2023–2024 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 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 (November–March). The team also skates in the ice show. Details can be found on the Aspire Team Information page.
Pre-Juvenile Team
We have a team at the Pre-Juvenile level which is higher than the Aspire Synchro (Beginner) level and below Open Juvenile. Skaters need to be age 17 or younger as of the previous July 1st. 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 23-24 season. Details can be found on the Pre-Juvenile Team Information page.
Open Juvenile Team
We have an Open Juvenile level team. 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 moves-in-the-field requirement; however we expect a minimum of the Pre-Juvenile moves-in-the-field test. Details can be found on the Open 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 juvenile moves-in-the-field test; many skaters will have passed intermediate or higher. Details can be found on the Intermediate 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.