Border Blades Figure Skating Club

05/11/2026

Border Blades is looking to add to our coaching staff! Please visit the link below for more information.

Border Blades Figure Skating Club is looking to hire a Skating Coach for private lessons starting in the summer or fall of 2026.

04/18/2026

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03/08/2026

✨What a great way to end the season! Our Border Blades skaters shined bright at the Ice Show! ⛸️🪩✨

02/28/2026

👏👏👏 Round of applause for our newest ✨GOLD✨ medalist! Ava skated beautifully to pass her gold skating skills test. Many years of hard work and dedication go into becoming a USFS Gold Medalist and Ava showed it off today! We are proud of you! ⛸️🏅

02/27/2026

✨ Senior Spotlight: Madelyn Ruthig ✨

At just 17 years old, Madelyn Ruthig is already leaving an incredible mark on the skating community. A senior at Red River High School, Madelyn is the daughter of Mike and Joelle Ruthig and has dedicated the past 10 years to competitive figure skating with the Border Blades Figure Skating Club. From individual skating to synchronized skating, her journey has been filled with growth, grit, and unforgettable memories.

Madelyn skated with every synchro team in the program, spending the last six seasons with the Emerald Blades. Along the way, she and her teammates traveled near and far—making memories at competitions in Bismarck, Maplewood, Beaver Dam, Rockford, Wichita, Kalamazoo, Chicago, and Plymouth 🧳❄️. Those experiences, friendships, and shared goals are some of her most cherished moments.

A dedicated and driven athlete, Madelyn is a gold medalist in skating skills and is working toward completing her gold dances (both partnered and solo) by the end of summer 🥇. She recently hit a huge milestone by achieving her highest personal record and passing her Novice Singles Freeskate test at the 2026 Red River Valley Classic. Her favorite moment this season? Looking up into the stands during her Holiday Classic skate and seeing familiar, smiling faces as she delivered her personal best performance 💫.

Beyond competing, Madelyn loves giving back. For four years, she’s coached with the Park District’s Learn to Skate program and served as a junior coach for the Opal Blades synchro team 👧⛸️. This fall, she’ll attend University of North Dakota, pursue a Nursing degree, continue coaching, and hopes to skate with the UND Hockey Cheer 💚.

Her message to younger skaters: believe in yourself, embrace the falls, trust the process, and never stop practicing—because anything is possible with hard work and heart 👏👏.

02/25/2026

✨ Senior Spotlight: Kiah Coffman ✨

Kiah Coffman is a senior at Grafton High School, and her skating journey is one filled with dedication, growth, and heart 🧡. She first stepped onto the ice at just six years old through the Grafton Parks and Recreation Learn to Skate program, where she quickly discovered a passion that would shape her youth. Kiah continued in Learn to Skate through the spring of 2019, while also participating in the Border Blades Bridge Program for two years, gaining confidence and sharpening her skills along the way. In the fall of 2019, she advanced into the private advanced skating program, where her love for the sport truly flourished.

Beyond figure skating, Kiah has been deeply involved in her community 🎉. She has been a member of the Grafton Park River Hockey cheerleading team for four years and proudly serves as co-captain this year 📣. Her leadership, enthusiasm, and team spirit have made a lasting impact both on and off the ice.

In the fall of 2020, Kiah took on a new role as a Learn to Skate coach 👧🧒. Coaching has become one of her favorite parts of skating, as she loves watching young skaters discover the joy of the sport—just like she once did. Seeing their excitement and growth each season has been incredibly rewarding for her.

Kiah would like to extend a huge thank-you to all of the coaches who have guided her since the very beginning, her fellow skaters who helped create unforgettable memories, and her parents for their constant love, encouragement, and support 🙏.

After graduation, Kiah plans to attend Mayville State University, where she will pursue a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education 🎓🍎. With her passion for teaching and caring for others, her future is as bright as her smile on the ice! ✨⛸️

02/23/2026

✨ Senior Spotlight: Annie Rolland ✨

Annie Rolland, daughter of Jessica Swanson and Chad Rolland, is a senior at Red River High School. She began figure skating at age six with the Grand Forks Park District and joined the Border Blades Figure Skating Club the following year as a member of the Diamond Blades synchronized skating team. Throughout her years with Border Blades, Annie has formed strong bonds with her teammates and created lasting memories, especially during trips to the Midwestern Synchronized Skating Competition, where travel and time together strengthened friendships.

Annie has worked tirelessly toward her goal of becoming a gold medalist and is now just one test away from achieving that milestone. 🏅 Her family is incredibly proud of her dedication and perseverance through early mornings, challenges, and achievements along the way.

Annie and her parents extend heartfelt thanks to her coaches over the years, with special appreciation to Brooke Ramlo. Over a decade of lessons, Brooke has played an integral role in Annie’s growth as a skater, building a close and meaningful connection.

This past year, Annie stepped into a leadership role as a training coach for the Ruby Blades synchronized skating team. She takes pride in mentoring younger skaters and enjoys supporting their development. Her advice is to cherish every moment and never take the experience for granted. 🌹

Beyond skating, Annie is in her fourth year as a hockey cheerleader and served as co-captain of the Red River Hockey Cheer Team. She has also cheered for football for three years, is a member of the National Honor Society, and was recently nominated for the National Technical Honor Society.

This fall, Annie plans to attend the University of North Dakota, where she will pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and continue her involvement in synchronized skating through coaching. 💚🏥

02/20/2026

✨ Senior Spotlight: Addyson Leddige ✨

Meet Addyson Leddige, a senior at Red River High School and a dedicated figure skater whose journey began at just four years old through the Grand Forks Park District. By age six, she joined Border Blades, launching a lifelong passion that has shaped her athletic and personal growth.

This season marked a major milestone for Addyson as she achieved her lifelong goal of becoming a Quadruple Gold Medalist—earning Gold Medals in Skating Skills, Partnered Dance, Solo Dance, and Solo Free Dance. This elite accomplishment required nearly 40 skating tests over the course of her career and earned her the Platinum Level Achievement through the United States Figure Skating Graduating Seniors Program.

Addyson has been part of 12 synchronized skating teams, starting as a Ruby Blade and spending the last six years as an Emerald Blade, including three seasons skating with both Emerald and Sapphire Blades. She treasures the friendships, competitions, and travel experiences—especially the memories made at Midwestern events.

This year, Addyson also stepped into a leadership role as a coach for the Diamond Blades, where she found renewed joy in mentoring younger skaters. Her advice to them: have fun, work hard, and trust that the effort is always worth it.

Beyond the ice, Addyson is deeply involved in school and community life. She serves as captain of the Red River Hockey Cheer Team, cheers for football, participates in softball, sings in choir, and is a member of the National Honor Society. In the summer, you’ll find her at the lake with friends.

Addyson extends heartfelt thanks to her coaches who supported her every step of the way. This fall, she will attend the University of North Dakota, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business. 💙⛸️

02/18/2026

Due to the incoming weather, the rinks will not be open tomorrow morning. Early morning private ice (6-8am) is canceled for Wednesday, February 18th.

02/16/2026

It’s time to recognize our incredible, hard-working Seniors!! 🎓⛸️✨

Border Blades Figure Skating Club is proud to be home to so many homegrown figure skaters in our community, and we’re excited to spotlight them—along with their families, personal journeys, and future plans. 💙❄️

Stay tuned over the next few days as we share our Senior profiles and celebrate everything they’ve accomplished! 🌟👏