Synchronized skating

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Synchronized skating
2015 Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final Team Paradise IMG 9903.JPG
Team Paradise at the 2015 Grand Prix
Highest governing body International Skating Union
Nicknames"precision skating", "synchro"
First Performed1956;68 years ago (1956)
Characteristics
Team members
  • between 8 and 20 figure skaters including 4 alternates
  • maximum 16 compete on the ice at once
Mixed-sex Mixed
Type
Equipment
Venue
Presence
Olympic No [1]
Paralympic No
World Games No

Synchronized skating, often called synchro, is an ice skating sport where between 8 and 20 skaters perform together as a team. They move as a flowing unit at high speed over the ice, while performing elements and footwork.

Contents

This complex sport originated in 1956 and was initially called "precision skating" due to its emphasis on the maintenance of intricate and precise formations and the requirement of precise timing from all members of the group. Synchronized skating is now well-established as an organized sport in several European countries with several of them having produced teams who frequently win championships at the international level. As of 2022, there are more than 600 synchro teams in United States alone. [2]

Details

Synchronized skating currently uses a judging format similar to singles, pairs and ice dancing. The discipline is primarily judged on skating skills, transitions, performance, composition, interpretation and difficulty of elements. [3]

Each level performs a free skate program requiring elements such as circles, lines, blocks, wheels, intersections, no holds, and lifts at higher levels. Teams are required to perform step sequences, ranging in difficulty with each level. There are many different levels including Pre-Preliminary, Preliminary, Beginner, Pre-juvenile, Open juvenile, Intermediate, Novice, Junior, Senior, and Adult. [4] In the highest-ranking levels, Junior and Senior division teams are required to perform a short program in addition to the free skate. The short program is more technical in nature, whereas the free skating program is longer and provides an opportunity to showcase expression, emotion and interpretation. [2]

Junior level teams compete in the Junior World Synchronized Skating Championships. At the senior level, teams compete at the World Synchronized Skating Championship. [2] All member nations of the ISU are allocated one entry for each level, countries that placed in the top five of the previous championship are awarded two team entries. [5]

A synchronized skating routine may consist of straight line sequences, wheels, blocks, circle step sequences, or also moves in isolation. Moves in isolation, used in advanced levels, consist of one or more skaters separating from the rest of the team to performs freestyle type moves. For example, three figure-skaters may separate and execute sit spins, while the rest of the team is performing a circle formation. The three figure skaters will then re-join the group and carry on with the routine. Similarly, Novice, Junior, and Senior programs include moves in the field. Wherein the whole team performs sets of moves such as biellmann spirals, 170 spirals, unsupported spirals, spread eagles, or Ina Bauers connected.

The required elements must be performed in specific ways, as described by published communications by the ISU, unless otherwise specified. The ISU publishes violations and their points values yearly. Situations warranting deductions in synchronized skating include elements where one-quarter of the team or more fails to execute a maneuver in congruence with the majority of the team, falls, interruptions, illegal maneuvers (such as cartwheels, and violations of the rules concerning time, music, and clothing.

History

In 1956, the first synchronized skating team was formed by Dr. Richard Porter. [6] The 'Hockettes' skated out of Ann Arbor, Michigan and entertained spectators during intermissions of the University of Michigan Wolverines hockey team. In the early days, precision skating (as it was then called) resembled a drill team routine, or a precision dance company such as The Rockettes.[ citation needed ] In 1974, the ISU published the first judges' handbook for synchronized skating. [7]

During the 1970s, the interest for this new sport grew and developed. Teams developed more creative and innovative routines incorporating stronger basic skating skills, new maneuvers and more sophisticated transitions with greater speed, style and agility. Due to the increased interest in the sport in North America, the first official international competition was held between Canadian and American teams in Michigan in March 1976. With the internationalization of the sport, it has evolved, with increasing emphasis on speed and skating skills, and "highlight" elements such as jumps, spirals, spins, and lifts that originally were not permitted in competition.

Competition elements

Block

An element where the skaters are lined up in three to five, separate parallel lines. The block should travel over the entire ice surface. The lines should be straight and evenly spaced. To increase the difficulty of the block teams can add step sequences, pivot the block, or change the configuration. [8]

Circle

Golden Blades performing a circle. GoldenBlades, Tappara 20091213-4.jpg
Golden Blades performing a circle.

