Aussie Skate Program (during school terms)
Please note: All Aussie Skate bookings and enquiries should be either in person or by calling (02) 9888 1100. We can not book you in via email. Thank you for your cooperation.
An updated Aussie Skate Program was instigated by Ice Skating Australia (ISA) in 2010 with standardised skills and levels throughout Australia. Macquarie Ice Rink and its Professional Coaches have enthusiastically embraced this new format, and 2010 saw the successful introduction of the Program.
The Aussie Skate Program has been specifically designed to enable skaters of all ages and all ability levels to progress at their own pace.
Aussie Skate classes are conducted during school term periods in group lessons with a maximum of 12 skaters per Coach, and each 4 or 5 week Program includes weekly admission, skate rental, half hour lessons, half hour practice in the same session, and an extra free practice per week during the last hour of public sessions.
Classes are held on Monday evenings, Thursday afternoons and Saturday mornings. Monday night classes are reserved for 14 years + / adults only. Beginner skaters aged 4 to 6 must enrol in Tiny Tots classes, and beginner skaters aged 7+ must enrol in Basic 1 classes. Skaters who can already do the skills required in a particular level will be moved up by the Coach to a more appropriate level and not held back.
Aussie Skate Class Times
| Class | Monday PM 14+ years only | Thursday PM | Saturday AM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tots 1, 2 & 3 |
Nil | 5:30 - 6:00pm | 10:00 - 10:30am |
| Basic 1 | 8:00 - 8:30pm | 5:30 - 6:00pm 6:00 - 6:30pm |
9:30 - 10:00am 10:00 - 10:30am |
| Basic 2 | 8:00 - 8:30pm | 5:30 - 6:00pm 6:00 - 6:30pm |
9:00 - 9:30am |
| Novice 1 | 8:00 - 8:30pm | 5:30 - 6:00pm 6:00 - 6:30pm |
9:00 - 9:30am 9:30 - 10:00am |
| Novice 2 | 8:30 - 9:00pm | 6:00 - 6:30pm | 9:00 - 9:30am |
| Intermediate 1 | 8:30 - 9:00pm | 6:00 - 6:30pm | 9:30 - 10:00am |
| Intermediate 2 | 8:30 - 9:00pm | 6:00 - 6.30pm | 8:30 - 9:00am |
| Free Skate 1, 2, 3 & 4 |
9:00 - 9:30pm | 6:30 - 7:00pm | 8:30 - 9:00am |
| Dance 1, 2, 3 & 4 |
Nil | 6:30 - 7:00pm | Nil |
| Hockey 1 & 2 |
Nil | Nil | 8:30 - 9:00am |
Aussie Skate School Dates for 2013
| Monday 28 January - Sunday 3 March | (5 weeks) - $115 |
| Monday 4 March - Sunday 14 April 1 wk Easter break |
(5 weeks) - $115 |
| Monday 29 April - Sunday 26 May | (4 weeks) - $92 |
| Monday 27 May - Sunday 30 June | (5 weeks) - $115 |
| Monday 15 July - Sunday 18 August | (5 weeks) - $115 |
| Monday 19 August - Sunday 22 September | (5 weeks) - $115 |
| Monday 7 October - Sunday 10 November | (5 weeks) - $115 |
| Monday 11 November - Sunday 15 December | (5 weeks) - $115 |
Please note: $5 late booking fee is applicable if registration is on the same day as the first lesson of each term.
Additional Info
Classes may be combined, cancelled, introduced or additional ones created depending on enrolment numbers each term.
This Aussie Skate Program incorporates Hockey (1 and 2) and a Bridge Program with Free Skate 1 to 4, Pairs 1 to 4, Dance 1 to 4 and Synchronised 1 to 2 levels, with some of these levels being introduced at Macquarie Ice Rink as the demand warrants. Initially, Free Skate, Dance and Hockey are available.
For registration with Macquarie Ice Rink, payment must be made upon booking (cash/Visa/MasterCard). To avoid disappointment, bookings must be made in advance and not on the first day of classes. A late fee of $5 will be charged for late bookings.
Medical certificate required to obtain a credit or refund for missed classes.
Life Membership of Ice Skating Australia (ISA) is required for those Aussie Skaters who wish to compete in organised competitions, with a payment of $66 in cash required upon booking. Life Membership entitles each member to extensive accident insurance cover, details of which are incorporated in the Skater’s Backpack provided upon registration. Payment directly to ISA through their website www.isa.org.au.
Macquarie’s Aussie Skate Program is an introduction to the basic skills of ice skating, and anyone at anytime may continue on with learning more advanced skills through our Professional Coaching Staff. Information on this may be obtained by phoning 9888 1100.
About
Macquarie Ice Rink is located in Macquarie Shopping Centre on the corner of Waterloo and Herring Roads, North Ryde 2113 Sydney Australia.
We are open every day except Christmas Day and operate with day and night sessions. These sessions differ between school term and school holidays, so take care when checking session times.
Transport
Train: To Macquarie University Station.
Bus: To Macquarie Shopping Centre/Macquarie University.
Car: Unlimited parking anywhere within the Shopping Centre. First 3 hours parking is free (we can validate an extra hour upon request).
Contact
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Phone: (02) 9888 1100
Fax: (02) 9887 2949
Postal Address: PO Box 1555
Macquarie Centre NSW 2113
