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.

2026-2027 Learn to Skate Dates

*Subject to Change*
Sunday, Oct. 11th - Blue Line Club Arena

Sunday, Oct. 18th - Blue Line Club Arena

Sunday, Oct. 25th - Blue Line Club Arena

Sunday, Nov. 1st - Blue Line Club Arena

Tuesday, Nov. 3rd - Blue Line Club Arena

Sunday, Nov. 8th - Blue Line Club Arena

Sunday, Nov. 15th - Blue Line Club Arena

Sunday, Nov. 22nd - Blue Line Club Arena

Sunday, Nov. 29th - Blue Line Club Arena

Sunday, Dec. 13th *TESTING* - Blue Line Club Arena

Tuesday, Dec. 20th *Make-Up Testing* - Blue Line Club Arena

Sunday, Jan. 3rd - VFW Arena

Tuesday, Jan. 5th - VFW Arena

Tuesday, Jan. 12th - VFW Arena

Sunday, Jan. 17th - VFW Arena

Sunday, Jan. 24th - VFW Arena

Tuesday, Jan. 26th - VFW Arena

Sunday, Jan. 31st - VFW Arena

Tuesday, Feb. 2nd - VFW Arena

Sunday, Feb. 7th - VFW Arena

Tuesday, Feb. 9th - VFW Arena

Sunday, Feb. 14th *TESTING* - VFW Arena

Tuesday, Feb. 16th *Make-Up Testing* - VFW Arena

Ice Show Practice: February 21 - March 19
Ice Show Pictures: TBD
Ice Show: March 20-21

Lesson Times:

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

$60.00 - City of EGF Residents
$100.00 - 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 9/1/2020 and 8/31/2023. 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