FAQs
Bookings can all be done online before the first class of the term. Our classes run with each of the New Zealand School terms. If you would like to join after the term has started, please book in for a trial and we will email you after your class to see if you’d like to sign up for the rest of the term!
$140 for the full term
$120 if you join in week 3 or later
We don’t accept new bookings after week 5.
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How do i book?
What can i expect from my first class?
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You will find us at ActivZone, Glenfield 15-20 minutes before your class. We will be waiting to help you find your skates if you need them and we will call on your when the class is ready to start.
Our classes start at 4.15pm with some notices for parents before we split into 4 groups:
Early Birds: for skaters who need to hold hands to get across the floor
Tui: for beginners who can get across the floor along
Kereru: Intermediate skaters who are starting to upskill in artistic skating moves
Moa: Advanced skaters who are perfecting their foundational artistic skating moves
We will have 6-8 weeks of learning followed by 2-3 weeks of testing. On the last class of the term, you will receive a certificate with your results! If you pass the 2 tests, you can move up to the next group in the following term!
What is the progression in your classes?
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After Moa, our skaters will move to our final recreational level, Blue Whetū. At this point, they will have the chance to give beginner competitions a go! If they like artistic competitive skating, they will continue on our competitive pathway.
Click here for our Class Progression Document
Click here for our Competitive Pathways Calendar
what skates should i get?
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Artistic skates are very expensive. We try and hold off buying professional skates until we notice that the equipment is holding your skater back. However, it is easier to progress through the levels if you're on good quality skates. Here's what we recommend:
Beginner Levels (Early birds to Moa)
- Impala is our preference for affordable skates under $200
- Suregrip Fame is another option which are a bit more expensive but higher quality. They're hard to come by so if you see them on a website, send them to us!
We don't recommend the plastic adjustable skates as they will slow down a skaters' progress.
Intermediate Level (Blue Whetū to your first National Champs)
- NEW: $730 Opera Set from Skaters Edge (Edea Rondo Boot with Variant M Roll-Line Plate) with Panther professional wheels Click here
- SECOND HAND: $350-450 Opera Set depending on condition.
Please tell us if you're after second hand skates and we will let you know when some become available from our older skaters. We like to keep them in the club so please re-sell your skates within our members!
Sizing for Edea Boots
The best way to do this is with Skaters Edge at their shop in person.
You can also measure your own feet using the paper tracing method. Follow instructions here then talk to us about what size you should get
what safety equipment do i need?
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We recommend wearing a helmet for at least your first term. We have helmets you can use for free! We also highly recommend wrist guards and knee pads when you’re first starting out. As extra precaution, we also have safety mats in Early Birds so the skaters can learn to balance and build their confidence.
do you do classes in the school holidays?
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Yes! Our competitive levels will have classes on the first week of the school holidays.
Fo our beginner skaters, our coaches run School Holiday Skate Camp at ActivZone in the mornings. Check out Macarena’s website for more details
do you do birthday parties?
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Yes! If you’re planning on hosting your birthday party during ActivZone’s public sessions, then please get in touch. We can provide some expert coaches to help you out on the day.
If you’re planning a bigger event, please get in touch with Hey Macarena on her website
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