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 2 Starts: Late April 2025
Online Enrolment Open Dates:
MARCH 31: BEGINNER Classes: Tots 1, Youth 1/2, Adult 1/2
APRIL 7: CONTINUING Students – After Final Class/Testing
DATES & PRICE:
- WED: Apr 23 – Jul 2 (11 weeks) $297
- SUN: Apr 27 – Jun 29 (9 weeks) $243 (No classes Jun 8)
CLASSES FOR:
- Youth (8-15 yrs)
- Tots (5-7 yrs)
- Adults (16+ yrs)
If you’ve had previous professional training and are not sure which class to enrol in, please see Skate School Curriculum to assess your level. (Under QUICK LINKS on this page)
DURATION
- Classes: 30 minutes
- Rising Stars Freeskate: 1 hr On-ice + 45 min Off-ice
EQUIPMENT
- Hire equipment provided: Skates, helmet, knee pads, wrist guards
- We recommend that students purchase their own pair of skates after passing Level 3/4. Properly fitted skates provide the necessary support, stability, and blade quality needed for continued progress.
PREREQUISITES
Before committing to a term of classes, we strongly recommend you try ice skating. Skate aids are available to hire, if needed. Click here for all our skating options. Requirements to join Skate School:
- You can hold your own balance standing on the ice in ice skates without holding on to anything or anyone
- Children must be comfortable without their parent/guardian and able to take instructions in a class environment
There are no refunds for a “change of mind”. Please read the Terms & Conditions before enrolling. (see QUICK LINKS)
AUSSIE SKATE REGISTRATION – Required
O’Brien Icehouse is a member rink of Ice Skating Australia and teaches the accredited Australian Learn to Skate curriculum, Aussie Skate™. 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. It also includes the Aussie Skate app. Register via their website here.
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 2 2025 Timetable
Term 2 2025 Information Sheet
Skate School Curriculum
Skate School Terms & Conditions and Code of Conduct
Aussie Skate Registration
Coaches Profiles
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], along with your child’s name and class you wish to enrol them into (day, level, time).
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 1/2, and Adult 1/2 classes.
We do not offer make up classes.
However, each enrolment includes a set of Public Session passes. These passes are loaded onto you’re access card. 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.
All students receive a set of Public Session passes. These passes are loaded onto your access card and 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.
Wednesday Students: The Public Session ends at 3:45pm. From 4:00pm-6:00pm, we allocate a practice area, and students are welcome to practice in the designated area.
Sunday Students: 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 $10.
If you are a beginner skater, our Skate School Group Lessons are a great place to start. However, in the instance you are a more advanced skater looking for one-on-one tuition, we have put some information below.
Q: I would like private skating lessons. What are my options?
A: Please go to the Figure Skating Coach Profiles link on our website: Private Coaches. It includes coaches’ names, profiles, and contact information. Skaters interested in booking lessons with these coaches must contact them directly as each coach organises their own lesson schedules. Please note: Not all coaches have availability. All lesson bookings/payments are made directly between the Student & Coach (coaching fees vary.) Private Lesson fees do not include admission to Public Sessions, Freestyle Sessions, or Skate Hire.
Q: What are Freestyle Sessions?
A: Freestyle Sessions are designated Figure Skating Training Sessions. For more information check out our Freestyle Sessions Page
Your enrolment is non-transferable and is only valid for the access card holder.