O’Brien Icehouse is a host to so many amazing clubs and associations from Ice Hockey, Speed Skating, Curling, and Figure Skating. Below are just some of the wonderful clubs and associations here at the Icehouse.
Ice Hockey Victoria
Ice Hockey Victoria (IHV) is the governing body responsible for promoting, managing and administering the sport within the state. IHV administers competitions for all levels, ages and genders, and also has a programme of player development activities, and is a strong supporter of the establishment of clubs and leagues across Australia. IHV follows requirements set by Ice Hockey Australia (IHA).
For more information on IHV, please visit their official website.
Ice Skating Victoria
Ice Skating Victoria (ISV) is the state administrative body for all disciplines of figure skating in Victoria. It incorporates Singles Skating, Pair Skating, Synchronised Skating, Ice Dance, and Solo Dance – for all skaters from beginners to champions. ISV conducts figure skating competitions and championships, as well as test sessions that follow the requirements set by Ice Skating Australia (ISA).
For more information on ISV, please visit their official website.
Victorian Ice Racing Association
The Victorian Ice Racing Association (VIRA) is the state administrative body for all disciplines of speed skating in Victoria. It incorporates ice racing, speed skating and short track – beginner to veteran, their national badge program ensures a quality learning and development path from their accredited coaches. Following the requirements set by Australian Ice Racing (AIR).
For more information on VIRA, please visit their official website.
Victorian Curling Association
The Victorian Curling Association (VCA) is Australia’s largest curling association and the home of curling in Victoria for over 30 years. Based at O’Brien Icehouse in Melbourne’s Docklands, they have regular league games on Monday nights during the winter sports season.
For more information on VCA, please visit their official website.
Australian Ice Hockey League
The Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) is Australia’s premier men’s ice hockey league and is made up from ten teams representing Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Perth, Newcastle and Sydney. O’Brien Icehouse is the proud home of the two Melbourne teams, Melbourne Ice and Melbourne Mustangs, who between them have won the Goodall National Championship Cup on multiple occasions.
For more information on AIHL, please visit their official website.
Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League
The Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League (AWIHL) is Australia’s premier women’s ice hockey league and is made up from five teams representing Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Sydney. O’Brien Icehouse is the proud home of the Melbourne Ice Women (MIW) who have won the championship on multiple occasions.
For more information on AWIHL, please visit their official website.
Melbourne Figure Skating Club
The Melbourne Figure Skating Club (MFSC) hold annual figure skating competitions for Aussie Skate levels to advanced. MFSC has members of all ages and abilities who participiate or volunteer for their events.
For more information on MFSC, please visit their official website.
Olympic Southern Flyers Ice Racing Club
The Olympic Southern Flyers (OSF) offer recreational speed skating and competitive racing opportunities. They are welcoming and inclusive to everyone who wants to try speed skating regardless of age or skating ability and provide a learning environment that is fun, safe and supportive.
For more information on OSF, please visit their official website.
Docklands Demons Ice Racing Club
The Docklands Demons Ice Racing Club (DDIRC) offer recreational speed skating and competitive racing opportunities at their home rink O’Brien Icehouse. Established in 2017 with the goal to grow speed skating and create a welcoming and inclusive enviroment.
For more information on DDIRC, please visit their Facebook Page.