The Roseville Skating School is under the direction of the Roseville Parks and Recreation Department and is run in accordance with the Learn to Skate USA program. We are dedicated to provide a quality ice skating program for the recreational to advanced skaters.
Our tot and beginner basic skills classes introduce children to the fundamentals of ice skating in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Freestyle and synchronized class are for intermediate to advanced skaters who have passed the proper levels through LTSUSA.
Roseville Skate School is proud to be transitioning to the Learn to Skate USA program! To participate, all skaters must have an active annual membership with Learn to Skate USA. This membership is required to register for any Roseville Skate School classes and must be obtained before signing up. The annual membership fee is $18.50.
To learn more please visit out Roseville Skate School Website as seen below.
Skate school offers classes year round, fall, winter/spring, summer & daytime skating options.
The OVAL hosts an a skate park and inline skaters from May through September. Equipment includes launch ramps, quarter pipes, spines, vert ramps, rails, half pipe and more! Inline skaters are welcome to utilize the OVAL track for inline blading- as it provides a safe and smooth surface. The skate park & inline track is open to the public and FREE to use.
Click here to view summer OVAL public skating schedule.
Instructors from 3rd Lair Demo Team invite beginner and intermediate skateboarders ages 6 to 16 to sign up to learn techniques and enhance their skateboarding skills. Camps are offered June - August at the OVAL Skate Park.
| Time | Dates | Fees |
| 9:00am - 12:00pm | June 9-13, 2025 | $250 |
| 9:00am - 12:00pm | July 7-11, 2025 | $250 |
| 9:00am - 12:00pm | July 22-24, 2025 | $170 |
| 9:00am - 12:00pm | Aug 12-14, 2025 | $170 |
In collaboration with Greater MN Speedskating Association, join us for 4 days of inline skating! Even if you have never put on skates before, instructors will take you through the basics of the great sport of inline skating and racing. Helmet and wrist guards required. Skates available for rent- included in overall cost. Sizes Y3-12.
| Time | Dates | Fee |
| 9:00am - 12:00pm | June 16-20, 2025 (No Class June 19) | $100.00 (skate rentals included, if needed) |
Events run Wednesday evenings, 6pm - 8pm, June 4, 2025 - August 13, 2025. Proficient skaters of all ages are welcome. Racing is free of charge; helmet required, wrist guards and sliders recommended. More information on https://mnspeedskating.com/
LTSS Program is an entry-level speed skating program offered through Roseville Parks and Recreation in collaboration with Midway Speedskating Club. The program is open to all metro-area skaters, ages 8 through adult. The main goal of the program is to learn proper skating techniques and develop skills to be able to participate in this life-long sport. This is NOT a learn to skate program, participants MUST be able to skate independently and focusses on speedskating specific techniques and skills.
Info & Skate Pick-up, November 18 at 5:30pm at the OVAL for the full and 1st half sessions. Skating will begin on Nov 20.
Info & skate pick-up, Jan 8 for 2nd half at 5:30pm, skating will begin on Jan 8.
Registration will close on November 9. After November 9 please call the Recreation Supervisor, Jessica Matthews: 651-792-7121 to register.
Speedskates available to rent for $50/full season or $30/half session (first-come, first-serve basis).
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| Program # | Session | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9101.307 | FULL Session: T/Th | Nov 20 - Feb 12 | 5:30 - 6:30pm |
| 9101.308 | 1st Half: T/Th | Nov 20 - Dec 18 | 5:30 - 6:30pm |
| 9101.309 | 2nd Half: T/Th | Jan 8 - Feb 12 | 5:30 - 6:30pm |
Speedskating season passes are available for skaters who have EXTENDED long blade skating experience. Season pass will provide skater with access to all Midway/GMSA "All Level" & "Advanced" speedskating sessions for the OVAL 2025-2026 season + all OVAL public skating SPEEDSKATING sessions. Season pass holders will receive a bracelet and must present & wear to each session and check in with staff at OVAL skate rental office OR skating center front desk. For more information & to register, click here.
This year we are happy to include personal transponders to those who purchase season passes for the 2025/26 season. These will provide lap times (as long as between 22 seconds and 55 seconds) for every lap you skate around the John Rose Oval. Times are displayed on the brand new score board and are easy to read as you are skating. This will make your skating and training sessions a lot more fun with constant feedback!
Midway Speedskating is a non-profit, parent-run organization committed to the sport of Speed Skating. The club primarily focuses on skaters 18 years and younger. Midway is proud to call the OVAL their home. Click here for more information.
GMSA represents speed skating in MN , ND, SD and parts of western WI. GMSA is a non-profit organization whose primary activity is the promotion and education of speedskating in the region. Organization is responsible for securing ice time and officials for regional and national meets and addressing the needs of the various speedskating clubs who practice and compete on ice throughout the state. Click here for more information about GMSA.
The Oval offers skating opportunities for ALL ages and abilities in conjunction with Roseville Parks & Recreation and the Greater MN Speedskating Association. Open public speedskating, intro programs and clubs are all available for people to become involved.
The Guidant John Rose MN OVAL is home to multiple leagues, including an adult rec bandy league, American Bandy Association, USA Men's & Women's Bandy Teams.
Bandy is played on an ice surface the size of a soccer field. Best described as field hockey on skates. Each team is made up of 11 players, including a goalie- aim of bandy is to score goals by hitting an orange ball into the opposing team's net using a curved stick (4-feet in length).
If you are looking for something different from hockey and love to skate, come join adult rec bandy league! This is a great alternative to hockey, is a non-checking game. Season runs November - March on Sunday afternoons.
| Program # | Dates | Time | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9101.306 | Nov 9-Mar 1 | 3:00 - 5:00pm | Adults, 18+ |
Registration will close on November 9. After November 9 please call the Recreation Supervisor, Jessica Matthews: 651-792-7121 to register.
The American Bandy Association is the governing body of the sport of bandy in the United Sates and its representative in the International Bandy Federation. The board's objective is to sustain and improve the quality and scope of bandy in the United States. Click here for more information
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