Bloomington Ice Garden 3600 W. 98th St. Bloomington, MN 55431 952-563-8841 | big@bloomingtonmn.gov

Where Everyone Loves to Skate

2019-2020 BIG Skate School

3600 West 98th Street, Bloomington, MN 55431

Phone | 952-563-8841; TTY | MN RELAY 711; Fax | 952-844-0806

REGISTER ONLINE NOW! webtrac.bloomingtonmn.gov

The Bloomington Ice Garden Skate School offers skating

lessons year-round for people of all ages and abilities. Visit blm.mn/big for more information.

FAQ

Who can take lessons? Anyone age 3 and older! Should skaters wear helmets? We recommend ice sports helmets for skaters, especially in Snowplow Sam classes. What is the difference between Snowplow Sam 1 and Basic 1? Snowplow Sam 1 is for skaters ages 3-7, with no skating experience. Basic 1 is for skaters who are beginner skaters, with some experience skating or rollerblading. Basic 1 is also appropriate for skaters 8 years and older who are beginners. Should skaters have their own skates? We have limited quantities of rental skates for registered skaters to use for lessons. However we recommend skaters have their own good quality skates if possible. Double runners are not acceptable. Ask us for recommendations on finding quality new and pre-owned skates.

Schedules Schedules are subject to change

Call 952-563-8841 or visit ice.blm.mn to view current schedule.

Adult Open Hockey

Cost: $7 per person / goalies are free When: Monday & Wednesday 6-8 am

Open Skating Cost: 17 & under $4, Adults $5 When: Monday 9-10:30 am

Wednesday 9-10:30 am Friday 9-10:30 am, 6:45-8:15 pm Sunday 2-3:30 pm

Skate rental: $3 Skate Sharpening: $6

Developmental Hockey Cost: $11 per person When: Tuesdays & Thursdays 6-7 am Designed for working on individual hockey skills. Participants may bring a coach for instruction and must bring own pucks. Helmet & mouth guard required.

Pro’s Ice Cost: $11 per hour, per skater When: Monday – Friday For schedule, call: (952) 563-8841

Coupon Books Coupon books are available in BIG office for

all above activities. Buy more and save!

Bloomington Ice Garden 3600 W. 98th St. Bloomington, MN 55431 952-563-8841 | big@bloomingtonmn.gov

Session Dates Open House – FREE!

September 21, 9:30am-11:00am Meet our coaching staff and get

evaluated to see which class level to sign up for this season.

7 weeks, $85, 30-minute classes Tuesdays: Oct. 1 – Nov. 12 Saturdays: Sep. 28 – Nov. 23 NO classes October 5, 26

7 weeks, $85, 30-minute classes Tuesdays: Dec. 3 – Jan. 28 Saturdays: Dec. 7 – Jan. 25 NO classes Dec. 24, 28, 31

7 weeks, $85, 30-minute classes Tuesdays: Feb. 11 – Mar. 24

Watch for more information regarding the mini camp. Saturdays: Feb. 8 & 15

7 weeks, $85, 30-minute classes Tuesdays: Apr. 7 – May 19

7 weeks, $175, 1-hour classes Mondays: June 8 – July 27 NO classes: July 6

7 weeks, $85, 30-minute classes Wednesdays: June 10 – July 29 NO classes: July 1

Session 1, 2, 3, 4 Tuesday Times 10:00 am: Snowplow Sam 1, 2 1:00 pm: Snowplow Sam 1, 2 1:30 pm: Snowplow Sam 3, 4; Basic 1 6:30 pm: Snowplow Sam 1, 2; Basic 1 7:00 pm: Basic 2, 3, 4; Snowplow Sam 3,4 7:30 pm: Basic 5, 6; Freeskate Pre-6 7:30 pm: Adult Beginner, Adult Freeskate 8:00 pm: Synchronized Skating (available Session 4 & summer only)

Session 1, 2 Saturday Times 9:30 am: Basic 3, 4, 5, 6; Freeskate Pre–6 10:00 am: Snowplow Sam 1 10:30 am: Snowplow Sam 2, 3, 4 11:00 am: Snowplow Sam 1; Basic 1, 2 11:00 am: Adult Beginner, Adult Freeskate 11:30 am: Hockey Skating Skills*

* Contact Rene for permission & questions

Our skate school classes are designed to develop necessary skating skills used for hockey, figure skating, speed skating and recreational skating.

Need help with inclusion services, fee assistance, or creating a new household account? Call Parks and Recreation 952-563-8877

Plan Ahead for Online Registration A household account is required prior to registering. webtrac.bloomingtonmn.gov

For class descriptions, visit: blm.mn/big

Email Rene Gelecinskyj, Skate School Coordinator, for further information. rgelecinskyj@BloomingtonMN.gov

Saturday, February 8 & 15. Watch for more information at the rink, on the BIG web page, or contact Skate School Coordinator for more information.

2:00 pm: Hockey Skating Skills*

4:30 pm: Snowplow Sam 1, 2 5:00 pm: Snowplow Sam 3, 4; Basic 1, 2 5:30 pm: Basic 3, 4, 5, 6 6:00 pm: Adult Beginner, Adult Freeskate 6:00 pm: Freeskate Pre–6 6:30 pm: Synchronized Skating

CLASS REMINDERS Arrive 15 minutes before class time We recommend having your own good

quality skates. Rental skate use is free each week for registered skaters. Note that we have limited quantities.

Ice sports helmet highly recommended Wear warm clothing, mittens/gloves Only registered skaters allowed on the

Ice during lessons and practice times. Please keep ill children at home if

contagious or have 100°+ temperature. No makeup lessons or refunds are

available after start of each session.

City of Bloomington Parks &

Recreation Cancellation Policy Cancellation of entire session by

participant: No refunds within 5 days of class start. Full refund with at least 5-day

notice, less $10 processing fee. Registration deadline: 3 days prior to start of each session.

FREE PRACTICE ICE

Included for all registered skate school skaters on the

day of lessons!

ANNUAL ICE SHOW March 13-14, 2020

Ice Show registration takes place in November. Meet new friends and have a great time! All skate

school skaters are encouraged to participate! It doesn’t matter what level of skater you are, everyone is welcome to be a part of the

annual ice show.