Darwin Ice Skating

22/05/2026

We were very pleased to welcome Ron Gusek, CEO of Liberty Energy, to the rink during his recent visit to Darwin, where he and senior executive Matt Kuper presented a Darwin Raptors jersey signed by some of our junior players.

The jersey represents the dedication and growing future of ice hockey in the Top End, and we thank Ron and Liberty Energy for their support of grassroots sport and the local community.

04/05/2026

Mannequin challenge - NSA Camp April 2026

29/04/2026

NSA Hockey Camp @ Darwin Ice Skating Centre.

On-ice fundamentals, off-ice training, and strong development work across the weekend led by Coach JFK.

Huge effort from all players involved.

24/04/2026

REGISTER HERE ⬇️

Give your child the perfect introduction to ice hockey with our 11 & under program at Darwin Ice Skating Centre.

Focused on fun, fundamentals, and confidence-building, this program is designed for beginners and developing players looking to learn the game in a supportive environment.

📅 Game times: 6pm Wednesdays

No experience needed — just bring energy and a willingness to learn.

Please contact us for more information or to register:
📩 Email: [email protected]
☎️: 0429 569 321

11/04/2026

Our timetable for week 1 of Term 2 has been updated on our website:
https://www.darwiniceskating.com.au/session-times/

Please note the following:
PUPIL FREE DAY, MONDAY 13 APRIL
We will run two public skating sessions on the pupil free day Monday 13 April 2026. The sessions will be from 11:30am – 1pm and 1:30pm – 3pm.

NSA HOCKEY TRAINING SESSIONS, 17 - 19 APRIL
Confirmed sessions are in the timetable.

AUSSIE SKATE LESSONS
Our Skate School ice skating lessons for term 2 will resume in the week beginning 20 April 2026. New and returning students will receive an sms confirming dates and times for their lessons.

Notes re Pricing and Session Times: pre-booking for public skating is not required prices include skate hire $3 off entry price if you have your own skates bring warm clothes (rink temperature @ 14 degrees C), gloves if you have them, and socks must be worn with rental skates at all times. Gloves av...

09/04/2026

Three Darwin junior ice hockey players will be competing at the Next Gen Showcase tournament in Melbourne, from 11 - 15 April.

Jack will be playing with the Swedish Hockey Academy, while Josh and Katie will be playing with the NSA Hockey team. We know you'll all have fun and play well.

Thank you to Liberty Energy and Beetaloo Energy Australia who sponsor our junior ice hockey program.

07/04/2026

Congratulations Sophie, family and Coach Mandi, a wonderful result 🔥

We send our congratulations to Sophie for her amazing skate at the Panda Challenge, placing 2nd out of 3 skaters in the Preliminary Girls! Sophie You did amazing and we all are very proud of you. Your hard work and dedication has delivered a well deserved result. 👏

05/04/2026

We’ll all be cheering for you Sophie, skate beautifully like you always do.

We are wishing one of our young skaters best of luck! Sophie is competing
at the Panda Challenge in Adelaide. Panda challenge starts today and she is set to compete on Monday!
Sending nothing but luck to Sophie!

04/04/2026

SKATE SCHOOL – TERM 2 2026

Registrations for new participants in our Aussie Skate learn to ice skate lessons in term 2 are open.

Through ice skating lessons skaters develop new skills, are active out of the heat and sun, form friendships, and have fun. Being coached correct skating techniques allows confident recreational skating, and also progression to figure skating or ice hockey as sports.

Please register at the following link, nominating your preferred day and time, by 11 April 2026. Cost $180 (or $198 if over 15 years) for 9 weeks. Sports vouchers accepted.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwGZy_kHk2_xJofXurFf3PJldPLCmNWd4Tazixu5XoV5RhFw/viewform

Lessons for term 2 will commence in the week beginning Monday 20 April 2026. New and returning students will receive an sms confirming dates and times for their lessons.

04/04/2026

Congratulations to all skaters, its great seeing your skills develop, and a very proud achievement for yourselves and Coach Mandi.

Thank you from us also to FSANT and judges Angelique and Rebecca for conducting the tests.

Congratulations to the skaters who successfully tested this weekend! With all skaters passing their test, seeing their hard work paying off.

Congratulations to;

Sienna, Candice and Sam for passing preliminary Patterns!

Ella, Amrutha and Sophie for passing Elementary Patterns!

Ella and Selina for passing Preliminary technical single!

Also congratulations and thank you to Mandi for all her hard work with the students!
Thank you to Jeff and Amy for allowing us to have this test and all their hard work that goes into the rink to allow events like this to happen!
Also a big thank you to the two judges, Angelique and Rebecca, for making themselves available to judge the tests.

Amazing result on the day and congratulations to everyone 👏