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A well-thought-out and innovative event can leave a lasting impression on your guests. To get an edge on competitors, impress your colleagues, or simply create a lasting impact, O’Brien Icehouse offers a range of private function rooms and events.

These prices are redeemable ONLY when a booking is made at least TWO WEEKS in advance.

Curling and Hockey Bookings are unavailable during the School Holidays from 16th December 2024 – 2nd February 2025.

Full payment is required 4 business days prior to the booking date.

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BRING YOUR FUNCTION TO LIFE AT O’BRIEN ICEHOUSE

Melbourne’s premier ice skating venue, O’Brien Icehouse, offers a unique private function experience with views of two Olympic sized ice rinks and a variety of on-ice activities available. The world-class facilities at O’Brien Icehouse plays host to the most unique corporate functions Melbourne has to offer and your guests are guaranteed to be talking for weeks.

O’Brien Icehouse is the premium venue for a unique off-site meeting or team function!

We offer complete tailored delegate day packages to meet your budget and work requirements, including private spaces for conferencing and breakout meetings as well as hosting staff to assist in your daily itinerary.

Our world class coaches are here to break up your day with our unreal on-ice team building activities. Finish your day out of the office beyond the ice with drinks and canapes in our private bar, overlooking our Olympic sized rinks!

O’Brien Icehouse offers a variety of fun on-ice and off- ice activities!

ICE SKATING
With our team of experienced instructors we can take your guests through an introductory lesson and then let you test out your ice-legs on your own with a few hours of free-style skating. Whether it’s their first time since childhood or a brand-new experience, it will be sure to be not just an exhilarating experience but a memorable one.

 

CURLING
Sliding large rocks on ice is much harder than it looks, yet this low-impact game of patience, precision and broomsticks is perfect for an afternoon of team building and relaxed enjoyment.  (Monday – Friday 10am – 3pm subject to availability). 

Curling Bookings are unavailable during the School Holidays from 16th December 2024 – 2nd February 2025.

 

ICE HOCKEY
Introduce your guests to the fastest game on earth and see what they’re really made of. A one-hour lesson including basic skating and safety skills will get you started, then watch the time glide by as you slip and slide your way to some great stories for the office.  (Monday – Friday 10am – 3pm subject to availability). 

Hockey Bookings are unavailable during the School Holidays from 16th December 2024 – 2nd February 2025.

 

VIP GAME DAY EXPERIENCE
If you’d rather you and your guests remain as warm and dry as possible, we can set you up right against the glass and offer a premium VIP viewing of a game. Watch the players slam against the boards and send flying pucks in every direction while your guests enjoy three hours of canapés and drinks.

Regardless of group size or dietary requirements, our corporate packages can make sure you and your guests are sustained with delicious and healthy food and drinks for the entirety of your time at O’Brien Icehouse.

We can work with you to provide a range of vegetarian, non-vegetarian, hot, cold, simple finger food, gourmet canapés or more substantial meals.

Or for the fast and epicurious, our snack menu will get you tea, coffee, fruit, savouries and other no-fuss pleasers while you’re on the go.

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From the corporate suites to on-ice activities to catering, we have the expertise and the resources to make sure your Christmas party, family day or any other event is an unforgettable success.

Our team of experienced event planners will work with you to tailor a package to suit your needs and ensure attention to detail and professionalism throughout your event.

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With top speeds in competition approaching 50km/h and races over in under forty seconds, speed skating is blink-and-you’ll-miss-it fast.

While the roots of speed skating date all the way to a millennium ago when enterprising Scandinavians added bones to their shoes to make it easier to travel on frozen rivers, it wasn’t until 1592 when a Scotsman designed the first skate with an iron blade.

That Scotsman would be skating proudly (and quickly!) in the clouds if he knew that today there were thousands of speed skating associations around the world, including the Victorian Ice Racing Association, Olympic Southern Flyers and the Docklands Demons, all which proudly call O’Brien Icehouse their home.

In addition to both clubs training here weekly, O’Brien Icehouse runs Learn to Speed Skate programs with coaches from both the Demons and Flyers.

For more information on any of our Speed Skating programs, please email us at [email protected]

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PROGRAMS

Learn to Speed Skate Program

SCHEDULE

2024 Learn to Speed Skate is on Monday Nights starting on the 3rd of February 2025. To see available sessions please click here

TIME

5:15pm – 6:15pm

EQUIPMENT

Please wear pants and a long sleeved top and bring gloves and a helmet along with you (helmets available to borrow if needed).

COST

Learn to Speed Skate Classes – $25 per session (paid weekly)

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WANT TO JOIN A SPEED SKATING CLUB?

