Best Ice Skating Stores In Australia (Save $ Online)

Ice Monster is an Australian ice-skating equipment retailer that prides itself on increasing affordability and availability of these items for customers.

All equipment are the latest models and made by leading brands from across the globe. These include Bauer, CCM, Riedell, Jackson, Tron and many more.

While it is predominantly an online store, there is one brick-and-mortar mega store located at Sydney Olympic Park, NSW.

Online shopping can be a lot more convenient however the perks of shopping in-store include personalized service that will assist you in selecting the correct equipment for your needs as well as the correct size.

Sharpening and repairs to skates are also available in-store. The store offers competitive prices when compared to overseas retailers and when purchasing online, shipping is faster than from an overseas country with dispatching occurring within 1-2 days from purchase and delivery taking around 2-3 days for East Coast Australia up to 6-9 days for Northern Territory customers.

Their returns and warranty policy offers peace of mind to online shoppers who may be hesitant to purchase online for fear of selecting incorrect sizes or equipment as it is easy to return or exchange their unused items.

Products on offer are sorted by sport: ice hockey, roller hockey, figure skating and short track. They include skates, sticks, helmets, gloves, pants, protective equipment like pads and guards, apparel bags, etc.

Bladeworx is a skating retail store that launched in 1993 and stocks equipment for all skating disciplines. These include Roller Derby, Skateboarding, Scooters, Inline Skating, Figure Skating, Ice Hockey, Inline Hockey, Heelys, and Aggressive Inline Skating.

Their store is located in Braeside, Victoria and online for those who aren’t local. The in-store experience is personalised to the customer in order to provide correct advice and customer service to meet the customer’s skating needs.

They offer a ‘try before you buy’ policy as well as the amazing deal of unlimited skate lessons for free when customers make a purchase.

Maintenance and repair services are also offered onsite and include skate sharpening that can be done on the spot as a drop-in service.

For online purchases, all items have a warranty and can be returned within 60 days if unsatisfactory. Layby is available both in-store and over the phone and requires a 20% deposit and the rest to be paid within 60 days.

Online purchases over $150 AUD receive free shipping and orders are dispatched within 24 hours of being placed. Delivery times vary for location and are between 1 and 5 days within Australia, or between 2 and 30 days for international customers.

Orders are able to be tracked and tracking details will be sent via email upon completion of online purchase so that customers are able to know when to expect their order.

iSkate is an Australian figure skating and ice hockey store. Their main store is located in Canterbury, NSW, and they have an online store as well.

They offer a range of figure skates, blades, clothing, bags and ice hockey gear. They stock the popular brand Zuca which specializes in bags, frames, lunchboxes and seat covers.

 
Brands of figure skates include Jackson and Risport, while blades brands include John Wilson & MK and Jackson Ultima.

Clothing available includes dresses, gloves, pants, accessories, jackets, skirts, shorts, tights, tops and leotards. Sizing charts are available on the website for clothing and shoes. Hockey gear available includes skates, protective gear and sticks.

Shipping costs are calculated based on weight and measurements of purchases and delivery is available within Australia, New Zealand and some international locations. Free shipping is available on purchases over $600 AUD.

Shipping times depend on destination, but customers should allow 10 days for within Australia and 15 for New Zealand. Tracking is available for all online purchases and a tracking link will be sent via email. Returns and exchanges on full price items will be accepted within 30 days if items are unused.

There is an advice section on their website with articles ranging from dress and shoe buying guides to how to care for your skates. Customers can find a wealth of skating information here in order to ensure they are at the top of their game. 

Bayside Blades is an Australian skating store located physically in Highett, Victoria as well as online. It was established in 2003 and has since grown to accommodate the requirements of all types of skaters including ice, roller, urban, aggressive, freestyle, speed and Derby players.

Their knowledgeable employees are able to provide support through product knowledge and customer service, ensuring skaters have the ability to excel in their chosen sports. Products available include a large current range of inline, ice and roller skates, scooters, protective gear and Heely’s (shoes with a wheel in the heel).

Customers can shop online by brand or product, and there is also the option to hire equipment. Available to hire include inline skates and retro style roller skates in a range of kids and adult sizes that are replaced regularly to ensure they are of a high standard.

Adult hire rate starts at $20 an hour and kids at $10 an hour. Protective gear of elbow, wrist and knee pads and a helmet is included in the skate hire fee.

The website offers information on teachers for skating lessons as well as links to rinks that provide parties and lessons.

There is also a section for skating groups that meet around Melbourne including street hockey meet ups. These are a great way for skaters to get out, meet new people and practice their skills.

Shipping from the online store is offered both within Australia and internationally with orders over $149 AUD qualifying for free shipping.

Sports Direct is an in-store and online sporting goods retailer founded in 1982 that operates out of the UK and is the UK’s largest sporting goods retailer with 700 stores within the UK and continental Europe.

They offer a range of skating equipment including ice skates, roller skates, roller shoes, scooters, skateboards, skate shoes, skate clothing and accessories. Customers can shop online by item or by brand and filter their search by gender, colour, size and price. There is an app available to download to make shopping easy from compatible devices. 

A student discount of 10% exists to make products more affordable for those studying, and there are links to sale and reduced items for those looking to nab a bargain.

Shipping is available to a range of countries including Australia and New Zealand with prices starting at $10 and $9.10 respectively.

Orders are expected to arrive in 10-12 working days and express delivery is available to decrease this delivery time for an extra fee.

Tracking details will be emailed to customers upon completion of their purchase so that they can know when to receive their items. 

Returns and exchanges must be made with 14 days and are not available on underwear, hosiery, pierced jeweller or beauty products for hygiene reasons or personalised items. For a full refund, items need to be in the condition they were received including in packaging.