Warwick Figure Skaters
Synchronized Skating Teams
2008 - 2009 WFS Synchro Team Clinic Application - updated 4/6/08
Please note!
The Tuesday 5:30 - 6:30 PM Clinics have been moved to
Saturdays fro 12:00 - 1:50 PM
Call coach Kristine at (401) 573-3561 with any questions.
2007 - 2008 WFS Synchro Teams
Snowflakes (Pre-Juvenile) Munchkins (Open Juvenile)
Superettes (Intermediate)
Synchronized skating involves teams of 12 to 24 skaters competing at various
competitive levels from preliminary to the elite senior division.
Synchronization refers to the unison and accuracy of formations executed
by the skaters. In a well-balanced program, skaters will form circles,
lines, blocks, and wheels and intersections choreographed to allow for
expression and interpretation of the music. Intricate footwork and
freestyle jumps and spins are used to
enhance the maneuvers. Teams are judged on these elements in addition to
their speed, program difficulty, style and artistic expression.
Synchronized skating combines beauty and elegance along with the difficulty
of maintaining close formations and unison with all the advantages and
excitement of a team sport. Hours of hard work and dedication, both on and off
the ice, and then more practice blend the individual skaters
into one flowing, synchronized unity. The skaters slip onto the ice to flow, weave and
glide into circles, lines and wheels. The routines are fast paced and
choreographed to highlight the strength, speed, and flexibility of the skaters.
Synchronized skating has become the hottest form of figure skating today and the fastest growing of the five disciplines of ice skating. Teams of 12 to 24 skaters - ages 5 years old to adult - perform these complicated programs and compete against similar teams throughout their region, country, and indeed the world.
For further information about Warwick Figure Skaters' synchronized skating teams and program, please contact:
Jim McCusker (508) 397-2360
