General Information
Below is information for anyone interested in skating on a Aspire Synchro (starting level) synchronized skating team. Come join the fun!
A synchronized skating team performs circles, lines, blocks, wheels, and intersections in a group. We have a lot of fun together while learning these skills and putting them together in a program. Skaters should be passed at least Basic 6 or have a coach’s recommendation. They should be working hard on their basic skating skills such as stroking, crossovers, and edges. They should know how to do three-turns, Mohawks, a forward lunge and spirals. Skaters will be required to skate at least an additional one hour a week besides synchronized time. This time may be freestyle ice, Explorers, a free skate class or an on-ice class. I would highly recommend the Power and Competitive Edge classes. As is true with anything you want to do well, the more you practice the better you will become.
We have classes during the spring, summer and fall to learn skills. During the school year the current schedule has this team practicing on Wednesday afternoons from 4:30–5:15 pm plus an occasional extra practice
Once classes have finished and we begin the competitive team year, this team will be charged an even monthly fee. Costumes are expected to cost approximately $175 each. We estimate a $135 per month charge, including ice unit charge, from January through April. Since team fees are divided by the number of skaters on the team, more skaters mean lower costs. This estimate is based on a small team and the fee could easily be lower. The monthly charge includes all fees for the competition year:
- coaching fees for practices and competitions
- competition registration and practice ice
- US Figure Skating team registration
- annual banquet
- and more
We do not require team parkas or jackets at this level and we do not use bus transportation. Additional expenses not included in the fee are:
- practice attire
- make up
- one night of individual hotel costs for competition.
Planned Competitions and Performances
Frosty Skate Blast (RFSC Learn2Skate competition) exhibition
Exhibition and party in the Twin Cities for all local Aspire teams- –
Eau Claire Competition (estimated dates) - –
RFSC Ice Show - Other possible performances
RFSC Holiday Exhibition- –
Grizzlies hockey games
A Aspire Synchro team is a team of 5 to 20 skaters with no skater having passed higher than the U.S. Figure Skating preliminary level test. (This is not the Basic Skills badge tests.) There are limitations on what skills are allowed during competitions putting teams on an equal playing field. There are three levels of Aspire Synchro teams based on ability. There is a wide range of ages allowed on an Aspire Synchro team.
If you have questions please contact Vikki Dalquist.
We hope you will consider joining us!
Questions should be directed to:
Vikki Dalquist, Synchronized Skating DirectorEmail Vikki Dalquist | (507) 287-0971.
