NSC Skating School & Figure Skating
Welcome to the skating development programs at the Super Rink. Learning and developing solid skating fundamentals are important for anyone who wants to enjoy the ice. We’ve got lessons for skaters of all ages and abilities.
Learn to Skate
The Super Rink Skating School offers skating development programs year-round for all ages from beginners to advanced.
Tot 1
Ages 4 – 5
This class is for a newer skater or a skater with little skating experience.
Must be four years old by the start of the session.
The following skills will be mastered during this class
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- Proper way to fall
- Proper way to get up (unassisted)
- Balance on two feet
- Marching
- Dip in Place
- Two foot glide
Once a skater passes Tot 1, register for Tot 2
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- Parents are not allowed on the ice during instruction or in the hockey boxes while classes are in session.
- Skaters will be evaluated on the first day of class to ensure appropriate class placement
- Skaters must wear helmets (bike or hockey). Dress with mittens and warm attire (snowpants, sweatpants, etc.) Loose layers are best.
- Beginner skaters are encouraged to wear good figure or hockey figure skates (no double blades)
- Skates may be rented at the NSC
- Continuing students should consider purchasing their own skates for best results
Tot 2
Ages 4 – 5
Must have passed Tot 1 to register for this class
The following skills will be mastered during this class
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- Forward skating
- Two foot glide
- Single forward swizzle
- Dip while moving
- Backward skating
Once a skater passes Tot 2, register for Beginner 2
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- Skaters will be evaluated on the first day of class to ensure appropriate class placement
- Skaters must wear helmets (bike or hockey). Dress with mittens and warm attire (snowpants, sweatpants, etc.) Loose layers are best.
- Beginner skaters are encouraged to wear good figure or hockey figure skates (no double blades)
- Skates may be rented at the NSC
- Continuing students should consider purchasing their own skates for best results
- Parents are not allowed on the ice during instruction or in the hockey boxes while classes are in session.
Beginner 1
Ages 6 and up
This class is for a new skater or a skater with little skating experience
The following skills will be mastered in this class
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- Proper way to fall
- Proper way to get up
- Two foot glide
- Forward skating
- Single forward swizzle
- Dip while moving
- Backward skating
Once a skater passes Beginner 1, register for Beginner 2
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- Skaters will be evaluated on the first day of class to ensure appropriate class placement
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- Skaters are encouraged to wear helmets (bike or hockey). Dress with mittens and warm attire (snowpants, sweatpants, etc.) Loose layers are best.
- Beginner skaters are encouraged to wear good figure or hockey figure skates (no double blades)
- Skates may be rented at the NSC
- Continuing students should consider purchasing their own skates for best results
- Parents are not allowed on the ice during instruction or in the hockey boxes while classes are in session.
Beginner 2
Must have passed Beginner 1 or Tot 2 to register for this class
The following skills will be mastered during this class
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- One foot glide, left foot
- One foot glide, right foot
- One backward swizzle
- Rocking horse
- Two foot hop
- Prep for snowplow stop
Once a skater passes Beginner 2, register for Pre Alpha
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- Skaters will be evaluated on the first day of class to ensure appropriate class placement
- Skaters are encouraged to wear helmets (bike or hockey). Dress with mittens and warm attire (snowpants, sweatpants, etc.) Loose layers are best.
- Beginner skaters are encouraged to wear good figure or hockey figure skates (no double blades)
- Skates may be rented at the NSC
- Continuing students should consider purchasing their own skates for best results
- Parents are not allowed on the ice during instruction or in the hockey boxes while classes are in session.
Pre Alpha
Must have passed Beginner 2 to register for this class
The following skills will be mastered during this class
Once a skater passes Pre Alpha, register for Alpha
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- Skaters are encouraged to wear helmets (bike or hockey). Dress with mittens and warm attire (snowpants, sweatpants, etc.) Loose layers are best.
- Beginner skaters are encouraged to wear good figure or hockey figure skates (no double blades)
- Skates may be rented at the NSC
- Continuing students should consider purchasing their own skates for best results
- Parents are not allowed on the ice during instruction or in the hockey boxes while classes are in session.
Alpha
Must have passed Pre Alpha to register for this class
The following skills will be mastered during this class
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- Forward stroking
- Snowplow stop
- Forward crossovers, clockwise
- Forward crossovers, counter clockwise
Once a skater passes Alpha, register for Beta
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- Skaters are encouraged to wear helmets (bike or hockey). Dress with mittens and warm attire (snowpants, sweatpants, etc.) Loose layers are best.
