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.
SKATE SCHOOL
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.
NOT SURE ABOUT SKATING?
If you’re not sure you’re ready to join a course just yet, come along to one of our 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@icearena.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@icearena.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.
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
30 minute lesson
Professionally accredited coaches
FREE Skate Hire
SCHEDULE
All Ages: Saturdays 12:00 – 12:30pm
COST
$10.00
Skate hire is included
COME & TRY
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BASIC TO ADVANCED COURSES
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
FREE Skate Hire
Instruction by our professionally accredited coaches
10x FREE Public Skating passes to practice on your own between lessons*
* 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 1 – Sat 1 Feb to Mon 14 April 2025
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 Mon 27 Jan 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.
SKATE SCHOOL
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 10x FREE Public Skate Passes to practise in your own time.
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.
PRICING
PAY UPFRONT AND SAVE
Early Bird – $337.50
Regular – $375
Casual Class: $45 (available for Adults-Only classes)
KIDS 6YRS & ADULTS
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 10x 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.
PRICING
PAY UPFRONT AND SAVE
Early Bird – $220.50
Regular – $245
Levels 1-3
TERM SCHEDULE
Wed 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Sat 9:30am - 10:00am
TINY TOTS
MONDAY
Free Skate (Adults)
6:00PM – 7:00PM
Intermediate 2 (Adults)
6:00PM – 7:00PM
Intermediate 1 (Adults)
6:30PM – 7:30PM
Novice (Adults)
6:30PM – 7:30PM
Basic - Intro (Adults)
6:30PM – 7:30PM
WEDNESDAY
Tiny Tots Intro 1, 2, 3
5:30PM - 6:00PM
Levels 2, 3 & 4, 5 & 6, 7 &8 (All Ages 6+)
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Levels 9 & 10 (All Ages 6+)
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Free Skate 1-4 (All Ages 6+)
7:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY
Tiny Tots Intro 1, 2, 3
9:30AM - 10:00AM
Levels 5 & 6, 7 & 8, 9 &10 (All Ages 6+)
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Level 1 (Intro), 2, 3 & 4
11:30AM - 12:30AM
Come & Try (All Ages)
12:00PM - 12:30PM
Free Skate 1-4 (All Ages 6+)
7:00PM - 8:00PM
ALL SKATE SCHOOL CLASS TIMES
FAQ
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 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 TEACHERS 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 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 CLASS MID-TERM?
Enrolments 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 CHOOSE?
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 CLASS 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.
AT 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.