BOONDALL WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Edge Work in Boondall: 8 Weeks of Aussie Skate™ Ice Hockey Skills
An eight-week program of 30-minute lessons at Iceworld Olympic Ice Rinks – Boondall that sharpens hockey skating fundamentals for competent skaters who have passed Aussie Skate™ Test 5-6.
Edge Work in Boondall: 8 Weeks of Aussie Skate™ Ice Hockey Skills.
Join an focused, eight-week class at Iceworld Olympic Ice Rinks in Boondall designed for competent skaters who want to translate basic skating into hockey-specific edge work. Over a series of 30-minute lessons you will be introduced to transitions from forward to backward, learn to hold forward and backward edges and practise the Mohawk, all within a rink that features an on-site skate shop and coffee shop for post-session warmups.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Edge control, transitions and the Mohawk
The course concentrates on hockey-specific skating techniques: transitions from forward to backward, holding forward and backward edges and the Mohawk — a weight-shift move used to control and push the puck — all aimed at building agility and speed.
Eight weeks of compact, focused practice
Delivered as a weekly program of 30-minute lessons, the class is intended for skaters who have already passed Aussie Skate™ Test 5-6; sessions do not use pucks and hockey padding is optional if skaters want to acclimatise to gear.
On-site comforts for cold-ice training
The Boondall rink maintains chilly air temperatures and offers a cozy atmosphere with an on-site skate shop and coffee shop—conveniences for warming up and equipment needs after sessions.
What the day feels like
What a session feels like
Each short, focused lesson feels like a concentrated skills clinic: skaters gather at the rink, run progressive drills that emphasise balance and edge control, and repeat transitions and the Mohawk until the movements become fluid. The absence of pucks keeps attention on footwork and speed; afterward, the skate shop and coffee shop offer a warm, practical decompression space.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits — and who should wait.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Warm layers are essential; the rink air temperature is maintained around 10°C or less. An insulated rain jacket will keep you warm and dry, and long socks are required. Young skaters are strongly recommended to wear a well-fitted bike, ice hockey or ski helmet.
Dress in insulating layers to tolerate cold-ice training; bring easily removable outer layers for warming after drills.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is each lesson?
Lessons are 30 minutes in duration.
Who is this class suitable for?
The class is for competent skaters who have passed Aussie Skate™ Test 5-6 and want to learn basic hockey skating skills.
Will we use pucks or need full hockey padding?
No pucks are used in this class; hockey padding is not necessary but may be worn to become accustomed to skating in the gear.
What should I wear to the rink?
Bring warm layers, an insulated rain jacket, long socks; young skaters are strongly recommended to wear a well-fitted helmet.
Where is the meeting point?
Meet at Iceworld Olympic Ice Rinks, 2304 Sandgate Road, Boondall.
Are there facilities on-site?
Yes—there is a skate shop and a coffee shop on-site for equipment needs and to warm up after sessions.