National Sports Center | Blaine, Minnesota

Please use the following contracts to secure ice time. They are in PDF format for convenient download and printing.

• Offered to skaters who wish to purchase additional practice time to work on skills.
• Can be purchased by skaters to schedule private lesson time from one of our qualified staff instructors.
• Fee covers ice only.
• Instructor fee is additional and is paid directly to the instructor.
• For list of private instructors please contact skating school at 763-717-3891, email jschaber@superrink.org or 763.717.3209, email aleik@superrink.org or check the NSC Figure Skating Staff page. All guest coaches must obtain permission from the skating Directors prior to coaching and be approved by the NSC Figure Skating Department to coach on any NSC ice time, Pro’s ice, ice contract or open skate.
• During the contract registration window, please check the on-line registration system for session openings. Sessions are filled on a first come-first serve basis.

• Refund Policy
  - No refunds on contract ice. However refunds due to serious injury will be given with a doctor's note. Note must be received 72 hours from date of injury.

Forms and links

• Ice Policies and Procedures
• Contract Registration Link 
• Spring 2023 Ice Contract

Spring I 2023 <> March 14 - April 19, 2023

Spring II 2023 <> May 2 - 31, 2023

 

Axel Axelerate (Freestyle 4 - 5)

Group class for skaters interested in working on drills and exercises that are axel specific. 6:10 - 6:25p off ice and 6:30- 6:45p on ice
Spring I 2023 <> Tuesday 6:10 - 6:45p <> $102
Spring II 2023 <> Tuesday 6:10 - 6:45p <> $85

Technique Half/Single to Axel (Freestyle 1 - 3)

Off Ice Group class focusing on flexibility, movement, spinners, agility, alignment and more
Spring I 2023 <> Tuesday 6:50 - 7:20p <> $102
Spring II 2023 <> Tuesday 6:50 - 7:20p <> $85

ISI Freestyle 1 - 4

On ice group class for skaters who have passed at least the ISI Delta level. Class levels Freestyle 1 - 4, skaters will be grouped by ISI Freestyle level
Spring I 2023 <> Tuesday 6:15 - 6:45p <> $102
Spring II 2023 <> Tuesday 6:15 - 6:45p <> $85

Learn to Skate PLUS

We will introduce many basic skating skills from various levels as well as introduce beginning jumps & spins. The LTS+ program is for Learn to Skate students who are interested in adding additional training to their group class or private lessons to fast track through the learn to skate levels and introduce skills more specific to figure skating sooner than the traditional learn to skate program. <> Must also be enrolled in traditional group classes or private lessons.
Spring I 2023 <> Tuesday 6:15 - 6:45p <> PreAlpha/Alpha <> $96
Spring I 2023 <> Tuesday 6:45 - 7:15p <> Beta/Gamma/Delta <> $96 
Spring I 2023 <> Wednesday 6:30 - 7p <> Beta/Gamma/Delta <> $96

Spring II 2023 <> Tuesday 6:15 - 6:45p <> PreAlpha/Alpha <> $80
Spring II 2023 <> Tuesday 6:45 - 7:15p <> Beta/Gamma/Delta <> $80 
Spring II 2023 <> Wednesday 6:30 - 7p <> Beta/Gamma/Delta <> $80

Freestyle 1 – 10 testing

• Registration Link <> Registrations are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. No refunds
• Upcoming test dates

• Offered to skaters who wish to purchase additional practice time to work on skills.
• Can be purchased by skaters to schedule private lesson time from one of our qualified staff instructors.
• Fee covers ice only.
• Instructor fee is additional and is paid directly to the instructor.
• Jumps, spins, ice dance, moves in the field, programs and private lessons are allowed. All coaches must be approved by the NSC Figure Skating Department. Coaching is allowed on this ice time.

Pro's Ice Schedule <> There is not Pro's ice offered at this time.

In addition, we also have a US Figure Skating Club associated with our program (membership required). Please refer to the Northern Blades NSC club website for more information on their programs.

The NSC Fund For Play is the contribution and donation arm of the National Sports Center Foundation. We are dedicated to improving the lives of Minnesota residents by creating programs and initiatives that support a diverse and engaged community. If you would like to make a donation to improve the health, well-being, and outlook of participants through access to sports and healthy, safe environments, please click HERE.

Thank you for considering!