Stanpac Ice Arena

The West Lincoln Community Centre is where you can find the best ice surface in Niagara and beyond. The Stanpac Arena is a state-of-the-art facility. We offer skating programs for all ages. Interested in booking private ice time? Visit our Book a Facility page.

Skating programs

Skating programs take place at the West Lincoln Community Centre, at 177 West Street, in Smithville, beginning mid-September and running until April. We strongly recommend using CSA-approved helmets for all skating activities.

Check back in early September to find our 2025-2026 skating and shinny schedule!

Skating fees

Public Skating: $3 per person

Preschool Skating: $ 3 per person

Adult Skating: $3 per person

Stick & Puck: $3 per person

Shinny: $6 per person

Implied assumption of risk 

By participating in Township programs the participant accepts the risks associated with the activity and agrees to the following: 

I am aware that I may be exposed to infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, by using the Township of West Lincoln Arena and Community Centre, and I agree to assume all risks associated with contracting such illnesses and I waive all claims against the Township of West Lincoln that I may suffer by contracting such illness, regardless of how the illness was caused, including negligence on the part of the Township of West Lincoln.  I further agree to indemnify the Township of West Lincoln should anyone make a claim for damages against the Township as a result of my illness or should a minor in my care make a claim for damages as a result of his or her own illness.

General public skating rules 

  • Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult

  • C.S.A approved helmets are strongly recommended for participants on the ice

  • Skating aids permitted at centre ice area only

  • Speeding, chaining, tag games, horseplay, snowballs and improper behaviour are not permitted

  • All participants are required to wear skates on the ice surface

  • Participants are not permitted on the on the ice while the Olympia is resurfacing

  • Children must be supervised by an adult at all times

  • Ice capacity is 160

  • Alcoholic beverages, illegal substances and anyone under the influence will not be permitted on the premises

  • You must adhere to the directions of arena staff members

Stick & puck rules

  • Maximum of 30 participants. First come, first served

  • Full equipment including a CSA approved helmet is required for children

  • Adults are required to wear a CSA approved helmet, gloves and skates

  • Please bring your own equipment including pucks

  • Maximum two children per adult

  • Parents or caregivers must be 18 years of age or older and are required to be on the ice, directly supervising the child at all times

  • Slap shots and organized games or practices are not permitted

  • Profanity and improper behaviour is not permitted

  • All accidents or injuries must be reported to arena staff members immediately

  • No headsets, cell phones or handheld electronic devices permitted while skating

  • All participants must wear skates while on the ice surface

  • Participants are not permitted on the on the ice while the Olympia is resurfacing