Spring Skating Camp wrapped up a great season for NSS! Camp took place Saturday March 14th and Tuesday March 17 and involved skaters with a wide variety of abilities, background, and even geographic areas – skaters from Owatonna participated!
According to our campers, the biggest hits were the private lessons, exhibition, and synchronized skating workshop with guest coach Roni Maas. We finished camp with treats and a slideshow to celebrate a job well done.
Thanks to the extended Northfield ice season, we can look forward to more camps like this one in the future.
For many more photos, see 2008-09 Special Events on our Photos page
This year we have seven graduating seniors on our staff! This is a particularly special group since it is the final group of instructors who have been with NSS since I founded the program in 2005.
During their time with NSS, all of these coaches have grown tremendously and impacted the lives of hundreds of skaters. They have made huge contributions to our program as leaders, team members, and role models for our athletes. Congrats, seniors, we wish you luck and will miss you dearly!
L to R:
Amelia Shuster – St. Olaf College. Amelia has worked as a Skating Assistant and Skating Instructor with NSS for 2 years. She is organized, dedicated, and has a unique gift for connecting with and inspiring children. Amelia will pursue her interests in audiology and/or accounting.
Gao Yang – Carleton College Gao was on the founding staff of NSS. Her deep committment to our sport and her high level of skating skill have helped her impact many skaters of all levels, including beginners through advanced skaters and adults. Gao will be living in the twin cities next year and we hope to see her around at NSS!
Gene Uenishi – Carleton College Our first male coach, both hockey player and skater, Gene has worked with NSS for two years as a Skating Instructor and Webmaster. Gene has dedicated many hours of his own time to transforming the website into one of our main tools for communication and registration. He has also presented with Carey at national skating conferences. Gene hopes to join the Peace Corps and then attend graduate school.
Kat Zerebiec – Carleton College Kat has coached with the NSS staff for 3 years. During that time she has taught private and group lessons and provided great individual attention to skaters during lessons and practice. Kat’s enthusiasm and positivity have inspired skaters of all ages to have fun while learning skills.
Liz Bonawitz – Carleton College Liz, also on our founding staff, has been both a Skating Instructor and Assistant Director with NSS. Liz was hired as our first Assistant Director three years ago and has been on the front lines of much of the growth and development of NSS. Liz plans to teach social studies in the twin cities next year and will continue some work with NSS.
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Sofie Jokela – Northfield HS Sofie began skating with NSS and soon took on a staff role as a Skating Assistant. She has been coaches privately by Carey and earned 2nd place at the Farmington Spring Festival last year. Sofie will spend a year in Germany with Rotary before attending Beloit College.
Hattie Ryan – Northfield HS Hattie also started skating with NSS and has worked as a Skating Assistant with our younger skaters. She earned second place at the Farmington Spring Festival in her level last year. Hattie will attend Smith College in Massachusetts.
Thanks to all who attended our very first Tall and Small Day. Over 50 parents, friends, and tall and small buddies joined us for our last group lesson of the 2008-09 season. Skaters helped teach their buddies skills and we even had a mini-exhibition of each class, where coaches led their groups into center ice to demonstrate their skills. Excellent work!
View more photos on our photos page
Attention all skating families: We have extended the registration deadline for our 2009 Spring Skating Camp! There are still spots available.
All ages and abilities are welcome for this special opportunity for skating and fun, one of the only opportunities of its kind in southern MN.
Registration can be completed online or by mail. For more information, see post below or contact us
Kids, bring your favorite adult, and adults, bring a special youth to our final lesson of the season! Tall and Small day will take place during our regular lesson and practice times on Sunday. New this session, we will have a mini-exhibition of skaters at the end of their lesson hour.
PLEASE NOTE: All buddies, regardless of age or relationship to the skater, will need to hand in a signed waiver before skating.
Download waiver here
The Northfield Arena ice season has been extended through March 22, allowing for our Spring Skating Camp and many extra days of open skate.
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