With an increasingly change of climate, from warm to hot to even hotter weather, it is advisable for us to stay indoors.For kids who love outdoor, getting them to stay indoor is a boredom. However, kids need to play and sweat it out. Water playground seem a good thing, but some parents worry that kids would catch a cold from water play under the scorching sun. So, is there an activity that is indoor, air-conditioned, fun and exciting, and enables kids to workout?
The answer is... YES! Ice Skating!
Wondering what this sport is all about? Read on to find out more. (",)
Where can we skate in Singapore?
There are only 2 rinks in Singapore - Jcube (The Rink)
and Kallang Leisure Park (Kallang Ice World).
The Rink is located at level 3 of JCube, nearing Jurong East MRT Station, and Kallang Ice World is located at 5 Stadium Walk. The Rink is the one and only Olympic-sized skating rink, measuring 30m x 60m. Before you head to the rink at Jcube, if you prefer to go there, do check the schedule and calendar of events for public skating to avoid making a wasted trip. Click here for the public skating session schedule. If Kallang Ice World is nearer, do make a call to 6348 1123 to ensure that the rink is available for public skating.
What are the admission charges?
Below is a screen shot of the public rates of The Rink.
Do note that each skating session is only 2 hours, and subjected to additional charges for subsequent 30 minutes.
Online booking is available too.
For Kallang Ice World, I manage to get a glimpse of the rates.
What is the appropriate attire to go skating?
What you see on T.V. and YouTube are professional figure skaters, dressed in fancy costumes for competitions or exhibitions. The skimpy-looking costumes worn are aim to create the impression that the moves executed by the skaters are effortlessly done. And of course, the costumes are worn to suit the theme of the program skated.
For newbies who are completely new to ice skating, wear comfortable layered clothing to keep yourself warm. For bottoms, wear long pants/jeans to keep warm as well as to protect against falls. Prepare and bring along your own gloves and socks and/or skates (if you own one). Long, thick, cushioned socks are preferred to minimise the chances of blistering and friction of the boots.
If my kid wishes to take on courses, what are the charges and course outline?
Don't be surprise if your child comes up to you and tell you that he or she wants to learn skating. It is such an enjoyable sport that is worth taking up. I took some basic lessons in my teenage years and adulthood, and still is very passionate about it.
When you are unsure of whether your child would sustain the interest, try it out by enrolling him or her in a basic course. For younger kids (3 to 6), go for the "Kids Learn-to-skate" program, and slowing moving up the ladder. It is conducted every Tuesday 3-3:30 p.m. Currently for June 2016, the intake schedule is as shown
For basic skating, usually it teaches
- basic safety
- how to fall down and get up safely
- basic forward swizzles
- skating forward in proper posture and balance
- basic safety
- how to fall down and get up safely
- basic forward swizzles
- skating forward in proper posture and balance
Are there any official organisations in Singapore for competitive ice skating?
Singapore Ice Skating Association is the official platform in recognition and support of the sport. The site outlines all the happenings and events both in Singapore and overseas. We have also our very own national team for figure skating and Short Track Speed Skating. Click on the hyperlink to read more.
As much as I love to go on and on with ice skating related topics, it would be even better if you visit the rink with your family to experience the fun and excitement of skating on the ice. I hope you enjoy yourself and find this post informative.
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