- Skates may be rented at the NSC
- Continuing students should consider purchasing their own skates for best results
- Parents are not allowed on the ice during instruction or in the hockey boxes while classes are in session.
Beta
Must have passed Alpha to register for this class
The following skills will be mastered during this class
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- Backward stroking
- T stop, right foot
- T stop, left foot
- Backward crossovers, clockwise
- Backward crossovers, counter clockwise
Additional class option
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- LTS Plus
Once a skater passes Beta, register for Gamma
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- Skaters are encouraged to wear helmets (bike or hockey). Dress with mittens and warm attire (snowpants, sweatpants, etc.) Loose layers are best.
- Skates may be rented at the NSC
- Continuing students should consider purchasing their own skates for best results
- Parents are not allowed on the ice during instruction or in the hockey boxes while classes are in session.
Gamma
Must have passed Beta to register for this class
The following skills will be mastered during this class
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- Forward outside three turn, right foot
- Forward outside three turn. left foot
- Forward mohawk combination, clockwise
- Forward mohawk combination, counter clockwise
- Hockey Stop
Additional class option
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- LTS Plus
Once a skater passes Gamma, register for Delta
Once a skater passes Delta, register ISI Freestyle Class (on ice), optional off ice technique or private lessons.
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- Dress with mittens and warm attire (snowpants, sweatpants, etc.) Loose layers are best.
- Skates may be rented at the NSC
- Continuing students should consider purchasing their own skates for best results
- Parents are not allowed on the ice during instruction or in the hockey boxes while classes are in session.
Delta
Must have passed Gamma to register for this class
The following skills will be mastered during this class
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- Forward inside three turn, right foot
- Forward inside three turn, left foot
- Forward outside consecutive edges
- Forward inside consecutive edges
- Shoot the duck or lunge
- Bunny hop
Additional class option
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- LTS Plus
Once a skater passes Delta, register ISI Freestyle Class (on ice), optional off ice technique or private lessons.
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- Dress with mittens and warm attire (snowpants, sweatpants, etc.) Loose layers are best.
- Skates may be rented at the NSC
- Continuing students should consider purchasing their own skates for best results
- Parents are not allowed on the ice during instruction or in the hockey boxes while classes are in session.
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.
Figure Skating
The Super Rink Skating School offers several options for skaters who have progressed through our Learn to Skate program and want to learn more about the beautiful sport of figure skating.
Ice Contract
- 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 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
Forms and Links
ISI Freestyle Testing Freestyle 1 – 10 testing
Registration Link <> Registrations are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. No refunds
Upcoming test dates
- December 9, Rink 3 / 10:15 – 1 p.m.
- January 15, 2024, Rink 3 / 10:15 – 1:15 p.m.
- February 24, 2024, Rink 3 / 10:15 – 12:15 p.m.
- March 8, 2024, Rink 3 / 12 – 2 p.m.
- May 21, 2024, Rink 3 / 6:15 – 7:45 p.m.
- June 26, 2024, Rink 3 / 1:15 – 3:15 p.m.
- July 31, 2024, Rink 3 / 1:15 – 3:15 p.m.
- August 21, 2024, Rink 3 / 1:15 – 3:15 p.m.
US Figure Skating Club/ Northern Blades NSC FSC
Ice Show
The Super Rink produces an annual skating show
2024 NSC Ice Show
April 26 at 7:00 PM
April 27 at 1:00 PM & 6:30 PM
Featuring skaters from the NSC Skating Programs.
This fun ice skating recital on ice is filled with costumes, fun music, bright lights and skaters of all ages from tots through adults that are part of our skating programs at NSC.
Competition
The National Sports Center Skating School is proud to present our annual Frosty Blades ISI figure skating competition.
Frosty Blades will be featured on Rinks 2 and 3 at The National Sports Center.
Frosty Blades
Coaches
Check out our talented coaches!
