O’Brien Icehouse offers the most comprehensive range of ice skating lessons in Melbourne. Whether you are a total beginner or a seasoned professional, we have a class and program to suit both kids and adults.

Term 1 2025 Classes Start: February 2025

ENROLMENTS OPEN: JANUARY 2025

WEDNESDAY: FEB 5 – APR 2 (9 weeks) $243

SUNDAY: FEB 9 – APR 6 (8 weeks) $216

NO classes on Sunday, March 2.

We are transitioning to a new platform designed to streamline the enrolment process. As part of this change, enrolment for our programs will open in January 2025. Thank you for your patience during this transition. We look forward to welcoming you to our new platform soon!

To receive a notification when enrolments become available, please email us at: [email protected]

Classes available for:

  • TOTS (Kids 5-7 years)
  • YOUTH (8-15 years)
  • ADULTS (16yrs +)

O’Brien Icehouse is a member rink of Ice Skating Australia and teaches the accredited Australian Learn to Skate curriculum, Aussie Skate™.

All skaters should start at the beginning: Tots 1, Youth Aussie Skate 1/2, or Adult Aussie Skate 1/2.

If you have had previous professional training and are not sure which class to enrol in, please have a look at the Aussie Skate Skills list to assess your level.

INFORMATION PACK

SKATE SCHOOL TERM 1, 2025

ENROLMENTS OPEN: JANUARY 2025

We are transitioning to a new platform designed to streamline the enrolment process. As part of this change, enrolment for our programs will open in January 2025. Thank you for your patience during this transition. We look forward to welcoming you to our new platform soon!

TERM 1 2025 ENROLMENTS: To receive a notification when enrolments become available, please email us at: [email protected]

CAMPS AND CLINICS

Adult Skate Camp: 18-19 January 2025

TWO DAY CAMP: $180
SAT: 7am-12pm SUN: 7:30am-12pm

  • Adults 16+ years
  • Aussie Skate Level 3/4 and Above
  • On Ice Skills, Kill Drills & Musicality
  • Off Ice Warm Up, Stretching, Strength & Conditioning
  • Morning Tea

CAMP ENROLMENTS NOW OPEN!
Enrol at our Front Desk, or Phone: 1300 756 699 (select Option 1)

PRICING

Aussie Skate Core: $27 per class x number of weeks in term

Supplementary: $13.50 per 30 min class x weeks in term.

Rising Stars (On & Off Ice): $69 per class x weeks in term

Places in these classes are in high demand. Please enrol early to avoid the possibility of your preferred class being booked out.

DURATION

Each class is 30 minutes long.
Rising Stars class is 2 hours.

AUSSIE SKATE REGISTRATION – Required

All Aussie Skate students must register with Aussie Skate™ through Ice Skating Australia. Membership provides: Personal accident/injury insurance when undertaking an Aussie Skate lesson and when competing in (or training for) a sanctioned Aussie Skate event. Register via their website here.

EQUIPMENT

Skates, helmets, knee pads, elbow pads and wrist guards are available and included. Helmets are compulsory for all Tots 1-3 and Youth & Adult Level 1/2.

PREREQUISITES

Before committing to a whole term of classes, we strongly recommend that you try ice skating. Click here for all our skating options. Requirements to join Skate School: 

  1. You have been skating before
  2. You can hold your own balance on the ice without holding on to anything or anyone
  3. Children must be able to take instructions in a class environment

There are no refunds for a change of heart.

SPECIAL NEEDS

We are committed to supporting students with special needs to the best of our ability. To discuss accommodations for you or your child, please contact us.

QUICK LINKS

View Term 4 2024 Timetable
Terms and Conditions
Coaches Profiles
Aussie Skate Insurance Registration
Aussie Skate Handbook
Aussie Skate App

SKATE SCHOOL FAQs

Due to the high demand for our classes, we require full upfront payment before the start of each term.

Yes, we are registered. Our provider code is 3167101.

To apply and check eligibilty check out the GET ACTIVE KIDS VOUCHER HERE

Once completed, please send through your voucher number to [email protected]

Yes, we supply you with skates if you do not have your own. We also have helmets, knee pads, elbow pads and wrist guards if you wish to wear them. They are not mandatory.

Helmets are compulsory for Tots 1, Tots 2, Tots 3, Youth Aussie Skate 1/2, and Adult Aussie Skate 1/2 classes.

Unfortunately, we do not do make up classes.

However, each enrolment includes two additional Public Session passes. You are welcome to use these passes in lieu of the class you have missed to come and practice. Passes expire at the end of each term.

Wednesday students receive 1 Public Session pass for each week of the term.  (9-week term will have 9 passes loaded onto the skater’s access card.)  Sunday students receive 2 Public Session passes per term.   These passes can be used for any Public Session during the term.  Please see the front desk team to redeem these passes.  Passes expire at the end of each term.

The ONLY reasons we refund are for medical reasons. The presentation of a doctor’s certificate is required.

Yes, you are more than welcome to go for a skate before and/or after your Skate School lesson if there is a session available.

Wednesdays, the public skating session ends at 3:45pm.  From 4:00pm-6:00pm, we allocate a practice area and students are welcome to practice is the designated area.

Sundays, the Public Session starts at 9am on Bradbury Rink. Since Skate School is on Henke Rink, students are welcome to practice on Bradbury Rink from 9am.

FAMILY DISCOUNT:

If there are 3 or more in a family enrolling for Skate School, a 10% discount will be applied from the 3rd student onwards.

MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT:

Active members enrolling themselves into Skate School recieve a discount: Silver 10%, Gold 15%, Gold Freestyle 15% off their term enrollment.

Only one discount can be redeemed. These discounts are only available for redemption in venue.

You will need to go to Ticketing for them to issue you a replacement card at a fee of $3.

If you are a beginner skater, our Skate School Group Lessons are a great place to start. However, in the instance you are looking for one on one tutition, we have put some infromation below.

Q: I would like private skating lessons? What are my options?

A: The best way to book private lessons with our advanced level coaches is for them to look at the private coaches link on our website: Private Coaches or you can submit an Private Lesson Enquiry Form

People interested in booking lessons with these coaches have to contact them directly as each coach organises their own lesson schedules and their fees can also vary a little too. Please note, that not all coaches have availability.

Q: What are Freestyle Sessions?

A: Freestyle Sessions are designated Figure Skating Training Sessions. For more information check out our Freestyle Sessions Page

You enrolment is non-transferable and is only valid for the access card holder.

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