We know you've all been waiting, and we're glad to be able to finally make it happen!
The ice will be split into two thirds for hockey skills, and one third for figure skating skills. Each side will be focusing on a small handful of key skills and drills that you can take away and continue to practise during our weekly social skates!
Please ensure that you arrive at least half an hour before the session begins. This is especially important for anyone who will be borrowing skates or gear, as it can take time to organise this!
Reminder that you must be a La Trobe Ice Sports member to participate in this event. You can sign up for free here https://www.icesportslatrobe.org/registration
If you are joining the figure skating side, you will be getting coached by one of our amazing volunteers, Madison Moore. She is an accomplished coach from Canada who is here studying at La Trobe, and has kindly offered to share her expertise with all of us!
This side will be focused at beginner skaters, wanting to improve edge work and basic figure skating skills!
On the hockey side, we will have the amazing AWIHL goalie for the Melbourne Ducks 🦆, Jayd Davis-Tope, as well as our favourite player from the Div 1 Dark Knights (Rec League) and B grade Bisons (IHV), Phoenix Beck🔥!
Get ready to perfect those hockey stops, master some sharp turns, and improve your overall edge work! Please note, there will be no use of pucks in this session, skating only!
This event is targeted to players in divisions 9 and 10. Players in divisions above this are welcome to join, as long as you are prepared for this to be a very beginner focused event 😊