Each skater is invited to bring one guest to our final skating lesson of Session 1. Bring a Friend Day is intended to give our skaters a chance to have fun sharing their lesson with a buddy and help them learn new skills and games. Friends will need to provide their own skates. Parents and siblings, or anyone else who wants to try skating, is welcome.

Please note: friends are required to turn in a signed waiver before entering the ice, NO exceptions. Coupons and waivers will be available for pickup during Lesson 6 (Sunday 11/26). You can also download them here:

Bring a Friend Coupons

Bring a Friend Waivers

“I really feel honored that so many skaters are coming back. It just goes to show what kind of an environment NSS produces. Since it’s so frigid cold in the arena, I, and the other coaches, try as hard as we can to make skaters feel warm and welcome at every lesson. I take the NSS philosophy to heart and encourage my skaters to be confident in their skills and in who they are as individuals. The most rewarding aspect of every lesson is witnessing the “Leader of the Day” take charge. Each week, one of the skaters leads the class by demonstrating different skills and watching and giving feedback to other skaters. This is an opportunity for all skaters to feel empowered no matter what their particular level of skating!!”

Congratulations, Michaela, for your achievement and dedication to coaching.

Above: Michaela helps skaters on Bring a Friend Day and the Off Ice Workshop last session. See our photos page for more photos.

The photo albums page of the Northfield News contains even more photos taken by staff writer/photographer David Henke. Enjoy!

Arena Users & Friends,

We would like to invite you and your teams/clients/friends to the Grand Re-Opening Event of the Northfield Ice Arena. It will take place

Friday, November 7 from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Northfield Ice Arena 1280 Bollenbacher Drive.

Ceremony will begin at 11:30 with FREE open skate to follow. Tours of the renovated areas will be available. Sandwiches from Beef O’Brady’s, Hot Chocolate from the Northfield Hockey Association, and Granola Bars, Water Bottles and Souvenir Pucks provided by Johnson Controls will all be available while supplies last.

We hope to see you there!

Click here for Grand Re-Opening Invitation Card

Please note that open skate takes place directly before our Sunday lessons. What a great way to warm up and practice your skills! Open Skate in Northfield is ONLY $1. You won’t find ice at this price at any other arena we’re aware of.

Thanks to all of the Girl Scouts, parents, and coaches who participted in our first Girl Scout Figure Skating Fever on Sunday! We had a great time hosting a fun group of girls and young women in on and off-ice activites for our first official 2008-09 skating event. On the ice, girls participated in an introductory lesson, had free time, played games, and saw a performance with music by Northfield skater and Middle School student Anna Sheehan. Off the ice, we learned about types of skating sports, skating safety and attire, taking care of our bodies, and what you can get out skating. We even created our own synchronized skating team routine, tried out some pairs skating moves, and designed our own skating outfits. All girls earned a badge for their participation. Thank you to the Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys for collaborating on this fun event!

The next Girl Scout Skating Fever will take place on Sunday, January 4th from 3:30 - 5:30pm. Contact the Girl Scouts to register!

The location of our 2008-09 Session 1 Parent Meeting &Volunteer Orientation has CHANGED. The meeting will now be held at Emmaus Church, 712 Linden St. N, Northfield, MN.

The time and date of the meeting are: Tuesday, Oct 14th, 6:30 - 8pm.

An email with this information will be sent to all registered families before the end of the week. Thanks!

Fun as it is, skating contributes directly to improving the most sought-after exercise goals: improved aerobic fitness, strength, endurance, and body fat reduction. Adults of all skating abilities are invited to join the Northfield Skating School and Northfield YMCA’s new Skating Lap Fitness collaboration beginning October 21st. The program will be held Tuesdays over lunch hour (11-11:45 ice time with coffee available until 12:15) Beginners are welcome! Professional instruction with coach Melanie will be followed by lap skating towards personal goals and incentives.Try something new! Bring a friend for fun and fitness! REGISTER BY OCT 16 for SESSION 1 CLASSES

View our flyer and sign up now at:
Northfield Area YMCA or: NSS Classes & Events Page

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.