LESSONS FOR ALL LEVELS
Skate School at The Ice ArenA has a variety of skating courses for all levels and ages, including Tiny Tots and Adults-Only.
Our experienced coaches work to the Aussie Skate curriculum – the nationally recognised learn to skate program, and provide assessment for every student at the end of the course.
So no matter your skill level we can get you on your pathway to skating for fun, figure skating or playing ice hockey.
FREE SKATE PASSES
All of our Skate School courses come with Public Skate entry passes to practice on your own between lessons
ALL AGES
We have courses available for all ages starting from 3 years + as well as Adults-Only classes.
EASY TO SCHEDULE
Our courses run inline with the School Terms with multiple classes per week, so you can conveniently add Skate School to your schedule.
BOOKING THE RIGHT CLASS
New to Skating?
We recommend our Skate School Intro short course. This course is designed for beginners to get the basics to skate safely and progress to Skate School.
If you’re not sure you’re ready to join a course just yet, come along to one of our free Come & Try sessions on Saturdays 12-12.30pm.
Bookings are essential, spots fill up fast!
Attended Skate School Intro or Skate School before?
Skate School is for all levels from Aussie Skate level 2 to Free Skate 4.
You are required to have completed Skate School Intro in order to attend Skate School to ensure you have the basics to skate safely. If you have just completed Skate School Intro, book into Aussie Skate level 2 classes (for Tots, book level 1-3).
If you have attended a term of Skate School before, check your last certificate to book the correct level.
If you’re not sure what level you are, contact skateschool@theicearena.com.au
Some skating experience?
Whether you’ve started a skate program at another rink or are self-taught, book an assessment so our coaches can assess your level.
Contact us on skateschool@theicearena.com.au
WHAT TO BRING
Be sure to wear warm activewear and arrive 30mins before the class starts, and bring your booking confirmation.
Please note when booking into Skate School you are agreeing to the Terms & Conditions. These include agreeing to the Ice ArenA Conditions of Entry and Code of Conduct, as well as the payment of fees, cancellation notices, refund, and credit terms. Refunds will not be given for ‘change of mind’. For more information on the Terms & Conditions please email skateschool@icearena.au with your queries.
BEGINNERS' COURSES
INTRO TO SKATE
New to skating? Join our Skate School Intro short course and in just a few weeks get to grips with the basics of ice skating.
AGES
We run classes for Tots (3-5 yrs), Kids (6-17 yrs), and Adults-Only (18+ yrs) classes.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
* Please note the free Public Skate passes are an added bonus and not included in the cost of the course
TERM SCHEDULE
ENROLMENT
Enrolment will open 2 weeks before the course starts and close in the first week of the course commencing
Skate School Intro runs two courses during the school terms. The next course dates are:
- Term 2 starts Mon 29 April 2024
Please note enrolment closes in week 1 of each course commencing.
COST
$115
Includes skate hire and 3 FREE entry passes for public skate sessions to practice.
SUMMER SCHOOL
The Summer course is for current skate school students who are looking for a head start for 2024.
- Aussie Skate Free Skate Levels 1 – 4
- Aussie Skate Levels 1 – 10
- Aussie Skate Adult levels
WHAT’S INCLUDED
The Summer course is for skate school student who are looking for a head start for 2024.
- Aussie Skate Free Skate Levels 1 – 4
- Aussie Skate Levels 1 – 10
- Aussie Skate Adult levels
SUMMER SCHOOL SCHEDULE
ENROLMENT
Learn to Skate – Summer School class dates for 2024
Saturday 13 January & Saturday 20 January 2024
Spaces strictly limited, bookings essential
COST
$45 per session or $80 for both
COME & TRY
Want to give a lesson a go before you commit to a course? The Ice ArenA offers regular Come & Try classes on Saturdays throughout the school term.
Enrolments are open all year. Check the booking page for the next available session.
Bookings are essential as these classes are popular for beginners.
AGES
All Ages are welcome at our Come & Try classes.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
BASIC TO ADVANCED COURSES
SKATE SCHOOL
The Ice ArenA Skate School course helps skaters of all ages to improve their skating performance, progress through the Aussie Skate curriculum, and provide pathways to figure skating and ice hockey. This course runs inline with the school term and can range from 8-11 weeks long, giving you plenty of lessons to progress and see all that you achieve.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
* Please note the free Public Skate passes are an added bonus and not included in the cost of the course
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Skaters should have completed Skate School Intro before joining Skate School. If you have prior skating experience please contact skateschool@icearena.au for an assessment to ensure you are enrolled into the correct class.
