Northfield Community Education

Please contact Melissa Bernhard at MBernhard@northfieldschools.org or 507-664-3502 for registration information. No online registration is available. Team registration form and payment are due April 15. Cost is $645 for women's and men's teams, and $595 for co-rec teams. Games begin the first week in May if fields are ready. There will be a regular season, followed by a tournament for all leagues. DO NOT REGISTER ONLINE. Send team registration form with check to Community Education (700 Lincoln Parkway) or call with credit card number (507.664.3502). Women's - Monday Men's - Tuesday Co-Rec - Thursday

Build confidence, develop core-strength, and improve physical fitness with Taekwondo. From beginner through advanced with a curriculum that works toward a world recognized blackbelt, students learn traditional forms and drills as well as defensive tactics, progressing to application of techniques through controlled-contact sparring. We are family focused and encourage parents to attend with their children. Adult students encouraged to attend the Intro to Martial Arts class (Youth) from 6 - 6:30 pm as well as Taekwondo class times based on their skill-level. Uniform & test fees are additional. For more information contact instructorgittins@gmail.com or call 507 201-9661. Sign up for the whole session ($175), or choose the drop-in option ($99 - attend 12 class dates of your choosing).

Build confidence, develop core-strength, and improve physical fitness with Taekwondo. From beginner through advanced with a curriculum that works toward a world recognized black belt, students learn traditional forms and drills as well as defensive tactics, progressing to application of techniques through controlled-contact sparring. We are family focused and encourage parents to attend with their children. Adult students are encouraged to attend the Intro to Martial Arts class (Youth) from 6:00-6:45pm as well as Taekwondo class times based on their skill-level. Uniform & test fees are additional. Visit brightmountainmartialarts.com, email instructorgittins@gmail.com or call 507 201-9661for more information. Sign up for the whole session ($199), or choose the class drop-in option ($139) and attend up to 12 classes of your choosing

Build confidence, develop core-strength, and improve physical fitness with Taekwondo. From beginner through advanced with a curriculum that works toward a world recognized black belt, students learn traditional forms and drills as well as defensive tactics, progressing to application of techniques through controlled-contact sparring. We are family focused and encourage parents to attend with their children. Adult students are encouraged to attend the Intro to Martial Arts class (Youth) from 6:00-6:45pm as well as Taekwondo class times based on their skill-level. Uniform & test fees are additional. Visit brightmountainmartialarts.com, email instructorgittins@gmail.com or call 507 201-9661for more information. Sign up for the whole session ($199), or choose the class drop-in option ($139) and attend up to 12 classes of your choosing

Gain tennis knowledge, skill, and match playing experience. You will learn the basics of tennis including groundstrokes, volleys, overheads, and serving. Through match play, you will work on scoring, positioning, footwork, and tennis etiquette. Build your confidence, and enjoy the sport for of tennis for a lifetime!

Develop fitness, focus, and coordination through Haidong Gumdo, the Korean art of the sword. Using the two-handed longsword, students will learn forms, drills and cutting exercises based on battlefield tactics. This is a non-contact, low-impact, fast-paced martial art. Younger students with previous martial arts experience are welcome with instructor approval or when registered with a parent. This class runs concurrently with the adult class. There is a $20 fee for the practice sword, payable to the instructor on the first day of class. Uniform and testing fees are additional.

The Knightcrawlers Masters Swim Club meets MWF, from 5 - 6:15 am at the Northfield Middle School pool. Sessions feature customized workouts created by Coach KevinO'Brien. Kevin Has been involved in competitive swimming for over 27 years and Coaching 13 of them. Kevin was the Head Coach for the Red Wing High School Girls and Boys teams for 7 years and has been Coaching with the Knightcrawlers for 4. Swimmers are placed in lanes according to ability. Our top work out group will swim around 3,000 yards and our bottom group around 1,600-2,200. Swimmers are by no means required to follow workouts exactly, as long as the flow of a lane is not interrupted. Enter the school at door number 3 (East Pool Entrance)

Build on what you already know and strengthen your pickleball foundation. Players will learn and master the fundamentals through focused training in drives and blocks, third-shot options, the transition zone, and dinking.

Join our open doubles adult pickleball ladder league! Elevate your game, form dynamic partnerships, and climb the ladder to victory. With weekly matches, friendly competition, and social camaraderie, it's the perfect blend of exercise and fun for players of all skill levels. Starting in a position on the ladder (a rung), you and your partner (any gender combo) will play games against other duos, and will move up and down the ladder in a 'bump' style, based on wins and losses. This challenge match format organizes teams with comparable skill levels to face each other more frequently, enhancing the competitive aspect. The team registration form and fee of $60/team is due to the Community Education office (700 Lincoln Parkway) by Tuesday, June 17. To obtain the form, please click HERE, or contact Melissa at mbernhard@northfieldschools.org.

Lessons will be loaded into our registration system in late May/early June after individual instructor schedules have been finalized. Private swimming lessons are available for anyone regardless of age or ability. Lessons are generally held at the Northfield Memorial Outdoor Pool, Monday - Friday from June 15 - July 31 (11:30 am - 8 pm) & August 3 - 14 (11:30 - 6 pm). Weekend lessons are available from June 27 - Aug. 1 (12 pm - 8 pm) & Aug. 8-15 (12 pm - 6 pm). Other people may be in the pool as the private lessons take place. $25/half hour. Children in the SAME family who are about the same swim level may take the lesson together for the cost of one. A maximum of three children are allowed in each lesson, although one or two is the recommended number for maximum productivity. 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 summer taking private lessons. Some take lessons and random days, while others block out a couple weeks M - F, and others choose the same day each week for 4 - 8 weeks. If in doubt, schedule one or two lessons with an 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 private lessons this summer. 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. No shows will result in a forfeit of the lesson cost. Instructors will connect with you directly should there be a cancellation due to weather. They will work with you to schedule a make-up, or a refund will be provided if they are unable to accommodate.

Glide along the Cannon River Reservoir in a canoe or kayak, and let the ripples of the water carry you to a new state of mind. After instruction and safety protocol provided by River Bend staff, you will launch out onto the water and begin your paddling experience. Cruise the reservoir with very minimal current as you practice your strokes and float along, engulfed by beautiful North and South Alexander Park. By the time you flow into shore, you will have gained a deeper understanding of how to maneuver watercraft, and will have the confidence to launch out on your own. One staff member will be positioned on the water in a kayak for any support needed. All equipment provided, including lifejackets. The class is for any skill level. You will find a waiver form in your confirmation email. Please print, sign, and bring it with you to class. North Alexander Park picnic pavilion #4. $35/Family or $75/Family Discounts will be applied at checkout.

Ueshiro Shorin Ryu is an ancient and practical style of Karate originating in Okinawa, Japan. Adults of all ages, and kids 8 and up, train together on the deck to build strength and self-confidence without sparring or competitions. Newer students learn by modeling more advanced students and progress at their own pace. Every class includes warmups, basic moves, kata (choreographed sequences) and targeted exercises focused on flexibility, balance and control. Mastery comes through repetition. Students are encouraged to attend 2 of the 3 classes a week as schedules allow. Beginners are welcome and attend in gym clothes until their first test, which requires a white uniform and testing fees. Karate is great for families, and parents are strongly encouraged to train alongside kids under 15. For more information visit https://northfieldkarate.com or learn about the national organization at https://www.shorinryu.com. Individual $69 Family of 2 or more $99 Saturdays: 10 - 11 am, all ranks / 11 am - 12 pm, advanced belts