What
is Synchronised Skating
The following information about Synchronized
Skating is taken from www.worldsynchro.com
Synchronized (which is
also commonly spelt synchronised) Figure Skating or SYS (formerly
known as Precision Skating) is the world's fastest growing competitive
sport and represents teamwork at its finest. The sport takes the classical,
graceful movements of figure skating, and combines it with the thrill
of split second maneuvers. Synchro Skating is the newest discipline
recognized by the International Skating Union. Synchronized Skating
involves a team of 16 to 24 skaters competing in one of eight different
levels, ranging from juvenile to the elite senior division. Synchronization
refers to the unison and accuracy of formations executed by the skaters.
Skaters, in a well-balanced program, will form circles, lines, blocks,
wheels and intersections choreographed to allow for expression and
interpretation of the music. Intricate footwork is used to enhance
the maneuvers. Teams are judges on these elements in addition to their
speed, program difficulty, style and artistic expression.
Now
what is happening in Victoria with Synchronized Skating?
There are
opportunities for Synchronized Skating in Melbourne at the Olympic
Ice Skating Centre. Read below to find out details
Ice
Baci - a Junior Level team.
Information about the Team: Because
it is a Junior team, the ages for the team need to be between 12-
19 however there can be some older skaters. The numbers of skaters
for a team is either a minimum of 12 or maximum of 20. KISS
usually have from 14�16 members.
Skating Ability: Junior synchro skaters
all need to have passed the Preliminary test and 75% of the team must
have passed Elementary 1 Figure or Dance tests. Skaters should
also be having at least one singles lesson a week. This can
be with the coach of the skaters choice. The reason for this
is to develop general skating skills, as synchro skating now requires
singles elements of jumps and spins
Training: Please contact the club
for practice times.
Goals: The main of the goal is to represent Victoria
at Nationals. Despite not having much ice time during 2005 the
team came up from 7th in 2004 to a credible 4th. They are hoping
for a medal in 2006. Then they will look very seriously at taking
the team overseas to one of the Junior Worlds or World Cup events.
Costs:Please contact the club for costs.
There is also a team outfit which
is a one off cost.
Kinetix
OFDC club's own Sychronized team practices on Friday evenings from 6pm to 6.30pm. They are currently training as an Aussie Skate team but aiming to become a higher level team. They also do some off-ice training. Click here to obtain more information.