There are many different ways to complete this element. Teae circle, multiple circles, a circle within a circle, interlocked circles, or a disconnected circle. The circle should be evenly spaced between the sand variations, skaters and should form a round shape. To increase the difficulty of a circle a team can include step sequences, traveling, and changes of rotational direction. Assisting of travel can also be present in a circle, and is usually noted by a skater trying to cut through the rotation of the circle on a straight path; this will be noticeable with the same jerky/whipping motion of the circle.

Team Paradise at 2015 Grand Prix performing a line 2015 Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final Team Paradise IMG 9114.JPG
Team Paradise at 2015 Grand Prix performing a line

Line

There are many different types of lines. Lines can be two parallel lines, one straight line, or a diagonal line. To increase the difficulty the team may pivot the line, change configuration, or incorporate retrogression into the line.

Wheel

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For a wheel every figure skater must rotate around a common center point. There are many different formations that teams can form including a two to five spoke or a parallel wheel. Each spoke (line) of the wheel should be straight and the figure skaters should be leaning into the center of the wheel. The difficulty of the wheel can be increased by adding footwork, changing the rotational direction of the wheel, configuration of the wheel, or traveling. Traveling is difficult because a lot of the time teams will get called for "assisting the travel" which occurs when a team member (usually towards the center) is doing footwork that is not around the center point that is being traveled, but rather they cut through it on a straight path and stop the flow of rotation in an effort to gain more distance up the ice. More often than not, assisting the travel can be spotted because a) a team member will look out of place and b) the wheel will whip or be very jerky in movement.

Intersection

Golden Blades performing an intersection GoldenBlades, Tappara 20091213-5.jpg
Golden Blades performing an intersection

An intersection, also known as a pass through, is when the figure skaters skate towards each other in lines and intersect. The intersection can be two lines, such as an angled intersection, but can have three or four lines, such as a triangle or box. At the point of intersection skaters could do turns or free skating movements to increase the difficulty. The entry to the intersection can be made more difficult by intersecting from an angle or from a whip.

2015 Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final Team Nexxice IMG 9184.JPG

No Hold Element

The no hold element has the same qualities as a regular block. The only difference is that the skaters are not connected in a no hold block. The goal of this maneuver is to stay in perfect alignment while doing the footwork. The neater the block and the harder the footwork, the more points a team can receive.

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The no hold element can also be used in circle work, creating a challenging and interesting appeal to a basic circle step sequence. Not only does it make it look interesting, but it adds a level of difficulty. The skaters must keep even spacing while rotating the circle, without the assistance of the pull of another skater.

Lift Element

This is a free skating move where one figure skater holds on to another. Different types of pairs element include spins, lifts, and pivots such as death spirals. Again, this element is really not a necessity for team skating, but it is seen at the Junior and Senior level. A pairs element can be used to boost skating skills and transition scores.

Team Surprise at the 2015 Grand Prix performing Movement in Isolation. 2015 Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final Team Suprise IMG 9105.JPG
Team Surprise at the 2015 Grand Prix performing Movement in Isolation.

Moves in the Field

This element is a sequence of movements that must include free skating moves such as spirals, spread eagles, Ina Bauers, and other flowing moves with strong edges, connected with linking steps. It must include at least three different free skating moves.

Competitions

International

There are international synchronized skating competitions at the Senior, Junior, and Novice levels (with Senior being the most elite). The International Skating Union held the first official World Synchronized Skating Championships (WSSC) in 2000 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. The top Junior teams from around the world competed from 2001 to 2012 at the ISU Junior World Challenge Cup (JWCC), held in a different location every year. The JWCC were accompanied in 2013 by the ISU World Junior Synchronized Skating Championships, to be held biannually in odd-numbered years with the JWCC in even-numbered years. [9] Other long-running, major international events attracting elite teams at different levels include the French Cup, Spring Cup, Neuchâtel Trophy, Cup of Berlin, Zagreb Snowflakes Trophy, Leon Lurje Trophy and Prague Cup.

ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships

Haydenettes 2006 Haydenettes 2006.jpg
Haydenettes 2006

The ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships (WSSC) are the world championships for synchronized skating. Held since 2000, the WSSC is an annual international event organized by the International Skating Union. The top positions have been dominated by Finland, with three different World Champions (Marigold IceUnity, Rockettes and Team Unique) and 19 medals and Sweden with the team (Team Surprise) with most World titles and medals for a single team. Other major countries include Canada with three gold, four silvers and five bronzes (for NEXXICE, Les Suprêmes and the now-discontinued Black Ice), as well as the United States with two silvers and five bronzes (for Miami University and Haydenettes).

YearLocationGoldSilverBronzeSource
2024 Flag of Croatia.svg Zagreb, Croatia Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Les Suprêmes Flag of the United States.svg Haydenettes Flag of Finland.svg Rockettes
2023 Flag of the United States.svg Lake Placid, USA Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Les Suprêmes Flag of Finland.svg Rockettes Flag of Finland.svg Team Unique [10]
2022 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Hamilton, Canada Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Les Suprêmes Flag of Finland.svg Marigold IceUnity Flag of Finland.svg Rockettes [11]
2021 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Hamilton, Canada Event cancelled
2020 Flag of the United States.svg Lake Placid, USA Event cancelled
2019 Flag of Finland.svg Helsinki, Finland Flag of Russia.svg Team Paradise Flag of Finland.svg Marigold IceUnity Flag of Finland.svg Rockettes [12]
2018 Flag of Sweden.svg Stockholm, Sweden Flag of Finland.svg Marigold IceUnity Flag of Sweden.svg Team Surprise Flag of Russia.svg Team Paradise [13]
2017 Flag of the United States.svg Colorado Springs, USA Flag of Russia.svg Team Paradise Flag of Finland.svg Marigold IceUnity Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg NEXXICE [14]
2016 Flag of Hungary.svg Budapest, Hungary Flag of Russia.svg Team Paradise Flag of Finland.svg Rockettes Flag of the United States.svg Haydenettes [15]
2015 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg NEXXICE Flag of Finland.svg Marigold IceUnity Flag of Russia.svg Team Paradise [16]
2014 Flag of Italy.svg Courmayeur, Italy Flag of Finland.svg Marigold IceUnity Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg NEXXICE Flag of Finland.svg Rockettes [17]
2013 Flag of the United States.svg Boston, United States Flag of Finland.svg Team Unique Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg NEXXICE Flag of the United States.svg Haydenettes [18]
2012 Flag of Sweden.svg Gothenburg, Sweden Flag of Sweden.svg Team Surprise Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg NEXXICE Flag of the United States.svg Haydenettes [19]
2011 Flag of Finland.svg Helsinki, Finland Flag of Finland.svg Rockettes Flag of Finland.svg Marigold IceUnity Flag of the United States.svg Haydenettes [20]
2010 Flag of the United States.svg Colorado Springs, United States Flag of Finland.svg Rockettes Flag of Finland.svg Marigold IceUnity Flag of the United States.svg Haydenettes [21]
2009 Flag of Croatia.svg Zagreb, Croatia Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg NEXXICE Flag of Finland.svg Team Unique Flag of Sweden.svg Team Surprise [22]
2008 Flag of Hungary.svg Budapest, Hungary Flag of Finland.svg Rockettes Flag of Sweden.svg Team Surprise Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg NEXXICE [23]
2007 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg London, Canada Flag of Sweden.svg Team Surprise Flag of the United States.svg Miami University Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg NEXXICE [24]
2006 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Prague, Czech Republic Flag of Finland.svg Marigold IceUnity Flag of Sweden.svg Team Surprise Flag of Finland.svg Rockettes [25]
2005 Flag of Sweden.svg Gothenburg, Sweden Flag of Sweden.svg Team Surprise Flag of Finland.svg Rockettes Flag of Finland.svg Marigold IceUnity [26]
2004 Flag of Croatia.svg Zagreb, Croatia Flag of Finland.svg Marigold IceUnity Flag of Sweden.svg Team Surprise Flag of Finland.svg Rockettes [27]
2003 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ottawa, Canada Flag of Sweden.svg Team Surprise Flag of Finland.svg Marigold IceUnity Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Les Suprêmes
2002 Flag of France.svg Rouen, France Flag of Finland.svg Marigold IceUnity Flag of Sweden.svg Team Surprise Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg black ice
2001 Flag of Finland.svg Helsinki, Finland Flag of Sweden.svg Team Surprise Flag of Finland.svg Rockettes Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg black ice [28]
2000 Flag of the United States.svg Minneapolis, United States Flag of Sweden.svg Team Surprise Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg black ice Flag of Finland.svg Marigold IceUnity [29]

