Northfield Skating School

The following appeared on Northfield.org on 9/27:

On Sunday, Carey Tinkelenberg, Founder & Executive Director of the Northfield Skating School, will give a presentation on behalf of US Figure Skating at the Professional Skaters Association (PSA) national seminar in Bloomington, MN. Tinkelenberg was selected as one of ten skating directors nationwide to represent figure skating’s governing body. Others presenting include B. L. Wylie, mother of 1992 Olympic Silver Medalist Paul Wylie, and Jill Hare, US Figure Skating Basic Skills Program Manager.

Tinkelenberg’s presentation, entitled “Growing Skating,” will address the strengths and concerns facing the sport as well as marketing and collaboration tips for directors nationwide. Her experiences in Northfield will guide much of the content.

If you missed the article about us in Diversions last Saturday, you can view it here on our In The News page.

Join us for our second annual Open House!

Where: Northfield Armory, 519 Division St. S

When: Tuesday 9/23, 5:30 - 7:30 pm

This is a great chance to browse new information and chat with staff members about this season’s events. The Open House features a photo slide show, skating DVDs, and many handouts including a calendar of events and new info about our new 2008-09 staff and classes. If you haven’t yet had a chance to register, you can also save a stamp and register on Tuesday.

Join us as we kick of our season! Feel free to bring friends and neighbors. We hope to see you there.

Last Saturday morning, skaters from the Northfield Skating School and dancers from the Northfield Dance Academy teamed up to dance in the Defeat of Jesse James Days Kiddie Parade that travelled down Division Street. Led by Kristin Lauenstein, Owner/Director of Northfield Dance Academy, the group, which ranged in age from 2 - adult, danced to “Cotton Eyed Joe” for the crowd. Thanks, Kristin and NDA, for collaborating! We look forward to next year’s parade.