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What is a Team

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Last Updated: Saturday, March 21, 2026; 9:48 AM

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 turns and steps, 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.

Rhythm & Blades Synchronized Skating Teams

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Last Updated: Wednesday, March 11, 2026; 9:35 PM

Rhythm & Blades Teams in Action

2026–2027 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. Synchronized Skating is a wonderful team experience. See the descriptions below if you are interested in joining a team.

Please contact our Synchronized Skating Director, Vikki Dalquist, with any questions:

Email Vikki Dalquist

Register for teams in the apropriate section of the RFSC Customer Portal.

RFSC Synchronized Skating Teams Manuals

Aspire 3 Level 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 competitions and does several exhibitions. The team also skates in the ice show. Details can be found on the Aspire 3 Team Information page.

Aspire 4 Level Team

We have an Aspire 4 level team. If you have passed your Pre-Preliminary or Preliminary Skating Skills test, this team is for you. A team at this level has 5–20 skaters 17 years of age and younger as of the preceding July 1st. Details can be found on the Aspire 4 Team Information page.

Pre-Juvenile Team

We will have a Pre-Juvenile level team. A team at this level consists of 8–20 skaters who are 17 years of age or younger as of July 1st. It is a very competitive division. Skaters must have passed a minimum of the Pre-Bronze Skating Skills test or Pre-Bronze Pattern Dance test. We expect many skaters on this team to have passed higher tests. More details can be found on the Pre-Juvenile Team Information page.

Intermediate Team

We would like to field an Intermediate level team again in the future. This team is for skaters who have passed a minimum of their Pre-Silver Skating Skills or Pre-Bronze Pattern Dance test.

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 turns and steps, 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.

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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.

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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.

Please feel free to contact Vikki Dalquist, RFSC Synchronized Skating Director, with any questions:

Email Vikki Dalquist | (507) 287-0971.

Team Philosophy

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Last Updated: Sunday, February 23, 2025; 4:58 PM

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.

Synchro Competitions and Results

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Last Updated: Tuesday, January 26, 2021; 9:12 PM

Rhythm & Blades Team Achievements

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Last Updated: Monday, May 15, 2017; 8:39 PM

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