BBSA is our Learn to Skate program. Following the same criteria set forth through a joint program of United States Figure Skating and USA Hockey. Beginner skaters will learn the basic skills needed to enjoy figure skating and hockey well into the future.
BBSA runs 3 sessions throughout the year. Days and Times will vary with the availability of ice and holidays. Sessions generally are:
Border Blades does not offer a Winter session. For skaters who are interested in continuing November-March, we encourage you to check out the classes offered through the Grand Forks Park District.
Skaters may begin any time during the year. Typical cost is $100-200 per session and there are 1-2 lessons per week. Each lesson is 30 minutes.
Skaters must be at least 3 years old before beginning joining our Learn to Skate class.
Skating Academy members are exempt from club volunteer and fundraising requirements.
Skaters who have passed basic 3 and would like to continue Figure Skating with Border Blades can join Border Blades Aspire. The Aspire program works with skaters in small groups and begins to incorporate figure skating elements with continued use and development of basic skills. The Aspire program is a "bridge" between Learn to Skate classes and moving to private lessons and club membership.
Spring Skating Academy runs March 18th - May 8th, 2025
Tuesday and/or Thursday Evenings
All dates, times, and locations can be found on the Border Blades calendar
Border Blades Learn to Skate membership is included in the cost, so you DO NOT need to register separately for a membership.
Spring Academy classes are full. Registration for our Summer Session is below.
The Registration "Border Blades Skating Academy" is not currently available.
Spring Skating Academy runs June 3rd - July 24th, 2025
Tuesday and/or Thursday: 11-11:45am @ the Rydell Arena
Practice time: 11-11:15am
Lesson: 11:15-11:45am
*Class size is limited. Registration will close as classes fill up or at 11:59pm on Sunday, May 25th.
Border Blades Learn to Skate membership is included in the cost, so you DO NOT need to register separately for a membership.
All dates, times, and locations will be added to the Border Blades calendar
skatingdirector@borderblades.org