The East Grand Forks Snowplow Sam program follows the nationally recognized Learn to Skate USA curriculum and is designed specifically for young children beginning their skating journey. Through four progressive levels, skaters build confidence while developing fundamental skills such as balance, coordination, agility, stopping, gliding, and basic movement on the ice in a fun, safe, and game-based learning environment that prepares them for advancement into Basic Skills or Hockey skating programs.

Start Date Fall Session: October 26, 2025
End Date Winter Session: February 22, 2026
No Lessons - Oct 28, Nov 2, 30, Dec 7, 14, Jan 11, 20, Feb 15

There will be some "Learn to Skate Practice Ice" posted on the Arena Schedule between December 22nd and January 3rd, but no lessons will be scheduled.

Ice Show Practice: February 23 - March 20
Ice Show Pictures: TBD
Ice Show: March 21-22

Lesson Times: Tuesdays 5:30pm - 5:50pm
                           Sundays 1:30pm - 1:50pm

$55.00 - City of EGF Residents
$95.00 - Polk County but 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.

Snowplow Sam is offered for 3 - 5-year-old skaters born between 9/1/2019 and 8/31/2022. All 1st year skaters that are not yet in kindergarten must begin in Snowplow Sam.

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
• Warm clothing
• Gloves or mittens
• Helmets are required for all Snowplow Sam 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.