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Bring Your Skating Dreams to Life!
Hunter Ice Skating Stadium offer a variety of programs to help bring all your skating dreams to life. Learning to skate is fun for all ages and skill levels and includes instruction by some of the best coaches in the country.
Lessons are held during the school term on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday, run in groups of ten and allow each student to progress at their own pace.
The Learn to Play Ice Hockey program has been developed by players who have represented Australia at the International Ice Hockey World Championships. Once you graduate from the Learn to Play program, there are plenty of opportunities to continue your growth and play this fast and exciting sport. Learn to Play is held on Monday from 5:45pm during the school term.
Skates are available to hire for all sessions, so don’t let that hold you back!
Hunter Ice Skating Stadium offers birthday party packages to make your child’s birthday party the coolest place to be in Newcastle – without the stress, mess, and clean-up! Prices include your own private party room, skate hire, decorations, food, drinks, and an ice cream cake with packages starting from $34pp.
For more information about Learn to Play Hockey, Learn to Skate, Birthday Parties, or Public Skating session times, visit
This year the Newcastle Northstars celebrate their 20th Anniversary as part of the Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL). Launching the preseason with a 7–6 victory against the Bears, players and fans are excited for the start of the season.
Head along to a game at Hunter Ice Skating Stadium and join the celebrations for this fantastic 20-year anniversary milestone. The fast and furious action on the ice will thrill the entire family and change how you see sport forever.
Head to northstars.thundertix.com for game times and tickets to a Newcastle Northstars game.
