PARADICE SKATING ACADEMY
There is no feeling like it!
Welcome to the Paradice Skating Academy. We offer classes for all ages and levels. Our qualified instructors give you the edge you need to skate either at a recreational level or a competitive level. Our Skating Academy classes run for the length of the term and are offered all year round. In the Skating Academy, students will receive step-by-step instruction in a supportive and supervised environment, enabling them to enjoy a lifetime of fun and exercise.
Paradice Skating Academy term classes teach the foundations of ice skating and allow skaters to work toward goals and achievements in the ice sports. Our learn to skate classes provide opportunities for competition and performance through our Skating Academy competitions and end of year Ice Festival. Keep an eye on our Skating Academy events page for upcoming opportunities.
LEARN TO SKATE CURRICULUM
Paradice Skating Academy follows the National Kiwi Skate curriculum. This is a New Zealand Programme that takes skaters through a series of badge levels from tiny tots and beginners up to a competitive level in any ice-skating sport such as figure skating, ice hockey and speed skating.
Please click here for a list of skills for each badge level.
All beginners are required to wear a helmet
Term Class Dates & Prices
| Skate School Prices 2023 | All Ages |
|---|---|
| 8 Weeks | $179 |
| 9 Weeks | $189 |
| 10 Weeks | $199 |
| 11 Weeks | $215 |
For other Classes | Adults Only
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Skate Academy Term Information
150 Lansford Crescent
AVONDALE ClassES / 2023 DATES
| DAY/CLASS | TERM 1 | TERM 2 | TERM 3 | TERM 4 |
| TUESDAY 6 - 16YRS 4PM - 4:45PM | 31 JAN - 4 APR 10 WEEKS | 2 MAY- 27 JUNE 9 WEEKS | 18 JULY - 19 SEPT 10 WEEKS | 10 OCT - 19 DEC 11 WEEKS |
| TUESDAY 6YRS - ADULT 4:45PM - 5:30PM Lesson 5:30-6:30pm Academy Practice | 31 JAN - 4 APR 10 WEEKS | 2 MAY - 27 JUNE 9 WEEKS | 18 JULY - 19SEPT 10 WEEKS | 10 OCT - 19 DEC 11 WEEKS |
| THURSDAY 6 - ADULT 5:15PM - 6PM | 2 FEB - 6 APR 10 WEEKS | 27 APR - 29 JUNE 10 WEEKS | 20 JULY - 21 SEPT 10 WEEKS | 12 OCT - 14 DEC 10 WEEKS |
| SATURDAY 4YRS - ADULT 9AM - 10AM | 4 FEB - 1 APR 9 WEEKS | 29 APR - 1 JULY 10 WEEKS | 22 JULY - 23 SEPT 10 WEEKS | 14 OCT - 16 DEC 10 WEEKS |
| SUNDAY 6YRS - ADULT 10:15AM - 11:15AM | 5 FEB - 2 APR 9 WEEKS | 30 APR - 2 JULY 10 WEEKS | 23 JUL - 24 SEPT 10 WEEKS | 15 OCT - 17 DEC 10 WEEKS |
490 Ti Rakau Drive
BOTANY CLASSES / 2023 DATES
| DAY/CLASS | TERM 1 | TERM 2 | TERM 3 | TERM 4 |
| MONDAY 6YRS - ADULTS 5:45PM - 6:30PM | 13 FEB - 3 APR 8 WEEKS | 24 APR - 26 JUNE 9 WEEKS | 17 JULY - 18 SEPT 10 WEEKS | 9 OCT - 18 DEC 10 WEEKS |
| TUESDAY 6-16YRS 4PM - 4:45PM | 31 JAN - 4 APR 10 WEEKS | 2 MAY - 27 JUNE 9 WEEKS | 18 JULY - 19 SEPT 10 WEEKS | 10 OCT - 19 DEC 11 WEEKS |
| TUESDAY 6 - 16YRS 4:45PM-5:30PM Lesson 5:30-6:30pm Academy Practice | 31 JAN - 4 APR 10 WEEKS | 2 MAY - 27 JUNE 9 WEEKS | 18 JULY - 19 SEPT 10 WEEKS | 10 OCT - 19 DEC 11 WEEKS |
| WEDNESDAY 6-16YRS 4PM - 4:45PM | 1 FEB - 5 APR 10 WEEKS | 26 APR - 28 JUNE 10 WEEKS | 19 JULY - 20 SEPT 10 WEEKS | 11 OCT - 20 DEC 11 WEEKS |
| SATURDAY 4YRS - ADULT 9AM - 10AM | 4 FEB - 1 APR 9 WEEKS | 29 APR - 1 JULY 10 WEEKS | 22 JULY - 23 SEPT 10 WEEKS | 14 OCT - 16 DEC 10 WEEKS |
| SUNDAY 6YRS - ADULT 10:45AM - 11:45AM | 5 FEB - 2 APR 9 WEEKS | 30 APR - 2 JULY 10 WEEKS | 23 JUL - 24 SEPT 10 WEEKS | 15 OCT - 17 DEC 10 WEEKS |
Class Dates 2023 - Adults Only
