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 2026:
* ALL ADULT BEGINNER CLASSES ARE SOLD OUT *
DUE TO HIGH DEMAND, WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING WAITLIST REQUESTS.
ENROLMENT using a GET ACTIVE KIDS Voucher: Please read the instructions under FAQs at the bottom of this page.
QUICK LINKS
View Term 2 2026 Timetable
How to Enrol Guide
Skate School Information Booklet
Skate School Curriculum
Skate School Terms & Conditions and Code of Conduct
Aussie Skate Registration
Duration:
- Classes: 30 minutes
- Rising Stars Freeskate: 1 hr On-ice + 45 min Off-ice
- Includes the Public Skating session on the day of your lesson, plus FIVE free Public Skating passes to use on other days during the term. Please Note: Free passes are not included with our half-price Supplementary Classes (Off-Ice, Edges, Edges/Ice Dance).
Equipment:
- Hire equipment provided: Skates & helmet. Knee pads & wrist guards available on request.
- We recommend that students purchase their own pair of skates after passing Level 3+4. Please visit the skate shop, see us at the Skate School desk, or email [email protected] for recommendations.
Prerequisites:
We strongly recommend you try ice skating before committing to a full-term course as there are no refunds for a “change of mind”. Skate aids are available for hire during Public Sessions. They are not permitted during classes. 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.
Previous Experience / Lessons:
If you’ve had previous training and are not sure which class to enrol in, please refer to the Curriculum to assess your level. If you’re enrolling for the first time and not enrolling into a Tots 1, Youth 1+2, or Adult 1+2 level class: Create your account and then email [email protected] with your skill level. This level must be assigned to your account to enrol in the higher-level class.
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.
Accessibility:
We are committed to supporting students with accessibility needs to the best of our ability. To discuss accommodations for you or your child, please contact us.
Holiday SKATE CAMP
YOUTH CAMP: Easter School Holidays
MONDAY – THURSDAY – APRIL 13-16 2026
8:30am to 4:15pm
BEGINNERS WELCOME !
This Camp is for Beginners – Freeskate 4
Please refer to Enrolment Instructions below.
TO ENROL:
- LOGIN: Click on ENROL NOW (below), or select ACCOUNT/MY PORTAL from main page.
- SELECT: Book, then Skate School and Hockey Academy
- SELECT: Any Activity Type
- 4-Days – SELECT: Skate School-Camps YOUTH-ALL DAYS
- Single Day(s) – SELECT: Skate School-Camps YOUTH-SINGLE DAY
- If payment is not made, enrolment will cancel after 1-Hour. Login and select: “Payments” to finalise payment.
- NEED ASSISTANCE? Email us at [email protected]. This is the quickest way to reach our team.
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 eligibility, check out the GET ACTIVE KIDS VOUCHER HERE
If You Have a Get Active Kids Voucher:
STEP 1 – Set Up Your Account
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If you do not already have an account, create one in your name (parent/guardian).
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Add your child by clicking “Friends & Family” in your account. This links the accounts correctly as Parent/Child.
STEP 2 – Email Your Voucher
Email: [email protected]
Please include:
- A copy of your voucher
- Your child’s full name
- The class you wish to enrol in (Day, Level, Time).
STEP 3 – Payment of Any Gap
Skate School will set up the enrolment and contact you to process payment for any balance owing (where class fees exceed the voucher value).
If You Have Already Enrolled & Paid in Full:
- Email Skate School and request a Tax Invoice.
- Submit your refund claim directly through the Get Active Kids website (please refer to their website for instructions).
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 FIVE (5) free Public Session passes. These passes are loaded onto your 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: Public Session 9:00am – 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. This discount is only available for redemption in venue.
MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT:
Active members enrolling themselves into Skate School receive 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 an 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.