National Sports Center | Blaine, Minnesota

• Tot and Beginner Class: 8-10 skaters per instructor and one student helper
• Pre Alpha thru Delta/Adults: 12 skaters per instructor is the maximum however every effort is made to keep class size smaller
• Class levels and size will be determined by NSC COVID-19 current policies

• We recommend boots of leather rather than vinyl or molded plastics.
• Blades should be properly sharpened
• Double runners are not accepted
• Excellent rental skates are available at the Super Rink for a $3 charge when used during skating school
• We have a skating resource list available to you upon request if unsure about equipment to purchase

• Dress your skater in layers that are warm, comfortable and allow freedom of movement while skating
• Mittens or gloves are required for skaters 5 & under and recommended for all others
• Helmets are required for skaters 5 & under. The helmet must cover the back of the head
• Super Rink has helmets for rent during skating school hours for $3

The Ice Skating Institute (ISI) is a complete graded program of lessons. The ISI Testing Program makes every effort for skaters to earn badges. We will test those skaters only ready to pass, creating a positive environment for learning. It is not uncommon for a student to repeat a level before mastering all the skills at that level. Skaters must be current members of ISI to register tests passed.  Registration forms available at the Skating School office. ISI Badge Board display is in MASC Rink. 

JANE SCHABER

NSC Skating Director
763.717.3891 | jschaber@superrink.org

• USFS Local, Regional and Sectional Competitor
• ISI National Competition Referee
• ISI District Representative
• ISI National Speaker
• 2012 ISI Women of the Year
• 2009 ISI District Merit Award

AMY BROLSMA

Freeskate, Moves in the Field and All levels of hockey
920.475.1394 | amybrolsma@gmail.com

• PSA Master Rated in Moves in the Field and Freestyle
• National Competitor
• USFS Double Gold Medalist in Figures and Freestyle
• Coached skaters at Regionals, Sectionals and Nationals
• Coaches skaters from tots to Senior levels
• iCoach Skating Presenter
• Past PSA State Director and Presenter
• PSA Nationwide Seminar Presenter
• BA in Biology with and emphasis in Exercise Science
• Coaches hockey players in the NHL, AHL, Division 1 Collegiate and below
• LTS Coaching Staff
• Accepting New Students

JANELLE DAVIS

Freeskate, Moves in the Field and Choreography
561.602.7552 | Janelledavis24@outlook.com

• PSA, USFS, and ISI Member
• Gold rated ISI Judge
• Performed in Professional Ice Skating Shows
• Coaching all levels
• Coaching since 2001
• LTS Coaching Staff
• Accepting New Students

Annamarie Leik

NSC Skating Assistant
Freeskate, Moves in the Field and Choreography
763.717.3209 | aleik@superrink.org

• Full time NSC and Northern Blades FSC Coach
• PSA Rated in Freeskate, Moves in the Field and Group Instruction
• ISI WeSkate Gold Certified Coach and Judge
• i AIM Certified Skating Director
• Coached USFS Gold Medalists through Moves & Freeskate tests and ISI Freestyle 9
• Local, state and regional coach
• ISI Competition Referee
• ISI certified Freestyle 7 - 9 district test judge
• 2011 ISI District Merit Award
• Coaching since 1993
• Accepting new students

TALIA MILLER

Freeskate and choreography 
651.278.2090 | taliamiller828@gmail.com

• Full time NSC and Northern Blades coach
• PSA, USFS, and ISI Professional member
• Silver rated ISI Judge
• BA in Recreation and Sports Management
• Coaching since 2014
• LTS Coaching Staff
• Accepting new students

KAREN OLSON

Freeskate and Moves in the Field
763.717.4351 | hengolson@comcast.net

• Full time NSC and Northern Blades FSC coach
• BS in physical education with a concentration in figure skating and a minor in psychology from University of Delaware
• PSA Master Rated in Moves in the Field and Freestyle
• PSA Ratings examiner: Moves in the Field and Freestyle
• ISI Gold Judge certification
• ISI competition referee
• ISI certified Freestyle 7 - 9 district test judge
• 2014 ISI District merit award
• National Seminar presenter
• Regional, Sectional and Junior national coach
• Coached numerous USFS Gold Medalists in Moves in the Field and Freestyle and ISI Freestyle 9
• Coaching since 1993
• LTS Coaching Staff
• Accepting new students

MANDY PIRICH

Freeskate and Moves in the Field
612.710.8014 | MAAPirich@gmail.com

• Part time NSC and Northern Blades FSC coach
• BA in child psychology from the University of MN - Twin Cities
• PSA, USFS and ISI Member
• PSA Rated in Freestyle, Moves in the Field and Group instructor
• ISI Silver Rated Judge
• Current Director of an USFS Basic Skills Program and Annual Ice Show
• Coached USFS Gold Medalists through their Moves and Freekate tests
• Experience in coaching local, state, regional and sectional competitors
• Coaching since 2000

SHANNON SHERMAN

Freeskate
763.232.9072 | sterhaar33@gmail.com

• Part time NSC coach
• PSA, USFS and ISI member
• Gold rated ISI Judge
• USFS Gold Medalist; Moves in the Field and Freeskate
• USFS UGL Open Juvenile champion 
• LTS Coaching Staff
• Accepting new students

SARAH VARIAN

Freeskate, choreography and adaptive skating
763.568.4453 | skatvarian@gmail.com

• Part time NSC coach
• PSA, USFS and ISI member
• Gold rated ISI Judge
• BA in Music and Minor in Psychology from St Catherine University
• Music Therapy Certification from Augsburg College
• Experience in working with children with special needs
• LTS Coaching Staff
• Accepting new students

MEL BERGHUIS

• ISI Professional Member
• ISI Freestyle 6
• Former Head Coach in Huron, South Dakota
• Former LTS coach in Hutchinson, MN

LYDIA DEBOER

• USFS Senior Moves in the Field and Freeskate
• ISI Freestyle 7
• Attends Spring Lake Park High School

MAKAYLA DOSTAL

• USFS Juvenile Freeskate
• ISI Freestyle 7
• Minnesota State Competitor

The skating school has an enclosed bulletin board to display upcoming skating school events, highlight our skaters & staff, post the latest skating school information and a source for used equipment (skates etc.) for sale. Next to the bulletin board is a skating school suggestion box for constructive criticism, suggestions & concerns. Concerns will be addressed only if signed with phone number.

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Thank you for considering!