Skating at Central Arena (Bloor St W and Islington Ave) | Bring Your Own Skates - Wed, May 6 2026

Skating at Central Arena (Bloor St W and Islington Ave) | Bring Your Own Skates (5/6/2026)

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:

50 Montgomery Rd, Etobicoke, ON M8X 1Z4

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, May 6 2026 9:45 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, May 5 2026 6:00:00 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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

1 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

⛸️ Join us for a couple of hours of skating at Etobicoke's Central Arena for a mid-morning skate!

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.

MEETING POINT: We will be meeting inside the arena doors. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Location details: Central Arena

Learn more about the Central Arena.

♻️ 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 50 Montgomery Rd, Etobicoke, ON M8X 1Z4 and park in the free parking lot in front of the arena.
Please note that parking can sometimes be limited and it is recommended to arrive early to ensure a spot.

By TTC from Islington Station

From Islington Station, walk east along Bloor Street West to Montgomery Road and turn left (north). Continue until you reach the arena. The arena is attached to Memorial Health Club.
OR From Islington Station, take the shortcut and walk east along Aberfoyle Crescent and take the walking path north through Tom Riley Park. Be sure to hang a right across the bridge (over the water) and continue along this path toward the arena (you will be viewing it from behind). Make your way to the parking lot and 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!