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5th Grade Tackle Football

NEW 5th Grade Tackle Football Program We’re excited to introduce our NEW 5th Grade Tackle Football Program, designed to prepare young athletes for future success in Raider Football! This program will focus on building strong fundamentals, developing football IQ, and creating a fun, competitive environment for players to grow. Practices and games will take place twice a week (Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings) throughout September and October, making it a manageable and high-impact experience for families. A detailed schedule will be emailed in August. Athletes will learn and practice the same drills, techniques, and core concepts used by our high school program, helping them build confidence and be better prepared for middle school football. The registration cost is $150, which includes rental of a helmet, shoulder pads, and a jersey. Pants will need to be purchased separately. New this year: Your 5th grade athlete may register for both flag and tackle football to maximize their football experience and development. This is a great opportunity to get your future Raider Football player started the right way...learning the game, developing skills, and having fun with teammates!

Tue/Sat, Sep 1 - Sep 5

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Northfield High School

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6th Grade Cross Country Team

Adventure starts with the first step! Join Cross Country! Get out of your comfort zone as we work hard, make new friends, and develop a joy for running. Your 6th grader will enjoy the endorphins of the sport through activities that include trail running, endurance running, and fun games. All levels of running experience are welcome to join. The 6th grade team will also participate in a 2-3 meets throughout the season. Practice will take place after school at the middle school. Transportation to meets will need to be provided by parents. Please bring a water bottle and running shoes. Watches are encouraged. Any questions please reach out Elizabeth Christensen (pringle125@gmail.com) 507.403.9671 or Angela Petricka (angie.jason.petricka@gmail.com)

Mon-Thu, Aug 31 - Oct 21

Northfield Middle School

Basketball Camp

A dynamic camp focused on dribbling, passing, shooting, defensive movement, and game play through drills and mini scrimmages. Campers learn at their own pace to build confidence, coordination, and teamwork.

Tue, Wed, Dec 29 - Dec 30

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Greenvale Park Elementary School

Ages	6 yr. - 12 yr. ^{11 m}

Basketball Workout - Private Lessons w/David

Improve aspects of your game in a one-on-one or group setting. $54/individual, $45/person for a group up to 5, $36/person for a group of 6 or more. David Foley - To schedule a private lesson/s with David, choose from one of the dates listed online, and register/pay. - 14 years of collegiate coaching experience, including 8 years as an NCAA Division III head coach - Former college basketball player PLEASE NOTE! If the child you are registering is participating in a group lesson, please list the other participant name/s in the slots provided at the time of registration. If you need to register another sibling for the same slot as the current child you are registering, please do so, and they will be added to the waitlist, and your card will be charged internally. If you are registering your child for a group lesson, and another person from your group has already registered, please register and your child will be put on a waitlist, and then your card will be charged internally. There is no recommended number of lessons or schedule of lessons. Every person may choose the number of lessons desired and a schedule that works best to meet each specific need. Some families feel that 3 lessons max are sufficient, while others spend an entire year taking private lessons. If in doubt, schedule one or two lessons with the instructor and talk with them about what the goals are for the child/adult. Their opinion may be beneficial to how you'd like to structure your private lessons. Lessons cannot be scheduled less than 24 hours out. Please cancel within 24 hours to receive a refund, or to be given the opportunity to reschedule. If extenuating circumstances occur, and you cannot make it to your scheduled lessons, please call your instructor at least 3 hours before your lesson (phone number available in registration confirmation). No shows will result in a forfeit of the lesson cost.

Mon, Jun 1

4:00 - 5:00 PM

Northfield Middle School

Mon, Jun 1

6:00 - 7:00 PM

Northfield Middle School

Tue, Jun 2

4:00 - 5:00 PM

Northfield Middle School

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Basketball Workout - Private Lessons w/David

Improve your game through personalized one-on-one or group instruction. David Foley - 14 years collegiate coaching experience - 8 years as an NCAA Division III head coach - Background as a former college basketball player

