Recreation Programs

Public skating is free for everyone. Come out as a family or bring a friend and enjoy an evening skate this season. It is a great way to remain active, beat the winter blues and have fun. There will be music to keep you moving throughout.

Weekly PUBLIC SKATING Schedule:

 Longlac Sportsplex

The Longlac Sportsplex offers public skating hours on:

Friday

• 5:30 p.m. to 6:50 p.m.

Saturday

• 3:30 p.m. to 4:50 p.m.

Geraldton Community Centre

The Geraldton Community Centre offers public skating hours on:

Monday

• 3:00 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.

Wednesday

• 6:30 p.m. to 7:20 p.m.

Friday

• 6:00 p.m. to 7:20 p.m.

Saturday

• 1:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.

Parents and tots is free for everyone. This program is geared towards those who are just beginning to skate. It's a great way to go on the ice with your child and teach them how to skate and have fun. Skatemates will be available which help your child skate as it stabilizes them and gets them used to standing on the ice with skates.

WEEKLY PARENT AND TOTS SCHEDULE:

 Longlac Sportsplex

The Longlac Sportsplex offers parents and tots hours on:

Friday

• 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Geraldton Community Centre

The Geraldton Community Centre offers parents and tots hours on:

Friday

• 3:00 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.

Saturday

• 3:00 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.

Shinny is for those who want to improve their hockey skills outside of minor hockey. It's a great way to burn some energy and have fun with your friends! Shinny passes are available to purchase online only and can be purchased as a daily or season pass. A shinny pass is required prior to stepping on the ice and can be used at any arena in Greenstone. Full equipment is mandatory for participants in Grades 1 through 8.

WEEKLY SHINNY SCHEDULES:

 Longlac Sportsplex

The Longlac Sportsplex offers shinny hours on:

Monday

• 4:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.  |  Grade 1 to 4
• 9:00 p.m. to 9:50 p.m.  |  Grade 9 to 12

Tuesday

• 4:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.  |  Grade 5 to 8
• 8:30 p.m. to 9:20 p.m.  |  Ladies (Ages 14+)

Thursday

• 4:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.  |  Grade 5 to 8

Friday

• 9:00 p.m. to 9:50 p.m.  |  Grade 9 to 12

Geraldton Community Centre

The Geraldton Community Centre offers shinny hours on:

Monday

• 4:00 p.m. to 5:20 p.m.  |  Grade 9 to 12

Tuesday

• 4:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.  |  Grade 1 to 4

Wednesday

• 4:00 p.m. to 5:20 p.m.  |  Grade 5 to 8
• 7:30 p.m. to 8:20 p.m.  |  Grade 9 to 12

Thursday

• 4:00 p.m. to 5:20 p.m.  |  Grade 5 to 8
• 8:30 p.m. to 9:20 p.m.  |  Ladies (Ages 14+)

Saturday

• 4:00 p.m. to 4:50 p.m.  |  Grade 1 to 4
• 5:00 p.m. to 5:50 p.m.  |  Grade 9 to 12
• 6:00 p.m. to 6:50 p.m.  |  Grade 5 to 8

Purchase a Shinny Pass (Grade 1 to 8) 

Purchase a Shinny Pass (Grade 9 to 12)

Purchase a Shinny Pass (Ladies)

Participants will learn the basic fundamentals of skating while developing their coordination and motor skills. Learn to Skate programming is subject to sufficient volunteer coaches and participants. Open to children ages 3 to 6 years old. Spaces will be filled on a first come - first paid basis.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Recreation Department at 807-854-1100 ext. 2061.

Insurance is required for all rental types. Insurance rates will be provided at time of booking.

On Ice Rental Availability:

Geraldton

Tuesdays from 9:00 p.m. to 9:50 p.m. and Saturdays from 12:30 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. 

Longlac

Saturdays from 12:30 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 5:50 p.m.

Insurance is required for all rental types. Rates will be provided at time of booking.

Please note that any staff overtime costs will be the responsibility of the renter.

The 2025 season has ended. Check back in May for information for the 2026 season! This program runs for 8 weeks, typically starting at the end of May.

Softball programming is subject to sufficient volunteer coaches and participants in various wards. The cost is $50.00 per child. Registration is based on birth year. Spaces will be filled on a first come - first paid basis.

If you are interested in volunteering, please call the Recreation Department at (807) 854-1100 ext. 2061.

New Program - For more information, please contact Amanda at (807) 621-8405

Registration for youth Soccer in Longlac and Geraldton is closed. The cost is $50.00 per child.

Longlac

Youth soccer in Longlac will be held at Jeff Gauthier Baseball Field every Tuesday, beginning on August 5th and ending on September 23rd (8 weeks once a week).

Schedule:

2022-2020 Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.

2019-2016 Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.

Geraldton

Youth soccer in Geraldton will be held at the Community Centre Baseball Field every Tuesday, beginning on August 12th and ending on September 30th (8 weeks once a week).

Schedule:

2022-2019 Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Recreation Department at (807) 854-1100 ext. 2061.

Program will run July 8 until July 12 2024  *CLOSED*

Schedule: Monday to Friday from 2:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for 1 week

Location: Our Lady of Fatima Gym - in Longlac

Age Group: 8-12 years old

Cost: $15.00

Maximum of 16 participants.

Participants will be accepted on a first come (registered and paid in full)/first served basis. If you have any questions, please call 807-854-1100 ext. 2061. 

Longlac

Pickleball - Tuesdays and Thursdays - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Our Lady of Fatima Gym

Youth Soccer - Wednesdays - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Chateau-Jeunesse High School Gym

Adult Soccer - Fridays - 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Chateau-Jeunesse High School Gym

Basketball (Youth 14 to 18) - Fridays - 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Our Lady of Fatima Gym 

Geraldton

Badminton and Pickleball - Mondays and Every Second Wednesday - 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Thursdays - 8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Geraldton Composite High School Gym

Volleyball - Fridays - 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Geraldton Composite High School Gym

Get-Together-Tuesdays - Tuesday, February 11 to Tuesday, April 15 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Geraldton Community Centre Lobby. Registration is closed.

For more information contact gttgeraldton@gmail.com 

Nakina

Active Play (0-9 years of age) - Tuesdays - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Nakina Public School Gym

For a complete list of times, locations, and who to contact, please check the community calendar as some nights might be cancelled due to other events.

If you are interested in running an event in your community, please contact the Recreation Department at 807-854-1100 ext. 2061