ISU World Junior Synchronized Skating Championships

YearLocationGoldSilverBronzeSource
2024 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Neuchatel, Switzerland Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Les Suprêmes Flag of Finland.svg Team Fintastic Flag of the United States.svg Skyliners
2023 Flag of France.svg Angers, France Flag of Finland.svg Team Fintastic Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg NEXXICE Flag of the United States.svg Skyliners
2022 Flag of Austria.svg Innsbruck, Austria Flag of Finland.svg Team Fintastic Flag of the United States.svg Skyliners Flag of the United States.svg Teams Elite [30]
2021 Flag of France.svg Lyon, France Event Cancelled
2020 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nottingham, United Kingdom Flag of Finland.svg Team Fintastic Flag of Russia.svg Team Junost Flag of Russia.svg Team Crystal Ice [31]
2019 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Neuchatel, Switzerland Flag of Russia.svg Team Junost Flag of Russia.svg Team Crystal Ice Flag of the United States.svg Team Skyliners [32]
2018 Flag of Croatia.svg Zagreb, Croatia Flag of Russia.svg Team Junost Flag of the United States.svg Team Skyliners Flag of Russia.svg Team Crystal Ice [33]
2017 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Mississauga, Canada Flag of Russia.svg Team Junost Flag of Finland.svg Team Fintastic Flag of Finland.svg Musketeers [34]
2015 Flag of Croatia.svg Zagreb, Croatia Flag of Finland.svg Musketeers Flag of Finland.svg Team Fintastic Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Les Suprêmes [35]
2013 Flag of Finland.svg Helsinki, Finland Flag of Finland.svg Musketeers Flag of Finland.svg Team Fintastic Flag of Russia.svg Spartak-Junost [36]

ISU Junior World Challenge Cup

The Junior World Challenge Cup was held bi-annually starting in 2013 alternating with the newly introduced World Junior Championships until being discontinued after the 2015-16 season.

YearLocationGoldSilverBronzeSource(s)
2016 Flag of Croatia.svg Zagreb, Croatia Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Les Suprêmes Flag of Finland.svg Team Fintastic Flag of Russia.svg Team Junost [37]
2014 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Neuchâtel, Switzerland Flag of Finland.svg Team Fintastic Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Les Suprêmes Flag of Finland.svg Musketeers [38]
2012 Flag of Sweden.svg Gothenburg, Sweden Flag of Finland.svg Team Fintastic Flag of Finland.svg Musketeers Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Les Suprêmes [39]
2011 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Neuchâtel, Switzerland Flag of Finland.svg Team Fintastic Flag of Finland.svg Musketeers Flag of the United States.svg Team Braemar [40]
2010 Flag of Sweden.svg Gothenburg, Sweden Flag of Finland.svg Team Fintastic Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg NEXXICE Flag of Finland.svg Musketeers [40] [41]
2009 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Neuchâtel, Switzerland Flag of Finland.svg Team Fintastic Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg NEXXICE Flag of Finland.svg Musketeers [40]
2008 Flag of France.svg Rouen, France Flag of Finland.svg Team Fintastic Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Gold Ice Flag of Finland.svg Musketeers [40]
2007 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nottingham, Great Britain Flag of Finland.svg Team Fintastic Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Les Suprêmes Flag of the United States.svg Chicago Jazz [42]
2006 Flag of Finland.svg Helsinki, Finland Flag of Finland.svg Musketeers Flag of Finland.svg Team Fintastic Flag of the United States.svg Chicago Jazz [40]
2005 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Neuchâtel, Switzerland Flag of Finland.svg Musketeers Flag of Finland.svg Team Mystique Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Gold Ice [40]
2004 Flag of Italy.svg Milan, Italy Flag of Finland.svg Musketeers Flag of Finland.svg Team Mystique Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Gold Ice [40]
2003 Flag of Sweden.svg Kungsbacka, Sweden Flag of Finland.svg Musketeers Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Burlington Ice Image Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Les Suprêmes [40]
2002 Flag of Croatia.svg Zagreb, Croatia Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ice Image Flag of Russia.svg Spartak-Leader Flag of Finland.svg Musketeers [40]
2001 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Neuchâtel, Switzerland Flag of Finland.svg Team Fintastic Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Les Suprêmes Flag of the United States.svg Superettes [40]

