Learn to Skate

Age 4 - Adult

Classes are geared to teach children/adults the fundamentals of skating and build a foundation in recreational and competitive skating. Classes are held at the Rogers Activity Center. 

  • Registration deadline is the Monday prior to the start of the session. Classes may close early if they reach maximum or may be combined if minimum is not reached.

  • Snowplow classes fill up quickly; your child will be added to waitlist and added if a spot opens up.   

  • Pro-rating is not given for missed classes. 

  • Pre-testing will occur on the first day to ensure your student is at the correct level. 

  • Helmets are required for all Snowplow Sam, Basic 1-2 and all Hockey classes. Skaters should wear warm pants, jacket, and gloves.  

  • Hockey 2-4 requires hockey gloves, shin pads, and a stick (other equipment is optional). 

  • Rental skates and bike helmets are available for rental. Skate sharpening is available. Allow 10-15 minutes for sharpening time. No double-blade skates allowed. 

  • Parents are not allowed on ice during lesson times. Arrive 20 minutes early first day of class to pick up name badge and general information. 

Designed for new skaters who have rarely or never been on skates. Develop preliminary coordination and strength necessary to move on ice. Classes are 30 minutes (includes on and off ice time). Helmets and gloves are required for all Snowplow Sam classes.

Snowplow Sam 1

  • Sit & stand up with skates on: off ice (2 times in a row)

  • Sit & stand up with skates on: on ice (2 times in a row)

  • March in place

  • March forward: 8-10 steps

  • March, then glide on two feet (march forward 4 steps then glide for a count of 4)

  • Dip in place (hold position for 5 seconds)

Snow Plow Sam 2

  • March followed by a long glide (march fwd 4 steps & glide count of 10/body length)

  • Dip while moving (glide on 2 feet & dip for count of 4)

  • Backward Walking, 4-6 steps

  • Backward Wiggles, 6 in a row

  • Fwd two-foot swizzles, 2-3 in a row

  • Beginning snowplow stop motion (in place or holding onto barrier)

  • Two foot hop in place (perform without falling)

Snowplow Sam 3

  • Fwd skating, 8-10 strides

  • Fwd one foot glide, two times skater’s height (R & L)

  • Fwd swizzles (4-6 in a row)

  • Bkwd swizzles (2-3 in a row)

  • Moving forward snowplow stop

Snowplow Sam 4

  • Forward skating—continual/using good pushes & extensions

  • Backward two-foot glide, length of skater’s height

  • Backward swizzles (4-6 in a row without coming to a complete stop) - look for edges & pushing

  • Rocking horse—1 forward, 1 backward swizzle, repeat twice—show of weight shift

  • Two-foot turns from forward to backward, in place (both directions) - look for good boy position,

Have Questions?

Learn to Skate Director Heather Palumbo
hpalumbo@rogersmn.gov
What class to register for, prerequisites, on-ice questions

Havana Hanson
763-428-0975 or hhanson@rogersmn.gov
How to register, assistance navigating website/registration page


 

SPRING BREAKAWAY LEAGUE 2025

Youth League Runs from March - May
Jamboree Bash May 2 - 4

Mini and Mighty- Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun
Super/Squirt Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun


REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
(Closes Tuesday, Feb. 18th @ 9am)

Whether your child is new to playing hockey or looking to work on skills, the recreational focus of this league will provide the fun and ice!

The purpose of this league is to provide a recreational opportunity for all ages, abilities, and skill levels to enjoy and learn the game of hockey. Whether your child is new to playing hockey or looking to work on skills, the recreational focus of this league will provide the fun and ice!

Schedules will be released approximately 7-10 days prior to the start of the program.
Spring league: 1 practice, 10 games. Fall League: 1 practice, 8 games.

This is a traveling league and game locations will vary between Elk River, Anoka, Princeton, Monticello, and Rogers. Transportation is not provided.

Register for your home arena and appropriate age level. Traveling league jerseys included.

  • Note: some arenas may be combined into one team, pending registration amount. Parks and Recreation staff create the teams.

  • Jerseys will be provided, but we do not provide any equipment.
    USA Hockey and MN Hockey rules apply.
    Players are not allowed to play down a level.

  • All correspondences are by email through a bulk/City Elk River email account, so please check your junk/spam mail folders!

 

Arena Walking

We offer free indoor walking at the Rogers Activity Center/ice arena. Eight times around equals a mile. The arena is open Mon-Fri at 9:00 am. Visit www.rogersmn.gov/racschedules to review daily closings and weekend hours. The arena is not available for walking during paid events such as tournaments or high school hockey games. The route around the rink and past the locker rooms is ramped. Pre-registration is no longer required.

Picture of ice rink at Rogers Activity Center.