Fall Team Skaters Schedules
Hi River Blades Team Families!
We have several exciting events coming up, along with important practices and deadlines to prepare for our White Bear Lake competition! Please review the information below and mark your calendars.
⛸️ OVER VIEW UPCOMING TEAM PRACTICES
Please copy and paste in to your notes & calendars as a reminder.
We will be practicing and preparing for the White Bear Lake competition on the following Saturdays:
October 17 8:45-9:45 AM (bring all props that are ready)-try on costumes
October 24 8:45-9:45 AM MANDATORY (bring all props that are ready)
October 31 8:45-9:45 AM MANDATORY PRACTICE WITH ALL PROPS
*November 7 — 8:45-9:45 AM MANDATORY DRESS REHEARSAL ALL PROPS
*November 14 — 8:45-9:45 AM MANDATORY DRESS REHEARSAL ALL PROPS
Skate with Santa Costume Try on Day-meet in the locker room
Required-All team members register for the March ice show in the lobby
*Full hair, make-up and costume pieces, all props, back drops*All team members must attend these mandatory dress rehearsals wearing their full costumes and bringing all props.
We will also practice with all props, including entrances and exits, to ensure everyone knows where to go and how to safely move on and off the ice during performances.
Please bring all props that are ready to go to every practice so we can continue preparing and incorporating them into our routines.Hair and make up will be emailed soon.
Please plan accordingly and come prepared to make the most of each practice!November 21 — MANDATORY NO COSTUMES-ALL PROPS & CHOREOGRAPHY RUN-THROUGHS
We will work on:Full choreography run-throughs.
Entrances and exits with props.
Prop placement, timing, and transitions.
Making sure everyone is comfortable and confident with the routines before competition.
Costumes are NOT needed on November 21. We will focus on choreography, props, and backdrops without costumes.
November 21 — All team members choose names for SECRET SANTA $20 gift that will be exchanged at the Skate with Santa Event at 7:45 PM
November 28— No Class Happy Thanksgiving
December 4-6 White Bear Lake Competition
December 5—NO TEAM PRACTICE-WE DO HAVE LEARN TO SKATE CLASSES 10-11:30 AM
December 12 —8:45-9:45 AM TEAM
December 12 —Skate with Santa event teams perform @ 6:00-7:30 PM
December 19—8:45-9:45 AM TEAM
WINTER TEAM AND ICE SHOW REHEARSAL SCHEDULE WILL BE RELEASED AFTER ICE SHOW REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED-WiNTER SESION BEGINS JANUARY 16
NOTE: Most ice show & team practices are on Saturday mornings with the exception of two Wednesday evening practices
Saturday rehearsals will be held between 7:45-9:45 AM
Each group will have a 30 minute rehearsal on Saturdays within that timeframe
Once registration closes we will send your skaters Saturday morning rehearsal time in an emailWednesday, February 3, 2027 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Wednesday, February 17, 2027 | 6:00–8:00 PM
🏆 WHITE BEAR LAKE COMPETITION | DECEMBER 4–6
Our teams will compete on one day during the competition weekend. In past years, performances have taken place on Friday evening, Saturday evening, or Sunday.
The official competition schedule is typically available approximately two weeks before the competition. I will share the schedule as soon as it becomes available so families know which day and time their team will perform.
Please keep the entire competition weekend available until the official schedule is released.
🦃 THANKSGIVING WEEKEND
Saturday, November 28: No team practice due to Thanksgiving.
Sunday, November 29: 6:00-8:00 PM Open freestyle is available.
Enjoy the holiday weekend with your family!
🎅 SKATE WITH SANTA PERFORMANCE
Saturday, December 12 | 6:00-9:00 PM
$5 entry fee (performers are not charged an entry fee)
6:00-7:30 PM Skate with Santa Show
7:30-9:00 PM Community Open Skate with Santa
NOTE: Santa is available for skating from 7:30-8:30 PM
NOTE: All team skaters will exchange their secret Santa gifts at the holiday tree.