We have two who train weekly here at O’Brien Icehouse. See below for more information.

Docklands Demons
Olympic Southern Flyers

Excellent rinks, fantastic facility and the staff are so friendly and professional, my children and I skate at the rink all the time, we are always made to feel welcome and it is a great way to spend the day.

Glenn (Facebook review)

This low-impact game of patience, precision and broomsticks has gained popularity in recent years with now a world-wide audience of over 1.5 million registered players.

The amount of strategy and teamwork that goes into choosing the ideal path and placement of each stone, and the skill of the curler to decide how to achieve this has lead to curling being given the nickname of “chess on ice”.

COME & TRY CURLING SESSIONS

Want to try Curling?

  • Join one of the Come & Try sessions run by the Victorian Curling Association. For more information on how to book, check out the Victoria Curling Association Website!
VCA WEBSITE

VICTORIA CURLING ASSOCIATION

The Victorian Curling Association (VCA) was established in 1984 and is Australia’s largest active curling club, with the Winter Curling League running on Monday nights between April and August each year.

The VCA has hosted the Australian National Curling Championships in two consecutive years, 2006 and 2007, where mens, ladies, mixed open and mixed doubles teams competed in various categories.

The VCA has been based out of O’Brien Icehouse since 2010 and is dedicated to helping Victorians discover the fun of curling.

For more information on the Victorian Curling Association, please visit their official website.

PROGRAMS

To find out when the VCA are hosting drop in curling at O’Brien Icehouse please check the VCA Website.

VCA will be running a beginners program. For more information, click the link below.

VCA WEBSITE

Excellent rinks, fantastic facility and the staff are so friendly and professional, my children and I skate at the rink all the time, we are always made to feel welcome and it is a great way to spend the day.

Glenn (Facebook review)

Figure skating is a rare combination of art, sport, grace and strength.

If you’re new to figure skating or are picking up your well-worn skates, the Icehouse is the perfect place for you to train and hone your skills.

For those beginning the journey, our Skate School is where you learn all the skills. Aussie Skate Levels 1-10 will build the foundation skills required for the advanced moves (jumps, spins, footwork). Advanced skills are taught after Level 10 in our Freeskate 1-4 classes. Please go to our Skate School page for more information.

FIGURE SKATING

If you were one of the many who would stay up late to catch the Winter Olympic figure skating competitions, perhaps its finally your chance to get off the sidelines and start making some shapes in the ice.

Our figure skating classes are for advanced level skaters all the way up to National and International competition level. Our experienced instructors work with you to provide optimal training for skaters with all the benefits of their own years of experience and competing.

For more information on any of our Figure Skating programs, please email us at [email protected]

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PROGRAMS

We offer programs in:

  • Solo Skating
  • Ice Dance
  • Synchronized Skating
  • Theatre On Ice (TOI)

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Freestyle Upcoming Schedule 20/1 to 26/1

Freestyle Upcoming Schedule 27/1 to 2/2

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Figure Skating

Classes Available

On Ice Coffee Club
Coach: Karolina Korfanty/Renee Badcock/Owen Matthews
Location: Henke Rink

Time: Monday 10am-11am
Drop In Class: $25 per session per person

• Edges, turns and transitions to Music
• Followed by a free coffee in the Café!

TERM 1 Starts: FEB 3, 2025
Blackout Dates: TBA
School Holidays
Off Ice: Strength & Conditioning Classes

Adult Wednesday Class – 45 minutes
Location: Ballet Room
Wednesday 7:15pm-8:00pm
Term 1: Feb 5 – Apr 2
9 weeks: $180.00
Students may enrol at any time during the term (prorated).

Youth & Adult Sunday Classes – 30 minutes
Location: St Mortiz Bar
Youth: 10:15am-10:45am
Adult: 10:45am-11:15am
Term 1: Feb 9 – Apr 6
(NO class on Mar 2)
8 weeks: $108
Students may enrol at any time during the term (prorated).

Blackout Dates: TBA
School Holidays


FAQs

Yes, there is a Multi-Session Pass available, if you do not wish to pay casually.

  • Mutli-Session Pass: 10 passes x $24 =$240
  • Passes can be used for any off ice class and for Coffee Club over multiple classes per week.
  • Pass to be presented at reception for wristband as proof of payment
  • Valid for 1 year

The recommended requirements to attend Coffee Club is Aussie Skate 5/6 which includes skills such as skating forwards and backwards, gliding on one foot, and crossovers.

If you are interested in this class but still unsure if it is suitable for you, please contact Skate School via this form

We recommend this class for youth and adult skaters in Freeskate 1.  However, all levels are welcome!

