Below is information for anyone interested in skating on a Aspire 3 synchronized skating team (starting level for our club). Come join the fun!
A synchronized skating team performs circles, lines, blocks, wheels, and intersections in a group. We have a lot of fun together while learning skills and putting them in a program. Skaters should be passed at least Basic 6 or have a coach’s recommendation. They should be working hard on their basic skating skills such as stroking, crossovers, and edges and know how to do three-turns, Mohawks, a forward lunge and spirals. Skaters will be required to skate at least an additional one hour a week besides synchronized time. This time may be free skate sessions, Aspire2Grow, or any on-ice class. We highly recommend the Power and Competitive Edge classes.
Classes and Practice
We have classes during the spring, summer and Back to School Learn2Skate sessions to learn skills. Team practice is held during the school year.
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We plan to begin the competitive team . The team members are charged an even monthly fee. We estimate between $140 and $160 a month charge, including the ice unit charge, from Late October through April. Since team fees are divided by the number of skaters on the team, more skaters mean lower costs. The monthly charge includes all fees for the competition year:
- coaching fees for practices and competitions
- competition registration & practice ice
- U.S. Figure Skating team registration
Costumes are not part of the monthly fee and are approximately $300 each. Additional expenses not included in the fee are:
- practice attire
- make up
- individual hotel costs for competition.
Competitions and Performances
Planned competitions for this team are:
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RFSC Synchro Camp | –
Rochester, Minnesota -
RFSC Holiday Exhibition | –
Rochester, Minnesota -
Maplewood Synchro Classic | –
Ridder Arena: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Practice ice Friday daytime or early evening. Competition Saturday. -
RFSC Frosty Skate Blast Exhibition |
Rochester, Minnesota -
Eau Claire Figure Skating Competition | –
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Practice ice likely Saturday evening or Sunday AM. Competition on Sunday -
RFSC Ice Show | –
Rochester, Minnesota - Other possible performances
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Grizzlies hockey games
Future calendar note
RFSC Synchro Camp | –
An Aspire Synchro team is a team of 5 to 20 skaters with most skaters having passed no higher than the U.S. Figure Skating preliminary level test. (This is not a Basic Skills badge test.) The limitations on what skills are allowed during competitions put teams on an equal playing field. There are four levels of Aspire Synchro teams based on ability. There is a wide range of ages allowed on an Aspire Synchro team.
If you have questions please contact Vikki Dalquist.
We hope you will consider joining us!
Questions should be directed to:
Vikki Dalquist, Synchronized Skating DirectorEmail Vikki Dalquist.
