Synchronized Skating

Welcome to the Skate Canada-Saskatchewan Synchronized Skating web page! Here you will find information about synchronized skating that is happening in our province and across the country. Visit this site often as updated and new information will appear frequently.

WHAT IS SYNCHRONIZED SKATING?
Synchronized skating or “synchro” is a specialized discipline of skating involving groups of eight or more skaters performing various group formations and manoeuvres. The objective is for the team to perform as one unit executing circles, blocks, lines, wheels, and intersections in unison to the music, while demonstrating quality edges, power and flow.

WHY WOULD WE WANT TO DO SYNCHRONIZIED SKATING IN OUR CLUB?
Because it is a lot of fun for skaters of all ages and skill level. There are no test requirements to participate in any level of synchronized skating. Synchro builds “team spirit”, long-lasting friendships, and skaters get an opportunity to compete as a group in competitions at the provincial and/or national level that may not have been an option for the single skater. It provides a “safety in numbers” concept for the more reluctant skaters where each skater is part of a group on the ice and not the only one. It helps to develop skating skills in a group which is always fun to do.

WHAT ARE THE CATEGORIES AND REQUIREMENTS AT EACH LEVEL?

WHAT ELEMENTS WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE 2011 FUN FEST COMPETITIONS?

This year the Competition Committee decided to include some “synchro” elements into the Fun Fest competitions at the various regional competitions. Your club will need to select 4 – 6 skaters in order to compete in these events.

Following are the requirements for the 2011 season:

       1. Line- the team is required to do a minimum of 8 steps forward in a
           line, turn backwards (one foot or two foot turn allowed) and then a
           minimum of 8 steps backwards. Linking steps are allowed but will not
           increase the value of the element. Line must cover at least 1/2 the ice
           surface.

       2. Circle- 3 circle thrusts then a two foot turn on a curve forward to
           backwards then 3 backwards circle thrusts then step forwards and repeat.
           The sequence can be repeated as many times as they like but the circle
           must rotate at least 360 degrees.

       3. Wheel- Two spoke wheel. The wheel must rotate at least 360 degrees.

WHICH CLUBS HAVE REGISTERED SYNCHRONIZED SKATING TEAMS?

Cudworth Pre-Novice

Kinistino Beginner I, Elementary

Moosomin Juvenile, Elementary, Novice

Oxbow Elementary, Pre-Novice

Skate Regina Beginner I & II, Pre-Novice, Adult Sys I & III

Skate Saskatoon Pre-Novice

Skate Tisdale Beginner II, Juvenile

U of S Anne Collingridge SC Adult Sys I

WHO ARE THE SASKATCHEWAN SYNCHRONIZED SKATING JUDGES?

      Jonina Adamcewicz       Regina                      Senior level
      Pamala Briske              Jansen                    Senior level
      Enid Davidson               Hudson Bay              Senior level
      Brett Hines                   Saskatoon                Novice level
      Janet Hornung              Regina                       Senior level
      Doug Steele                North Battleford           ISU/World level
      Adeline Wuschenny      Regina                       Senior level
      Trish Wuschenny          Regina                      Senior level

WHERE CAN OUR TEAMS GO TO ENTER A SYNCHRONIZED SKATING COMPETITION?

Rosebowl Synchro Competition – Calgary – January 14-16, 2012

Prairie Regional Synchro Competition – Souris – February 4-5, 2012

Living Skies Synchro Competition - Regina - MarMarch 9 - 11, 2012

Crocus Invitational Synchro Competition – Hartney, Man. – March 18, 2012

• Watch this space for additional competitions.

WHO CAN WE CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SYNCHRONIZED SKATING?

For coaching information, contact Janis Johnson or Pam Knelson

For judging information, technical information or general inquiries about synchronized skating, contact Doug Steele (306-445-3610).