Information

If you have tried ice skating and you enjoy the thrill of going fast, then they olympic sport of Short Track Speed Skating may be just what you are looking for. Learn to skate fast confidently and develop agility, co-ordination, strength and stamina through fun games, relays, racing and obstacle courses.

  • Ages 5 years to adult
  • Speed and strategy come together in this fun, exhilarating sport
  • Speed skates and helmet rental available free of charge
  • Opportunities to compete in club, state, national and international speed skating competitions when you become a member of the Sydney Arrows, Australia's most successful speed skating club.
  • Also suitable for figure, synchro and hockey players looking to improve their speed.

What to wear

Dress warmly and bring gloves, socks, long pants and jumper. Bring a helmet if you have one. You can wear our regular hire skates or we have a supply of speed skates (the really long blades!!) you can try when you are ready.

 

Cost

SPEED SCHOOL - TERM 4

9 weeks (12th October - 13th December)

$140

Remember you can use your active kids vouchers for this class (only $40 with Active Kids Voucher).

Includes:

1 x 45min class at designated time each week

Free rental equipment including speed skates and helmet.

 

Want to come Monday and Saturday?  Get a discounted rate on the second class ($120) for the term. 

If you are already participating in a Learn to Skate Class, then you can pay a Speed School term at the discounted rate of $120.

 

CASUAL RATE

Skaters may come for a casual Speed School class for $18 per session.

 

 

How to Book

Bookings for term 4 open on 14th September.

This can be done either at the rink in person or over the phone.  The rink has adopted a cashless environment so all payments including in the canteen will be with card only.

If you have an Active Kids voucher you may use that for a Speed School Term.  Bring your voucher in when paying for the term to be redeemed.

If you are just coming casually to Speed School you will need to fill out a registration form (on your first visit).

If you have any questions please call us on 9789 4044 or email admin@canterburyolympicicerink.org.au

Term 4 Class Timetable

SPEED SCHOOL CLASSES - TERM 4

12th October - 13th December

 

Class Day Start Time Finish Time

Saturday

 11:30am 12:15pm

Monday

 5:45pm 6:30pm

Skaters may pay for the term upfront at a discounted rate, or join classes casually.

 

Terms and Conditions

COIR SKATE SCHOOL TERMS & CONDITIONS

 

  • We reserve the right to make class changes as deemed necessary including combining classes where there are low numbers. Class times may change Term to Term depending on demand.
  • All payments are non-refundable. If the service cannot be provided by the rink as a result of a governmental order the customer would have the option to have the services supplied at a later time, or obtain a credit that could be used for other services at the rink, including public sessions, birthday parties or following skate school registrations. All issues regarding payments should be addressed to the Manager.
  • Make up lessons: Missed lessons can be made up by attending a class at an alternative time.  We allow a maximum of 2 make up classes per term and these must be taken during the term in which they are missed.  Any unused lesson will be forfeited.
  • All patrons skate at their own risk. There is a certain amount of risk attached with the activities provided and by participating you will release the rink from any responsibility or legal liability associated with participating in the activity or actions of other patron’s present.
  • The rink provides helmets, knee, and elbow pads for use during Skate School activities please see Skate Hire staff for assistance.
  • Patrons must be appropriately clothed for a public place & must wear enclosed shoes into the venue & skates on the ice. Patrons with bare feet will not be permitted entry.
  • No outside food and drinks cannot be taken inside COIR (unless approved prior with management).
  • COIR is an unlicensed premise, & as such, the consumption of alcohol is not permitted.
  • Patrons wishing to bring personal items into the rink do so at their own risk.  Lockers are available for hire inside the rink. COIR will not be held responsible for any damage, loss, or theft of a patron’s personal property.
  • Published session times and prices may be subject to change without notice.
  • Adults are responsible for minors under their supervision. Minors aged 12 and under must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times (whilst on COIR premises).

 

During this time remember that we can all contribute to helping eliminate COVID-19 by doing the following:

  • Maintain 1.5m distancing wherever possible. 
  • Practice good hygiene (wash/sanitise hands thoroughly and often)
  • Stay home if unwell and seek medical advice
  • COIR strongly encourages all patrons of the rink to download the government COVIDSafe App to help stop the spread and save lives.

 

 

Join a club

As your skills improve, you could take the next step and join our in-house club, the Sydney Arrows Ice Racing Club, Australia's most successful short track club. Please visit www.sydneyarrows.com for more information.