Roll out with your friends and loved ones to the monthly Gay Skate Session, held on the 1st and 3rd Monday nights of the month.
There are some hotel options near the rink. Our skaters happily share our events with anyone who wishes to encourage us
We enjoy invaluable support from Albany Creek Skateaway, Rollerdrome Caloundra, Free Mum Hugs, Parents of Gender Diverse Kids and Teens, the Rainbow Shoelace Project, Qnews, Star Observer, Magandjin People's Pride, We Skate Qld, Respect Is Rad (formerly Consent Is Rad), Queensland Council for LGBTI Health (QC), Brisbane Pride and other local organisations.
Historically, Gay Skate in Brisbane at Red Hill Skate Arena was a well known Brisbane queer institution and we are so pleased to keep this amazing tradition alive.
We were recognised both for Group Of The Year and Event Of The Year for our support of the local community
Brisbane Pride's Queens Ball recognised Gay Skate by awarding us the Community Sporting Group of the Year in 2024 and 2025
ABC Australia featured Gay Skate during Pride Month showcasing our events as a safe and inclusive alternative to the scene
We have been participating in action campaigns and direct fundraising to support young trans people's right to access gender affirming care in Queensland - donating approximately $3000 to date
Gay Skate generally attracts between 100 - 200 participants of all ages and is focused on strengthening queer and trans community, culture and joy.
IGFSU encourages skaters to lobby their country's governing bodies to become more inclusive.
The world's largest inclusive sports, arts & culture event is hosted by the city of Valencia. Figure Skating will be a part of it as an official sport.
GALA: 2 July 2026
COMPETITION: 30 June- 1 July 2026
PRACTICE: 28 June- 29 June
VENUE: Fun on Ice, Valencia (Size: 20x30 meters, 65.6 x 98.4 feet).
The ice is smaller than standard. Can't wait for the next one!"
"We need more spaces for young queer and trans people to mix, be accepted, and find community. What is Gay Skate? By then it had become clear that we needed sanctioning/ endorsements for skaters to partner in the Gay Games regardless of gender.
We also offer kids sizes, bulk orders, custom requests and are always open to new design requests and suggestions
We are always keen to collaborate and support community members and events - please contact us to discuss anytime!
Cheers
Jasmine, Storm and Ruby
FAQ's
Safety + Accessibility?
We offer safe and substance-free events for all ages and experience levels of skaters.
If you are training a program for ISU, you will be able to skate it in Valencia.
IGFSU remains active with the FGG today and is recognized as the official governing body of figure skating for the Gay Games.
We are excited to see elite figure skaters coming out. We recommend Hotel Xon's.
05/15/2025: Great website about gay figure skating and all its challenges. 05/08/2025: Registration for Valencia 2026 is off to a great start with registrations from 6 countries.
We are a socially and environmentally friendly small business where profits sustain the activities under our mission and provide us with the opportunity to do more gay skating and give back to our community.
We support diversity and self expression, if you can't select what you need in our online shop just message which design, shirt colour, size and fit you need and we'll create it for you.
Congratulations yet again on a great family skate!!!