Sports

Inspired by the Olympics? Want to learn to skate? The Northfield Skating School invites you to our Spring Skating Camp, March 17 & 20th, 2010.

Camp is open to all abilities of skaters including raw beginners and adults through advanced skaters. Skaters will be tracked according to experience and skill level. All skaters will receive on and off-ice instruction leading up to a final performance.

New activities for advanced skaters will include Intro to Speed Skating, Sport Psychology, performances by guest skaters, and Yoga for Flexibility and Mindfulness. Favorites from last year that will return are including private lessons, performance skills, jump 'n spin, and the synchronized skating workshop. Beginner skaters will also receive on and off-ice instruction in basic skating and performance skills.

Do you have extra, unneeded athletic shoes? 

The Youth Sports Equipment Exchange is a group of middle school students who are aware that the cost of "special" athletic shoes can become an obstacle that prevents some children from participating in sports.  We all know how quickly youth outgrow their shoes and clothing.  Often times shoes can only be worn for one season.  

The 2010 Winter Olympics are upon us! Beginning Friday and continuing over 17 days, the excitement and glory (and 200+ hours of tv coverage) of 15 Olympic sports will finally be here. Visit the Official Vancouver 2010 site and NBC's official Winter Olympics site for highlights, tv listings, results, athlete info, and more.

Next Thursday 2/25, join the Northfield Skating School for our OLYMPICS PJ PARTY as we watch the ladies figure skating final in the party room at Beef O'Brady's.

Bring your PJs, because it will be a late night! Coverage runs from 7:00-11:00pm. We will raffle off Beef O'Brady's Gift Certificates and a FREE private lesson with a professional skating coach. Participate in our Destination Vancouver coloring contest and learn about skating's International Judging System.

Earlier this season, the Northfield Skating School had the opportunity to host two skating programs with Northfield's PRIMEtime collaborative. Staff and skaters shared the excitement of on and off-ice activities as we introduced over 80 new skaters to the rink during two field trips. View more photos on the Northfield Skating School website.

Don't miss your final chance to take skating lessons this Olympic season!

Northfield Skating School is open to skaters of all abilities, ages 4-adult. We are a U.S. Figure Skating Model Program and we build skills and confidence for skating and for life.

Session 3 highlights include group and private lessons, specialized skill classes, an Olympics party, skating camp, ice show, and competition opportunities. Beginners, adults, and aspiring hockey players are welcome.

A big thank you to the Northfield community for donating your skates to our first winter skate drive. The number of rental skates available at the Northfield Arena has doubled to over 70 pairs.

Thanks to the drive's success, we at the Northfield Skating School have been able to better meet our goal of increasing access to ice activities. The new rental skates were used for our PRIMEtime collaborative skate as well as lessons and open skate, and we look forward to hosting more skaters at  our upcoming Girl Scout Skating Fever.