T.G. Smith Centre

Starting December 6, 2021, proof of vaccination and proof of identity is required for all those aged 12 years and up (11 and under are exempt) for admission to indoor recreational facilities. Those aged 12 – 17 years who are not yet fully immunized and are attending a non-ticketed event must show proof of:

one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine OR
a negative rapid COVID-19 test result within the previous 72 hours that is confirmed by a pharmacist.

Youth Recreation Hockey Program Public Skating & Shinny

Arena Operating Season

The Centennial and Smith ice surfaces are available for use from September to April. Ice surfaces are available for rental between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. daily except on the following holidays: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.

Arena Schedule

Outdoor Seasonal Rinks

The City of Steinbach maintains two free public outdoor skating rinks during the winter season, weather permitting. One rink is located next to the T.G. Smith Centre at 321 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.

T.G. Smith Centre Rental Fees

Non Prime Ice (Before 4:00 pm on weekdays) $120 / hour
Prime Ice (After 4:00 pm on weekdays; Saturdays and Sundays) $145 / hour
Outdoor Ice $40 / hour
Prices are subject to GST.

Learn more about the TG Smith Centre

Youth Recreation Hockey Program - 2021/22 Season

Welcome to the City of Steinbach Youth Recreational Hockey Program!

Winter program registration is on Friday, December 10, 2021 at 8 a.m.

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.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Due to the Manitoba Public Health Orders starting December 6th, 2021, Proof of vaccination and proof of identity will be required for all those aged 12 years and up (11 and under are exempt) for admission into the facility. This is in compliance with the Manitoba Public Health Orders.

For those aged 12-17 years who are not yet fully immunized must show proof of one dose of COVID-19 vaccine OR a negative rapid COVID-19 test result within the previous 72 hours that is confirmed by a pharmacist.

This program is strictly for youth NOT participating in another hockey program, association or league.

Equipment Requirements
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. We require the equipment due to the incidental contact that comes with playing hockey.

Program Rules
1) No Body Checking
2) No Slap Shots
3) Adherence to all Hockey Rules (i.e. tripping, hooking, slashing etc).
4) No Fighting
5) No Profanity
6) Participants are to respect their fellow participants. Bullying or disrespectful treatment of others will result in removal from the ice and/or program.
7) Participants must wear a mask into the building, including the lobby and dressing rooms. The mask can be removed when the player is ready to enter the ice area.

Schedule
There are 2 Rec Hockey slots scheduled for this fall starting in October. Depending on age and availability at registration, your child is registered for 1 of the 2:

Friday, January 7 – 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm (Ages 7-11) – TG Smith Arena, maximum 25 participants
Friday, January 7 – 6:15 pm – 7:15 pm (Ages 12-16) – TG Smith Arena, maximum 25 participants

Youth Recreational Hockey will run 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.

Structure
COVID-19 RESPONSE

All players are to complete the Covid-19 Self-Screen Tool (This is to be completed prior to each session and will be sent to parents via email prior to the program start date).
Coaches will be taking attendance prior to each session .
Players in younger age groups are encouraged to come fully dressed with the exception of helmet and skates to decrease the amount of time spent in the dressing rooms, come “Ice-ready”.
For younger age groups, it is encouraged that coaches assign 1 or 2 parents as ‘Equipment and Skate Tie Assistants’ to limit total numbers of individuals in each dressing room.

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.

Volunteers
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.

Cancellations and Refunds

The City of Steinbach will not provide a refund if an illness occurs or symptoms of an illness are present (related or not related to the Covid-19 Pandemic)
Participants who are registered for Rec Hockey can withdraw 1 week prior to the start date, and will receive a full refund less the Cancellation Fee of $20 (Plus GST).
Cancellations made after the Rec Hockey program has started are not eligible for a refund.

How Do I Register?

Fall program registration is on Friday, December 10, 2021 at 8 a.m.

Everyone is required to set up an account on-line 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:

Ensure you have all personal information ready to input once registration starts (i.e. birthdates, address, postal code, phone numbers, etc.).
Have your credit card (Visa or Mastercard) information available so that it can be easily entered during the registration process.
Refunds are not available after the first session date. All refunds are subject to an Administration fee of $8 (plus GST) and a Cancellation fee of $20 (plus GST).

Login/Register/Create Account
Under "Course Name" fill in "Rec Hockey" to view available sessions. You can also use program codes to find your session.

Friday - Ages 7 - 11: Program Code 6125
Friday - Ages 12 -16: Program Code 6126

Additional Questions?
Contact Cassandra Kornelsen at cassandra.kornelsen@steinbach.ca

Public Skating & Shinny Hockey

Lace up those skates and head to the T.G. Smith Centre for some free public skating and shinny hockey! Times subject to change in the event of tournaments or special events. The T.G. Smith Centre is located at 321 Elmdale Street in Steinbach.

For the most up-to-date and current schedule, visit the TG Smith Centre Arena Online Calendar to ensure that the below activities are scheduled as stated.

*Proof of vaccination and photo identification will be required to enter the TG Smith Centre

Public Skating:
Saturdays 5:15 - 6:15pm
Sundays 11:00am - 2:00pm
*Please check the Online TG Smith Calendar to ensure Public Skate is at the time indicated above. Times can change due to events.

Shinny *Registered participants only*:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:00 - 1:00pm

Senior Shinny (Age 50+) *Registered participants only*:
Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:00 - 1:00pm

Times subject to change.