National Sports Center | Blaine, Minnesota

How do I register? 

• Registration for all Intro Programs is through our NSC Event HQ website.
• For information on how to register, please visit your specific intro program website, and find the step by step process under the Registration System tab.

When will I receive session updates? 

• Participants will receive an email one week prior to the first day of the program with all the information needed. If you have any questions prior to then, please feel free to reach out to the specific program director. 

Do I need to bring equipment? 

• For Intro to Hockey, we have a list of required equipment on the main website found HERE under the equipment tab.
• All other Intro Programs DO NOT require equipment.

Are there pre-requisites for each level? 

• Intro to Hockey pre-requisites can be found on the main webpage HERE under the curriculum tab.
• All other Intro Programs are designed based on age level. 
• For any questions regarding which level to register for, please feel free to reach out the to specific program director. 

Can parents participate in class / be on the field or court?

• Our intro to sport programs are led by our experienced and knowledgeable coaching staff. We ask that parents do not participate on the field/court with the participants during class (warming up before class is fine is space is available). IF your child requires extra assistance during class, please contact the program director prior to the class starting to work out a plan with the coaching staff.

Will I be notified for weather cancellations? 

• Indoor Sports/Practices: Indoor Practices will not be cancelled due to inclement weather. 
• Outdoor Practices: Participants will be notified 2-3 hours prior to the start of practice if inclement weather cancels practice for that day. 

Levels Available: 

• Intro I: 
  Intended for first time baseball players with no experience; recommended for ages 4-6.
• ​Intro II: 
  Intended for players with little experience, players who have completed Intro I, and recommended for ages 7-9.

Equipment Needed: 

• Players should bring their own glove
• Bats, baseballs, and helmets will be provided

Cost: 

• $110 per participant

Next Session: 

• Click here for the 2024 Session Schedule

Click Here for More Information or Click Here to Register.

Levels Available: 

• Intro I: 
  Intended for first time players with no experience; ages 4-6.
• ​Intro II: 
  Intended for players with little experience, players who have completed Intro I, and ages 7-9.

Equipment Needed: 

• Tennis shoes or similar type athletic shoes recommended
• No other equipment needed, basketballs will be provided

Cost: 

• $110/participant

Next Session:

• Click here for the 2024 Session Schedule

Click here for more information or Click here to register now! 

Levels Available: 

• Intro I: 
  Intended for first time players with no experience; ages 5-7.
• ​Intro II: 
  Intended for players with little experience, players who have completed Intro I, and ages 8-10.

Equipment Needed: 

• Tennis shoes or similar type athletic shoes recommended
• No other equipment needed, flags will be provided. 

Cost: 

• $110 per participant

Next Session: 

• Click here for the 2024 Session Schedule

Click Here for More Information or Click Here to Register.

Levels Available (4+ years old):

• Intro I: 
  Intended for first-time hockey players who have gone through some skating skills in the past.
• ​Intro II: 
  Intended for players with little experience in hockey.
• ​Intro III:  
  Intended for players who have some general experience in hockey.

Equipment Needed:

• Helmet required (with full facemask recommended)
• Mouth guard
• Shoulder pads
• Elbow pads
• Hockey gloves or other gloves required 
• Hockey pants/breezers or long pants 
• Shin pads
• Hockey socks or sweat pants to cover shin pads
• Skates
• Hockey stick
• Jersey will be provided for all participants

Cost: 

• Intro I: $230/player
• Intro II and III: $330/player

Next Sessions: 

• Click here for the 2024 Session Schedule

Click HERE for more information or click HERE to register

Levels Available: 

• Intro I: 
  Intended for first time lacrosse players with no experience; recommended for ages 3-6.
• ​Intro II: 
  Intended for players with little experience, players who have completed Intro I, and recommended for ages 6-9.

Equipment Needed: 

• No equipment required, lacrosse sticks are provided for use
• Soft tennis balls used; helmet, goggles, and pads are not used
• Outdoor non-metal cleats, tennis shoes or similar type athletic shoes recommended 

Cost: 

• $110 per participant

Next Session: 

• Click here for the 2024 Session Schedule

Click Here for More Information or Click Here to Register.

Levels Available: 

• Intro I: 
  Intended for first time players with no experience; ages 2-3.
• ​Intro II: 
  Intended for players with little experience, players who have completed Intro I, and ages 4-5.
• ​Intro III:  
  Intended for players who have little to some general experience, completed Intro I & II, and ages 6-7.

Equipment Needed: 

• Soccer shoes, tennis shoes or similar type athletic shoes recommended
• Shin guards recommended for Intro to Soccer III; no equipment required for Intro to Soccer I and II

Cost: 

• $110 per participant

Next Session: 

• Click here for the 2024 Session Schedule

Click Here for More Information or Click Here to Register.

Levels Available: 

• Intro I: 
  Intended for first time players with no experience; ages 4-6.
• ​Intro II: 
  Intended for players with little experience, players who have completed Intro I, and ages 7-9.

Equipment Needed: 

• Tennis shoes or similar type athletic shoes recommended
• No other equipment needed, volleyballs will be provided

Cost: 

• $110/participant

Next Session:

• Click here for the 2024 Session Schedule

Click here for more information or Click here to register!

If you love sports, and want to teach kids the basics of a game, let us know! The NSC Intro to Sports Programs offer competitive pay and bonuses for those who coach multiple sessions in a row. 

To Apply - please send an email to Ellen Jones - ejones@nscsports.org with the program(s) you are interested in with your resume.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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!