Finland

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Team Unique 2013

The Finnish member of ISU, the Finnish Figure Skating Association, holds the Finnish Synchronized Skating Championships at the Novice, Junior and Senior levels. Also, it holds two Finnish Championships Qualifiers before the nationals. Since the late 1990s, the senior-level battle for the qualifier wins and Finnish Championshipand the ensuing ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships (WSSC) entrieshas mainly been fought between three teams from Helsinki, Marigold IceUnity, Rockettes and Team Unique, while a fourth and sometimes a fifth Senior team has competed along in the intervening years.

Finnish Senior Championships medalists

YearLocationGoldSilverBronzeSource
2022Helsinki Team Unique Rockettes Marigold IceUnity [43]
2022Tampere Rockettes Marigold IceUnity Dream Edges [43]
2021Helsinki Rockettes Team Unique Marigold IceUnity [43]
2020Espoo Rockettes Team Unique Marigold IceUnity [43]
2019Turku Rockettes Marigold IceUnity Team Unique [43]
2018Helsinki Marigold IceUnity Rockettes Team Unique [43]
2017Espoo Team Unique Marigold IceUnity Rockettes [43]
2016Helsinki Team Unique Marigold IceUnity Rockettes [43]
2015Tampere Marigold IceUnity Rockettes Team Unique [43]
2014Helsinki Marigold IceUnity Rockettes Team Unique [43]
2013 Turku Team Unique Marigold IceUnity Rockettes [44]
2012 Espoo RockettesMarigold IceUnityTeam Unique [45]
2011EspooRockettesMarigold IceUnityTeam Unique [46]
2010EspooRockettesMarigold IceUnityTeam Unique [47]
2009HelsinkiMarigold IceUnityTeam UniqueRockettes [48]
2008HelsinkiRockettesMarigold IceUnityTeam Unique [49]
2007HelsinkiMarigold IceUnityTeam UniqueRockettes [50]
2006HelsinkiMarigold IceUnityRockettesTeam Unique [51]

Finnish qualifications for the ISU WSSC

Throughout the years, the Finnish senior teams qualifying for the World Championships have been selected based on their performance at the two qualifiers and the national championships. In the season 201213, the teams were selected as follows: the Finnish Champion qualified automatically as Team Finland 1 for the WSSC. Team Finland 2 at the WSSC was the team which earned the fewest points from the first qualifier, the second qualifier and the Finnish Championships. The points equaled the sum of the positions at the three competitions with growing coefficients: the coefficient was 0,3 for the first competition result, 0,5 for the second and 1 for the last. [52]

United States

In the United States, there are several other recognized age and skill levels. Sanctioned by the US Figure Skating Association, the divisions include Beginner, Pre-Juvenile, Preliminary, Open Juvenile, Open Collegiate, and Open Adult (the non-qualifying divisions/ the divisions that do not go to Nationals) and Juvenile, Intermediate, Novice, Junior, Senior, Collegiate, Adult, and Masters (qualifying levels).

ISI (Ice Skating Institute) is another governing body which focuses on a more recreational form of competition and does not have the same divisions as those of the USFSA. Teams can compete in the Tot, Jr. Youth, Youth Sr. Youth, Teen, Collegiate, Adult, or Master age groups, in any of five categories: Formation, Advanced Formation, Skating, Open Skating, and Dance. [53]

While most skaters participating in synchronized skating are female, the rules allow mixed-gender teams.

US Figure Skating Senior Championship

The Senior team level consists of 16 skaters. Skaters must be at least 15 years old and have passed the Novice Moves in the Field test.

