About the Northern Blades
​Northern Blades was created and organized in the fall of 1996 and became a Member of U.S. Figure Skating in 1997. The Club’s home rink is the Super Rink at the National Sports Center, in Blaine, Minnesota. Many of our skaters learn to skate by starting with the National Sports Center Learn to Skate Program, and many of our club coaches also teach at it’s ISI (recreational) Skating School.
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The Super Rink offers our club many advantages:
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8 Total sheets of ice: 4 Olympic-sized and 4 NHL-sized modern heated arenas and one of the premiere ice venues in the country.
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Jumpease Ice Harness - Traditional & Bungee System.
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Daily ice availability contracted through the National Sports Center.
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Participation in the National Sports Center Annual Ice Show.
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Our Club currently consists of 75 skater members, 14 collegiate members, 2 alumni members, 10 home club coaches and 2 associate club coaches.
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Purpose
Our club's purpose is to foster a community of figure skaters with positive attitudes and good sportsmanship, and to carry out the objects and precepts of the United States Figure Skating Association in accordance with the provisions of the United States Figure Skating by-laws and official rules.
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The club’s activities are designed to meet the needs of all its members, regardless of ability, and stresses sportsmanship, discipline, friendship, goodwill and cooperation within its membership.
Why Northern Blades?
Parent Run Board of Directors
Home Rink Open Year Round
Partnered with the Super Rink and NSC Skate School
Member of US Figure Skating
Member of Twin Cities Figure Skating Association
Supports Competitive and Recreational Skating
Skater Jr. Board
Skating Skills / Singles / Basic to Senior Skaters
Exhibitions
Off-ice Training
Annual Ice Show (with NSC Skate School)
High School Lettering
Skill Level Pins/Patches
Clinics/Seminars/Camps
Special Events
Annual Banquet
Q&A
When does the season begin?
Are there Fundraising Requirements?
Are there Volunteer Requirements?
Do you have to be in the Northern Blades to Participate in the NSC Ice Show?
How do I pick a coach?
How do I Register for Ice?
What is the difference between ISI and US Figure Skating, and when should I join a U.S. Figure Skating Club?
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