RIVER BLADES SKATING SCHOOL OFFERS
GROUP AND PRIVATE LESSONS
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GROUP LESSONS

Our group lessons at the river Blades Skating School
follow the guidelines of the Ice Skating Institute. www.skateisi.com

The ISI Instructional & Recreational Ice Skater Test Programs are used worldwide & we’re proud
to offer this program to the youth of Hastings. We offer lessons for a wide range of skaters.
Our classes are designed to cater to the Recreational, Hockey & Figure Skater. Please take a
look at our class descriptions page to find the best fit for your skater.

The strength of the River Blades Skating School program is the logical progression of skills
development, whereby skills learned in each level build on skills achieved in the preceding level.
For example Pre-Alpha one-foot glides are needed before Alpha forward skating and forward
crossovers can be taught.

The ISI testing program standard is outstanding because there are established standards of
performance for all the maneuvers at each level. Each skater will be evaluated & tested on the
elements in each level by their instructor. It is very important for your skater to attend all
scheduled lessons as each lesson builds on another. Evaluations will be held the last 2 weeks
of class. Please attend the last scheduled lesson. Your skater will receive a badge or a certificate
on the last day of class. You will also receive a sheet that informs the parent on what level to
sign up for the next session. Keep in mind some levels may need to be repeated due to the
difficultly of elements.

The group lessons at the River Blades Skating School in Hastings, MN consist of a 30 minute lesson
with an instructor and a 30 minute practice time in the designated practice area. There is a class
size limit depending on the level & type of class. Our Instructors are trained & certified under the
Ice Skating Institute testing program. We have student helpers that will assist your child in class
when the teacher needs an assistant. Keep in mind they’re not the class instructor and are
only there to assist.

Parents may participate in Snow Plow I classes with your beginner
until your skater feels comfortable skating on their own.

Sign up through ISI-Ice Skating Institute to receive special benefits by being a member.

We look forward to seeing you in class!
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PRIVATE LESSONS

• Recreational Private Lessons
• Hockey Skating Skills Private Lessons
• Figure Skating Skills Private Lessons

Private lessons are available on request and must be set up through Amanda or Igor.

Private lessons help the skater progress through the levels more quickly.

Private lessons give you more one-on-one attention in breaking down skating skills,
learning new skills, and perfecting your technique.

Private Lessons coupled with group lessons in the beginning stage of
skills development are recommended.
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Click here to view our CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Click here to view our CLASS SCHEDULE