For tryouts skaters will need to know how to do the following turns: Choctaws, rockers, counters, brackets, twizzles, double 3’s, 3 turns, & Mohawks. You should have good strong basic skating skills - stroking, crossovers, cross strokes and power pulls. You need to be able to do: a back lunge, a shoot-the-duck, spirals, an inside edge Bauer and be at least close to an outside spread eagle. It will be a plus to have: a hydroblade, a good flying camel, a Biellmann spin, a spin combination with 2 changes of position & 1 change of foot, and a 135 degree grab foot spiral. Posture, presentation, and timing are very important and will be judged at tryouts. If you intend to be a part of this team you need to plan to work very hard. This team is not meant for those who look to synchro just as a social activity. A good positive attitude is required. You must be willing to work very hard and not complain. Some new rules to enforce this will be in effect this coming season. This team will attend the Midwestern Championships in Rochester MN February 3-5 of 2011. They will also attend the Ann Arbor MI competition in December of 2010. In addition they will attend approximately 5 other competitions. They will practice 4 hours on the ice and 1 hour off ice a week this summer. The current summer schedule: Monday 2:30-3:30 off- ice, 3:45-4:45 on ice, Tuesday & Thursdays 12:45-2:15. We skate as much as we can during the summer because more ice time is available to us. This allows us time to develop skating skills, learn program elements, and set our program. During the school year the team skates 3 hours on ice and 45 minutes off ice a week. (Mondays 7:45-9 pm, Wednesdays 6:30-7:15 pm, & Thursdays 4:15-5:15 on ice & 5:30-6:15 off ice). They also occasionally have some extra practices. This team works hard, but they also have a lot of fun together. We would love to have you join us! Costs: A separate information sheet on synchronized skating estimated costs is available. Practices for tryouts will be held: Wednesdays April 21st & 28th 6:15-7:00 pm, and Mondays April 26th & May 3rd 7:45-9:00 pm. You do not have to attend all practices. Tryouts will be held Wednesdays May 5th & 12th 6:15-7:00 pm & Monday May 10th (& if needed 17th) 7:45-9:00 pm. If you cannot attend one of the days, let me know and I will arrange your tryout accordingly. Results from the tryout will be posted sometime during the week of May 17th. This list will include all skaters who will be part of the team, including alternates. Please note: If you do not make the team you are trying out for we will place you on an appropriate team. You do not need to try out for two teams. A Parent Meeting will be held Wednesday May 26th at 7:30 in the Bob Fick room. At this meeting a manual with important information will be given out including estimated budgets. We will be answering questions and distributing commitment forms. These forms will need to be signed & returned before summer skating begins. Please Hold August 13th, 14th, & 15th open for our local camp with Jeannine Cullen-Weinschrod. It is very important to have the entire team take part in this camp. Please make every effort to attend. Please fill out and return the Tryouts Registration Form to the RFSC office by Saturday, April 17th. See the 2010-2011 Tryouts Poster for more details. Thank you!
All skaters participating in tryouts: If you are currently participating in synchronized skating there will be no additional charge for tryouts, however, your regular synchronized charges continue as usual. For all other skaters trying out for the Pre-Juvenile team a charge of $40.00 will be added to your bill.
More information on the teams is available under Synchronized Team Information.
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