Parents and Skaters, We would like to invite you to the Shattuck St. Mary’s “G2C” Mid-Winter Camp, February 27, 2010. Mid- Winter camp is designed for all levels of skating. Saturday night we will host an Olympic Party in Newhall Auditorium with two time Olympic coach Audrey Weisiger. Audrey will share her personal experiences as we watch highlights of the 2010 Olympics on our large theater screen in high definition.
Sprout Camp: For those skaters and families just getting into figure skating (Alpha and up or Basic 2 and up). The Sprout Camp will run on Saturday the 27th. This camp will give you a taste of the basics on and off the ice and include a Parent and Coach Session. This will be especially good for Parents & Coaches interested in identifying talent and what to do with it. Skaters, Parents and Coaches are welcome to join us for the Saturday night fun. Guest Coaches Audrey Weisiger, Chris Conte and Nick Perna of G2C will be the main presenters as well as SSM’s Diana Ronayne and Tom Hickey. The G2C mission is to raise the technical level of skaters. The seminar focus’s on teaching coaches and their skaters how to develop from the first steps onto the ice into a championship caliber competitor.
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Thanks to all who attended our second annual Skating Night at the Depot on Tuesday! We enjoyed a fine evening of open skating at a beautiful arena, tips from our staff, and special performances from a broad guest skaters. A big thank you to Carleton College Alumni Affairs for co-hosting, and to our talented feature performers from Northfield, Stillwater, and the St Paul FSC for joining us. See Photos page for more photos.
Our annual ice show is back! Shattuck-St. Mary’s Skating Academy is proud to present our third annual Ice Show production, and the Northfield Skating School is proud to be a partner. Come join the fun as we skate to a medley of Motown. 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 of all ages levels Basic 2 and higher, we encourage everyone to participate.
Skaters have Thursday evening rehearsals beginning April 29th. Two show performances take place Saturday, May 29th
View announcement for details and registration form. Forms are also available at the front table during lessons. Please return forms to Thomas Hickey at Shattuck (not Carey) by the deadline. This is a GREAT chance to experience the fun of a performance
Attention skaters and parents! Sunday, January 31st will be our second annual Tall & Small Day during normal lesson time. Skaters are invited to bring their favorite adult or a special smaller buddy to join in during lessons and practice. ALL GUESTS must turn in a signed waiver to the front table BEFORE taking the ice. View/Print waiver here or pick one up at the rink on Sunday. Power/Edge class will take place as scheduled.
Please join us for our second annual Applebees Flapjack Fundraiser! Enjoy a delicious meal of pancakes, sausage, eggs, and beverages, for just $5 in advance ($6 at the door).
Fundraisers occur approximately once per session and are increasingly important to our ability to offer skating scholarships and special events.
WHEN: Saturday, Jan 16, 8:00-9:30am
WHERE: Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill, 2433 Hwy. 3 South, Northfield
TICKETS: $5 per person. Please purchase in advance during lessons. Skaters are encouraged to sell at least 4 tickets each to achieve our scholarship target.
We are also looking for 10-12 volunteers (no age restriction) to help out with serving, refilling beverages, bussing and/or clean-up, as well as 3-5 adults to help with dishwashing and handling money.
Tues 1/14, 6:00 – 9:00pm, Depot Ice Rink, 225 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis
Hosted by Carleton Alumni Affairs & Northfield Skating School
Join the Northfield Skating School, Carleton community, and friends for an exclusive night of skating and performances at The Depot Ice Rink in downtown Minneapolis!
The Depot has been named one of the top 10 best places to skate by USA Today and MSNBC. Enjoy open skating with lights and music, informal lessons for all ages, and performances by guest skaters. This year features performances by top local skaters from the St. Paul Figure Skating Club (including Jr. National competitors), as well our very own Northfield skaters and Adult Masters Pair Team Carey Tinkelenberg (Northfield Skating School director) and PSA Coach Peter Biver.
Price: $15 for adults, $12 for kids under 18; includes open skating, skate rental, and performances. Concessions will be available.
Make a reservation before January 14th by contacting Carleton Alumni Affairs office at 507-222-4205 or alumni-office@carleton.edu.
When: Monday 12/21, 12:45-3:00pm
Where: Northfield Arena, 1280 Bollenbacher Drive
Learn jumping and spinning technique and develop your style on the ice! Put it all together with a mini-performance that you’ll help choreograph!
Led by Northfield Skating School Director Carey Tinkelenberg. This fun workshop will begin off-ice with a seminar and exercises. Skaters will divide into skill groups on the ice. Cost: $25 includes ice time and coaching. ALL levels welcome. Sign up at the rink on Sunday or contact us. Sign up deadline Wed 12/16. We will need 10 sign ups to hold the event. Please wear tennis shoes for off-ice safety.
We are organizing a December skate drive to help expand Northfield’s rental skate supply and meet our mission of increasing the community’s access to ice activities. Figure and hockey skates of all sizes are welcome.
The drive will continue through the month of December.
Drop box locations include:
Northfield Ice Arena, 1280 Bollenbacher Drive (Pro Shop Window)
Goodbye Blue Monday Coffee House, 314 Division St. (Entrance hallway)
Carleton College ACT Office (Sayles-Hill main floor)
St. Olaf College SGA Office (107 Buntrock Commons)
Culver’s (Hwy 3)
Celebrate Thanksgiving on ice with the Northfield community at Turkey Skate, Sunday November 22. FREE admission with a bag of canned food or donation to the Northfield Food Shelf. Event runs 3:45 – 5:15pm. Limited rental skates available first-come first-served.
Each skater is invited to bring one special guest to our final Session 1 lesson on Sunday!
Friends may bring their own skates or rent skates. Rental skates are available first-come, first-served. ALL friends, regardless of age or relationship to the skater, are required to turn in a signed waiver before entering the ice.
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