Lessons & Programmes
Kids & Adults Learn to Skate & School Holiday Programmes
Learn to Skate Programmes
Our learn to skate programmes are open to all ages and skill levels. We have the kid's learn to skate programme for ages 5-12. This programme is focused on moving skaters up through four skill groups, with a grading lesson and a fun party lesson each term. Our Adult learn to skate programme is catered to every other age group and all skill levels. We have a wide range of ages so don't let that be a barrier for you! Our expert instructors will help you through the basics and build your confidence on the ice. These programmes are perfect for anyone wanting to move on to ice sports, or if you're just looking to improve your skating. Read below for more info and to register.
Kids Learn to Skate (5-12yo)
Our kids learn to skate programmes are aligned with the Kiwi Skate curriculum and cover 4 levels of skating skills. You can attend any of the Mon, Weds & Sat lessons during the school terms. Registrations are per-term
(8-10 lessons). These lessons are great for kids wanting to play hockey, figure skating, speed skating or just wanting to become a better skater!
Adult Learn to Skate (13+)
Our adult learn to skate programme caters to all skill levels! Skating is a fun form of physical activity that uses a wide range of muscles and tests your balance, coordination & core strength. Our amazing coaches will help build your confidence on the ice and help you advance to ice sports if that is your goal.
Holiday Learn to Skate (5-12yo)
Our school holiday learn to skate programmes are run the same as our in-term programme. We offer 3-5 lessons every school holidays and you can attend as many as you like. These lessons are great for kids that are wanting to continue their learning from the term lessons, or for kids wanting to trial the programme before the next term starts!
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Registrations aren't open for Summer Holidays yet, watch this space!
School Holiday Programmes
Looking for something fun for your kids to do these school holidays? Register them in one of our school holiday programmes. We have two options for programmes, the COOL KIDZ CLUB, and the holiday learn to skate programme. Both of these programmes are intended to be fun, while still improving your child's abilities and confidence in ice sports. The COOL KIDZ CLUB is our full-care 9-3 for a full week programme and includes participation in the holiday learn to skate programme. We also provide separate registrations for the holiday learn to skate if this is all you are looking to register for.
COOL KIDZ Club (5-12yo)
Our exciting all-day holiday programme is the perfect way for your kids to spend their time off from school. It runs from 9:30am - 3:30pm every day, but we accept early drop-off if parents need to get to work! We provide a great selection of morning tea and lunch every day. The programme usually runs in the second week of the school holidays, and during the summer holidays as well. The programme includes daily skating lessons, ice hockey, figure skating, ice skating disco, curling, games, and arts and crafts.
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Registrations aren't open for Summer Holidays yet, watch this space!
Holiday Learn to Skate (5-12yo)
A crash course in ice skating, our learn to skate holiday programme runs during the Autumn, Winter, and Spring school holidays and is open to kids aged 5-12 years old. Sign up for a fantastic school holiday activity that will teach your child balance, coordination, and self confidence!
Lessons are daily throughout the week.
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Registrations aren't open for Summer Holidays yet, watch this space!
Schools In Skates Programme
Schools In Skates is our initiative to get more kids into ice sports such as figure skating, ice hockey and curling. We had many schools through our doors in the 2025 school year, including Kings, Queens, West Melton, DNI, Outram school and others!
"I’m really excited to be using the rink with our seniors in term 2 and 3 of this year. Ice hockey is all about teamwork, communication, and learning to fall over with style, and we’re nailing at least one of those!"
- Mark Davis, teacher in charge of outdoor ed, Kings High School.
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Email ops@dunedinicestadium.co.nz to enquire today!