When: Wed, December 3, 4pm – 8pm
Where: Beef O’Brady’s Restaurant, 2018 Jefferson Rd (off Hwy 3 south of the arena)
Why Should I Come?: 20% of all meal receipts placed in the bin from 4pm – 8pm will go towards NSS scholarships and special events. Friends and family are welcome. Don’t forget to turn in your receipts!
Special Attractions:
*Share a meal with your classmates, coaches, and directors in support of our school
*View photos of NSS classes and events
*Design your own skating outfit coloring contest – winning designs posted at the arena
*Wear your NSS Gear and receive a FREE decal!
* Fill our suggestion box with suggestions
*Sign up for Session 2!
Reserve your spot now for Session 2, beginning January 11th:
Register online, by mail, or at the arena during lessons. Click here for information about our schedule, classes & special events, or scholarships & discounts.
Group lessons, Power, Edge, & Style, and Off Ice Strength & Stretch will continue on Sunday afternoons. Adult Skating Lap Fitness will be Tuesdays during lunch hour, and Competition Prep Class will begin on February 14th in Farmington.
The Session 2 registration deadline is DECEMBER 19th. All registrations received after the deadline, including payment for online registrations postmarked after the deadline, will be subject to a $15 late fee.
Please contact us with any questions and we look forward to another exciting session!
Each session, NSS honors the staff member with the highest student retention, that is, the coach who has the highest percentage of skaters from their classes sign up to continue skating lessons. A high retention rate is a symbol of the commitment and quality of teaching, which greatly impacts our program. This session’s retention winner was coach Michaela McLaughlin. Read on to learn Michaela’s “secrets:”
“I really feel honored that so many skaters are coming back. It just goes to show what kind of an environment NSS produces. Since it’s so frigid cold in the arena, I, and the other coaches, try as hard as we can to make skaters feel warm and welcome at every lesson. I take the NSS philosophy to heart and encourage my skaters to be confident in their skills and in who they are as individuals. The most rewarding aspect of every lesson is witnessing the “Leader of the Day” take charge. Each week, one of the skaters leads the class by demonstrating different skills and watching and giving feedback to other skaters. This is an opportunity for all skaters to feel empowered no matter what their particular level of skating!!”
Congratulations, Michaela, for your achievement and dedication to coaching.
Above: Michaela helps skaters on Bring a Friend Day and the Off Ice Workshop last session. See our photos page for more photos.
Check out the 2008-09 Special Events section of our photos page for pictures of our arena’s Grand Re-Opening last Friday. You’ll see Recreation Manager Jason Eisold cutting a ribbon with the help of skaters and hockey players, a representative from Johnson Controls showing the arena renovations, and a handful of Northfield skaters practicing spins.
The photo albums page of the Northfield News contains even more photos taken by staff writer/photographer David Henke. Enjoy!