YearLocationGoldScoreSilverScoreBronzeScorePewterScoreSource
2020 Providence, Rhode Island Haydenettes 203.19Skyliners194.94Crystallettes193.09 Miami University 192.39 [54]
2019 Plymouth, Michigan Haydenettes 226.37Skyliners218.14Crystallettes201.63 Miami University 196.95 [55]
2018 Portland, Oregon Haydenettes 204.05Skyliners185.86 Miami University 182.99Crystalettes166.89 [56]
2017 Rockford, Illinois Haydenettes 208.83Crystallettes189.50Skyliners172.96 Miami University 172.84 [57]
2016 Kalamazoo, Michigan Haydenettes 202.26 Miami University 183.86Skyliners169.47Crystallettes166.96
2015 Providence, Rhode Island Haydenettes 210.55 Miami University 194.70Skyliners178.99Crystallettes173.78
2014 Colorado Springs, Colorado Haydenettes 205.02Crystallettes179.77Starlights154.90 Miami University 149.64
2013 Plymouth, Michigan Haydenettes 206.33 Miami University 191.28Crystallettes176.96Skyliners151.56 [58]
2012 Worcester, Massachusetts Haydenettes 202.92Crystallettes185.54 Miami University 182.64ICE'Kateers145.15 [59]
2011 Ontario, California Haydenettes 217.41 Miami University 195.50Crystallettes179.85California Gold [60]
2010 Minneapolis, Minnesota Haydenettes 231.14Crystallettes210.35 Miami University 202.68Starlights167.80 [61]
2009 Portland, Maine Miami University 204.72 Haydenettes 203.97Crystallettes184.10California Gold [62]
2008 Providence, Rhode Island Haydenettes 213.37 Miami University 201.26Crystallettes184.10California Gold [63]
2007 Colorado Springs, Colorado Haydenettes 201.04 Miami University 199.56Crystallettes159.65California Gold158.06 [64]
2006 Grand Rapids, Michigan Miami University 179.72 Haydenettes 161.28Crystallettes155.12Team Elan126.96 [65]
2005 Lowell, Massachusetts Haydenettes * Miami University *Crystallettes*Team Elan* [66]
2004 San Diego, California Haydenettes *Crystallettes*Team Elan* Miami University * [67]
2003 Huntsville, Alabama Haydenettes * Miami University *Team Elan*Crystallettes* [68]
2002 Lake Placid, New York Haydenettes * Miami University *Crystallettes* [63]
2001 Colorado Springs, Colorado Haydenettes * Miami University *Crystallettes* [63]
2000 Plymouth, Michigan Haydenettes *Team Elan* Miami University * [63]
1999 Tampa, Florida Miami University * Haydenettes *Starlets [63]
1998 San Diego, California Haydenettes Miami University Team Elan* [63]
1997 Syracuse, New York Haydenettes *Team Elan* Miami University * [63]
1996 Chicago, Illinois Haydenettes * Miami University *Team Elan* [63]
1995 San Diego, California Team Elan* Haydenettes * Miami University * [63]
1994 Providence, Rhode Island Haydenettes *Team Elan* Miami University * [63]
1993 Detroit, Michigan Haydenettes *Team Elan*Crystallettes* [63]
1992 Portland, Maine Haydenettes *Team Elan*Goldenettes* [63]
1991 Anchorage, Alaska Haydenettes *Goldenettes*Fraserettes* [63]
1990 Houston, Texas Goldenettes* Haydenettes *Fraserettes* [63]
1989 Providence, Rhode Island Haydenettes *Goldenettes*Detroit Capets* [63]
1988 Reno, Nevada Haydenettes *Fraserettes*Detroit Capets* [63]
1987 Tulsa, Oklahoma Fraserettes* Haydenettes *Figurettes* [63]
1986 Boston, Massachusetts Hot Fudge Sundaes* Haydenettes *Detroit Capets* [63]
1985 Lakewood, Ohio Fraserettes*Ice Crystallettes*Minneapplettes* [63]
1984 Bowling Green, Ohio Fraserettes*Ice Crystallettes* [69] * [63]

USFSA Collegiate Championship

The Collegiate team level consists of teams with 12-20 Figure skaters who must be enrolled in a college or degree program as full-time students. Skaters must also have passed the Juvenile Moves in the Field test. It is a Varsity Sport at colleges such as Miami University and Adrian College. Many more have developed club-level collegiate teams without varsity status such as the team at The University of Delaware and the University of Michigan. The Miami University Synchronized Skating Team has been a trailblazer in collegiate synchronized skating, fielding the first completely funded varsity synchronized skating program in the United States, as well as working towards gaining "Synchro" NCAA status in the United States.

