Skating at Ford Performance Centre (Kipling & Lakeshore Blvd W) | Bring Your Own Skates - Tue, Apr 21 2026

Skating at Ford Performance Centre (Kipling & Lakeshore Blvd W) | Bring Your Own Skates (4/21/2026)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:
Event Type:Sport
Event Location: 400 Kipling Ave, Etobicoke, ON M8V 3L1
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Apr 21 2026  3:30 PM
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Apr 20 2026 10:00:00 PM
Event Duration:2 hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Kim ⛸️
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Member Cost:Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 3 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

⛸️ Join us for a couple of hours of skating at the Ford Performance Centre and come and see where the Leafs practice in the off season!

This is an event which requires you to bring your own skates (BYOS). There will be no skate rentals on site. Helmets are not required, but are highly recommended.

Location details: Ford Performance Centre

Learn more about the Ford Performance Centre.

♻️ If you are looking for secondhand skates or helmets, Play It Again Sports can be a good place to find these items.

⛸️ Learn to Skate Videos

New to skating or want a refresher? These quick videos can help:

  • How to Skate:
  • How to Fall Safely:
  • How to Stop:
  • How to Impress Your TOC Friends:

Required Items to Bring:
  • Skates
  • Weather-appropriate clothing (read: layers, layers, layers)
  • Water and snacks
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Thermos
  • CSA-approved helmet
  • Two (2) pairs of thicker socks (not cotton) to make your skate more comfortable

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

By Car

  • Drive to 400 Kipling Ave, Etobicoke, ON M8V 3L1 and park in the rear parking lot.
  • Please note that parking can sometimes be limited and it is recommended to arrive early to ensure a spot.

By TTC from Kipling Station

  • From Kipling Station, take the 44 Kipling bus southbound.
  • Get off at Kipling Ave at New Toronto St South Side.
  • You will be located right in front of the arena.

Notes:

- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in TOC events.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
- Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@torontooutdoorclub.com.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Stacy, at content@torontooutdoorclub.com.

 
Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!