HOCKEY ACADEMY
LEARN TO PLAY OR SHARPEN YOUR SKILLS
Learn to play ice hockey in Adelaide at our Ice Hockey Academy. Ice Hockey is a game that can be enjoyed by kids and adults alike, it can be played for a lifetime in a community that is friendly with a genuine passion for the sport. Ice hockey also develops skills that can be used both on and off the ice.
Ice Hockey Academy is run by professional and local coaches and players, our ice hockey courses are available for children and adults, and can train everyone from beginners to those wanting to take ice hockey to a professional level. Our courses include Learn to Skate Hockey, Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, or our specialist class Power & Edges.
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?
To begin your ice hockey journey, you first need to skate. Ice Hockey Academy focuses on gameplay skills and tactics as well as specific skating skills for ice hockey. It is expected that you are competent with the minimum skating requirements outlined below to get the full benefit of Ice Hockey Academy classes.
COMPLETED SKATE SCHOOL LEVEL 6 OR LEARN TO SKATE HOCKEY?
For those who have completed Level 6 of Skate School or Learn to Skate Hockey, you are ready to progress into our Basic level ice hockey classes.
If you have attended a term of Ice Hockey Academy before, please book your current level.
If you’re not sure what level you are, contact icearenaskateschool@gmail.com
ALREADY HAVE ICE HOCKEY EXPERIENCE?
There are many pathways into hockey, so if you’ve never attended an Ice Hockey Academy course at The Ice ArenA, or you play ice hockey with a club, chat with our team to book in an assessment where our coaches will guide you to the appropriate course level for you.
Email icearenaskateschool@gmail.com to arrange your assessment.
The Ice ArenA also offers specialised ice hockey courses for those looking to take their game to the next level. We also run regular camps and clinics and we work closely with IHSA who also run various development programs.
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 icearenaskateschool@gmail.com with your queries.
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SKATE SCHOOL
Our Skate School course will get you comfortable with the fundamentals of skating. Students wishing to join Ice Hockey Academy only need to complete Level 5&6 of Skate School to be competent in these techniques.
For Adults, we offer Learn to Skate Hockey, a bridging course for skating techniques specific to ice hockey. Adults only need to complete Aussie Skate Level 2 in Skate School before moving onto Learn to Skate Hockey.
BEGINNERS COURSES
LEARN TO SKATE HOCKEY
New to skating and hockey? Learn to Skate Hockey is an Adults Only bridging course. Adults learn differently, and this course develops the specific skating skills required in hockey including basic hockey stance, forward and backward stride, crossovers, starting and stopping, edge techniques and other necessary fundamentals.
AGES
Adults Only
EQUIPMENT
Helmet*
Hockey Skates
Hockey Gloves
Shin Guards (highly recommended but not compulsory)
* Helmets must be as sanctioned by IHA i.e. Juniors & Women have full cage or fishbowl, Men are also allowed Half Visor
LEVELS
This course is for beginners. For those completely new to skating, The Ice ArenA requires all new skaters to complete Skate School Beginner levels before moving on to Learn to Skate Hockey.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
60 minute weekly classes
FREE Skate Hire
Instruction from our accredited coaches
FREE 10x Pass valid for Public Skate and Stick & Puck sessions during term*
* Please note the FREE 10x Pass is eligible for full course enrolments only, casual attendees are not eligible, the 10x Pass is an added bonus and is not included in the cost of the course
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SCHEDULE
Adults
Beginners/Intermediate Mon 6pm - 7pm
ENROLMENT
Learn to Skate Hockey runs with the public school terms.
Enrolments open now. Online enrolments close on the first day of term, phone and in-person enrolments at Reception remain open throughout the term.
PRICING
PAY UPFRONT AND SAVE
Early Bird – $337.50
Regular – $375
Casual Class: $45
ICE HOCKEY ACADEMY
Ice Hockey Academy is a course running the length of each school term helping people of all ages to learn and improve their ice hockey game skills, to provide pathways and progress through the divisions and grades of hockey.
Booking is available online and at Reception. We also offer drop-in options, these can be arranged and paid for at Reception.
When you enrol in a full term you also receive 10x FREE Skate Passes valid for Public Skate, Stick & Puck, and Shinny sessions to practice in your own time.
REQUIREMENTS
It is recommended that students have passed Aussie Skate Level 6 prior to beginning Ice Hockey Academy. This ensures competency in various forward and backward stroking techniques, particularly crossovers, as well as turns, transitions, and using edges effectively.
Ice Hockey Academy is focused on teaching the game and improving the efficiency of skating techniques, it does not teach the basics of skating, and those who cannot comfortably skate as described will not benefit as much from the course instruction.
AGE
We offer classes for all age groups including both separate and mixed Juniors and Adults classes
Juniors: Ages 5 – 17
Adults: 18+
LESSON LENGTH
Weekly 60 minutes classes.
