Discover the magic of ice skating with Fargo Parks! Our local rinks provide the perfect space for those who are just learning and others who are ready to dust off their skates. Our youth ice skating programs are great for all ages - look below for more information on the different levels available.
Youth Ice Skating
These classes offer basic professional skating instructions for boys and girls ages 2 to adult. Classes teach beginners the correct way to skate. Students are awarded test results at the end of the six week sessions.
Anyone may register now for any ONE session of lessons.
To sign up for an additional session, you must wait until the session you are currently in has ended, allowing you to register for the next appropriate level. This also allows everyone the opportunity to register and participate in at least one session.
ADULT & TOTS: These classes are for tots ages 2-5 that are beginning to skate. Skaters will skate in their class with an adult (adult must wear skates). This class has 3 levels.
- In order to complete Pre Level 1 the skater must be able to:
- Sit and stand up with skates on and off ice
- Sit and stand on ice
- March in place
- Dip in place
- In order to complete Pre Level 2 the skater must be able to:
- Two foot glide
- Two foot glide and dip
- Rocking horse
- Swizzles
- Two foot hop
- Backwards skating
- In order to complete Pre Level 3 your child must be able to:
- Forward skating
- Forward one foot glide
- Forward two foot glide
- Backward two foot swizzles
- Forward snowplow stop
- Forward slalom
These classes offer basic professional skating instructions for boys and girls ages 5 to adult. Classes teach beginners the correct way to skate. Students are awarded test results at the end of the six week sessions.
Anyone may register now for any ONE session of lessons.
To sign up for an additional session, you must wait until the session you are currently in has ended, allowing you to register for the next appropriate level. This also allows everyone the opportunity to register and participate in at least one session.
BEGINNER 1: These classes are for skaters older than 5 that have never been in a previous skating program.
- In order to complete Beginner Level 1 the skater must be able to:
- Sit on ice and stand up
- Forward foot swizzles from a stand still
- Skate forward
- Stand still snowplow stop
- Glide on two feet
- Dip
- Rocking Horse
- Foot glide and two foot hop
- Backward skating
These classes offer basic professional skating instructions for boys and girls ages 5 to adult. Classes teach beginners the correct way to skate. Students are awarded test results at the end of the six week sessions.
Anyone may register now for any ONE session of lessons.
To sign up for an additional session, you must wait until the session you are currently in has ended, allowing you to register for the next appropriate level. This also allows everyone the opportunity to register and participate in at least one session.
BEGINNERS 2: These classes are for skaters that have completed Beginners Level 1.
- In order to complete Beginner Level 2 the skater must be able to:
- Two foot turn from forward to backwards standing still
- One foot glide
- Forward slalom
- Backward two foot swizzles
- Backward two foot glide
- Backward slalom
- Two foot snowplow
These classes offer basic professional skating instructions for boys and girls ages 2 to adult. Classes teach beginners the correct way to skate. Students are awarded test results at the end of the six week sessions.
Anyone may register now for any ONE session of lessons.
To sign up for an additional session, you must wait until the session you are currently in has ended, allowing you to register for the next appropriate level. This also allows everyone the opportunity to register and participate in at least one session.
INTERMEDIATE: These classes are for skaters who have completed Beginners Level 2. Skaters will work on Level 3 and Level 4.
- In order to complete Intermediate Level 3 the skater must be able to:
- Forward stroke
- Forward one foot swizzles on the circle
- Backward one foot swizzles on the circle
- Two foot turn forward to backward with a small glide
- Glide on one foot
- Two foot spin
- In order to complete Intermediate Level 4 the skater must be able to:
- Forward outside edge
- Forward inside edge
- Forward crossovers
- Forward outside 3-turn
These classes offer basic professional skating instructions for boys and girls ages 2 to adult. Classes teach beginners the correct way to skate. Students are awarded test results at the end of the six week sessions.
Anyone may register now for any ONE session of lessons.
To sign up for an additional session, you must wait until the session you are currently in has ended, allowing you to register for the next appropriate level. This also allows everyone the opportunity to register and participate in at least one session.
ADVANCED: These classes are for the skaters who have completed Level 4. Skaters will work on Level 5 and Level 6.
- In order to complete Advanced Level 5 the skater must be able to:
- Backward outside edge
- Backward inside edge
- Two foot spin to a one foot spin
- T-stop
- Side toe hop
- In order to complete Advanced Level 6 the skater must be able to:
- Forward inside 3-turn
- Backward two foot glide and turn to forward
- Hockey stop
- Bunny hop
- Spiral in a straight line
- Lunge
NOVICE PATCH: Novice Patch is the next progressive step for skaters who have completed Level 6. Skaters will work on Novice Patch Level 7 and 8.Students are taught the fundamentals of free skate, dance and moves in the field.
