Our Aussie Skate™ School delivers the nationally accredited, learn-to-skate program from Ice Skating Australia. Progression through each class level is at your own pace. Once skaters demonstrate competence in all the elements involved in a level, you receive an official Aussie Skate™ badge for that level and will be instructed to move to the next level.  

Classes for ChildrenAged 3 to 6 years old

Tiny Tots 1 Complete beginners start here and will be slowly introduced to the basics of ice skating with the goal of making the skater safe on the ice.  Skaters may start off using a Penguin to help them maintain a stable position on the ice but once they have been introduced to the correct way to fall and stand up on the ice, coaches will encourage skaters to find their own balance and start moving across the ice independently.  

Note: It is recommended that young skaters wear a well-fitted bike, ice hockey or ski helmet.  

Tiny Tots 2 Once skaters are safe and comfortable moving across the ice, this level will focus on initiating movement by introducing basic skating concepts, including being able to stop! Skaters will progress from walking to skating, being able to push off and balance on each foot.  

Note: It is recommended that young skaters wear a well-fitted bike, ice hockey or ski helmet.  

Tiny Tots 3 Once skaters are consistently demonstrating basic technique to skate unaided across the width of the rink, they will progress to this level with the goal of learning proper use of the blade and knee bend to gain motion across the ice in both directions, forwards and backwards! Once completing this level, young skaters can progress to Aussie Skate™ Test 2 level.  Note: It is recommended that young skaters wear a well-fitted bike, ice hockey or ski helmet.  

Classes for ChildrenAged 6 to 17 years old

Aussie Skate Test 1 – 2 Complete beginners start here and they will be slowly introduced to the basics of ice skating with the goal of making the skater safe on the iceOnce they have been introduced to the correct way to fall and stand up on the ice, coaches will encourage skaters to find their own balance and start moving across the ice independently in both directions, forwards and backwards!  Once skaters are safe and comfortable moving across the ice, this level will focus on initiating movement by introducing basic skating concepts and encouraging different types of motions across the ice. To progress, skaters will be able to consistently control their speed and stop themselves. 

Classes for AdultsAged 15 years & above

Aussie Skate Test 1-2 for Adults  Complete beginners start here and they will be slowly introduced to the basics of ice skating with the goal of making the skater safe on the iceOnce they have been introduced to the correct way to fall and stand up on the ice, coaches will encourage skaters to find their own balance and start moving across the ice independently in both directions, forwards and backwards! Once skaters are safe and comfortable moving across the ice, this level will focus on initiating movement by introducing basic skating concepts and encouraging different types of motions across the ice. To progress, skaters will be able to consistently control their speed and stop themselves. 

Classes for Children & AdultsPassed Aussie Skate Test 2

Aussie Skate Test 3-4 Skaters in this level will be introduced to the concept of skating on one foot while coaches assist them in finding their own balance. Throughout the level skaters will gain confidence in creating momentum to move across the ice both forward and backward.  
Aussie Skate Test 5-6 In this level skaters will be able to confidently maneuver themselves across the ice on both one and two feet. The coaches will encourage skaters to practice their ability to move backward and introduce them to the concept of crossovers and how to shift their weight to assist their movement.  
Aussie Skate™ Test 7-8 Skaters continue to learn how to manipulate their direction while skating on one foot both forwards and backwards. They will begin to learn how to change directions from forward to backward while maintaining momentum.  
Aussie Skate™ Test 9-10 In this level skaters should flow comfortably from forward to backward and backward to forward on the basis of continuous free skating and should be able to glide around the ice with ease. Skaters will link crossovers with 3 turns and mohawks. Coaches will introduce skaters to basic jumps and assist them in doing so with the correct technique before progressing to the next level.  
Free Skate 1 Skaters in this level will continue to learn how to link multiple skills together. Basic spins, jumps and other skills should be executed at an advanced level and coaches will encourage correct posture as skaters practice these skills.  
Free Skate 2 Skaters should now understand the various disciplines of skating and will be able to comfortably link multiple elements together. Skaters will have been exposed to the various skills they require in order to successfully compete.  
Free Skate 3 This level is where skaters are introduced to more advanced skills, including more complicated jumps and rotations. Confidence with spins and jumps is built upon in this level as well as technique and posture. Some skills that were completed in a forward motion previously, are now being executed backwards.  
Free Skate 4 Skaters in this level are encouraged to gain power in their movements. Additional spins, jumps, patterns and other field skills are executed, and skaters have the opportunity to further advance in areas where they have previously had difficulty. Coaches will continue to encourage correct posture and technique while skaters continue to advance their skills.  
Ice Hockey Skills This class is for competent skaters that are wanting to learn basic hockey skating skills, building agility and speed. Skaters will be introduced to transitions from forward to backward, holding a forward and backward edge, and the Mohawk – a skating technique where the player shifts their weight onto one foot while the other foot controls the puck and pushes it in any direction.  

