Learn to Skate Program
Please read below to learn more about our Learn to Skate Program that runs during school term.
By entering the rink, you agree to abide by the Rink’s Terms and Conditions
Learn to Skate at Macquarie Ice Rink is our beginner skating program for children and adults aged 4 and over. Whether you are stepping onto the ice for the first time or building confidence on skates, our classes focus on developing the fundamental skills needed for safe and enjoyable skating.
The program follows the nationally accredited Aussie Skate™ program from Ice Skating Australia, providing a structured pathway into ice sports such as Figure Skating, Ice Hockey, and Speed Skating.
Students progress at their own pace through a series of skill levels designed to build confidence, balance, and control on the ice.
For safety, we recommend that all skaters wear a helmet and protective gear such as wrist, knee, and elbow guards during classes, practice sessions, and public skating.
Term Dates
Term 1 Starts Saturday 31st January 2026 and concludes Thursday 2nd April 2026 (9 week term) Total cost $315
Term 2 Starts Monday 20th April 2026 and concludes Saturday 4th of July 2026 (10 week term) Total cost $350
Term 3 Starts Monday 20th July 2026 and concludes Saturday 26th September 2026 (10 week term) Total cost $350
Term 4 Starts Monday 12th October 2026 and concludes Saturday 12th December 2026 (9 week term) Total cost $315
General 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.
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.
Enrolment Information
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 not accepted.
We do not offer casual or drop-in lessons.
We do not offer make-up lessons.
Please continue reading below for more information.
Class Schedule
Please double check ALL the information on this page and double check what you are booking into, as refunds will not be accommodated for making the wrong selection.
Enrolment buttons are below the weekly schedule.
Term 3 Dates are as follows:
Monday
Class are held between 8:00 - 9:30 PM
For ages 16 and older
Week 1 20/7/2026
Cancelled 27/7/2026
Week 2 3/8/2026
Week 3 10/8/2026
Week 4 17/8/2026
Week 5 24/8/2026
Week 6 31/8/2026
Week 7 7/9/2026
Week 8 14/9/2026
Week 9 21/9/2026
Week 10 28/9/2026
What’s Included in the Cost
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 transferable between skaters or terms.
Thursday
Class are held between 5:00 - 7:00 PM
For all ages
Week 1 23/7/2026
Week 2 30/7/2026
Week 3 6/8/2026
Week 4 13/8/2026
Week 5 20/8/2026
Week 6 27/8/2026
Week 7 3/9/2026
Week 8 10/9/2026
Week 9 17/9/2026
Week 10 24/9/2026
Saturday
Class are held between 8:30 - 10:30 AM
For all ages
Week 1 25/7/2026
Week 2 1/8/2026
Week 3 8/8/2026
Week 4 15/8/2026
Week 5 22/8/2026
Week 6 29/8/2026
Week 7 5/9/2026
Week 8 12/9/2026
Week 9 19/9/2026
Week 10 26/9/2026
***Please note that Week 10 MONDAY students ONLY will take place during the first week of School Holidays, due to the Cancelled class.
Term 3 bookings have closed.
Term 3 Monday bookings closed on 18 July.
Term 3 Thursday and Saturday bookings closed on 20 July.
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 Complimentary Practice Sessions, If you forget your card you will have to pay the normal session entry. 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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During approximately the final two weeks of classes each term, your coach(es) will assess you to determine if you should remain in your current level or move to the next level in the program.
As all students learn at a different rates 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. Please check back regularly as this may change
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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, Except for Public Holidays.
10 practice sessions will be allocated per student per term and only valid from the first day of classes until the written expiration date of that term.
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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.
Parents and/or Guardians are welcome to sit in the lower seating area under the food court windows.
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We do not offer make-up classes due to administration and scheduling constraints.
If a medical certificate is provided for a missed class then a class credit may be provided for use in the next Holiday Class period or Learn To Skate term. For support, please email bookings@macquarieicerink.com.au