Northfield Community Education

Contact Community Ed to set up a workout with veteran coach Darrell Sawyer, who will help improve aspects of your game in a one-on-one or group setting. Please call 507.664.3502 to schedule. No self-online registration. $54/individual or $45/person for small group up to five.

Designed to provide an introduction to martial arts, this class offers a fun and supportive environment where instructors work with students to improve balance, coordination, and focus, while developing Taekwondo skills and physical fitness. Students learn basic kicks, blocks, and strikes through a combination of traditional forms and drills as well as a variety of fun games. New students receive a Bright Mountain Martial Arts t-shirt to train in. Older students (11+) and students who have progressed to a sufficient level are invited to join the Youth Taekwondo class. Uniform & test fees are additional. Contact instructorgittins@gmail.com for more information or call 507 201-9661. A t-shirt is provided with the registration, thus there is a $10 non-refundable amount on this class. Sign up for the whole session ($125), or choose the class drop-in option ($75). - Session A: Attend 12 classes of your choosing - Session B: Attend 12 classes of your choosing

Take your Taekwondo to the next level! Improve physical fitness, focus, and flexibility through traditional forms, controlled-contact sparring, and self-defense techniques as you work toward your world recognized black belt. Students practice basic techniques and learn intermediate and advanced techniques based on their current skill-level. Youth students are encouraged to attend the Intro to Martial Arts class from 6:15-6:45pm as well as the Taekwondo times based on their skill-level. This class is intended for older students (11+) and students who have progressed to a sufficient level in the Intro to Martial Arts class. Beginning students should register for the Intro to Martial Arts class. Uniform & test fees are additional. Contact instructorgittins@gmail.com for more information or call 507 201-9661. Sign up for the whole session ($175) or choose the drop-in option ($100). - Session A: Attend12 class dates of your choosing - Session B: Attend12 class dates of your choosing

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. For more information email northfieldskatingschool@gmail.com or visit facebook.com/northfieldskatingschool. Register for Northfield Skating School in 2 simple steps Step 1: Obtain or renew your annual Learn to Skate USA membership for $17.25 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 Thursday, January 2nd 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, January 8, 7 - 8 p.m. Call Melissa at 507-664-3502 if interested in private skating lessons. Private lessons are available only for those enrolled in the group lesson program. Contact Northfield Skating School: Email: NorthfieldSkatingSchool@gmail.com Web: facebook.com/NorthfieldSkatingschool 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 +) 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.

This Northfield favorite is a one-of-a-kind experience! With a 6:1 player/coach ratio, and teams being comprised of just three to four athletes each, your child will stay busy; increase their skill with more repetition; and receive more individualized training and connection with their coaches. Practices are broken down into warmups; partner throwing and catching; drill work; and flag football games. Team assignments and t-shirts are provided on the first day. Players must purchase a mouth guard prior to the program.