YearLocationGoldScoreSilverScoreBronzeScorePewterScoreSource
2023Peoria, ILMiami UniversityUniv of MichiganWestern Michigan
2022Colorado Springs, COMiami University116.95Adrian College105.74Western Michigan104.30Univ of Michigan97.95
2020Providence, RIUniv of Michigan106.49
2019Plymouth, MIUniv of Michigan91.67
2018Portland, ORUniv of Michigan91.48
2017Rockford, ILUniv of Michigan88.22
2016Kalamazoo, MichiganMiami University90.12Univ of Michigan86.28Metroettes82.15
2015 Providence, RI Miami University 94.12Univ of Michigan85.69Metroettes84.25
2014 Colorado Springs, CO Miami University 96.80Team Excel78.77Michigan State78.60Univ of Michigan
2013 Plymouth, MI Miami University 92.26Univ of Delaware84.11Univ of Michigan77.98 [58]
2012 Worcester, MA Miami University 87.80Univ of Delaware84.29Univ of Michigan80.83
2011 Ontario, CA Miami University 96.16Michigan State85.17Univ of Michigan83.96
2010 Minneapolis, MN Miami University 107.60Univ of Michigan98.46Univ of Delaware94.97
2009 Portland, ME Miami University 100.63Univ of Illinois86.79Michigan State85.79
2008 Providence, RI Miami University 107.46Univ of Delaware97.77Michigan State87.11Univ of Michigan
2007 Colorado Springs, CO Miami University 102.61Michigan State92.17Univ of Delaware88.74
2006 Grand Rapids, MI Miami University Western MichiganUniv of Delaware
2005 Lowell, MA Miami University Western MichiganMichigan StateUniv of Michigan
2004 San Diego, CA Western Michigan Miami University Univ of Delaware
2003 Huntsville, AL Miami University Western MichiganUniv of MichiganUniv of Michigan
2002 Lake Placid, NY Miami University Michigan StateWestern MichiganUniv of Michigan
2001 Colorado Springs, CO Miami University Western MichiganMichigan State
2000 Plymouth, MI Miami University Univ of DelawareUniv of Michigan
1999 Tampa, FL Univ of Michigan Miami University Univ of Delaware
1998 San Diego, CA Miami University Michigan StateBowling GreenUniv of Michigan
1997 Syracuse, NY Miami University Bowling GreenWestern Michigan

Present day

Why not Synchro Petition

Although not currently an Olympic sport, [1] it has already been reviewed for Olympic eligibility.[ citation needed ] In 2007 synchronized skating was selected to be part of the Universiade or World University Games as a demonstration sport. Teams from several countries competed in Turin, Italy with Sweden, Finland, and Russia coming out on top. [70]

"Why Not Synchro" is an ongoing campaign on social media through the hashtag #whynotsynchro and #whynotsynchro2018 on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. This was popularized at the Mozart Cup, held in Austria in January 2014. During the medal ceremonies, teams gathered on the ice and created the shape of the Olympic rings. This image was then shared over social media as skaters petitioned to raise awareness of the sport. A petition to the International Olympic Committee was posted on change.org calling for 15,000 signatures and asking the IOC "Synchronized Figure Skating: Make it an Olympic Event." The petition states "The time has come to add this incredible event to the pinnacle of the sport of figure skating." [70]

Effects of COVID-19

Due to the abrupt appearance of COVID-19, the 2019–2020 season was cut short to ensure safety of all teams. Elite US teams like the Haydenettes, Fond du Lac Blades, and Skyliners were not able to compete internationally due to travel restrictions set in place in late March and early April. [71] The US Figure Skating Association is responsible for the health and well-being of the athletes and members. [72]

Judging

International IJS System

The competitive levels of synchronized skating, like those in other disciplines of Figure skating, are now judged using the ISU Judging System that was introduced in 2004. Each element is assigned a difficulty level by the technical panel made up of a technical specialist, assistant technical specialist and a technical controller. Each level of difficulty for a particular element corresponds to a pre-determined base value. The base value is the number of points that are awarded for an executed element before the grade of execution or any deductions are applied. [73] Judges assign a grade of execution from -3 to +3 to each of the elements. Each grade of execution, or GOE, corresponds to a point value. For each element, the highest and lowest GOE values are dropped and the rest are averaged then added to the base value. The sum of all the scores of the elements comprises the Technical Elements score.