| DAY/CLASS | TERM 1 | TERM 2 | TERM 3 | TERM 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COFFEE CLUB MONDAY 12PM BOTANY BLOCK 1 | 09 OCT - 6 NOV 4 WEEKS |
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| COFFEE CLUB MONDAY 12PM BOTANY BLOCK 2 | 21 AUG - 18 SEPT 5 WEEKS | 13 NOV - 11 DEC 5 WEEKS |
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| COFFEE CLUB TUESDAY 10AM AVONDALE BLOCK 1 | 31 JAN - 28 FEB 5 WEEKS | 2 MAY - 23 MAY 4 WEEKS | 18 JUL - 15 AUG 5 WEEKS | 10 OCT - 7 NOV 5 WEEKS |
| COFFEE CLUB TUESDAY 10AM AVONDALE BLOCK 2 | 7 MAR - 4 APR 5 WEEKS | 30 MAY- 27 JUNE 5 WEEKS | 22 AUG - 19 SEPT 5 WEEKS | 14 NOV - 12 DEC 5 WEEKS |
| COFFEE CLUB THURSDAY 10AM BOTANY BLOCK 1 | 2 FEB - 2 MAR 5 WEEKS | 27 APR - 25 MAR 5 WEEKS | 20 JULY - 17 AUG 5 WEEKS | 12 OCT - 9 NOV 5 WEEKS |
| COFFEE CLUB THURSDAY 10AM BOTANY BLOCK 2 | 9 MAR - 6 APR 5 WEEKS | 1 JUNE - 29 JUNE 5 WEEKS | 24 AUG - 21 SEP 5 WEEKS | 16 NOV - 14 DEC 5 WEEKS |
| ADULT HOCKEY WEDNESDAY AVONDALE OR BOTANY 6:45PM - 7:30PM BLOCK 1 | 2 FEB - 1 MAR 5 WEEKS | 26 APR - 24 MAY 5 WEEKS | 19 JULY - 16 AUG 5 WEEKS | 11 OCT - 8 NOV 5 WEEKS |
| ADULT HOCKEY WEDNESDAY AVONDALE OR BOTANY 6:45PM - 7:30PM BLOCK 2 | 8 MAR - 5 APR 5 WEEKS | 31 MAY - 28 JUNE 5 WEEKS | 23 AUG - 20 SEP 5 WEEKS | 15 NOV - 13 DEC 5 WEEKS |
| WEDNESDAY SKATING AVONDALE OR BOTANY 7:45-8:30PM Lesson BLOCK 1 | 2 FEB - 1 MAR 5 WEEKS | 26 APR - 24 MAY 5 WEEKS | 19 JULY - 16 AUG 5 WEEKS | 11 OCT - 8 NOV 5 WEEKS |
| WEDNESDAY SKATING AVONDALE OR BOTANY 7:45-8:30PM Lesson BLOCK 2 | 8 MAR - 5 APR 5 WEEKS | 31 MAY - 28 JUNE 5 WEEKS | 23 AUG - 20 SEPT 5 WEEKS | 15 NOV - 13 DEC 5 WEEKS |
| SATURDAY SKATING BOTANY ONLY 10:00-11:00AM Lesson BLOCK 1 | 2 FEB - 1 MAR 5 WEEKS | 29 APR - 27 MAY 5 WEEKS | 22 JULY - 19 AUG 5 WEEKS | 14 OCT - 11 NOV 5 WEEKS |
| SATURDAY SKATING BOTANY ONLY 10:00-11:00AM Lesson BLOCK 2 | 8 MAR - 5 APR 5 WEEKS | 3 JUNE - 1 JULY 5 WEEKS | 26 AUG - 23 SEPT 5 WEEKS | 18 NOV - 16 DEC 5 WEEKS |
For Adults Only Classes skate for FREE in the Public Session after your class.
Morning Coffee Club also receive a FREE Coffee after class (Not transferable)
| Class Prices | Adult |
|---|---|
| 4 WEEKS | $95 |
| 5 WEEKS | $119 |
| 6 WEEKS | $135 |
| CASUAL | $27 |
Saturday ICE HOCKEY CLASSES 2023 (Avondale Only)
Players joining ice hockey lessons should have passed a minimum of Elementary (the second level) in our Skating Academy learn to skate curriculum. These classes are for ages 16 years and older.
EQUIPMENT
Paradice can supply all new Ice Hockey School participants with the required equipment to learn to play ice hockey.
Helmet, gloves, elbow pads, shin guards and sticks are supplied free of charge.
It is recommended that players start to buy their own gear while in the hockey school as a full set of their own equipment is required when registering for the ice hockey league / club teams.
CHECKING IN AND MISSED LESSONS
This class is only available to purchase via concession card.
To create an account and purchase products, follow this link store.paradice.co.nz
All Hockey School participants MUST sign in at the tablet in reception..
Ice Hockey Classes 2023
| DAY/CLASS | TERM 1 | TERM 2 | TERM 3 | TERM 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SATURDAY AVONDALE: 16 Years - Adults 10:00AM - 11:30AM | 4 FEB - 1 APRIL 9 WEEKS | 29 APR - 1 JULY 10 WEEKS | 22 JULY - 23 SEP 10 WEEKS | 14 OCT - 16 DEC 10 WEEKS |
| WEEKS | AVONDALE |
|---|---|
| 5 x Concession | $125 |
*see above for Wednesday night adult only hockey classes at Avondale and Botany
