£75 for 1 week

If you’re looking for a fun activity for your child during the school holidays, why not try one of our week long courses for beginners? Hosted by qualified coaches, children aged 5 to 15 years old can enjoy a half hour lesson from 10.45am – 11.15am Monday to Friday during one week; plus they’ll be able to stay on and skate for free from 11.30am to practice what they have learnt.

Learn to Skate (Levels 1-10)
Children’s Skating Academy (Bronze, Silver & Gold)

Term time courses are now in progress.

We are pleased to announce that we have recently changed course provider and are now partnered with Skate UK, the official learn to skate partner of British Ice Skating. On completion of one of our courses, you will receive a nationally accredited qualification standardised by British Ice Skating. All the same ice skating skills from our previous course provider Learn to Skate will still be covered, but the new courses will follow a slightly different structure. Please see the level conversion table below for more information.

All benefits of Skate UK are listed on the British Ice Skating website. If you have any questions, please contact our team on icerink.reception@alexandrapalace.com or 020 8365 4386.

Skaters can complete levels at their own speed, starting with beginner and ending with level 8. Courses are sold on a termly basis following the Haringey school term dates, this means that courses can vary in length depending on the duration of the upcoming term. Our courses typically run between 5-7 weeks costing between £60-£84. For further information on the length of the upcoming course please get in touch with the ice rink reception at ice.rink@alexandrapalace.com or on 020 8365 4386.

For those who wish to progress beyond level 8, you are welcome to join our skating academy which progresses through the Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum skating levels.

Timetable:

• Tuesday, Wednesday:
  • Beginner – Level 5: 5pm – 5.30pm
• Thursday:
  • Level 6 – platinum: 5pm – 5.30pm
• Saturday:
  • Academy (bronze, silver gold, platinum): 9.15am – 9.45am
  • Level 4 & Level 6-8: 10: 9.45am – 10.15am
  • Beginner – Level 3 & Level 5: 10.15am – 10.45am

Children attending weekday courses are welcome to join the public session from 3.30pm – 5pm to practice what they have learnt before their lesson. Children attending Saturday courses are welcome to join the public session from 11am to 12.30pm to practice what they have learnt in their lesson.

Important info:

• You can only commit to one level per term
• The whole course is booked upfront, we are unable to take payment per lesson
• You can only attend one day of the week for the duration of the course i.e. if you booked Tuesday lessons, you must continue attending lessons on Tuesdays only
• Courses are sold on a first come first serve basis, unfortunately once capacity is reached, we cannot release additional spaces

Term time courses are now in progress.

Learn to Skate lessons are also available for those aged 16 years and over. We are excited to announce we are now delivering a nationally accredited learn to skate qualification, ‘Skate UK’, which is standardized by British Ice Skating. All ice-skating skills are covered across both courses, but Skate UK follows a slightly different structure. Please see below the level conversion chart.

Courses are sold on a termly basis following the Haringey school term sates, this means that courses can vary in length depending on the duration of the upcoming term. Our courses typically run between 5-7 weeks costing between £60-£84. For further information on the length of the upcoming courses please get in touch with the ice rink reception at ice.rink@alexandrapalace.com or on 02083654386.

For those that progress beyond level 8 there will be the chance to join the more advanced session on the Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum classes.

Timetable: Wednesday evenings

Beginner – Level 5: 7.15pm-7.45pm

Level 6 – Level 8: 7.45pm-8.15pm

Followed by a practice ice open to all adult course users from 8.15pm-8.45pm

All benefits of Skate UK are listed on the BIS website- (https://www.iceskating.org.uk/skateuk) as well as information about their handy app!

Important information:

· You can only commit to one level per term

The whole course is booked upfront, we are unable to take payment per lesson
Courses are sold on a first come first serves basis, unfortunately once capacity is reached, we cannot release additional spaces

2.5 years+

Thursdays 12.30pm – 1pm (term time)
£12.00 per class (admits one adult and one toddler)

You will be taught by our experienced and enthusiastic coaches who make skating easy, safe and ultimately lots of fun for you both. The session takes place in a coned-off area of the rink which encourages younger skaters to gain confidence. It’s an ideal taster for toddlers, providing a good introduction to the basics before progressing to our children’s courses. The first 15 minutes is a lesson and then 15 minutes of fun play time on the ice with our coaches. You can also jump on the public session from 12.30pm for an extra warm up if you wish.

