Hastings River Blades Figure Skaters competed in the Ice Sports Industry MinneShowdown Sat. April 6 Woog Arena
Thirty skaters representing eight teams from Hastings-based River Blades Skating School competed in the 2024 Ice Sports Industry’s (ISI) MinneShowdown, a special team-only figure skating event scheduled April 6 during ISI Synchronized Championships, April 5-6 at Doug Woog Arena in St. South Paul, Minn. spectator entry fee FREE
River Blades owner Director Amanda Truax
Team Coaches
Anna Deeg Agrimson, Presley Braatz, Joanna Bistodeau,Kelly Demorrett, Cassie Palmersten
Good Luck to the figure skaters competing on Sat. April 6
Reagan B. Emilee B. Shae B.Brooklyn C. Maddie D. Clara G. Madelyn G. Kajsa G. Aislynn H. Hannah H. Hanna I. Sydney I. Josie J. Ella K. Chesney M. Kennedy M. Avery M. Rhyder N. Marissa N. Millie N. Avery P. Chloe Q. Katy R. Livie S. Lyla S. Carly S. Abby S. Etta T.Ella W.Hannah W.
Over the past 64 years, the Ice Sports Industry, formerly known as the Ice Skating Institute, has introduced more than 10 million individuals to ice skating through the country’s first national learn-to-skate program. ISI offers something for every skater, from those who want to skate “just for fun” to aspiring Olympic champions.
The ISI recreational ice skating program is based on “participation, not elimination” and features numerous national recreational competitions each year. Among the national champions and Olympians who started in ISI programs are Jason Brown, Ashley Wagner, Gracie Gold, Kristi Yamaguchi, Michelle Kwan, Mirai Nagasu, Sasha Cohen, Evan Lysacek, Dorothy Hamill and more.
For more information on the ISI MinneShowdown and ISI Synchronized Championships, please visit the ISI website at skateisi.org/synchro (https://www.skateisi.org/competition/national-competitions/synchronized-championships/ ) and ISI Recreational Ice Skating Online at risonline.org. (https://risonline.org/2024-isi-synchronized-championships-heads-to-minnesota/ )
For more information about the ISI Ice Skating Program at the Hastings Civic Arena-River Blades Skating School, contact www.RiverBladesSkating.com or visit skateisi.org. https://www.skateisi.org/programs/ice-skating-program/
The Ice Sports Industry (ISI) is a non-profit trade association encompassing all aspects of the ice sports industry. Founded in 1959 as a nonprofit organization for owners, operators and developers of ice skating facilities, ISI also created America’s original learn-to-skate program, introducing more than 10 million individuals to the wonderful world of ice skating.
