Arena and Ice Rentals

Welcome to the Joe Thornton Community Centre, located at 75 Caso Crossing, St. Thomas, Ontario.

Opened on October 20, 2005, the Joe Thornton Community Centre is a modern, fully accessible, multi-use recreation facility featuring two ice rinks, community spaces and an indoor walking track. With plenty of on-site parking and activities for all ages, the facility welcomes residents and visitors throughout the year.

Ice Rentals

The Joe Thornton Community Centre offers ice rentals for:

• Weekly pick-up hockey
• Team practices and training
• Family skates
• Birthday parties
• Other recreational activities

The Doug Tarry Room is a large, multi-purpose space measuring approximately 54 feet by 84 feet. It is well suited for banquets, receptions, community events, meetings and recreational activities.

Features include:

• Servery
• Bar
• Change rooms
• Event office
• Washrooms
• Basketball nets
• Upper viewing gallery

Licensed capacity with dining and dance floor: 288 people
Unlicensed capacity with non-fixed seating: 405 people

Located on the second floor of the St. Thomas Minor Hockey Association Rink, the OhiOntario Room is a smaller meeting space that can accommodate approximately 15 people.

The room is glassed in on two sides, providing viewing opportunities for both ice rinks.

The Presstran-Formet Rink is a second full NHL-size ice surface and features bleacher seating for approximately 100 spectators.

Located on the second level of the St. Thomas Minor Hockey Association Rink, the Reith Fitness Track offers a convenient, all-weather option for walking and exercise.

5 laps = 1 kilometre
8 laps = 1 mile

There is no charge to use the fitness track.

The St. Thomas Minor Hockey Association Rink is a full NHL-size ice surface measuring 200 feet by 85 feet.

The rink includes fixed seating for approximately 2,200 spectators, with standing room for an additional 300 people.

Memorial Arena has been a part of the St. Thomas community for more than 50 years and is fondly remembered by generations of residents. Located at 80 Wilson Avenue, beside the St. Thomas Armoury, the facility offers ice rentals as well as spaces for celebrations, meetings and community gatherings.

Ice Rentals

The Memorial Arena ice pad is available for a variety of activities, including:

• Organized sports
• Pick-up hockey
• Practices, conditioning and training
• Workplace and business skates
• Family skates
• Birthday parties

Auditorium/Banquet Hall

The Auditorium/Banquet Hall is a versatile space for weddings, parties, social events and other gatherings.

Capacity: Up to 200 people
Amenities: Washrooms and kitchen
Availability: Monday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. (excluding November and December)

2026 Rental Rates

Taxes are not included.

• Full Day: $840.93
• Licensed Hourly Rental: $216.31
• Hourly Rental: $88.37
• Kids' Birthday Party: $53.10 (maximum 30 people)
• Regular Programs: $52.54

P.J. Lynch Room

The P.J. Lynch Room is a smaller rental space ideal for baby showers, birthday parties, meetings, training sessions and other gatherings.

Capacity: Up to 40 people
Amenities: Projection screen
Availability: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

2026 Rental Rates

• Full Day: $300.37
• Hourly Rental: $50.39
• Regular Programs: $25.16