- In order to complete Novice Patch Level 7 the skater must be able to:
- Open mohawk
- Backward outside to a forward outside transition on the circle
- Landing position
- Beginning scratch spin
- Ballet jump
- In order to complete Novice Patch Level 8 the skater must be able to:
- On the circle, forward outside 3-turn
- On the circle, forward inside 3-turn
- Stand still waltz jump
- Mazurka
- Combination move
- Forward inside pivot
- In order to complete Novice Patch Dance Level 1 the skater must be able to:
- Forward consecutive swing rolls: 4 count
- Forward consecutive swing rolls: 6 count
- Forward consecutive progressives: 4 count
- Forward consecutive progressives: 6 count
- Forward consecutive chasses: 4 count
- Forward consecutive chasses: 6 count
- Killian hold
- In order to complete Novice Patch Dance Level 2 the skater must be able to:
- Forward consecutive slide chasses: 4 count
- Cross strokes
- Forward consecutive inside swing rolls: 4 count
- Right cross behind, left cross behind & right cross behind
- Backward consecutive swing rolls: 4 count
- Backward consecutive swing rolls: 6 count
- Backward consecutive progressives: 4 count
- Backward consecutive progressives: 6 count
- In order to complete Novice Patch Freestyle Level 1 the skater must be able to:
- Advanced forward stroking
- Forward consecutive outside edges
- Forward consecutive inside edges
- Scratch spin from back crossovers
- Waltz jump from back crossovers
- Half flip
- On circle, back outside 3-turn
- In order to complete Novice Patch Freestyle Level 2 the skater must be able to:
- Backward consecutive outside edges
- Backward consecutive inside edges
- Waltz jump, side toe hop & waltz jump
- Toe loop
- Waltz threes
- Back spin
- Forward and backward cross overs in a figure eight pattern
- Salchow
- In order to complete Novice Patch Freestyle Level 3 the skater must be able to:
- Half lutz
- Waltz jump toe loop
- Salchow toe loop
- On a circle, back inside 3-turn
- Back spin, 3 revolution
- Waltz eight
- Sit spin
- Spiral sequence
Ice Revue Learn to Skate/Hockey Skill Information
2025 “A Musical Ice Extravaganza” Ice Revue
Dress Rehearsal – Thursday, March 13, at 5:45 pm:
All skaters should be at the Cornerstone Bank Arena with their costumes on and ready to skate by 5:45 pm. Skaters need to go to the room upstairs from the lobby to the right (Fencing Room) and sit with their group immediately. As the skaters have finished skating, the instructors will be bringing them to the lobby to meet up with their parents. There will not be an intermission or finale during dress rehearsal. Skaters may leave after their group is done.
Friday, March 14 at 7:00 pm, Saturday, March 15 at 7:00 pm & Sunday, March 16 at 1:00 pm shows:
Skaters should enter through the skater door (doors will be marked). Only kids with their skates will be allowed through this door.
1st half skaters need to be with their group 15 minutes prior to show start in skater room. (Friday-Saturday 6:45 pm and Sunday 12:45 pm). 1st half skaters will need to remain in the Skater Room (upstairs to the right) until intermission. If your 1st half skater would like to participate in the finale, they will need to be in the hallway between the rinks by five numbers before the finale.
2nd half skaters will need to go to the Skating Room (upstairs to the right) at intermission and sit with their group until after the finale. Pick your skater up in the Skating Room after the show.
***Exceptions to the above for skaters 4 years old and under: they may sit in the stands by the Zamboni door and after they skate, they will be brought back to this area to sit with their parents. Skaters 4 years old and under may leave when they are done skating.
The temperature in the Cornerstone Bank Arena for the show will be warmer than normal. It is dark so please do not send extra stuff with your skater as items may get lost.
Ice Revue Skating Skills, Singles & Dance
A Musical Ice Extravaganza
At the end of each skating season, the Fargo Park District hosts an annual ice skating show. This year’s Ice Revue will take place at Cornerstone Bank Arena on March 14 and 15 at 7:00 pm, and March 16 at 1:00 pm, with a dress rehearsal scheduled for Thursday, March 13 at 5:45 pm. The Ice Revue provides skaters with a fantastic opportunity to showcase the skills they’ve mastered throughout the season to their friends and family.
Skaters will be assigned their parts for the show based on the number of hours skated over the winter, their test level, and their effort and dedication at the rink. Please plan to practice almost daily during the two weeks leading up to the Ice Revue. We will do our best to schedule younger skaters for earlier practice times. Consistent attendance at practices is crucial, but if you anticipate any absences, please reach out to Laura to discuss options.
Billing for lessons will follow the same process as during the skating session. For groups of two or more skaters, lesson time with the coach will be divided equally among the skaters. Each coach will provide their bill to the skaters at the end of show practices. We kindly ask that you settle this bill by the end of Ice Revue weekend. Your prompt payment is greatly appreciated!
There is a registration fee of $70.00 to participate in the Fargo Park District Ice Revue.
Please see the costume size chart in the drop down below and send your sizes to Laura as soon as possible. If you're unsure or between sizes, we recommend ordering the larger size, as these costumes may not have as much stretch as typical figure skating dresses. The most important measurement to consider is girth. Pictures of the selected costumes will be shared with skaters before ordering. Costumes typically cost between $60 and $80, and each skater will have 2 to 3 parts in the show.
Coaches will handle costume purchases, and reimbursement will be required before costumes can be taken home. An invoice will be provided for your convenience.
Pictures for the program will be taken in advance. Be watching for this schedule.
All skaters in MDF and private lessons have already been assigned a part, and planning is well underway.
If you do not plan to participate in the Ice Revue, please notify Laura as soon as possible. Parts are being finalized, and it’s important to know your plans.
Registration deadline: January 31
Please note that registrations must be completed online—paper registrations will not be accepted.
Fargo Park District Programs & Leagues
All Fargo Park District programs and leagues are first come first serve. Please be advised, a lot of programs and leagues fill up before the registration deadline. You cannot register for a program or league that is already full. Some programs and leagues have waitlists. If you are on a waitlist, you are NOT registered and are only contacted if a spot becomes available.
