Q: Where to buy skates?
A: Two trusted brands our coaches recommend are Jackson and Reidell. You can check with your coach to see what they need based off of what level of skating they are at.
To buy used check out Play It Again Sports in St. Cloud.
To buy new you can check out these stores (please note, call ahead for appointment):
Pierce Skate & Ski Bloomington (952) 884-1990
Strauss Skates Maplewood (651) 770-1344
Westwood Sports Apple Valley (952) 431-5590
Q: Where to buy tights for competitions/shows?
A: The Mondor brand of tights is a little bit thicker and warmer. You can find them on Amazon and sometimes the Skin Shop will also have good deals. secondskinshop.com
Q: Where can I get my blades sharpened?
A: For entry level skates, you can get your blades sharpened right at the rink! Scheel's offers sharpening where you can pay each time or buy a card. For higher level skates, Coach Lisa Stang is very skilled at sharpening! Ultimately, check with your coach to see what they recommend.