Program Component Score

The judges will award points on a scale from 0.25 to 10 (in increments of 0.25) for three program components to grade overall presentation. As with Grade of Execution (GOEs), the highest and lowest scores for each component are thrown out, and the remaining scores are averaged. The final program components scores are then multiplied by a set factor to ensure the technical score and program components score are balanced. [74]

The five program components are:

  • Skating Skills - The ability of the skater to execute the skating repertoire of steps, turns and skating movements with blade and body control.
  • Performance - The demonstration of engagement, commitment and involvement based on an understanding of the music and composition.
  • Composition - The intentional, developed and/or original arrangement of the repertoire and all types of movements into a meaningful whole according to the principles of proportion, unity, space, pattern, and musical structure.

Technical Score

Each element of the program is assigned a base value, which gives skaters credit for every element they perform. Some elements, such as spins and step sequences, have levels of difficulty on which the base values are established. Judges grade the quality of each element using a grade of execution score within a range of −5 to +5, which is added to or deducted from the base value. GOEs are proportional to the base value of each element. The highest and lowest scores for each element are thrown out, and the remaining scores are averaged to determine the final GOE for each element. The GOE is then added to or subtracted from the base value for each element, and the sum of the scores for all elements forms the technical score. [74]

Segment Score

2015 Grand Prix Synchronized Skating Medal Ceremonies. 2015 Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final synchronized skating medal ceremonies IMG 9508.JPG
2015 Grand Prix Synchronized Skating Medal Ceremonies.

The technical score is added to the program components score to determine the segment score (short program/rhythm dance or free skate/dance). The scores for each segment are then added together to determine the competition score. The skater with the highest competition score is declared the winner. In the event of a tie, the team with the highest free program score wins the competition. The IJS is used at events in the national qualifying structure including the U.S. Championships as well as many local competitions at the juvenile through senior levels, including Excel. [74]

6.0 System

In the United States, the introductory levels of Aspire Beginner, Aspire Pre-Preliminary, Aspire Preliminary, Open Junior, Open Collegiate, Open Adult, and Open Masters are still judged under the 6.0 judging system. These levels can compete at the regional level but cannot qualify for the national championships. The basic principle of the 6.0 system is a "majority" system. Each event is judged by an odd number of judges, and the winner of the event is the team placed highest by a majority of these judges. [74]

Differences in Judging Systems

The IJS is based on cumulative points rather than the 6.0 standard of marks and placement. The IJS focuses on the skaters and not the judges. Judges do not have to use their memory to compare all aspects of every skater and figure out where to place them, but simply evaluate the qualities of each performance. [74]

Highest scores at ISU competitions

Short program

RankTeamScoreEventSource
1 Flag of Sweden.svg Team Surprise 87.842004 Neuchâtel Trophy [75]
2 Flag of Finland.svg Rockettes 83.46 2010 Cup of Berlin [76]
3 Flag of Finland.svg Team Unique 82.36 2009 Worlds [77]
4 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg NEXXICE 80.12 2009 Worlds [77]
5 Flag of Finland.svg Marigold IceUnity 78.68 2009 Worlds [77]

Free skating

RankTeamScoreEventSource
1 Flag of Sweden.svg Team Surprise 159.602004 Neuchâtel Trophy [78]
2 Flag of Finland.svg Marigold IceUnity 147.31 2014 Worlds [79]
3 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg NEXXICE 146.03 2014 Worlds [79]
4 Flag of Russia.svg Paradise 145.84 2014 Zagreb Snowflakes Trophy [80]
5 Flag of Finland.svg Rockettes 145.68 2014 Worlds [79]

Combined total

RankTeamScoreEventSource
1 Flag of Sweden.svg Team Surprise 247.442004 Neuchâtel Trophy [81]
2 Flag of Finland.svg Rockettes 223.90 2010 Worlds [82]
3 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg NEXXICE 223.58 2009 Worlds [83]
4 Flag of Finland.svg Marigold IceUnity 223.45 2014 Worlds [84]
5 Flag of Russia.svg Paradise 220.54 2014 Zagreb Snowflakes Trophy [85]

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