:55pm,
Sunday pre 9am, 12pm, 4:55pm, 7:55pm.
The hockey pad is usually scraped first.
Family Day Schedule
Pleasure Skating Schedule 2011-2012
- 9:00am - 9:10pm
Shinny Hockey Monday Feb. 20 2012:
- All Ages 9am-11:45am
- Level 1 12pm-1:45pm
- Level 2 1:45pm-3pm
- All Ages 3pm-5:15pm
- Level 1 5:30pm-7pm
- Level 3 7pm-8:55pm
- Possible Permit/Program 9-11pm
Beginner Adult Shinny Practice
New: Beginner Shinny Programs have switched time slots!
Sunday Nights From 9:30pm - 11:00pm Level One Registered Beginner Shinny
Are you new to skating, and want to try out the national game? Dufferin Rink offers skills practice and protected shinny hockey time for Level One beginner skaters, Sunday nights from 9:30pm - 11:00pm. None of the Dufferin Rink hot shots are allowed on the ice during that time. A resource person will be there to help you improve your skills through exercises, drills and organized games. This program is for those who are new to skating. It's a free registered program. Space is limited. For more information or to sign up e-mail outdoor.shinny@gmail.com, or call 416 392-0913. Ask for Ginger or Marty.
Wednesday Nights From 10:00pm - 11:00pm Level One Beginner Shinny Drop In.
Are you a wannabe shinny hockey player? Dufferin Rink offers an hour of protected drop-in shinny hockey time for real beginners (we call them Level One, which means you might not even be that good at skating backwards), Wednesday nights from 10:00pm - 11:00pm. None of the Dufferin Rink hot shots are allowed on the ice during that time. No need to register, and it's free, with a staff resource person on the ice who will pass to you, help you with drills, and give you pointers if you want. Or you can just practice as you choose. Space is limited each night to 30 players, and is on a first come first serve basis. For more information, e-mail outdoor.shinny@gmail.com or call the park at 416 392-0913. Ask for Ginger or Marty.
November 07, 2011
Outdoor Shinny - outdoor.shinny@gmail.com wrote:
This is the official registration email.
Hi all,
PLEASE REPLY ASAP if you would like to participate this year. 25 to 30 spots available.
The Beginner shinny LESSONS are on Sunday nights from 9:30 until 11pm. I don't have an official start date yet, all I know is that Dufferin Grove is scheduled to open up on the 19th of this month. Weather dependent.
Wednesday night there is a beginner drop-in program that runs from 10 to 11pm. This is not a skills program! just a game! but I will be around for support! For the time being I am going to avoid registration for this program. Just come!
I would like to stress that both nights are strongly geared toward beginner players. Last years skill level was too high and many more novice skaters stopped coming. If you need an explanation of what a beginner is you probably aren't one... This program is for anyone who struggles with or has never skated/played hockey before.
Here is a definition of the word beginner: be·gin·ner*/bi'gin?r/ Noun: A person just starting to learn a skill or take part in an activity.
Thanks all!
Ginger
Sorry, all spots are taken
Skate Lending
If you don't have your own skates, you can borrow a pair (we have hockey and figure skates) for 2$. If you want to try your hand at shinny hockey, you can also borrow a stick and gloves (1$ each).
Helmets are also available to lend, free of charge.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
If you want to rent skates or shinny equipment you must leave a government issued Identification card as collateral. The following pieces are acceptable:
·Birth Certificate
·Health Card
·Driver’s Licence
·Social Insurance Card
·Passport
·Status Card
·Bring your ID card (BYID)
STUDENT CARDS, TTC PASSES AND LIBRARY CARDS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE ANYMORE!
If you do not have one of these forms of identification you have two options:
1.You must leave a $50 deposit to be reimbursed upon return of the equipment
Or
2.You must sign a contract to become a skate rental member at Dufferin Rink.
In order to obtain a skate rental membership, your parents must come to the rink and complete an application. Once this is done , you will be issued a membership card to use at Dufferin Rink. You must bring this membership card with you whenever you wish to rent skates. No Exceptions.
A Zamboni Café Menu
Community Programs
Youth “One-Off” Shinny Program
Local youth: get together a group of 12 or more and play shinny on the hockey pad on a Saturday night, 9:00pm - 11:00pm. Contact Mayssan or Anna at staff@dufferinpark.ca for more information or call 416-392-0913. Free registered program, $50 deposit required - once you play, you get it back.
General Information
IN THE EVENT OF SNOW, IF RINK USERS HELP STAFF IN CLEARING THE ICE, THE RINK OPENS FASTER. WE HAVE LOTS OF SHOVELS, OR BRING YOURS FROM HOME.
RINK CONTACTS: 416 392-0913 or staff@dufferinpark.ca
RINK PHONE MESSAGE WILL TELL YOU CURRENT ICE SKATING CONDITIONS