Beginner skaters ages 3-7; who have never skated before.

If your skater is age 8 and up please register them for our Pre-Alpha class

LTS #1 Beginner skaters age 3-5 will learn how to skate using interactive play games and sing songs as they develop skills needed to balance and move across the ice. Beginner skaters ages 5 + will learn the skills by watching skills demonstrated, explained by the instructor, then practicing these skills during class. Skaters will learn the proper way to fall and get up, hopping and how to make A's and V's, swizzles, beginner forward skating & more

Due to Covid social distancing guidelines River Blades is unable to offer a practice area this season.

• We follow the Dakota County, State of MN & the Hastings Civic Arena policies. It is suggested face covering be worn by individuals that are unvaccinated.

• Skaters please use the designated locker rooms or lobby arena chairs to put skates on if skaters are not arriving in skates.

• Updates to the Hastings Civic Arena & River Blades policies will be posted on our group lesson blog page. Stay Safe Guidelines

  
  Please visit the Hastings Civic Arena website for updates on their public skate sessions.
  
  Figure Skaters practice training ice & private lesson ice time is offered Fall & Winter-Friday mornings, Saturday mornings for private lessons only, & Sunday evenings. Summer Tuesdays/Thursdays in July & August.

  Please contact director Amanda for more info & to sign up for figure skaters training ice & private lessons.