River Blades Skating School builds self esteem and confidence for life. Join today by calling.
(763) 232-5195
Includes 30-minutes with a professional instructor and 30-minute practice.
Benefits of Joining:
* Improve skating speed and agility
* Enhance edge work and balance
* Learn advanced skating techniques
* Develop a strong foundation for hockey success
Wear full gear! Bring your sticks to class.
*This class is for hockey players already playing organized hockey and is
NOT intended for beginner skaters. If you skater is new to skating register them for our mini-mite classes on Wednesday evenings.
If you’re unsure if this is a good fit for your skater please contact director
Amanda Truax 763-232-5195
Specialty Hockey Edge Class will focus on building stronger skating skills for strength, speed, and agility using FULL ICE!
This class is designed for skaters that have a STRONG understanding of their basic edges, crossovers, power pulls forward and backward, transitions, 3-turns, and mohawks etc.
The edge class portion of the class will break down skating skills & focus on correct technique.
The Power Skating portion of the class will focus on endurance & speed exercises, which will improve leg strength, quickness, flexibility, core strength, balance and skating technique.
Skates are available for rent for a minimal cost at the Hastings Civic Arena and is first-come first-serve. Hockey skates are not recommended for beginner skaters because a skate with a flatter blade and a toe pick are much easier to balance on when learning basic skating skills.
Play it Again Sports, Westwood Sports in Bloomington, Stillwater Ice Arena has a skate shop that sells figure skates and recreational skates. Call for an appointment for a fitting with Bryan or Doug 651-430-2601. Professional Skate Sharpening for figure skaters is available by a local blades sharpening professional. Westwood Sports in Apple Valley-must make an appointment (952) 881-2222.
Please arrive at the arena 15-30 minutes before your scheduled class and pick up your name tag on arrival at the skate school desk.
Your name tag will have a lesson time and a practice time written on it. Keep in mind your practice time may be before or after your lesson. All name tags are color coded and your teacher will have a corresponding colored name tag and color board hanging on the boards in the class area so you’re able to find your class. Please return the name tags to the front table if the teacher was unable to collect name tags after class.