How many miles can you skate? Improve your fitness with our weekly lap class. Includes instruction with NSS and Professional Skaters Association Instructor Melanie Ritz. Meets during Friday lunch hour (12:00 – 12:45) beginning in January. This class is a collaboration with the Northfield Area YMCA and is open to YMCA members and non-members, and skaters of all levels, including beginners! Child care available through the YMCA at the Armory. Please note that this is a fitness class and not a skill-specific class, so the focus will be on stamina and form rather than specific skating skills. Skating skills from the U.S. Figure Skating curriculum are taught in our Sunday afternoon adult group lessons.
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When: Dec 13 2009, 5:15pm – 6:45pm
Where: Northfield Ice Arena, 1280 Bollenbacher Drive
What: Join us for an afternoon of skating with Santa.
Admission $1.50 per skater or FREE with donation of skates for our skate drive or a non-perishable food item. Food donations benefit the Northfield Food Shelf. Skate donations help expand Northfield’s limited rental skate supply and increase access to ice activites in the community. Rental skates available as long as supplies last.
Please note skate drive ends 1/1/10.
Come celebrate Halloween on Ice with Northfield’s first annual Halloween Skate!
Join us Saturday evening from 7:15 – 9:15pm and skate in (safe) costume if you choose. Limited rental skates available first come first served.
Please join us for our Session 1 Parent Meeting, Thurs 9/24 from 6:30-7:45 at the Northfield Arena.
You will receive your skaters’ class and coach assignments. We will also distribute Parent Handbooks, go over our programs, policies, equipment, philosophy, Q & A, and more. This is a great change to speak with the director and clarify what to expect from lessons and how best to help your child get the most out of our program. If you are unable to attend, please contact us for your group and coach assignment and a copy of the presentation.
Help celebrate the early opening of the Northfield Arena and the beginning of the Olympic season with FREE open skate, exhibitions by high level guest skaters, food from Beef O’Brady’s, crafts by PJ’s Crafts, and more. Limited RENTAL SKATES NOW AVAILABLE.
Saturday 9/26, 6:15-7:45, Northfield Ice Arena, 1280 Bollenbacher Drive. Bring the family and join the fun!
Attention parents and skaters: The registration deadline for Session 1 classes is Monday, Sept 14. Registrations postmarked after that date will be subject to a $15 late fee per skater. Don’t forget to sign up on our online registration page or contact us with questions. See you at the rink!
Get an Edge: Take Your Skating to the Next Level!
When: Sun Sept 27, 7pm (Following power class on our opening day. For those of you not enrolled in power, enjoy a warm beverage and watch class before our meeting begins!)
Where: Upstairs meeting room, Northfield Arena
What/Why: One of our goals is to expand opportunities for advanced skaters and increase awareness of the structure and options within skating. Skating offers many opportunities to build athletic, artistic, and life skills. Join us to learn how you can get involved!
Who’s Invited: EVERYONE. Information it intended for skaters Basic 4 and up and Adult 3 and up, but everyone is welcome to learn about future options. Skaters and parents welcome. Rarely will all of this information be available and explained all at one time!
Meeting Topics:
- The Structure of U.S. Figure Skating (types of skating, tests, recreation, competitions)
- Your Opportunities at NSS (program explanations)
- Partnering with NSS: Designing Your Own Programs
- Skating For Life: Collegiate and Adult Programs
- Private Lessons and Extra Practice Time
- Skates & Equipment
- Becoming a Skating Assistant/Instructor
Our 2009-10 Open House & Registration is coming up on Wednesday, September 2, from 5:00-7:00pm in the Northfield Arena lobby.
Please join us to find out about new programs and events, turn in your registration, meet new staff members, and have all of your questions answered. Feel free to spread the word. We hope to see you there!
A reminder that you can register online anytime. The Session 1 registration deadline is 9/14/09.
Welcome back! You can register 3 ways:
1) Online
2) By mail (Return form found at Goodbye Blue Monday, the arena, the CAC, and other Northfield locations)
3) Attend our Open House/Registration Night, Wed 9/2 from 5:00-7:00pm, Northfield Arena lobby, or join us at the community youth fairs Wed. 8/19 at Greenvale and Bridgewater.
We have quite a bit to look forward to this season!
See programs, calendar of events, registration, and more. Registrations are accepted as space permits in the order received. Session 1 deadline is 9/14.
Season Updates
We have partnered with the city to offer RENTAL SKATES! SEE POLICY. We are currently seeking donations for rental skates. Skates can be dropped off at the arena between 8am – 4pm weekdays.
New City-Wide Family Events: Season Kick-off, Turkey Skate, Skate with Santa, and more
We will host 2 Skating Camps this season in the winter and spring. Camp registration will open later in the season.
Registration for Adult Skating Lap Fitness is NOW OPEN on the YMCA website
Partner with NSS! Looking to offer an event or program for your group? We can customize programs for groups of any size or age.
Private lessons are available to skaters enrolled in group lessons. Contact us.
Aspiring hockey players welcome. Improving skating skills is a great foundation for playing on a team.
Hand in your NSS registration form and find out about other youth opportunities in town at the community fairs this Wednesday evening, 8/19!
5:30 – 6:30pm Greenvale
7:00 – 8:00pm Bridgewater
