Ballarat Ice Rink

 Saturday 27th June to 19th July.

More details on Ballarat Ice Skating sessions can be found below.

Buy Ice Skating Tickets https://ballarat.starsonice.com.au/tickets

 

 

How long are the sessions?

 

45 minutes long

 

Does it cost anything to watch?

 

Entry is restricted to paying customers only. However, spectators can watch from around the outside of the rink for free.

 

What clothing is suitable to wear?

 

Preferably long pants or tights, anything casual and easy to move around in. Don't forget LONG socks and a spare pair of pants in case you have a tumble.

 

What are the prices?

Toddler 4 years and younger                                                              $10.00

Child 5 -14 years                                                                                     $14.00

Adult 15 years and above                                                                     $19.00

Group Tickets (min 10 any age)                                                          $14.00 per ticket

Family Ticket (2 adults/2child or 1 adult/3 child)                            $49.00

 

Are prices any cheaper with BYO skates?

 

 No, however feel free to bring your own skates if you wish.

 

Will there be skate aids?

 

Yes! We have IcePal Penguins available for sharing on the ice.

 

Is skate hire included with prices?

 

Yes, skate hire is free and included with all skating prices.

 

Before you skate

 

Children under the age of six MUST be accompanied by an adult on the ice rink at all times

 

Children under the age of 10 are strongly encouraged to wear a helmet

 

Helmets are available for use, Free of charge.

 

Skate hire is included in the ticket price.

 

Skate sizes are available in child size 12 to adult size 15. For sizes smaller a double-bladed skate that straps over an
enclosed shoe is available for use.

 

There is water on the ice, is it still ok to skate on?

 

Unseasonably warm days can cause water to appear on the surface of the ice. This is just surface water though and under it is a skate-able sheet of ice.

 

All tickets are non-refundable.

 

Learn to Skate sessions

 

Monday 29th, Tuesday 30th and Wednesday 31st of July

Learn to Skate Session: Led by an accredited Ice Skating Coach-Numbers limited to 30 Skaters. and limited general skaters on the ice at those times, plus you get a free skating session straight afterwards to practice what you have learnt.

Cost $39 per skater

 

Family Friendly sessions

 

Every Weekday 9:00am - 10:00am (except 7,8,9 July & Thursdays from Friday 11th July)

Family friendly sessions: recommended for families with young children or beginners. With limited numbers on the rink you’ll enjoy a more relaxed skating environment.

 

Sensory sessions

 

Every Thursday 9:00am - 10:00am

 

Sensory sessions are strictly reserved for people with special needs, disabilities or those who find it difficult in busy
social environments.

 

These sessions are designed to provide a comfortable, quiet environment, with minimal queues, less crowds and
soft or no music. Wheelchairs and other aids are permitted on the ice.

 

Sensory sessions are 9:00am to 9:45am at Ballarat Ice Rink

 

The following details also apply for sensory sessions:

 

Carers who are supporting a person, during sensory session or any sessions booked, will receive free admission.


Carers will need to show a valid companion card on site to qualify for the free admission.

 

Note: wheelchairs are also permitted during all Skate sessions.

 

On the Ice Rink:

 

Ice skates must be worn on the ice at all times - i.e. no walking in shoes or bare feet.

 

Skate in an anti-clockwise direction unless advised otherwise

 

Please no pushing others on ice

 

Please no speeding or dangerous skating

 

Please no carrying of children on the ice

 

Please no chasing or playing tag on the ice

 

Groups holding hands of 2 is ok, but no more please

 

Throwing or spraying of ice can harm others so please don’t do this

The ice is to skate on and digging holes or damaging the ice or barriers is dangerous so please don’t.

Please don’t eat or drink on this ice

The ice rink and venue is smoke free and also isn’t licenced, so please don’t consume alcohol on site.

 

It is easy to offend others so please be polite and no foul language.

 

Ticket Holders affected by alcohol will not be permitted on the ice rink or in the venue at any time.

 

Ticket Holders may be removed from the ice at any time if deemed to have been in breach of any of these ice rink rules.

 

Ice rink staff 

 

The ice rink is supervised at all times by qualified staff members.

 

First aid 

 

If first aid is required when on the ice signal for a qualified staff member. Most staff members are first aid trained and
will be able to assist if needed.

 

Weather  

 

The ice rink is undercover and is generally un-efected by the weather.

 

Tickets -issues and others 

 

Tickets are managed and processed by Stars On Ice on behalf of the Promoter (City of Ballarat). Any ticketing issues, i.e. no confirmation email of tickets, please email ticketing@starsonice.com.au.

 

Please also check your spam/junk folder for confirmation email.

 

Other enquiries please visit the onsite ticketing office in the Ballarat Winter Festival Ice Rink at 15 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat Central VIC 3350.

 

All tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable and valid only for the date/s and time/s shown.

 

Dates can be changed up to 48 hours prior to the session depending on availability by emailing ticketing@starsonice.com.au.

 

It is up to all ticket holders to read all information contained on this website and the terms and conditions before purchasing and/or skating.

 

Thank you for taking part in the event.