If you are interested in this class but still unsure if it is suitable for you, please contact Skate School via this form

We recommend the Thursday night class for skaters in Prelim to Senior levels.

If you are interested in this class but still unsure if it is suitable for you, please contact Skate School via this form

All these classes are drop in, so no need to book in advance.

We are a cashless company, so when you come in to pay for your class it will need to be made via card.

SYNCHRONISED SKATING

O’Brien Icehouse is the home of Vic Synchro, Victoria’s recreational and competitive Synchronised Skating teams.

If you’re looking for something different that is social, fun and challenging, synchonized skating may be for you – we have teams to suit all ages and abilities. Once you know the basic skills of skating, you can join the Aussie Skate synchro class and recreational teams at O’Brien Icehouse and then be considered for an invitation to join our competitive state level teams. Our teams compete in club, state and national competitions.

For more information on any of our Synchronised Skating programs, please email us at [email protected]

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PROGRAMS

Figure Skating Academy
Basic Synchronised: For young students have want to learn some more advanced synchronised skating skills

On Edge
Adult division (over 18 team)

Eclipse
Junior division (under 18 team)

THEATRE ON ICE

TOI as it’s affectionately known, combines elements of technical skill with the drama and spectacle of theatre, including story telling. TOI is one of the newer disciplines of skating and is gaining popularity throughout the world. TOI has a multitude of age and testing-based levels with teams requiring a minimum of 8 to a maximum of 24 skaters.

TOI provides another fun-filled team-based discipline for skaters to take part in the sport, especially for those who thrive on expressing their artistic side.

TOI has 2 disciplines – Free Skate Program and Choreographic Exercise. The Choreographic Exercise is the more uniform of the two with all skaters having to wear black and interpreting the Theme and Gestures assigned by ISU for that year. The Free Skate Program is only limited by time constraints and imagination with a focus on storytelling, theatricality, and creating a universe for the audience.

The O’Brien Icehouse is currently home to TOI Phoenix – an Open Team with a vast array of skating skill levels and ages ranging from 8 through to the nifty-fifties and beyond. 2022 was a great return to the ice for TOI with TOI Phoenix competing at ANZAS, Crystal Challenge, Gwen Peterson Trophy (Canberra), and Southern Cross Trophy to name a few. There are also several additional local and interstate competitions that offer TOI, along with international competitions in Boston and Paris.

TOI Phoenix welcomes all skaters to come and try our exciting team-based discipline and meet the team. As a guide, the base level choreography would suit skaters at a testing level of Free Skate 1 and above (or the equivalent).

TOI Class Times, Ice Fees enquiries can be directed to Skate School [email protected]

TOI Coaching and Coach Fees enquiries can be directed to Coach Renee [email protected]

TOI Technical, Competition, Costuming, Residency, and General enquiries can be directed to Mike Thacker [email protected]

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Excellent rinks, fantastic facility and the staff are so friendly and professional, my children and I skate at the rink all the time, we are always made to feel welcome and it is a great way to spend the day.

Glenn (Facebook review)

OTHER FIGURE SKATING PROGRAMS

PRIVATE LESSONS

Private lessons are available at O’Brien Icehouse for a more personal coaching session. To book these private lessons please contact one of our accredited coaches directly.

Please note, private lesson fees do not include the cost of entry. Entry must be paid for separately.

Freestyle sessions are offered daily for independent training, or you can choose to have private lessons in any one of these sessions.

LIST OF COACHES

FREESTYLE SESSIONS

Continue to train and develop your skills within a setting where the focus is on figure skating.

You will be surrounded by other figure skaters in a training environment. Please don’t let the seasoned skaters intimidate you, but, for your safety and that of the other skaters, please do read and observe our freestyle session rules, available from the link below.

CALENDAR

HOLIDAY CAMPS

The O’Brien Icehouse Holiday Camp

FULL DAYS of ice skating programs for boys and girls from 6-16 years old. O’Brien Icehouse is the only Olympic Accredited Ice Skating Training Centre in Australia. Learn ice skating from qualified coaches with international experience. Costs include, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, ice skating and lots of fun!

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Ice Hockey is not for the faint of heart. Speed, agility, teamwork and a ‘no fear’ attitude are all prerequisites, along with a love of hard rubber discs travelling at breakneck speeds!

O’Brien Icehouse is proud to be the home of two of the high achieving teams in the Melbourne Australian Ice Hockey League. Between them, the Melbourne Ice and Melbourne Mustangs have won six Goodall cups since 2010.

