Youth Shinny Rules and Guidelines

The Town of Paradise is pleased to provide two NHL-sized hockey rinks for recreational activities. Some of these activities include youth shinny. We ask that users keep these guidelines and rules top of mind while using our facilities. Parents may accompany their child on the ice if they are between the ages 6-9 years. When necessary, staff will be on the ice to help organize teams and supervise the program. Individuals displaying unacceptable behaviour or who choose not to adhere to the following rules will be asked to leave. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to our Department of Recreation and Community Services at 709.782.6290. 

Youth Shinny Rules

1. All participants must have the following equipment: a full-face hockey helmet, neck guard, shoulder pads, hockey pants, support cup, hockey gloves, shin pads, and a regulation ice hockey stick. 
2. Maximum 30 players on the ice. 
3. All shots must be taken at the net and not on the sides of the rink.
4. All players must wear admission bracelets on their wrist upon entering the ice rink.
5. All players 12 years old and under must have an adult accompany them in the arena. 
6. All players must have an emergency contact listed at Reception.
7. The ice will be separated into two zones: Soft Zone and Game Zone.
   • Soft Zone – To practice stick handling and shooting on net.
   • Game Zone – Half-length hockey scrimmage.
8. If more than 12 players are on the ice, a 2-minute shift time limit will be enforced. 
9. Body checking, body contact, slashing, tripping, fighting, abusive behaviour, profanity, and horseplay are strictly prohibited.