Activities

We offer a variety of ice-based sports courses through the Oxford School of Skating.

2012 Oxford School of Skating Information

We offer a variety of ice-based sports courses through the Oxford School of Skating. 
Lessons from our BITA qualified instructors for:
• children 3 years old and upwards
• adults
• individuals or groups
• holiday group Skate Basics courses
2012 Learn to Skate Courses
 
Group Learn To Skate Courses
Six week course with one half hour lesson per week.
Course includes skate hire and free admission to the session directly before or after the lesson.
Saturday morning classes are available for ages 3-16 years.
Tuesday morning classes are available for adults.
Monday evening classes are available for ages 12-adult.
Tuesday evening classes are advanced classes for ages 5-16 years.
 

NEW - NISA LV 1
Nisa Lv 1 Course  - 19:30 -20:00
For children over 12 years old.
Minimum ability standard for this course is Gold Passport or you can attend by coach invitation.
All our courses are booked on a first come first served basis please below for booking dates
2012  Upcoming Course Dates
 

                       
Term 1  2 January - 25 February 2012 
Term 2  27 February - 21 April 2012
Term 3  23 April - 2 June 2012
Term 4 11 June -  16 July 2012
Term 5 10 September -  20 October 2012
Term 6  5 November -15 December 2012

Booking dates for 2012 Courses
Term 1  21st  November2011
Term 2  30th  January 2012
Term 3  19th  March 2012
Term 4  14th  May 2012
Term 5  2nd   July 2012
Term 6  1st     October 2012

Bookings are taken from 8am on these dates.
Our booking line number is 01865 467002
Please note that there are limited spaces which will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
 
Course days and times
Saturday              08.30-9.00                Ages 5-16              Advanced
Saturday              09.00-9.30                Ages 5-16              Advanced 
Saturday              09.00-09.30              Ages 3- 5              Todddlers 
Saturday              09.30-10.00              Ages 5-16              Beginners
Monday              19.30-20.00              Ages 12-Adult         Beginners
Monday              20.00-20.30              Ages 12-Adult         Advanced
Monday              20.30-21.00              Ages 12-Adult         Advanced
Tuesday              10.30-11.00              Adult                        Beginners
Tuesday              11.00-11.30              Adult                        Advanced
Tuesday              19.30-20.00              Ages 5-16               Advanced
Tuesday              19:30-20:00              Ages 12+                Nisa Lv1

Private Lessons
Private Skating Lessons (during Public Sessions)
Please book directly with a teacher and pay at reception (maximum 3 people per lesson).
The first person pays the lesson rate; additional customer pay single admission rate.
Private Skate Lessons (before or after group lessons)
Skaters who are enrolled in the Learn to Skate course who book a Private lesson on the public session either before or after their group lesson pay at reception.
Private Skate Lessons (during Skate Training)
Please book directly with a teacher and pay at reception (maximum 3 people per lesson) only for Skate Training Session.
Lesson fee is paid directly to skating teacher.
Further information please download the Prices and Programme on the DOWNLOAD section
 

Holiday Courses
 
The Ice Rink also offers 'Skate Basics' classes for ages 5-16. These are held in the morning, during school holidays. Classes are taught over five consecutive days and last for 30 minutes each day. They are taught in separated areas on the ice, in groups of up to 15.
The courses start at 10:00 and 10:30 and you will be advised of the course you are on before the start date.
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The cost is £40 per child for the 5 days. The 10-12 public session and skate hire is included in the price. Discounts for adults skating with their children, after the class, are available.
Details of holiday activities will be appear in the downloads section to the right of this page. 
 
 
Training ice
 
Skate Training sessions are for skaters practicing figure skating and dance techniques in accordance with the National Ice Skating Association.
To skate on our training sessions you must:
• have completed at least level 3 of the National Ice Skating Association UK Skate program 
• have your own skates
Lessons are available on training sessions (See private lessons info above). 
Sessions run everyday.
 

For further information please contact the rink for training times 01865 467002