Coaches
JANE SCHABER
NSC Skating Director
763.717.3891 | jschaber@superrink.org
- US Figure Skating 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
- Accepting New Students
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
- Coach to hockey players in the NHL, AHL, Division 1 Collegiate and below
HAYLEY CHAMBERLIN
Freeskate, Moves in the Field and Choreography
612.655.1835 | hayley.chamberlin@hotmail.com
- PSA, US Figure Skating and ISI Member
- PSA Rated – Senior Moves in the Field, Registered Freeskate, Registered Group Instructor
- B.S. Kinesiology, University of Michigan – Ann Arbor; M.Ed. Kinesiology, University of Minnesota Twin Cities
- US Figure Skating Double Gold Medalist in Senior Moves in the Field & Freeskate
- Regional Competitor
- Coaching all levels of Freestyle & Moves in the Field
- Coaching since 2010
- LTS Coaching Staff
- Accepting New Students
JANELLE DAVIS
Freeskate, Moves in the Field and Choreography
561.602.7552 | Janelledavis24@outlook.com
- PSA, US Figure Skating 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
MAKAYLA DOSTAL
Freeskate
651.802.8875| kaylagdostal@gmail.com
- USFS Double Gold Medalist Moves in the Field and Freeskate
- US Figure Skating and ISI Member
- Passed ISI Freestyle 7
- Minnesota State Competitor
- 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 US Figure Skating 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
MAKENNA LEIK
Freeskate, Moves in the Field, Ice Dance and Choreography
763.276,8737 | makennaleik@gmail.com
- PSA, US Figure Skating, and ISI Member
- BS in Sports Leadership and Management. Minors is Marketing and General Business – Miami University
- US Figure Skating Quadruple Gold Medalist in Moves in the Field, Freeskate, Solo Free Dance and Dance
- International Ice Dance Test Passed – Eight
- Two-time ISU World Synchronized Skating Competitor
- US Figure Skating Team USA Competitor
- Six-time US Figure Skating National Competitor – Synchronized Skating (5), Solo Dance (1)
- Passed ISI Freestyle 9 and Dance 7
- Coached Skaters through US Figure Skating Gold Moves, Gold Solo Free Dance and Novice Freeskate
- One Team Movement Global Ambassador
- Accepting new students
TALIA MILLER
Freeskate and choreography
651.278.2090 | taliamiller828@gmail.com
- Full time NSC and Northern Blades coach
- PSA, US Figure Skating and ISI Professional member
- Gold 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
763.799.9223 | 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
- 2022 and 2014 ISI District merit award
- National Seminar presenter
- Regional, Sectional and Junior national coach
- Coached numerous US Figure Skating 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, US Figure Skating and ISI Member
- PSA Rated in Freestyle, Moves in the Field and Group instructor
- ISI Gold Rated Judge
- Current Director of an US Figure Skating Basic Skills Program and Annual Ice Show
- Coached US Figure Skating Gold Medalists through their Moves and Freekate tests
- Experience in coaching local, state, regional and sectional competitors
- Coaching since 2000
MARIA SLABAK
Freeskate, Moves in the Field and Choreography
612.998.3599 | mslabiak242@gmail.com
- Part time NSC coach
- PSA, US Figure Skating and ISI Member
- PSA Rated in Moves in the Field and Freestyle
- Past Director of an ISI Skating School
- Gold rated ISI Judge
- BS in Interior Design, University of MN, Twin Cities
- User Experience (UX) Designer Certification
- Coaching all levels/ages
- Coaching since 1991
- LTS Coaching Staff
- Accepting New Students
KAREN THORNBRUGH
Freeskate, Moves in the Field and Choreography
605.835.5145 | krthornbrugh24@gmail.com
- Full time NSC coach
- PSA, US Figure Skating and ISI Member
- Past Director of an ISI Skating School
- ISI District Referee
- ISI Gold Rated Judge
- US Figure Skating Gold Medalist in Figures and Freeskate
- 2012 ISI District merit award
- Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational and Mass Communication – Eastern Washington University
- Coaching all levels/ages
- Coaching since 1985
- LTS Coaching Staff
- Accepting New Students
SARAH VARIAN
Freeskate, choreography and adaptive skating
763.568.4453 | skatvarian@gmail.com
- Part time NSC coach
- PSA, US Figure Skating 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
Open Skate / Open Hockey
Check out our Open Skate and Hockey schedules at the NSC Super Rink!
Open Skates and Events
Grab your friends and family and join us at the Super Rink for some ice skating!
The cost is $7.00 per skater. Skaters 10 or younger must have an adult chaperone remain in the building at all times. Skate rental is available at the front desk.
Payment/registration should be made at the front desk when checking in for the activity.
Senior Skate
Senior Open Skate is for 50+ skaters looking to socialize and get some exercise!
All Senior Skates are 9:30am-11:00am. Senior Skate is Tuesday and Thursdays except as noted in the Calendar.
Santa Skate
Santa Skate is an open skating event for skaters of all ages to skate with Santa!
Date: Saturday, December 23, 2023 from 12:30-2:30 PM