ENROLMENT DATES
Hockey Academy runs with the school terms.
Term 2 – Mon 28 April to Sat 5 July 2025
Term 3 – Mon 21 July to Sat 26 Sept 2025
Term 4 – Mon 13 Oct to Sat 13 Dec 2025
WHAT’S INCLUDED
60 minute weekly classes
FEE Skate Hire
Instruction from our accredited coaches
Free 10x Pass valid for Public Skate and Stick & Puck sessions during term*
Elbow Pads
* Please note the FREE 10x Pass is eligible for full course enrolments only, casual attendees are not eligible, the 10x Pass is an added bonus and is not included in the cost of the course
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BASIC TO ADVANCED COURSES
EARLY BIRD
Receive a 10% discount when you enroll during the promotional period. Discount will automatically be applied at checkout where applicable.
Term 2 Early Bird ends Mon 21 April 2025.
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@icearena.au
Early Bird applies to full course bookings only, Drop-In classes are not applicable.
PAYMENT PLAY
Looking to break up the cost?
Our Square terminals accept AfterPay
EQUIPMENT
Helmet
Hockey Skates
Hockey Stick
Hockey Gloves
Shoulder & Chest Pads
Elbow Pads
Shin Guards
Neck Guard
Cup
Jersey
Hockey Pants
Hockey Socks
*Neck Guards and Helmets must be as sanctioned by IHA i.e. Juniors & Women have full cage or fishbowl, Men are also allowed Half Visor
HOCKEY ACADEMY LEVELS
Classes run on Wednesdays – Just find the class for your level and age, and attend the same class every week. You can choose to enrol in the full term or attend casual classes with our drop-in option.
Booking is available online and at Reception. We also offer drop-in options, these can be arranged and paid for at Reception.
When you enrol in a full term you also receive 10x FREE Skate Passes valid for Public Skate, Stick & Puck, to practice in your own time.
LEVELS
Ice Hockey Academy offers classes from Basic to Advanced for Juniors and Adults.
Our Advanced classes are All Ages.
BASIC
Start learning to play the game of ice hockey. Learn the 3 positions of ice hockey, basic puck handling, and shooting techniques, as well as more advanced skating techniques such as forward and backward crossovers, tight turns, transitions and simulated gameplay.
Junior Beginner Wed 6pm - 7pm
Adult Beginner Wed 7pm - 8pm
INTERMEDIATE
The focus is on applying the skills acquired from our Basic course to more complex game play. There is more attention to developing speed in your skills including skating and split decision making, ice hockey is a fast game after all. This course is recommended to anyone currently playing summer league Div 1-2, winter league, or people that have completed the basic course and want to take their development to the next level.
Junior Intermediate Wed 6pm - 7pm
Adult Intermediate Wed 6pm - 7pm
ADVANCED
Take all the skills you have acquired and apply them into advanced game play scenarios. The focus is on applying offensive and defensive tactics for individuals and for small groups in the fast-paced scenarios of an ice hockey game.
All ages Advanced Wed 6pm - 7pm
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PRICING
PAY UPFRONT & SAVE
Early Bird: $337.50
Full price: $375.00
Casual Class: $45.00
POWER & EDGES
Maximise your performance and improve your technique. Focusing on both the effectiveness and efficiency of your skating, Power & Edges is for those looking to take their game to the next level. Ice hockey is a fast-paced game, requiring both quick bursts of energy and endurance to perform in 3x 20 minute periods. Improving your skating technique for each stroke, learning to use your edges correctly and conditioning your muscles for the work required will greatly improve your game.
When you enrol in a full term you also receive 10x FREE Skate Passes valid for Public Skate, Stick & Puck, sessions to practice in your own time.
AGES
All Ages
REQUIREMENTS
Students attending this course are expected to be proficient skaters already. This course is recommended for those in Ice Hockey Academy Advanced and those playing in B Grade and above.
Some students from Intermediate may be eligible, please chat with your coach to see whether Power & Edges would be beneficial to you at this stage of your hockey journey.
EQUIPMENT
It is highly recommended that players arrive in their full kit as prescribed in Ice Hockey Academy Basic to Advanced Courses, please refer to this section.
SCHEDULE
Power & Edges (Ages 15+) Mon 7pm - 8pm
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PRICING
PAY UPFRONT & SAVE
Early Bird: $337.50
Full price: $375.00
Casual Class: $45.00
SPECIALISED COURSES
HOCKEY ACADEMY CLASSES TIMES
28 April - 5 July 2025
MONDAY
Learn to Skate (Adults)
6PM – 7PM
Power & Edges
7PM – 8PM
WEDNESDAY
Junior Beginner & Intermediate
6PM – 7PM
Adult Intermediate
6PM – 7PM
All ages Advanced
6PM – 7PM
Adult Beginner
7PM – 8PM