Alpine Ice is our Tūrangawaewae - our foundation, our place in the world and our home.
Alpine Ice has been part of the Ōtautahi/Christchurch community for nearly 40 years, but our story starts even earlier. Before Alpine, skaters carved up the ice at the Centaurus Road rink in Cashmere, the original home for many of our Coffee Clubbers and Masters Club members.
After the Centaurus rink closed in 1983, a new chapter began with the opening of The Big Apple, a modern, international-sized rink right here on Brougham Street. That rink became Alpine Ice in 1985, and we’ve been skating strong ever since.
Over the decades, generations of families have skated (and worked!) here. From the roof collapse during the 1992 snowstorm to the rebuilds, upgrades, and big wins, Alpine Ice has stayed committed to providing a fun, safe, and welcoming space for all ages and abilities.
We’re proud to be a place where memories are made, on and off the ice.
Values & Culture at
Alpine Ice Sports & Entertainment Centre
As Ōtautahi/Christchurch’s only ice rink we seek to provide affordable, healthy year-round entertainment to people of all ages and abilities.
As the home of local speed skating, figure skating and ice hockey clubs, Alpine recognises its duty to provide a functional multi-purpose ice sports arena.
For over 40 years Alpine has been regarded as a local entertainment mecca. We have a strong reputation with families and individuals for our safe and wholesome recreation and leisure offerings.
Alpine seeks to provide an energetic, friendly, social environment for people to meet, make friends and have fun. We value your feedback.
Alpine strives to maintain quality facilities and equipment in order to make any visit comfortable and enjoyable for all.
Public sessions are structured with knowledgeable staff on hand to assist. Safety is a priority for Alpine and this is reflected in our business processes and regular staff training.
The Alpine Ice Skate School offers high-quality Learn-to-Skate options for children and adults ensuring ice skating and ice sports remains accessible to all.
Our Memories
