Northfield Skating School Featured on US Figure Skating’s “Club Spotlight”
Check out this feature article about the Northfield Skating School on the U.S. Figure Skating website!
Congrats to Minnetonka Sunflower Classic Competitors
Minnetonka Sunflower Classic, March 27, 2012
Sofiya Briguene - Pre-Preliminary Test Track Freeskate – 1st, Compulsory 5th
Molly Hennelly – Basic 6 Freeskate – 1st
Maggie Kielas – Beginner Test Track – 5th
Michelle Kielas – Basic 4 Freeskate – 5th
Emily North – Freeskate 3 – 1st
Elizabeth Penny – Preliminary Test Track Freeskate – 1th, Compulsory – 4th
Lily Scott – Basic 2 Freeskate – 2nd
Congratulations to our skaters. Skaters train at the Northfield Skating School and at the St. Paul Figure Skating Club with Northfield Skating School Founder/Director, Carey Tinkelenberg. Videos coming soon!
Skating School and Carey Tinkelenberg Featured in Carleton Voice Publication
The Northfield Skating School and Director Carey Tinkelenberg were featured in the Winter 2012 issue of Carleton College’s publication the Carleton Voice. Check out the feature!
Tests Passed
Congratulations to our latest skaters to pass U.S. Figure Skating tests!
On Feb 29th, Kelly Gulbrandson passed her Adult Silver Moves in the Field and Elizabeth Penny passed her Pre-Juvenile Moves in the Field. Both skaters train with NSS Director Carey Tinkelenberg at the St. Paul Figure Skating Club. Both are also members of the NSS staff team. Kelly is an Assistant Director and Skating Instructor and Elizabeth (Lizzy) is a Skating Assistant.
Congrats to our Duluth and Rochester Competitors!
Over the past two weekends, a group of skaters coached by Northfield Skating School coaches traveled to out-of-town competitions. All skaters again brought home medals! Congratulations to our skaters for their great performances and their positive displays of sportsmanship throughout the competitions.
Rochester Hiawathaland Competition, Feb 4, 2012
Kelly Gulbrandson – Adult Bronze Freeskate – 1st
Duluth Northland Competition, Jan 26-29, 2012
Aleia Anthony - Pre-Juvenile Test Track Freeskate – 2nd
Sofiya Briguene - Pre-Preliminary Test Track Freeskate – 4th
Michelle Kielas – Basic 3 Compulsory – 2nd, Freeskate – 1st
Emily North – Freeskate 3 – 1st
Elizabeth Penny – Preliminary Test Track Freeskate – 7th, Compulsory – 4th, Spins – 3rd
Milly Reese – Freeskate 1 Compulsory – 1st, Freeskate – 1st
Emma Sayner – Freeskate 2 Compulsory – 3rd, Freeskate – 3rd
Lily Scott – Basic 1 Freeskate – 1st
Skaters train at the Northfield Skating School and at the St. Paul Figure Skating Club with Northfield Skating School Founder/Director, Carey Tinkelenberg. Aleia trains at the Eagan Ice Crystal Figure Skating Club with Carey. Photos, L to R: Kelly Gulbrandson; Emma Sayner, Emily North, and Milly Reese; Elizabeth Penny and coach Carey Tinkelenberg.
Sign up Now for May Ice Show: Hollywood On Ice
Our annual ice show is back! Shattuck-St. Mary’s Skating Academy is proud to present our fifth annual Ice Show production, and Northfield Skating School skaters are welcome to participate. Come join the fun as we skate to a medley of upbeat Hollywood music. The show is a full blown production involving lighting, costumes, scenes and beginner to elite level skaters. It is a wonderful learning experience for skaters. Levels Basic 2 and higher may participate, and we encourage everyone to consider this great opportunity.
Rehearsals on Tuesdays starting April 24. Show May 19th. Details in attached registration forms. Please note: Please mail to Shattuck address on the form, NOT to Northfield Community Services or the forms will not be processed.
View announcement for details and registration form.
Session 2 Parent Meeting Wed 1/18/12
Please join us for our Session 2 Parent Meeting, Wed 1/18/12, 7-8pm at the Northfield Community Resource Center, 1651 Jefferson Parkway.
At the parent meeting, you will receive your skater’s class and coach assignment. We will also distribute your open skate passes and Parent Handbooks, review our programs, policies, equipment, Q & A,and more. This is a great chance to have your questions answered and clarify what to expect from lessons and how to help your skater get the most out of our program. It is important to us that parents and skaters have the information they need before lessons begin and we have found this type of communication especially important for new skaters. The meeting is geared toward parents, but skaters are welcome to join us. If you are unable to attend, please contact us for your group and coach assignment and the parent handbook.
Session 2 Registration is NOW OPEN for the winter
Online Registration is open now through January 9th and includes THREE days of group lessons!
View class descriptions and calendar to find out about our NEW Tuesday evening lesson program with the St. Paul Figure Skating Club and our NEW Thursday Pre-school/Homeschool Group Lessons.
Tuesday evening classes in St. Paul are ongoing. Register at any time. First class is FREE!
Thursday classes begin Jan 26. Registration deadline Jan 9
Sunday classes begin Jan 22.Registration deadline Jan 9
Interested in more information about the new programs? Attend our Parent Meeting on Wed, Jan 18 from 7-8pm at the Northfield Community Resource Center!
Skater Wins National Skating Month Video Contest
U.S. Figure Skating invited skaters who recently passed their first U.S. Figure Skating test to submit 30-second videos describing why they love figure skating. Check out NSS Director Carey Tinkelenberg’s private student Jacia Christiansen and her buddy Karin Buffie tell us why they love skating. The girls were among 5 winners of the video contest and will be featured during the U.S. Figure Skating Championships this month. Video produced by Jacia’s father’s film company, Perspective Films.
Skating School Featured in Northfield News!
Check out our feature on the front page of today’s sports section, or click here to read online. Thanks to Shane Kitzman for covering our story!
