Attention:
The rink has had to close effective 26th May 2025. All those currently enrolled into our Learn to Skate Program, will receive an email over the next few days, with further details. We thank you for your patience in this matter!
By entering the rink, you agree to abide by the Terms and Conditions set forth by the rink.
The Learn to Skate Program has been designed for skaters from 4 years of age and all ability levels. Our program and classes encourage students to progress at their own pace. The program aims to teach the fundamentals for ice skating before you move into your preferred ice sport, whether that be Ice Hockey, Speed Skating or Figure Skating.
Macquarie Ice Rink’s Learn to Skate Program aims to provide a pathway to ice sports, while giving you the confidence and skillset to become long term active participants through a structured program that allows you to progress at your own pace. We follow the nationally accredited Aussie Skate™ program, an initiative of Ice Skating Australia; a fun, challenging and rewarding program for all ages and abilities.
We recommend that all patron wear helmets, wrist, knee and elbow guards while participating in the classes, practice and/or public sessions.
Term Dates
Term 2, 2025
Runs from Monday 28th of April - Saturday 7th June, totalling 6 classes (one per week).
Complimentary Practice sessions will be valid after you attend your first class until Sunday 8th of June 2025
Program Information
Terms may vary in length and cost due to public holidays or other circumstances outside of our control, you will be advised upon booking how long the term is and the associated cost.
Term 2 2025 is $180 per person.
Access to our Learn to Skate sessions is granted only to those who have registered for the term. There will be no public access to the rink during the class times.
Parents and Guardians are more than welcome to spectate the classes from the Grandstand area, however only those registered for classes may get on the ice.
Enrolments
Re-enrolment links will be sent out after the final week of classes. New enrolments will be made available for online booking only, approximately two weeks before the start of the term - subject to change and availability.
Late enrolments are subject to approval by management and not guaranteed and are subject to a $30 late fee.
We do not offer casual or drop-in lessons.
Class Schedule
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8pm-9:30pm for ages 14 and above.
Starting Class level is Aussie Skate 1
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5:15-7:15pm
Starting Class Level is Aussie Skate 1 for ages 7+ or Tots 1 for ages 4-6 years old.
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8:30-10:30am
Starting Class Level is Aussie Skate 1 for ages 7+ or Tots 1 for ages 4-6 years old.
What’s Included
Students Access Card
30 minute group class.
Complimentary Skate Hire.
Practice area provided during Learn to Skate Session.
Complimentary Practice Sessions to be used during the booked term. Non-refundable or transfr
Student Card
All skaters will be given a class card which will be used for each term you participate in our classes. These cards are yours to keep and will be valid for as long as you continue to join our classes. This card has a barcode assigned to the individual student and must be presented in order to enter your Learn to Skate Class session, a $10 fee will be charged if you forget to bring your card to any class session. This card cannot be transferred to another student
If you lose this card, there will be a non-refundable $25 replacement fee.
FAQ’s
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All first time enrolments will be put into Aussie Skate 1 if you are over the age of 7 years.
For first time enrolments ages 4-6 years, you will be put into Tots 1 class.
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The final week of classes, you will be assessed by your coach(es) to determine if you would benefit from remaining in your current level or if you should move to the next level in the program.
As all students learn at a different rate and may have different circumstances as to how often they are able to practice, it is not guaranteed that a student will move into a new level each term.
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Most rinks in Australia follow the same Nationally Accredited Aussie Skate Program that the Macquarie Ice Rink also uses.
If you know what level you last participated in, you will be able to select that from the booking list, subject to availability.
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We will do our best to ensure you have the same coach week to week, however due to circumstances outside of our control, we may have to assign a different coach or combine classes as needed.
Any changes that occur are at the managements discretion and could occur without notice.
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We do not offer trial lessons at this point in time.
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The Macquarie Ice Rink is not able to redeem any active Kids Vouchers.
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This is not provided by Macquarie Ice Rink, rather an optional Third Party insurance that can be purchased from the national association, Ice Skating Australia, the creators of the Aussie Skate Program used by Macquarie Ice Rink
Registration covers skaters for insurance as part of the Aussie Skate Program, whether they be lessons or participating in an Aussie Skate Competition.
It also provides free access to the Aussie Skate App which covers all elements of the Aussie Skate Program.
Please see the following link for more information:
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Practice sessions are any of our Public Skating Sessions (as listed on our session timetable).
These sessions are subject to change without notice at either management discretion or due to circumstances outside out control. Please double check the timetable before planning your visit.
All public sessions are available to redeem your practice session card in, expect for Public Holidays.
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Yes, please see the following link for information about Private Lessons.
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We strongly encourage parents and guardians to stay in the venue, especially while younger kids and/or first time students are taking their lessons.
Make-up Class Request Term 2 - Closed
To book a make-up class, please use the button above. Please note that make-up classes are only available for those who are booked into the current term of Learn to Skate Classes.
Make up classes are not a guarantee and are subject to availability. Please wait for our reply before turning up to a make-up class.
