Summer Days Out
I C E S K AT I N G the coolest summer activity!
Ice skating in Brisbane – it’s like bobsledding in Jamaica! Brisbane, with all its sunshine, might seem a long way down your list of possible ice skating destinations, but amazingly Brisbane has TWO Olympic-sized ice skating rinks. With a cool internal temperature of 10 degrees, Iceworld Boondall and Iceworld Acacia Ridge are the best places to be this upcoming school summer holiday! We took some young reviewers along to see what Iceworld had to offer.
ICEWORLD Whether you’re a beginner or an expert Iceworld will soon be your favourite entertainment venue. As you enter the rink you’ll instantly feel refreshed and revitalised. The music and lights will dazzle you, the skating will surprise you, and - most importantly - you’ll be as cool as ice!
Iceworld offers casual skating and lessons for all ages. If you are an adult, it’s still not too late to learn to skate like a professional! WHY TAKE KIDS ICE SKATING? Ice skating boasts a range of health and developmental benefits for kids (or parents) looking for a different form of exercise. It’s a great way to get a workout without feeling like you’re working out. Ice skating: • can build stamina and cardio-vascular health • can dramatically improve balance and co-ordination • improves upper body strength (especially figure skating) • develops muscle and flexibility • is fun for all ages and a great school holiday activity Ice skating may not be the first sport you think of in our sunny climate but it’s a fantastic way to escape the heat and have fun!
OUR ICE SKATING REVIEWERS Our seven young reviewers ranged in age from just 5-years-old to 15, with most skating for the very first time. The friendly staff did a great job of fitting them with their free hire skates and answering their many questions, like:
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Is ice skating easy? Quite easy once you get used to it. Confidence helps!
How do you ice skate? It’s a bit like walking, but keep your knees slightly bent and push a little with your back leg.
Does it hurt to fall down? It might, but you can hang on to the sides or use a penguin to help you keep your balan
There were heaps more questions to be asked and answered but the kids were raring to go. After handing out penguins to those who wanted them, the gate was opened and the kids let loose on the ice.
OUR REVIEWERS ON THE ICE Our reviewers were joined on the ice by those parents willing to potentially embarrass themselves, and a wonderful Iceworld Boondall staff member to show them the basics. With a little help, everyone gradually found their balance and began with several steady laps of the rink. The kids took to ice skating like (slightly wobbly) ducks to water, daring each other to go faster, abandon the penguins, and venture away from the wall. To say they had a blast is an understatement! Even the
Your Local Families Magazine December 2021 / January 2022 www.familiesmagazine.com.au