TRANS-TASMAN ICE HOCKEY CHALLENGE

We are thrilled to announce a three-match International Series between Australia vs New Zealand is going to played right here from March 15th to 17th 2024. National pride is on the line as we take on our arch sporting rivals on the ice, in the fastest team sport in the world!

Following the success of the recent NHL Global Series games here in Melbourne, interest in ice hockey continues to rise and tickets for this three-match series are expected to sell out. With thanks to our partners The District Docklands, come down to the Icehouse to see the best ice hockey players from Australia and New Zealand up close and very personal.

WATCH GAMES

Interested in VIP packages for the Trans-Tasman Series? Please submit the enquiry form below to recieve our VIP Information Pack and how to book.

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DROP IN PROGRAM

We host drop-in sessions for players to get together and practice, train or take part in a casual game.

We know there’s a high demand for ice time so we’ll be adding drop-in sessions to our schedule as the space becomes available. All drop-in sessions are on a first-come, first-served basis.

STICK AND PUCK

Stick & Puck is a drop-in session for adults and kids to come and train, or just puck around with friends and practice shooting goals.

All you need to bring is a stick, skates, and a helmet. We’ll provide the pucks.

Gear hire is unavailable.

Price
$25 per person

Duration
1.5 hours

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ADULT DROP-IN HOCKEY

Your opportunity to turn up and play a game.

You just need to be over 18. Bring your own jersey (come with light and dark ones just in case) and your own full ice hockey gear. We’ll provide the pucks.

Price
$25 per person; goalies play for free

Duration
1.5 hours

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MEMBERSHIPS

Our Silver & Gold Membership includes 10 x Stick and Puck/Adult Drop In Sessions

Upgrade your Gold or Black Membership for just $180 to include these sessions with unlimited public skating.

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Excellent rinks, fantastic facility and the staff are so friendly and professional, my children and I skate at the rink all the time, we are always made to feel welcome and it is a great way to spend the day.

Glenn (Facebook review)

HOCKEY ACADEMY

Our Hockey Academy offers a program specifically designed for youths and adults. After starting out with the skating basics, the program encourages development by taking students through a series of skill levels – see youth and adult pathways below. Weekly classes are run in tandem with the school terms, and the Academy provides you with hire gear and a starter pack for your first term of Intro. We also run school holiday camps for beginners, intermediate and elite youth players. See upcoming camp dates below.

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AUSTRALIAN ICE HOCKEY LEAGUE (AIHL)

Australia’s premier ice hockey league, the AIHL comprises eight teams representing Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Perth, Newcastle and Sydney.

A game played by one of the Australian Ice Hockey league teams is the only time you’ll be happy to be on the sidelines. Our 1000 person grandstand is the best vantage point to see the players fly from one side of the rink to the other at daredevil speeds. Or if you’re feeling like getting closer to the action, you can purchase a reserved seat or one of our rinkside VIP packages.

To find out more about AIHL VIP Packages, please email [email protected].

For more information on the history of the AIHL and their work, please visit their official website.

GAME DAY TICKETS

Reserved seats are sold through Try Booking on each game day. For more information on the upcoming season head over to Try Booking link below.

AIHL 2024 FINALS
Melbourne Ice Season
Melbourne Mustangs Season

$12 SKATE

Why not take the whole family ice skating on Game Day? O’Brien Icehouse offers $12 ice skating to all AIHL ticket holders on Game Day, simply present your AIHL ticket at the front desk to redeem.

TEAM PROFILES

The Melbourne Mustangs were founded in 2010, the team plays out the O’Brien Icehouse in Docklands, Melbourne Australia. During the 2010 AIHL season the Mustangs competed in six exhibition games against ice hockey teams around Australia and were officially included into the Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) in 2011. 

In 2014 AIHL season the Melbourne Mustangs finished in first place, then went on to win the Goodall Cup, the first in the club’s history. In 2023, Mustangs went on to claim the title of Goodall Cup Champions for the second time. Going into the 2024 season ready to defend their title.

The Melbourne Mustangs invite you to wear orange and see the team battle it out for the Goodall Cup in the AIHL.

Melbourne Ice is an amateur ice hockey team playing in the Australian Ice Hockey League. Established in 2002, the team plays out the O’Brien Icehouse in Docklands, Melbourne Australia.

Melbourne Ice are the 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2017 Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) Goodall Cup Champions.
Since its entry into the league in 2002, Melbourne Ice has built up a strong core of players and supporters, and an increasing number of sponsors and members.
Melbourne Ice is managed by individuals with high level of experience and expertise in coaching, sport management, business, Government and the community sector.

AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S ICE HOCKEY LEAGUE (AWIHL)

The Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League (AWIHL) comprises five teams: Melbourne Ice, Adelaide Rush, Brisbane Goannas, Sydney Sirens and the newest addition, Perth Inferno.

The season is held over the summer months and Melbourne Ice Women’s boast an impressive track record in the competition in recent years, showing that they know how to get the puck on the ice as well as anyone else.

For more information on the Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League please visit their official site.

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TEAM PROFILES

The Melbourne Ice Women’s Team is made up of elite amateur players and seasoned imports who have played at an international professional level.

Established in 2002, Melbourne Ice now proudly calls O’Brien Icehouse home. With our Olympic-standard training facility, all of the Melbourne Ice members (including the U20 National Juniors and the U18 National Youth Teams) get the support they need to keep bringing in those wins.

 

Melbourne Ice page on IHA website
> 2023/24 Schedule

GET YOUR SKATES ON!

Congratulations and welcome! You’ve taken the first step towards getting off the sidelines and on to the ice!

This page is just for you. It’ll tell you all you need to know to enjoy your first outing on the rink.

tickets

Tickets to any events or recreational skating can be booked online. Beat the queues and print your ticket before you arrive.

Please see our calendar and events for opening and closing times and themed events.

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WHAT TO WEAR

It’s always a cool 16°C at the Icehouse, but you will warm up after you’ve done a few laps, so we recommend you wear a few layers. The most important items are:

  • Beanie to keep your head warm
  • Gloves to keep your hands warm
  • Long, thick socks to make your skates nice and comfy

We also have lockers for hire to keep your valuables safe while you skate.

helmets

These are available free of charge (with skating admission) and are recommended for all beginners.

The extra protection will make you feel more confident – you’ll be gliding around the rink in no time!

We have sizes ranging from XXS to XL. If you have very small children please bring your own helmet, as XXS may still be too big.

Excellent rinks, fantastic facility and the staff are so friendly and professional, my children and I skate at the rink all the time, we are always made to feel welcome and it is a great way to spend the day.

Glenn (Facebook review)

Skate Aids

Skate aids can’t be pre-booked and are hired on a first-come basis, but we’ll do our best to make sure you don’t wait too long if there aren’t any available.

Zimmer Frame, for the ice
A skate aid (similar to a zimmer frame but for having fun instead of walking) is a great way to build your confidence and get comfortable on the ice and in your skates.

Price: $5 for 60 minutes.

Plastic Seal
Unfortunately these aren’t real seals (though they are suited to this climate). These comfortable and bright plastic seats are for parents, to push their kids around on the ice.

Price: $8 for 60 minutes

Note that helmets must be worn whilst using the skate aids.

Skate Hire

Speak to our friendly Skate Hire team to assist in fitting your skates!

Sizes range from a toddlers 7 to a men’s US 16.

 

ICE SKATING IN MELBOURNE HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER!

Located in Docklands, O’Brien Icehouse Melbourne’s ice skating rink. Just a quick drive to the edge of the city or a short trip by tram, O’Brien Icehouse is the perfect place for a healthy, active and enjoyable day out.

The Icehouse is located in Melbourne’s Free Tram Zone – just catch the number 70, 86 or even the City Circle tram to the District Docklands. You can also take advantage of 90 minutes free parking at The District Docklands!

ADULTS SKATE FOR $17.50

TIGHT TUESDAYS @ ICEHOUSE
*excluding school holidays.

O’Brien Icehouse has created a fun environment where people of all ages can enjoy ice skating safely. Whether you’re a beginner or an ice skating pro, you’re guaranteed to have a day jam-packed with fun at the best ice skating rink in Melbourne.

We offer a range of skates for hire in all sizes, and advise that beginners wear helmets and other protective gear for extra safety.

At O’Brien Icehouse we keep the temperature at a frosty 16 degrees Celsius, so we advise warm clothes (jackets, gloves, beanies) particularly for people sitting in the stadium. For the skaters, a pair of nice, warm thick socks are essential; you can also purchase socks along with your skates.

Parents and guardians need to make sure they can see their kids at all times; the best way to do that is to join them on the ice! We offer a range of fun activities the whole family can enjoy, including the use of skate aids and plastic seals. O’Brien Icehouse has lockers for hire where you can keep your valuables safe while you experience the best ice skating Melbourne has to offer.

If you’re looking for a fun way to spend the day with family, friends, or a loved one, come on down to O’Brien Icehouse.

See you on the ice!

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Excellent rinks, fantastic facility and the staff are so friendly and professional, my children and I skate at the rink all the time, we are always made to feel welcome and it is a great way to spend the day.

Glenn (Facebook review)
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