DUNEDIN ICE STADIUM

PUBLIC ICE SKATING ARENA and CURLING RINK

THE NEW ZEALAND PREMIER

ICE SPORTS COMPLEX

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Dunedin's International Ice Skating Arena, the DUNEDIN ICE STADIUM, is the New Zealand premier ice sports complex. With the 'Corinne Gilkison' ice skating rink, (a full size Olympic ice hockey arena) and the adjacent 'Caversham Foundation' four lane curling sheet, the complex is recognised as the premier ice sports facility in Australasia. The 60x30 metre Olympic Ice hockey rink was opened in 2004, and the adjacent curling rink was completed in 2005 and officially opened for the public in 2006. The recent (2009) construction of the fully insulated mezannine veiwing lounge overlooking both the Olympic ice hockey arena, and the adjacent four sheet curling facilities has enhanced spectator comefort. The Alexander McMillan stand has seating for 1500 people while the rinkside stand will accommodate 350 spectators. The DUNEDIN ICE STADIUM operates year round for public skating.

PUBLIC SKATING SESSIONS (YEAR ROUND)

Daily - 11:00am till 4:00pm
School Holiday Sessions - 11:00am till 5:00pm daily
Friday night disco 7:30pm till 10:00pm
ADMISSION COSTS (includes skate hire)

Adults $11.00
Children / Students $9.00
Pre Schoolers $6.00
Friday Night Disco $10

To celebrate children's birthday parties (6 or more per group), soft drinks, ice cream cake with candles, hot chips and a choice of hot dog, fish, chicken nuggets, doughnut, or pizza are provided in the party room at a cost of $15 per head. Group bookings can be made by arrangement with the management for all ice sport activities. A heated viewing lounge adjacent to the main arena is provided for the comfort of any non participating caregivers.

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Daily public ice skating sessions are popular but ice sports catered for include figure skating, speed skating, ice hockey and curling. All clubs involved enjoy a healthy and growing participation. Youngsters are encouraged to participate in the 'Kiwi Skate' learner classes held on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Kiwi hockey classes are held on Thursdays and hockey beginners on Sundays.

Three professional international coaches, Canadian Deanna Pielak-Jones and Russians Fanis Shakirzianau and Maryna Shakirzianau are available for private and club coaching. Please contact the DUNEDIN ICE STADIUM for details.

A popular teenage Disco is held each Friday night from 7:30pm till 10:pm

Ice blade sharpening is available using our modern ice skate sharpening equipment.

With adjacent ice rinks, different ice activities can be held simultaneously (eg. Warm up and competition). Up to ten curling lanes can accomodate 20 curling teams for indoor bonspiel competition on the available ice.

Anyone interested in group activities is welcome to contact our friendly staff. Social groups can be catered for any special occasion. Curling is a particularly popular social activity for many groups. Our staff are keen to assist with any enquiry.