Icehouse Figure Skating Academy (FSA) Classes

Medibank Icehouse offers a range of classes and team training opportunities within our Figure Skating Academy.

JULY HOLIDAY FSA CAMPS

Icehouse Figure Skate Academy July Intensive Camp
Dates: July School Holidays Times: TBA
Levels: Freeskate 3 to ISA Novice level

Adult Advanced camp weekend
Dates: July School Holidays Times: TBA
Levels: ISA test levels (Adult Bronze to Adult Gold/Masters)

For expressions of interest please contact us at:
programs@icehouse.com.au
(03) 8631 3997

TERM CLASSES AND TEAMS

Rising Stars Term 2

Rising Stars is designed for skaters who are moving into Aussie Skate Freeskate 1 level and above.  These classes takes place on Wednesday evenings.  Skaters Freeskate 3 level to Preliminary are eligible for our Elite Rising Stars group.  The Rising Stars and Elite Rising Stars Program is a bridge program from our Skate School to our Figure Skating Academy Advanced Class program, which is designed for skaters in ISA Elementary to Primary levels in order to prepare skaters for competitive figure skating.

Moves in the field is an introduction to what are the newest required elements in the Australian National Testing structure (ISA pattern Tests). These patterns focus on skills like power, extension, edges, turns and flexibility, and are recommended for Free Skate level and above.

Term Dates 2013-
Term 1: 30th January to 27th March 2013
Term 2: 17th April - 26th June 2013 
Term 3: 17th July to 18th September 2013.
Term 4: 9th October - 18th December 2013

TERM 2 DATES AND TIMES

Rising Stars: Wednesday 5:00pm-5.45pm
Elite Rising Stars: Wednesday 5:00pm-5.45pm
Moves in The Field (edges/test patterns class): Wednesday, 6.00pm-6.30pm
FSA Advanced Program (ISA Elementary to Novice): Wednesdays 6:30pm-7:00pm

Cost -
Rising Stars and Elite Rising Stars: $250 for 10 week Term.
Combined Elite Rising Stars Package plus Moves in the Field: $380 for 9 week Term. Includes the Moves in the Field class: normally $18 per class SAVE $50!!
FSA Advanced Training Program: $200 for 10 week term.
FSA Advanced Training Program package plus Moves In the Field: $330 for 10 week term. Includes the Moves in the Field class: normally $18 per class SAVE $50!! 

For enrolment enquiries please contact us at:
programs@icehouse.com.au
(03) 8631 3997

 FSA CLASSES AND PROGRAMS

"On Edge"  - Adult Synchronised Skating Team and "Finesse" -Open Synchronised Skating Team

On Edge is our resident Adult Synchronized Skating team, and Finesse is the newest addition to the program, aimed at providing Synchronised team opportunity for skaters of all ages.  The teams are currently preparing to compete at Victorian State Championships and the National Championships under the direction of coach, Amber Briant. If you are interested in joining in the team, or the Open Synchro Team "Finesse" .  For more information please contact programs@icehouse.com.au

"Melbourne Stars" Theatre on Ice Team

The Youth Theatre on Ice Team have competed at the National Federation Challenge in Canberra, the Dragon City Trophy, and have also performed an exhibition at the Crystal Challenge competition here at the Icehouse. The 2012 Team are currently training under the instruction of Olympian and former mens National champion Cameron Medhurst. Skaters Freeskate 1 and above  are welcome to join the subject to available places. Please contact the programs department for more information programs@icehouse.com.au

Term Dates 2013-
Term 1: 3rd February - 24th March
Term 2: 21st April - 23rd June
Term 3: 21st July - 22nd September
Term 4: 13th October - 15th December

Cost: Upfront term payment based on $25 per week for the 8-10 week term. This cost includes ice time, off-ice practice (as required) and coaching fees. Costumes and competition costs are additional.To be eligible  for the team skaters must be Freeskate level and above and aged under 15 years. 

Register: If you are interested in joining the team please contact programs@icehouse.com.au

DROP IN FIGURE SKATING CLASSES - Please click here to view the current schedule

Adult Coffee Club

Mondays 9:30am to 10:30am.  Adult Coffee Club is open to Adults over the age of 18 who are skating at an Adult 3 level and above.  This class includes free public skating on the day of the class, and focuses on edges, turns and general skating skills in a fun and social way.  This class will be running on a drop-in only basis.  The primary instructor for this class is Dorothy Bisset, however, other instructors may subsitute the class from time to time - $22 per class

Moves in the Field -Open Age

Wednesdays 6:00pm to 6:30pm. Moves in the Field is designed for all skaters at an Intermediate 2 / Adult 3 level and above.  This class focuses on patterns that will soon be implemented into the national testing structure.  These patters focus on edges, turns, power and extension, and are designed to improve every element of your skating - $18 per class

Ice Dance Class -Open Age

Saturdays 8am-9am NEW LONGER SESSION!! Ice Dance is designed for all skaters at an Intermediate 2 / Adult 3 level and above.  Ice Dance is one of the most beautiful divisions of figure skating, and focuses on musicality, presentation and flow.  Whether you are interested in competing, using it to enhance your solo skating, or just being social, Ice Dance can benefit skaters in many ways.  This class will be running on a drop-in only basis.  The primary instructor for this class is Mark Hochmann, however, other instructors may substitute the class from time to time. - $22 per class

Off-Ice Ballet -Open Age

Thursdays 7pm-8pm (time may vary, please click here to check the schedule prior to attending).  Classical Ballet is an essential training tool for all figure skaters, and this class is open to skaters of all levels and ages.  This class is designed to enhance posture, turn-out, musicality, presentation and flexibility.  This class will be running on a drop-in only basis.  The primary instructor for this class is Svetlana Maskevich, however, other instructors may substitute the class from time to time. This class will always follow the conclusion of the last thursday evening Freestyle session - $11 per class

For more information, please contact us at:
programs@icehouse.com.au
(03) 8631 3997

 

Programs Refund Policy

A full or partial refund will be issued if:

1. Medibank Icehouse is unable to provide the program that the participant originally paid for due to lack of demand, technical issues or rescheduling.
2. Severe injury or illness prevents the participant from beginning or completing the full program.

Full or partial credit will be issued if:

1. Minor injury or illness prevents the participant from beginning or completing the full program.
2. The participant is not suited for the particular program they’ve registered for, and is moved to another program. In this case, the credit from the original program will be used to fund the new program.

Refund or credit will not be issued in cases in which:

1. The participant is not interested in completing the program.
2. The participant’s availability changes, and they are unable to complete the program.
3. The participant engages in abusive, immoral or disruptive behavior towards Medibank Icehouse staff or visitors, and is dismissed from the venue.