ENROLMENT DATES
Skate School runs with the school terms.
Term 2 – Mon 29 April to Sat 6 July
Term 3 – Mon 22 July to Sat 28 September 2024
Term 4 – Mon 14 October to Sat 14 December 2024
EARLY BIRD
Receive a 10% discount when you enroll during the promotional period. Discount will automatically be applied at checkout where applicable.
Term 1 Early Bird ends Sun 21 January 2024
Bookings made after the promotion will be charged the full price unless evidence of an attempt to book and pay during the promotional period is emailed to skateschool@theicearena.com.au.
Early Bird applies to full course bookings only, Drop-In classes are not applicable.
PAYMENT PLAN
Looking to break up the cost?
- When booking online, pay via PayPal and choose ‘Pay in 4’
- When booking at Reception, our Square terminals accept AfterPay
TERM 2 2024: MON 29 April to SAT 6 July
KIDS 6YRS+ & ADULTS
Classes run Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays – just find a time slot that suits your level and age, and attend the same class every week.
Booking is available online and at Reception. We also offer casual lessons for the Adults-Only classes, these can be arranged and paid for at Reception.
Plus receive 5x FREE Public Skate Passes to practise in your own time.
AGE
All Ages (6+)
We offer both mixed kids and adults classes as well as Adults-Only classes.
LESSON LENGTH
Weekly 60 minute classes
LEVELS
Skate School offers classes from Aussie Skate level 2 through to Free Skate 4.
Our Adults-Only classes are for Aussie Skate levels Basic, Novice, Intermediate and Free Skate 1-4.
BASIC TO INTERMEDIATE SCHEDULE
ADVANCED SCHEDULE
PRICING
PAY UPFRONT AND SAVE
Monday, Wednesday & Saturday
Early Bird – $337.50
Regular – $375
Casual Class: $45 (available for Adults-Only classes)
TINY TOTS
Choose from classes on Wednesday or Saturdays. Choose a time slot that suits your schedule and attend the same class every week.
Booking is available online and at Reception.
Plus receive 5x FREE Public Skate Passes to practice in your own time.
AGES
Children aged 3-5 years.
LESSON LENGTH
Weekly 30 minute classes
LEVELS
Skate School offers classes from Aussie Skate Tiny Tots 1 through 3 before progressing to Aussie Skate 2 or 3.
TERM SCHEDULE
MORE WAYS TO SAVE
EARLY BIRD
Pay for the course in full during our Early Bird period and receive 10% off the full-price term fees (excludes Intro) .
Discount can be redeemed online or at Reception.
20% OFF 2ND COURSE
Purchase any Skate School or Ice Hockey Academy full term course and receive 20% off a second course (excludes Intro).
Courses must be for the same term. This discount can only be redeemed when booking at Reception.
20% OFF 3RD FAMILY MEMBER COURSE
When 3 or more members of the same family enrol for a full term, the 3rd, 4th, etc family member gets 20% off (excludes Intro).
Applies to immediate family members only. Must have a Family account at The Ice ArenA. Can only be redeemed at Reception.
IceArenA Ice Skating Introductory Course
Ice Skating Classes & Lessons at IceArenA
2024 TERM DATES
Term 1:
29/01 – 13/04
Enrolments closed
Term 2:
29/04 – 06/07
Enrolment open
Term 3:
22/7 – 28/09
Enrolments closed
Term 4:
14/10 – 14/12
Enrolments closed
Class times:
Monday
6:00 – 7:00pm – Free Skate 1-4 (Adults)
7:00 – 8:00pm – Basic, Novice & Intermediate (Adults)
8:00 – 8:30pm – Skate School Intro (Adults)
Wednesday
5:00-5:30pm – Tiny Tots 1, 2, 3
5:30-6:00pm – Intro (Tots 3-5yrs)
5:45-6:45pm – Levels 3-8 (All Ages 6+)
6:45-7:15pm – Intro (All Ages 6+)
6:45-7:45pm – Levels 9 & 10 (All Ages 6+)
6:45-7:45pm – Free Skate 1-4 (All Ages 6+)
Saturday
9:30-10:00am – Intro (Tots 3-5yrs)
9:30-10:00am – Intro (All Ages 6+)
10:00-10:30am – Tiny Tots Levels 1, 2, 3
10:00-11:00am – Free Skate 1-4 (All Ages 6+)
11:00am-12:00pm – Levels 5-10 (All Ages 6+)
11:30am-12:30pm – Levels 2-4 (All Ages 6+)
12:00-12:30pm – Come & Try (All Ages)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Are there classes just for adults?
