Spring/Summer 2025 Parks and Recreation Activities Brochure

ICE ARENA & SKATE SCHOOL

The Shakopee Ice Arena is available year-round for practices, games, recreational skating, lessons, camps, and tournaments by local and surrounding community organizations. It includes two sheets of ice, locker rooms, and bleacher seating for 900 (Rink 1) and 335 (Rink 2).

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Troy Ciernia Recreation Facilities Manager

Madison Valiant Ice Arena Supervisor

Derek Menke Ice Arena Specialist

Parker Long Ice Arena Specialist

Skye Campbell Ice Arena Specialist

PUBLIC SKATING OPEN SKATE OPPORTUNITIES The public is invited to enjoy open skating. Check the website for all open skate times. FEE: $6 admission, $6 skate rental Free with CC membership or daily pass DEVELOPMENTAL HOCKEY Developmental hockey is a public session that offers skaters an opportunity to work on their skating skills either individually or through private lessons with a coach. Full gear is required. Check website for current dates and times. FEE: $11, coaches are free FIGURE SKATING FREESTYLE Skaters can work on their skills with or without their skating coaches. Please check website for freestyle times. FEE: $15 Mornings, $20 evenings/weekends Visit www.ShakopeeMN.gov/icearena for monthly membership options. Questions? Contact: Troy Ciernia

SHAKOPEE SKATE SCHOOL LEARN TO SKATE The Learn to Skate Program offers skill progressions designed to enhance the capabilities of each skater. Shakopee Skate School offers basic skating instructions through advanced figure skating for youth beginning at age three through adults. Classes meet once per week for 30 mins. Class placement is determined by skill and age level. Shakopee Parks and Recreation reserves the right to move children to the appropriate level if they are not registered for the correct level. ■ Protective headgear is ■ recommended for all children under the age of 6 and must be provided by participants. Class attire: Skaters should wear warm, comfortable clothing. We suggest dressing in layers so jackets or sweaters may be removed as the skaters warm up. Mittens or gloves are a must! No tight jeans as they restrict movement. ■ Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled class so you have time to get ready. ■ Classes may be combined or canceled if class minimums are not met. ■

SKATE LEVELS SnowPlow Sam Levels 1–4 (ages 3–6) Levels are designed to help the preschool age skater develop

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preliminary coordination and strength to maneuver on the ice. Helmets are highly recommended for all beginners (bicycle helmets are acceptable) Basic Skills (ages 7–17) This program will introduce the basic skill moves which are the fundamentals of the sport: forward skating, backward skating, stops, edges, crossovers, turns, and mohawks. Upon completion of the basic levels, skaters will have basic knowledge of the sport, enabling them to advance to more specialized areas of skating. Free Skate Levels 1–6 This is the point where the skater can choose whether to pursue a recreational or competitive approach to the sport of figure skating. Adult Primary focus is to develop forward and backward skating, gliding, stopping, and introduce crossovers. If you have questions, please contact: Lorie Charbonneau Director of Shakopee Skate School Email: ShakopeeSkateSchool@gmail.com Text: (952) 240-6330

ICE ARENA & SKATE SCHOOL

Recreation Facilities Manager tciernia@ShakopeeMN.gov (952) 233-9530 Madison Valiant Ice Arena Supervisor mvaliant@ShakopeeMN.gov (952) 233-9532

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