Thu, Fri, Aug 7 - Dec 31

12:00 - 11:59 PM

TBA

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Boys & Girls Bowling

The Northfield United States Bowling Association (USBC) is a non profit organization designed to introduce youth to bowling. Meet other kids, gets some exercise, have fun, participate in scholarship tournaments, and prepare for the Raider High School Bowling team. All enrolled youth bowlers will receive some college scholarship monies for EVERY game they bowl during league deposited into a SMART account for future education. No experience or equipment is required. The Pro’s behind the counter will help with coaching and technique if you need it as time allows for them. As skills improve, youth bowlers will experience a sense of accomplishment and enjoy the satisfaction of increased confidence and for having mastered a new game! Please note that league starts at 4pm and ends at approximately 5:30pm – time dependent on number of bowlers, pace of bowlers, etc. While there are staff at the bowling alley at all times, they are not directly supervising the bowlers. $110 first session of participation in membership year (includes USBC sanction card). Membership year is September 2026 - August 2027. $100 additional sessions in membership year Participants may join at any time for a prorated fee. Contact Michele with questions 507.581.9313

Thu, Sep 17 - Nov 19

Fri, Sep 18 - Nov 20

Thu, Dec 3 - Feb 11 2027

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Boys & Girls Flag Football

Touchdowns, trick plays, high fives, and camaraderie are woven into the fabric of our flag football program and continue to drive strong participation from both players and coaches each year. Your child will acquire foundational training in football fundamentals, drills, and game plays. Caring college and high school players lead with passion and purpose, serving as positive role models while making a meaningful impact through their coaching. Players will practice and play games on assigned teams. All-girls team opportunities for grades 1 - 6 are available this year. Girls will compete on their own team, and depending upon numbers, will either have their own separate league, or will play against other boys or co-ed teams in the program. Girls grades 1 - 3 are currently scheduled at the all-girls timeframe on the Sechler Park softball fields (Mondays from 7 - 7:45 pm / Thursdays 7:45 - 8:30 pm). If there is not enough interest, they will be re-scheduled to play on the baseball fields against the boys/co-rec teams (Mondays 6 - 6:45 pm / Thursdays, 6:45 - 7:30 pm). Girls grades 4 - 6 will play on Mondays from 7 - 7:45 pm, and Thursdays from 7:45 - 8:30 pm regardless of numbers enrolled. Flexibility of schedule is required while we work to integrate girls flag football into our program. All team assignments, schedules, T-shirts, mouth guards, and information will be available for pick-up on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the Northfield Community Education Center (700 Lincoln Parkway). K - third grades should arrive between 6:15 - 7 pm. Fourth and fifth grades, along with all girls' team participants should arrive between 7 - 7:45 p.m. Note: Siblings playing at the same time will not intentionally be put on the same team unless requested. Due to college player coach availability, please note the start time on Mondays is different than that of the start time on Thursdays.

Mon/Thu, Sep 14 - Oct 12

Mon/Thu, Sep 14 - Oct 12

Mon/Thu, Sep 14 - Oct 12

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Champion Force - Intro to Cheerleading

This program has been moved to the Northfield Middle School Aux. Gym (2200 Division St. S.). Champion Force Athletics is dedicated to empowering all kids with strength, confidence, and self-esteem. We offer exciting cheer programs for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level students at an affordable cost. Athletes learn the fundamentals of cheers, chants, jumps, stunts, and cheer dance routines. Each class learns at least one full routine and will showcase their skills for parents and at competitions. Cheerleading classes are available for ages 4 to 17, and no experience is necessary for Recreational Levels (Divisions 1-3). All classes are taught by certified coaches. Bring a water bottle.

Tue, Aug 25 - Dec 8

Northfield Middle School

Ages	4 yr. - 17 yr. ^{11 m}

Fall Football Sideline Cheer

Come cheer on your 2026 NHS Raiders Football team! Open to all 8th to 12th graders. We will have a Informational meeting on April 2 (Thursday) from 3:30- 4:30 in the high school cafe. We will have our first practice MONDAY JULY 20 from 5 to 7pm at the high school. NOTE- Cheer practices are Mondays 5 to 7pm and Thursdays 3:30- 5:30pm and we cheer ALL football games throughout fall season which can go through end of November. - Register by August 3rd to cheer for fall. - Uniforms need to be ordered within the first week of practice, from Varsity. The price is $240-$285, depending on whether you purchase the maroon and black under armor that goes with it. You may use a long sleeve v neck maroon/black shirt instead. Coach Laurie will email you the uniform link once you register, and will explain how to enter the size info. Once sizes are entered, Laurie will email you another link for collecting the uniform fee. After you purchase the uniform, you may use it for any season you cheer for (fall and winter). If you need to purchase a uniform after the deadline, you still can, it just won't be available for the first few games, however we do have uniforms that you can borrow (different design), until yours arrives. - You will need "white cheer shoes" that can be purchased on Varsity, Amazon, Omni Cheer, Cheerzone etc. You don't need to buy new white cheer shoes if you already have them. - You will also need to purchase a warm up jacket (dont need to if you have one from a previous year).- You may purchase pom poms from Varsity as your ordering the uniform IF you want but you don't have to. We do have ones you can use for the season and give back. We will have an option to purchase a sweatshirt with Raiders cheerleading on it (same as last winter- no need to purchase a new one if you have it) Please reach out to Laurie with questions as it is a lot of information (laurieas17@outlook.com).

