Rhythm & Blades Pre-Juvenile Team

Details

General Information

We have a team at the Pre Juvenile level which is higher than the Aspire Synchro (Beginner) level and below Open Juvenile.

Team requirements are:

  • Skaters need to be age 17 or younger as of the previous .
  • Skaters must pass the Preliminary Skating Skills (formerly called moves-in-the-field) by registration deadline, presumably early November, for our first competition for the –
  • This team has 8 to 20 skaters.
  • The program is 2 minutes and 30 seconds in length.

During the school year the team practices on Wednesday afternoons from – pm and joins the Open Juvenile team on the ice Thursday evenings from –. They also have some off-ice practices and extra practices on Saturday afternoons. The Saturday on ice sessions are from and off ice is usually 45 minutes before or after this time. Last season they had 6 team specific practices on Saturdays and could come for 6 optional training practices with other teams. During the summer the team is part of the class on Wednesday evenings

Planned Competitions and Performances

  • RFSC Holiday Exhibition | –)
    Rochester, Minnesota
  • Maplewood Synchro Classic | –
    Mariucci Arena: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Frosty Skate Blast |
    RFSC Learn2Skate Competition Exhibition
  • Eau Claire Competition | –
    Eau Claire, WI
  • RFSC Ice Show | April 19–
  • Other possible performances
    • –
      Grizzlies hockey games

This team is intended for those skaters wishing to start being more serious about synchronized skating. A good positive attitude is required. You must be able to pay attention, be willing to work and not complain. This team is a step up from the Aspire Synchro level team and will require more work than that team. We would love to have qualified interested skaters join us!

For – season the requirement will go up to passing pre-bronze. Most of our skaters on this team have passed their preliminary moves-in-the-field. This would be a good place for a younger skater who has passed a higher test than this.

If you are interested in being part of this team please read over the list of skills in our Synchro Manual

Information about costs can be found on the Financial Information tab.

Questions should be directed to:

Vikki Dalquist, Synchronized Skating Director
Email Vikki Dalquist | (507) 287-0971

Financial Information

Aspire Synchro (Beginner)

Once classes have finished, we begin the competitive team year. The team skaters are charged an even monthly fee from January through April and are also billed for ice time. Costumes are normally purchased in December for approximately $175 each. We estimate a $135 a month charge, including the ice unit charge, from January through April. Since team fees are divided by the number of skaters on the team, more skaters mean lower costs. This estimate is based on a small team.

The monthly charge includes all fees for the competition year: practice ice, coaching fees for practices and competitions, competition registration and practice ice, U.S. Figure Skating team registration, annual banquet, etc. We do not require team parkas or jackets at this level and we do not use bus transportation. Note items not included below.

Pre-Juvenile

Costumes cost approximately $215. The monthly fee is determined by the number of competitions we plan to attend, plus all other costs, and divided by the number of skaters. Estimated monthly fee is between $75 to $95, September through April. This fee does NOT include ice which is billed separately. Ice is billed per unit. Ice is billed per unit at the current club rate. Ice is 1.5 hrs/wk × 4 weeks a month × rate per week. Currently $76.80.

This team’s skaters will be charged a Summer monthly fee for June, July, and August. The Summer fee includes only coaching, not any of the competitive year expenses. Ice is charged separately. Most skaters miss at least some summer practices. By charging all skaters we make it fair and keep the fee low.

Open Juvenile

Costumes cost approximately $225–$250. The monthly fee is determined by the number of competitions we plan to attend, plus all other costs, and divided by the number of skaters. Estimated monthly fee is $130, September through April. This fee does NOT include ice which is billed separately. Ice is billed per unit at the current club rate. Ice is 2 hrs/wk × 4 weeks a month × rate per week. Currently $102.40.

This team’s skaters will be charged a Summer monthly fee for June, July, and August. The Summer fee includes only coaching, not any of the competitive year expenses. Ice is charged separately. Most skaters miss at least some summer practices. By charging all skaters we make it fair and keep the fee low.

All Teams

Items Not Included in Your Monthly Synchro Charge:

  • Skater hotel rooms
  • Team meals
  • Practice clothing
  • Club jackets
  • Parkas
  • Make-up
  • Tights
  • Bus driver tips

General Information

The synchronized program is under a budget as directed by the Rochester Figure Skating Club (RFSC). Competitive team skaters will be charged a Monthly Fee on their club skating bill for Synchro. This charge will include most fees for the competition year including:

  • Competition registration
  • Coaching fees
  • Off-ice practice
  • Costumes
  • Bus costs (not including driver tips)
  • and more

It will be the same fee each month. In addition to your monthly synchro charge, all competitive teams will have an Ice Charge on your bill. You will be billed for each 15 minute unit of synchro ice that your team skates. There will be no cancels and make ups for synchro ice. The ice costs that appear on your bill will include synchro ice units so expect to see those charges.

Businesses sponsoring our club help a great deal to reduce costs. If you know of a business that might be interested in this opportunity please contact our club director. RFSC hosts events which build club funds. Parents volunteering at these events helps the club to have funds to distribute.