Macquarie Learn to Skate

2024 Term 2 begins Monday 29th April. NO CLASSES Thurs 6th, Sat 8th, Mon 10th June.

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. 

Classes are conducted during school term in group lessons under the guidance of Macquarie Ice Rink's accredited coaches. 

The Learn to Skate curriculum covers the basic skills of ice skating including: balance and gliding safely; forwards and backwards stroking; crossovers and turning.

We offer classes in various discipline including Free Skate, Ice Dance, Synchronized Skating and Speed Skating.

WE RECOMMEND skaters wear a helmet, wrist guards and knee pads for their protection.

Classes

For class times please check with the rink. Once students are proficient in the skills required of a particular level, the coach will invite you to proceed to the next skating level.

Monday evening 8pm to 9.30pm Adult classes are for those 14 years +, beginning from Basic Group 1

Thursday evening 5.15pm to 7.15pm and Saturday morning 8.30am to 11.45am Classes are for all ages

For first time enrolments, the starting levels are as follows:

Monday Evening:

Basic Group 1

Thursday and Saturday:

Tots 1 for ages 4-6 years

Aussie Skate 1 for ages 7 and above

See the time tables below for class times, subject to change please double check at time of booking.

COST

Terms may vary in length due to public holidays or other circumstances, you will be advised upon booking how long the term is. By default they are 10 weeks in length, the costs for each term length are as follows:

10 week term  $290 (last week is an assessment week)

9 week terms $265 (last week is an assessment week)

Trial lesson  $40 (available in week 1 only) Please note bookings for trial classes can only be made 1 day prior to the commencement of the class and are dependent on class availability. If you decide to continue for the term the trial lesson fee will come off the total course fee for the term).

Make up lessons can not be done in the last week of term.

The Program includes: weekly:

  • Weekly admission to lessons

  • Skate hire

  • One ½ hour lesson at the same time each week

  • COMPLIMENTARY two (2) hour practice during any public session. (this is an additional feature given by MIR and not part of the paid course therefore it is not transferrable or refundable).

  • if using your free practice during the Saturday or Sunday Mega session, your entry time will be noted on the card and your card left with the cashier for your collection after you have finished skating. When you collect your card the time will be checked. There will be an allowance of 10 minutes before and after the two (2) hour skate time after which a second practice will be marked off your card.

  • Please note as this is a free addition to the cost of the courses it is not refundable or transferable if not used.

  • Refunds are only considered with a Doctor’s Certificate

  • Two (2) make up classes are available each term in the case you miss your regular class

Learn To Skate CLASSES 2024 DaTES

TERM 2 MONDAY 29th April to SUNDAY 7th July (9 week term due to Kings B’day Long Weekend)

TERM 3 MONDAY 22nd July to SUNDAY 29th September (10 week term)

TERM 4 MONDAY 14th October to Sunday 15th December (9 week term)

For new Term 2 bookings please book on line. For rebookings please call the rink (9888 1100) or come in person during business hours.

Inquiries can be made by contacting us here.

Additional Information

Macquarie Ice Rink reserves the right to combine or cancel classes at its discretion depending on enrollment numbers.

A forgotten Card Fee of $10 will be charged for each instance you forget to bring your card. This fee is refundable, simply keep your receipt and the fee will be returned to you when you find your card and bring it in to be marked off.
Lost or misplaced cards will incur a $10 fee, which is non-refundable.

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