Mon/Thu, Apr 16 - Nov 30

Northfield High School

Flag Football Camp

This camp introduces passing, catching, route running, flag-pulling, and teamwork through age-friendly drills and structured games. Older athletes build play awareness and game strategy.

Thu, Fri, Oct 15 - Oct 16

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Northfield Middle School

Golf Squad

GolfSquad is an afterschool enrichment program that brings Golf Professionals from your local area to your school campus to give a once-a-week lesson to the students. GolfSquad Professionals focus on teaching the fundamentals of the game of golf as well as valuable life lessons that help the students develop. Some fundamentals of the game that the students will learn include putting, chipping, full swing irons, full swing woods. They will also learn relationship building, proper etiquette, and rules of the game, and the students will receive a book and a hat.

Thu, Sep 10 - Oct 1

Thu, Oct 8 - Nov 5

Kids Night Out: Fun Activities Run by HS Soccer Players

Join us for a kids-only event to benefit the Northfield Girls GoalClub, a 501c3 nonprofit organization (EIN 87-2231832) founded by soccer parent Pasha Quaas in 2021 to promote and support girls soccer in the community. What: A fun night out of games, activities, and a movie with captains and players of the HS girls soccer team Who: Kids (preschool through grade 5; must be fully potty-trained and not need help using the restroom) When: Friday, August 14, 6-10 p.m. (parents are welcome to pick their children up earlier if desired). Please consider attending our adults-only fundraising event, An Evening of Live Music at The Grand Event Center! (https://givebutter.com/northfield-girls-goal-club-an-evening-of-live-music-vfv3m4) Where: First United Church of Christ, 300 Union St S, Northfield, MN 55057. Kids Night Out will not include any religion-based programming. The registration fee includes a snack and materials for activities.

6:00 - 10:00 PM

First United Church of Christ

Age	4 yr. - 5th grade

Middle School Basketball Camp

*This camp has been shortened to 5 days, and will start on November 19th, NOT November 12th. The fee has been reduced. Sharpen your game for the next level! Our Middle School Basketball camp focuses on elevating your technical skills, court IQ, and defensive intensity. We move at a faster pace with fun drills designed to refine your shot and ball handling. Whether you're preparing for school tryouts or just looking to improve, you'll be challenged in a high-energy and fun environment. • What to bring: Water bottle and athletic shoes/clothing. Basketballs are provided.

Thu, Nov 19 - Dec 17

Northfield Middle School

Multi Sport

A rotating mix of basketball, wiffle ball, flag football and soccer designed to keep young players moving. This dynamic camp introduces core skills for each sport through short skills drills and mini team games to teach the rules in simple, easy-to-follow steps. Please wear comfortable clothing and sneakers, and bring a water bottle.

Mon, Sep 14 - Oct 5

Ages	5 yr. - 12 yr.

Wed, Sep 16 - Oct 7

Ages	5 yr. - 12 yr. ^{11 m}

Northfield Diving Club

Be one of the first to join our new Springboard Diving Club. Learn the skills and safety techniques divers use to perform beautiful dives from the one meter diving board. If you are new to diving, perfect! We will work on basic skills, learning at your own pace to ensure you are safe and comfortable. If you have been diving for a while, we will work on fine tuning each dive, on strengthening your approach, and on mastering your potential as a continued diver.

