Alpine Ice Sports Centre

14/09/2026

End the year on a high and finally tick “learning to ice skate” off your list! ✅

Our Learn to Skate classes are open to all ages and abilities, with fun, supportive coaching to help you build confidence, learn new skills and discover your new favourite hobby. ⛸️

Lesson days:
❄️Children: Tuesday & Thursday afternoons + Saturday mornings
❄️Adults: Tuesday & Wednesday evenings + Saturday mornings

Classes start back from Tuesday 13 October. Don’t wait until next year, lace up and join us this Term 4! 🩵

To read more about learning to ice skate visit https://www.alpineice.co.nz/bookings/learn-to-skate/ ✨

14/09/2026

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11/09/2026

Get your boots ready to walk into the rink so you can glide to all your favourite country songs next Friday night, 18 September, 7.30pm - 9.30pm.

All skaters $14! Book online now https://linktr.ee/alpineicechch 🤠🩵

07/09/2026

READY TO GIVE SKATING A GO THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS? Looking for a fun way to keep the kids active, entertained and trying something new these school holidays? Our Learn to Skate Holiday Program is the perfect place to start! 🩵

Whether they’ve never stepped onto the ice before or they’re already finding their feet, our fun, circuit-style lessons are designed to help young skaters build confidence, learn new skills and develop their skating ability, all while having a whole lot of fun! 🤩

Never skated before? No problem! Our holiday program is a great introduction to the ice for beginners aged 4–14 years. ⛸️

WEEK ONE: Monday 28 September – Friday 2 October
WEEK TWO: Monday 5 October – Friday 9 October

❄️Lessons run from 9.00am – 9.45am each day
❄️$140 for the 5-day program, including:
✔️ Skate hire (if required)
✔️ Five fun Learn to Skate lessons
✔️ The opportunity to make new friends, build confidence and discover a new love for skating!
✔️ Complimentary admission into the 10am session each day after class

👉 Enrol now at https://www.alpineice.co.nz/bookings/learn-to-skate/ ✨Spaces are limited!

Tuesday & Thursday’s 9.30-10.30am Enjoy a relaxed morning skate, a group lesson, and coffee + cake in our café. Great for beginners or returning skaters looking to reconnect with the ice.

06/09/2026

🩵⛸️ Happy Father’s Day to all the Rink Dads!

Today we’re giving a big shoutout to the dads, grandads and father figures in our skating community. Thanks for all the early morning & late night pick ups & drop offs, skate tying, encouragement & support while you stand around in the cold ⛸️🏒❄️

Thank you for all you do, today is for you!

03/09/2026

Join us this Saturday 5 September for an afternoon of figure skating as our local skaters take to the ice and showcase their skills, artistry and hard work in our annual ‘Spring Skate-tacular’ Alpine Trophy Competition 🌼🏆⛸️

🌸Learn to Skate students: from 4.30pm
🌸Advanced programs: from 5.00pm

Come along and cheer on our skaters and enjoy a wonderful showcase of local skating talent! 🩵❄️ Free entry for spectators.

Our licensed café & bar will be open throughout the competition ☕️

Wrap up warm and settle in for an afternoon of skating, fun and a little bit of Spring magic on the ice!

For more information on figure skating in Christchurch visit www.alpineice.co.nz✨

02/09/2026

🤠🎸 YEEHAW! Get ready to throw it down on Friday 18 September from 7.30pm – 9.30pm as we turn the rink into the ultimate Country Music Party on Ice! All skaters $14!🌵🎶⛸️

We’ll be choosin’ Texas all night long with a country playlist packed with the best of the best from the Queen of Country herself, Dolly Parton, to Morgan Wallen, Chris Stapleton, Ella Langley, Luke Combs, Keith Urban & even our very own Kiwi country icon, Kaylee Bell!

And what’s a country party without the outfits? 👀 It’s the perfect excuse to pull out your Canadian Tuxedo, rock those red & white stripes, dust off your cowboy boots and turn up in theme! 👖
✨ Dress to impress because you could be taking home a prize! ✨

🎟️ All skaters $14
🍔 Café & bar open throughout
🎶 Country bangers all night
🤠 Dress-up encouraged
⛸️ Ice skating + country vibes = the perfect Friday night out!

Round up your mates, grab your boots and bring your best country look to the rink! Get your tickets here 👉https://linktr.ee/alpineicechch

YEEHAW, CHRISTCHURCH, LET’S GET THIS HOEDOWN GLIDIN’! 🤠🌵🎸

For more info on what’s on visit www.alpineice.co.nz ✨

26/08/2026

LIVE ICE HOCKEY THIS WEEKEND! Cheer on the Under 18 Canterbury Junior Devils as they battle against the Junior Dunedin Thunder at home this weekend🔥

Come down and support these up-and-coming hockey superstars from Dunedin and Canterbury regions as they take to the ice on Saturday & Sunday🏒

Canterbury vs Junior Thunder
Saturday 29 August, 4.45pm
Sunday 30 August, 10.00am

☕️ 🍟 Cafe & bar open throughout the games.

Free entry! Spectators welcome 🤗

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24/08/2026

Bring your school skating! YMCA on the ice is absolutely encouraged.. Who knows you might win a prize? 🪩⛸️🕺

Learn more about what we can do for your end of year trip for your class or whole year group and visit https://www.alpineice.co.nz/bookings/school-groups/ ✨

21/08/2026

Get your skates on this weekend and glide in for a visit. Open today 2.00pm - 4.00pm & 8.00pm - 10.00pm & Sunday 2.00pm - 4.00pm🪩⛸️

Don’t forget ⚡️Next Saturday night, 29 August, 8.00pm -10.00pm we are throwing it back! Think epic early 2000’s & 2010’s, the jams you are still blasting in the car, the songs you still know every lyric to & what’s even better.. the price will be $15 for everyone 🥵

To book your visit head to www.alpineice.co.nz✨