Rhythm & Blades Synchronized Skating Teams
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- Last Updated: Tuesday, July 30, 2024; 8:25 PM
2024–2025 Season
About Rhythm & Blades
Parents, do you want to know why your skater should join one of our teams? Check out this video
Our coaches have guided our teams to a national pewter medal, nine sectional medals, and countless non-qualifying championships. Our alumni have gone on to skate on Senior, Junior, and Collegiate teams. ynchronized Skating is a wonderful team experience. See the descriptions below if you are interested in joining a team and please contact our Synchronized Skating Director, Vikki Dalquist, with any questions:
Register for teams in the apropriate section of the RFSC Customer Portal.
RFSC Synchronized Skating Manual
Aspire 3 Team Starting Level
We run classes in the fall, spring, and summer for skaters who want to try synchronized skating. We have a competitive team that normally competes at two or three competitions and exhibitions, as well as exhibitions for local Grizzlies hockey games (–). The team also skates in the ice show. Details can be found on the Aspire 3 Team Information page.
Aspire 4 Team Medium level
For the 2024-2025 season, we have a competitive team at the Aspire 4 level. The Aspire 4 level allows us to do interesting elements with some difficulty and variety. Skaters on an Aspire 4 team may pass tests as high as Pre-Bronze and there is no minimum requirement. This team is intended for those skaters wishing to be more serious about synchronized skating. Details can be found on the Aspire 4 Team Information page.
Open Juvenile Team
For the 2024–2025 season, our highest level team competes at the Open Juvenile level. Although team placements were held in May, if you are interested in skating on this team and qualify, we may be able to add you. A team at this level consists of 8–20 skaters under age 20. It is a very competitive division. U.S. Figure Skating has no Skating Skills requirement for Open Juv teams, however we expect a minimum of the Pre-Bronze Skating Skills test. Details can be found on the Open Juvenile Team Information page.
What is a Team?
Synchronized skating involves a team of skaters performing various elements and formations such as circles, wheels, and blocks to music. Teams vary in size from as small as 8 up to 20 skaters. Synchronized skating will increase your stroking power, improve your edges, teach you new turns, footwork, presentation skills, as well as counting and moving to the beat of music. It also provides an opportunity to make new friends and learn about being part of a team in a largely individualized sport.
Team Philosopy
We intend to have a positive environment in which skaters will learn the skills needed for their current team level and build new skills that they can take to a higher level.
So what are you wating for?
We hope you will consider giving synchronized skating a try. You are welcome to try skating with a team before making a commitment.
{trcontactinfo 16}Please feel free to contact Vikki Dalquist, RFSC Synchronized Skating Director, with any questions:
Email Vikki Dalquist | (507) 287-0971.