Tue/Thu, Jun 16 - Jul 30

Northfield Middle School

Northfield Skating School

The Northfield Skating School (NSS) encourages participation, enjoyment and achievement in skating by fostering a positive, challenging and inclusive learning environment. NSS is an official Learn to Skate USA program, endorsed by US Figure Skating, USA Hockey and US Speedskating, where you'll build skills and confidence for skating and for life. Skaters receive a weekly lesson and an open skate punch card for practices. Class assignments will be distributed at parent meeting. NSS reserves the right to cancel, combine, or adjust classes based on registration and does not pro-rate. Register for Northfield Skating School in 2 simple steps Step 1: Obtain or renew your annual Learn to Skate USA membership for $20 by visiting www.learntoskateusa.com.This step will need to be completed once annually, not every session. Learn to Skate membership year is July 1 - June 30. Step 2: Register and make payment through Community Education. Enter your skater's Learn to Skate membership number in the required section at the time of registration. Please also list as "new skater" or skills mastered in the notes section if you have skated but not with NSS. Registrations after Friday, September 24th at 4:30 pm will incur a $15 late fee, and only be accepted if space permits. Things to note: No refunds after the registration deadline; rental skates are available (first come, first served); and no double-bladed skates are permitted. Helmets are recommended for skaters age 6 and under. Registration is for current session and may not be transferred to future sessions. Like us on Facebook for program updates. NSS parent meeting via zoom on Wednesday, September 30th, 7 - 8 p.m. Link provided late September. Call Melissa at Mbernhard@northfieldschools.org); for other questions Email: nfldskatingschool.operations@gmail.com Web: facebook.com/NorthfieldSkatingschool Instagram: @nfld_skating Snowplow Sam 1- 4 (ages 4 & 5) Designed to help the preschool age skater develop coordination, strength, and comfort on the ice. Skills include dips, swizzles, stops, and games. Skaters who complete Snowplow Sam enter the “Basic” curriculum. Basic 1-6 (ages 6+) Learn all fundamentals of the sport including forward and backward skating techniques, stops, turns, & edges. The Basic levels prepare skaters with the basic knowledge to enable advancement into specialized areas of skating. Skaters who complete Basic 6 enter Pre-Freeskate. Specialized classes are typically open to skaters Basic 4+ or Basic 5+. Adult 1- 6 (age 18+) Designed to promote overall fitness, improving balance and coordination while mastering skating basics. Skaters who complete Adult 6 enter Freeskate 1. Power/Edge Class (Recommended for all skaters Basic 5+ or Adult 3+) Develop your edges, strength, skating power, and agility in this fun class designed for our advancing skaters/players. Learn drills, exercises, and sequences that cover the ice surface to support and develop your skating foundation. Taught by NSS coaches. Pre-Free Skate/Freeskate 1 - 6 After progressing through Basic 1-6 or Adult 1-6, Skaters learn jumps, spins, footwork, and other exciting artistic and athletic moves. Spin Class Enhance your spinning technique with this 15-minute class led by advanced coaches (for those in Basic 5+ or Adult 2+)

Sun, Oct 4 - Nov 15

11:30 AM - 4:15 PM

Sun, Oct 4 - Nov 15

11:45 AM - 4:15 PM

Sun, Oct 4 - Nov 15

12:00 - 4:15 PM

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Track & Field Sampler

Get on track this fall and try out the fun running and field events the sport of track and field has to offer. Participate in short sprints, middle distance running, relays, and field events including hurdles, shot put, and long jump. Increase muscle, coordination, agility, and speed. Practice the art of persevering, learn to work as a team, and acquire tools for encouraging others. A mini track meet will take place on the last day of the program.

Sat, Sep 12 - Oct 3

9:45 - 10:45 AM

Northfield Middle School

Sat, Sep 12 - Oct 3

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Northfield Middle School

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USTA Red Ball Team Tennis

Newly created for the passionate player interested in strengthening tennis skills through progressive training on a weekly basis over the duration of the summer. Designed to increase agility, balance, and coordination, lessons include movement activities, fun instructional drills, and beginning match play.

Mon/Wed, Jun 15 - Jul 29

Northfield Middle School

Ages	7 yr. - 11 yr. ^{11 m}

USTA Tennis

By utilizing equipment, court dimensions, and scoring that is tailored to age and size, coaches will use the QuickStart Tennis play format to help your child find success at their particular level. Designed to help develop agility, balance, and coordination, lessons include movement activities, fun instructional drills, recreational games, and will focus on learning basic strokes.

Sat, Sep 12 - Oct 3

Sat, Sep 12 - Oct 3

Sat, Sep 12 - Oct 3

10:05 - 11:00 AM

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YEL Junior Soccer

Get outside and get kickin’ with our fast-paced, inclusive (everyone plays) Junior Soccer course! YEL’s Teach It, Practice It, Play It® approach teaches players new skills each class, practices those skills in kid-friendly games, and then encourages students to use those skills in introductory soccer games. SAFETY & SPORTSMANSHIP are emphasized! We focus on the fundamentals of dribbling, passing, trapping, and shooting. Sign up today! Program meets in gym prior to moving outdoors.

Fri, Sep 11 - Oct 23

Thu, Sep 17 - Oct 29