The City of St Thomas offers many activities where you can drop in at the scheduled time without prior registration. All drop-in programs are located at the Joe Thornton Community Centre (75 Caso Crossing).

Drop-In Gym

There are drop-in programs in the Doug Tarry gym Sunday to Friday. Starting in April 2025 $5 per person.

Gym Programs Include: 

  • Pickleball – beginners, intermediate, advanced and all skill level
  • Badminton – All Levels

View the flyer here. updated Dec 3
Drop-In Leisure Skating

Our indoor arenas are the perfect way to stay active in the winter months and all year round. For all drop in skating children 12 and under are required to wear a CSA approved hockey helmet. (face cages are strongly recommended) 

Leisure Skate Programs Include: 

  • Parent and Tot Skate 9am (no sticks and pucks allowed)
  • Little Players 10am (sticks and pucks allowed)
  • Adult Leisure Skate
  • Adult Shinny - $5.00 per player
  • Kids Shinny 
  • Youth Shinny 

The drop-in schedule varies depending on season.

  • Winter – January – March
  • Spring – April – June
  • Summer – July-September     
  • Fall – October-December

Please note that the schedule is dependent on facility bookings and changes may occur. We will continue to update facility signage and the website when there will be no programming.

Scheduled black-out dates are indicated on the flyer(s), as there will be no programs running that day due to other activities or facility bookings.


View the leisure skate flyer.
Public Skating

Sundays September 21 – April 5
1:15 - 2:45 p.m.
Joe Thornton Community Centre

Single skaters (all ages) - $5.00
Family (max five skaters, must include one adult) - $15.00 (debit machine now available)

General Rules

  • Maximum capacity: 175 skaters
  • Skates must be worn at all times while on the ice
    (No footwear permitted on the ice)
  • CSA-approved hockey helmets are mandatory for children 12 years and under
  • Skaters must follow the direction and flow of skating
  • Please report incidents or injuries to Ice Cruisers or staff immediately
  • All participants must follow staff instructions at all times

Not Permitted on the Ice

  • Skate assists, skating aids, chairs, or walkers
  • Strollers or carriers
  • Food or drinks
  • Cell phone use while skating
  • Sticks, pucks, balls, or toys
  • Backward skating
  • Racing, speed skating, or games of tag
  • Figure skating maneuvers, spins, or jumps
  • Carrying another person
  • Throwing snow or ice

Safety Expectations

  • Skate in control at all times
  • Be aware of beginner skaters and children
  • Unsafe behaviour may result in removal from the ice

Black out dates:  Oct 19, Nov 23, Dec 7

A special thank you to the following sponsors giving back to the community by offering free skates on the below listed dates:

November 16 - First Student
December 14 - Optimist Club of St. Thomas
December 21 – Damian Steele and Cody Hodgins Remax
December 28 – Westminster Mutual Insurance
January 4 - Optimist Club of Talbotville
January 11 – AR Ryckman Trucking
January 18 - Kennys Insurance
January 25 - Lions Club of St. Thomas
February 8 - Andrew Lawton, MP
February 15 - IsellStThomas - Royal Lepage Triland
March 15 - First Student


Drop-In Aquatics
  • Public Swims: Come for a swim with your family and friends at Jaycee Pool this summer. We have public swims 7 days a week from July-August.
  • Aquafit: Aquafit is an in-water fitness class designed to strengthen your muscles and improve your cardiovascular fitness. Working out in water adds resistance to your muscles without the impact land activities can have on your joints.
  • Lane Swim: At least one of the pool lanes are available for lap swimming. Recommended for teens/adults—lap swimming only.
Fitness Track

The fitness track hours are 8am-8pm. The track is closed at 5pm on Friday evenings before STARS games and holidays. There are lockers available for use with your own lock.