NOTE: All team skaters please bring an empty wrapped box with a pretty bow to the Skate with Santa event and place near the holiday tree at 5:40 PM
NOTE: ALL Props need to be placed backstage by 5:30 PM
Our River Blades teams will perform in the Skate with Santa Show at Hastings Civic Arena!
This is a fun opportunity for our skaters to share their routines with the community while supporting Hastings Family Service Food Shelf.
Team skaters please bring a wrapped box with a bow to place by the holiday trees as decorations
📅 END OF FALL TEAM SESSION & FEES
Saturday, December 19 — Last Day of Fall Team
This will be our final Fall Team practice. The Winter Team session will begin in January, with additional details to follow.
IMPORTANT: All Fall Team fees must be paid in full by December 19. Please make sure your account is current by the end of the fall session. Kate is at the rink on Saturday mornings. Please check in with Kate to find out what your balance is. When making a payment please put in the Venmo memo what you're paying for. Thank you for staying current.
Thank you for helping us stay organized and prepared! Attending rehearsals, bringing props, and meeting payment deadlines all help our teams have a successful season.
Winter Session begins January 16, 2026
📣 OTHER IMPORTANT DATES TO FOLLOW
There is so much more to look forward to at River Blades! Please save these additional dates for upcoming events.
🎃 OCTOBER
October 10–19 | River Blades Apparel Store Open
Show your River Blades spirit! Be sure to place your apparel orders by October 19.
Saturday, October 24 | Disney On Ice Group Ticket Order Deadline
Group ticket orders and payment are due! Join your River Blades friends for Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero on November 21.
View Disney On Ice Ticket Details & Ordering Information
Friday, October 30 | City of Hastings Halloween Party
Stop by the River Blades booth at Hastings High School for an extra-special treat!
Saturday, October 31 | River Blades Costume Contest
Come dressed in your favorite costume and join the fun! We can’t wait to see your creativity!
🍁 NOVEMBER
Saturday, November 14 | Spring Ice Show Registration & Measurement Day
Be part of River Blades’ Great American Road Trip Adventure on Ice! Registration and costume measurements will take place at the arena. Anyone taking lessons at River Blades is welcome to join the show!
View Ice Show Details & Registration Information
Saturday, November 14 | Skate with Santa Costume Try-On Day
Skaters in LTS #3, LTS #4, Pre-Alpha, Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, and Jump & Spin will learn a short routine during class to perform at Skate with Santa.
View Skate with Santa Event & Costume Information
Saturday, November 21 | 6:30 PM | Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
📍 Grand Casino Arena (formerly Xcel Energy Center), downtown St. Paul.
Enjoy an evening of Disney magic with your River Blades friends! Remember, group ticket orders and payment are due October 24.
Saturday, November 28 | NO CLASSES
Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy the holiday weekend with your family.
🎄 DECEMBER
Saturday, December 12 | 6:00–9:00 PM | Skate with Santa
Join us for a fun evening of skating, performances, Santa, and giving back to our community!
Suggested donation: $5 per person
🇺🇸 MARCH 2027
Saturday, March 6 | 7:00 PM
River Blades’ Great American Road Trip Adventure on Ice
Join us for our 21st Annual River Blades Ice Show! Want to be part of the adventure?
Register on Saturday, November 14.
View Ice Show Details & Registration Information
We can’t wait to take you on an unforgettable skating adventure across America!
📣 STAY CONNECTED!
Visit our River Blades Group Lesson Parents Blog for River Blades updates, reminders, upcoming events, and more!
Thank you for being part of River Blades and for all the time and dedication you give to our teams. I appreciate your help keeping up with practices, events, and important deadlines. Let's make it a wonderful season!
Amanda Truax
Owner/Director – River Blades Skating School
763-232-5195
www.RiverBladesSkating.com
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