As this class does not involve pucks, hockey padding is not necessary but can be worn to get used to skating in the required gear.  

Note: It is a pre-requisite of this class to have passed Aussie Skate™ Test 5-6. 

 

Dance Skills Ice dance is one of the skating disciplines and this class will cater for those with a particular interest. All about rhythm and patterns, ice dance differs from figure skating by focusing primarily on footwork and edges rather than jumps and spins. In this level coaches will assist skaters in advancing the skills pertinent to ice dance.  

Note: It is a pre-requisite of this class to have passed Aussie Skate™ Test 7-8. 

 

Our Facilites

  • Olympic
    size rink
  • Skate
    shop
  • Coffee
    Shop
  • Ice
    sports
  • Function
    spaces
  • Birthday
    parties

What others are saying about IceWorld

I took 2 teenage girls to Iceworld recently and we all had a wonderful time. I’m 48 years old and haven’t ice skated for years and even I had a go. The lady at the front desk was very helpful and the food in the shop was good too and the supervisors on the ice were very good at helping kids and adults to get back in their feet when they fell over. I love the little Penguins for hire for the little kids. Very cute! All in all a great day out!

I couldn’t ask for a more efficient service. A big Thankyou to the staff who helped get my daughters skates so quickly and fitted to perfection. I have one happy girl again. Due to a very quick growth spurt from my daughter, time of the ice due to injury, new skates were needed quickly and you guys delivered!! She loves them!

We come weekly to bring my son (8 years old) skating and every week, regardless of when we come, the staff are always fantastic! He has an absolute ball and has a real passion for skating. Thank you to all the staff who take the time to talk to him, give him pointers or even just let him skate around the rink with them. I’ve never seen him so passionate about a sport or activity. Keep up the fantastic work and please pass our thanks on to all the staff.
Amazing and outstanding service, I had my sons bday accidentally booked it at Boondall and I didn’t realise. They accommodated us at last minute to make our sons day. Thank you to all the staff!
We had our daughters birthday at Ice World today and it was fabulous. They took a lot of care of each of the participants, including 2 little ones. We would highly recommend it and will be back again soon.
The fact is that from the time you walk into the rink time you go home the staff look after you and your kids always willing to help smiling face great atmosphere great place and after 27 years it hasn’t changed still feels like going home thank you guys for a wonderful night this time with my kids and grandkids
The staff were great last week with helping my 4 and 7 year old grandsons fit their skates. Their second time. The 4yo loved the penguin and felt so proud. This week my 13 and 15 year old grandkids, also their second time, improved out of sight. Hot chips were so yummy!
One of the best places to go to! Staff there are so good and always willing to help, very friendly and I can’t recommend this place any more! I will definitely be returning in the near future!
We had amazing 10th Birthday at Iceworld yesterday. I emailed the manager during the week to ask if my daughter and husband could have the ice for themselves for a father and daughter dance, they allowed us this with out question. Thank you. You all turned a sad time of lives into a special memory. We are forever grateful.
I love this place.. Lovely staff and love the ice. After being in Toronto at Christmas I remembered how much I love to skate even though I’m not very good.. It’s awesome to watch all the really good regulars! I hope one day I can be that awesome. So so grateful for Boondall IceWorld in sunny, hot Brisbane. Keep up the good work guys.

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