Yes, Monday evenings are when all our Adults-Only classes are held.
Can I stop after one term?
Yes if you’re just interested in learning to skate for fun, but we recommend you continue until Level 4 so you have mastered all of the basic skating skills which will teach you how to use your edges and perform crossovers.
If you’re interested in joining Ice Hockey Academy you need to continue to Level 6 to ensure you have mastered the basics of skating to get the most out of this course, more information can be found on the Ice Hockey Academy page.
If you’re interested in competitive Figure Skating you will need to master all the elements up to Free Skate 4, more information on this can be found on the Figure Skating page.
I want to learn hockey, do I still need Skate School?
Maybe. Our Ice Hockey Academy courses are designed for students that have mastered the basics of skating. We require all new skaters to complete Skate School Level 6 to ensure they can keep up to get the most out of this course, more information can be found on the Ice Hockey Academy page.
If you’re not sure you can perform all the minimum elements to the required standards, you can book an evaluation through Skate School, these take 5-10 minutes to complete.
All the Skate School coaches wear figure skates but I want to learn hockey, is the skating the same?
The foundations of skating in either figure skates or hockey skates are the same whichever ice sport you choose to continue with, these include learning basic forward and backward strokes, how to use your edges effectively, perform crossovers, and how to stop.
For those looking to continue with ice hockey, we require all new skaters to complete Skate School Level 6 to ensure they can keep up to get the most out of this course. More information can be found on the Ice Hockey Academy page.
What is the class intake minimum age?
Our Tiny Tots start from 3 years old.
Do you have casual classes?
Yes for our adult only classes. These are Monday evenings. The cost for this is $45 per lesson. All other ages require the attendee to join the full course.
Can I change between days?
Yes, subject to availability in the alternate class of your level. Please speak to reception if you want to change your class day.
Can I book into classes mid-term?
Enrollments for courses close in Week 1 of each term.
If you have just completed Sate School Intro, you can continue to Skate School mid-term to continue your lessons. Please speak to Reception to enroll and we will pro-rate the course fee for the remaining weeks left in the term.
If I can already skate which class should I join?
It will be best to book an Evaluation with our Skate School to select the most appropriate class level for you to join. Evaluations only take 5-10 minutes to complete.
Do I have to start with the intro classes or can I book into the skate school program classes?
The Intro short course is the entry point for the skate school. This covers the first Aussie Skate level that is no longer included in our Skate School.
What time should I arrive for class?
Before your first class of the term please arrive 30 minutes early and bring a copy of your enrolment confirmation to Reception along with your membership card if you’re a current student. When you enrol into Intro you will be given a membership card for checking in before each class. Your first card is free with the enrolment of the course however replacement card fees do apply if you lose your card, please see the Terms & Conditions page for the latest fees.
Please ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to all classes so you have sufficient time to check in and get your skates on. You must check in at Reception before each class so we can mark attendance.
What should I bring to class?
It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothing that allows lots of movement, with layers you can take on and off easily. The Ice ArenA is cold and you will want warmer layers while off the ice which can be removed during class as you warm up. We also recommend gloves as fingers get cold.
You are welcome to wear any protective equipment if it makes you feel more comfortable but Skate School classes are a slower pace for learning. Some popular items are skate helmets, wrist brace/guards, volleyball knee pads (these allow for the full range of motion required in ice skating, please avoid rigid ‘skating’ knee pads) and those at higher levels may wish to invest in a pair of padded pants/shorts.
Don’t forget to bring water.
SEND AN ENQUIRY
Contact our co-ordinator (Deb) by completing the form below or by emailing skateschool@theicearena.com.au If you wish you discuss the program please call 08 7123 0812