The East Grand Forks Hockey Skating program follows the nationally recognized Learn to Skate USA Hockey curriculum and is designed to develop the skating skills that form the foundation of successful hockey players. Through four progressive Hockey levels and an advanced Power Skating level, participants build confidence and improve stride, balance, edge control, stopping, crossovers, agility, and speed in a fun, structured environment, preparing them for youth hockey programs and continued skill development on the ice.

Hockey 1-4 is skating only--no sticks or pucks. Helmets are recommended.

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

$135.00 - City of EGF residents 
$175.00 - Participants living outside of EGF City Limits, attending school in EGF and live within Polk County**

 **Must fill out Non-resident participation form for permission to participate

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

• Hockey skates
• Warm clothing
• Gloves or mittens
• 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.