Please note our smallest skates are size 6. Please ensure this is suitable for your child before booking. 

16 years+
Wednesday 10.30am – 11am (term time)
£13 per class

Perfect for beginners and those looking to brush up on their skills, it’s a great way to make new friends or just exercise in a unique way. The class includes a group tuition session followed by a coffee in the Ice Café – included with your ticket! The class runs between 10.30am -11am with free access to the public session afterwards from 11am – 12pm.

From £15 per 15 minutes

We offer one-to-one skating lessons with our self-employed coaches. To book a private lesson, please reach out to one of our coaches directly.

£7.50 per session

Our Patch Ice sessions are available for Skate UK Level 5+ skaters wishing to train and have private lessons with our professional coaching team, provided they have their own skates. To join a Patch session, you must be authorised to do so by an Alexandra Palace skating coach and be on the correct session for your level of skating. Patch ice forms are available to collect from the reception desk or are available via email. A full timetable of all our available sessions is available to view on our website.

Please ensure that you have completed and returned a patch form before purchasing a patch ticket, any tickets purchased by mistake or without taking the necessary steps to be able to skate on patch are non-refundable.

All morning patch tickets must be pre booked online – the cut off time for online booking is 30 minutes before the start of the session.

Please note that the 8.15am and 10.15am patch slots are not additional patch sessions, they are last entry sessions for the 6am and 8.45am patch sessions if you forget to pre-book your morning patch ticket.

For any further enquiries about attending our Patch Ice sessions, please contact the Ice Rink Reception team.

1 Please bring your coloured course membership card with you to EVERY lesson to show that you are on a course. Please keep this safe as we cannot replace it if you lose it. If you do misplace it you will need to report early to reception so we can check you off the register, which does take longer.

2 Please arrive 10 minutes before your lesson starts as it is essential to be on time for your lesson and be “skating ready” dressed appropriately.

3 On your first lesson of a new course please have your achievement booklet with you. Please ensure your name is printed on the front. If you do not have an achievement booklet and you have already passed levels we may have to re-assess you and this must be done before the class starts. A replacement achievement card costs £1. You also need to bring your record of achievement booklet with you to your last lesson as you will have an assessment and test.

1 Skates should fit snugly, not slip up and down when you walk.

2 Please lace skates firmly though not too tight and use all the hooks. Skates usually feel uncomfortable if you are not used to them.

3 Blades should be sharp to the touch, if in doubt ask the skate hire staff.

4 Clothing should be warm, preferably layers. Gloves are a good idea but no hats or scarves please.

1 We take up to 15 skaters to 1 coach. If classes exceed this which is not often, we add an assistant to compensate.

2 5 minutes before your class starts please wait off the ice at the first entrance on the right hand side of the rink as you come in. Week day courses use a third of the ice, Saturday and adults use the whole ice.

3 If the skater is reluctant to go on the ice please do not force them on, let them stand and watch a while. They may want to join in a little later.

4 Some teaching at beginner level may take place off ice in skates to prepare skaters before going on the ice rink.

5 Any accompanying parents/guardians are asked to wait in the seating stands as the Ice Café is currently closed. If you have any questions or queries during the lesson please speak to a member of the reception team.

6 Photography or filming is not permitted during lessons.

1 Children on the weekday courses can get on the ice at 4:30pm and stay on the ice until 5.30pm. Saturday course users can skate on the Saturday public session from 11.30am-12.30pm. Parents/guardians will be asked to drop the children off but if they are under 9 they may stay and spectate. Parents/guardians must pay if they wish to skate. You may pay early by showing the course card.

2 You will be able to book for next term once you have had your test at the end of the current course. You will need to know your current level when you book. All bookings must be made via our website. You will need to have your record of achievement booklet to hand. Due to a high volume of course users we strongly recommend booking your next course as soon as possible, on the day bookings cannot be guaranteed.

3 Courses are non-refundable or transferable. Unfortunately we cannot compensate for any lessons missed unless it is the fault of the Ice Rink.

4 If course numbers are not sufficient Alexandra Palace reserve the right to cancel courses and skating levels may be amalgamated at any time.