The East Grand Forks Basic Skills program follows the nationally recognized Learn to Skate USA curriculum and provides the foundation for all ice sports, including figure skating, hockey, speed skating, and recreational skating. Through six progressive levels, skaters develop essential skills such as balance, coordination, agility, forward and backward skating, edges, turns, stops, and introductory spins in a fun, supportive environment, building the confidence and technical ability needed to advance into more specialized skating disciplines.

Start Date Fall Session

October 26, 2025

End Date Winter Session

February 22, 2026

Ice Show Practice

February 23 - March 20

Ice Show

March 21-22

$140.00 - East Grand Forks Resident                     

$180.00 Polk County Resident
(Outside of EGF City Limits)

Before registering for East Grand Forks Parks & Recreation Learn to Skate classes, you must first register with Learn to Skate USA to obtain your Learn to Skate USA membership number, which also provides your required insurance coverage. This membership is required for participants enrolling in regular Learn to Skate lessons. If you are a synchronized skater or an individual competitive skater participating in sanctioned events, you do not need to purchase a Learn to Skate USA membership, as your existing membership through your skating organization already provides the required coverage.

Programs offered through the EGF Parks & Recreation Department are setup for citizens within the EGF city limits. 



Those wishing to participate that live within Polk County but outside of the city limits MUST complete the Non-resident Participation Form prior to registering.

What to Bring

• Figure skates or hockey skates (depending on class)
• Warm clothing
• Gloves or mittens
• Helmet (recommended for beginner skaters)
• Water bottle clearly marked with athlete's name

We are looking for parent volunteers to coach! If you are interested in coaching, please contact our Recreation Coordinator, John Wuitschick, via email at jwuitschick@eastgrandforks.gov. You can also call the Parks & Recreation Office at 218.773.8000 prior to registering to get set up as a coach.