Synchronised
Skating - The New Force In Figure Skating |
 If
you're looking for something different that is social, fun and
challenging, synchronised skating may be for you. We have beginners
and more advanced teams. Synchronised skating debuted at the World
Figure Skating Championships in America in 2000. Australian teams
have already competed internationally.
A
Synchronised Skating team comprises 12-16 skaters, all working
in unison to present manoeuvers of varying degrees of complexity.
In some respects
it's similar to synchronised swimming, but is very much faster,
and we think more exciting.
Our
teams are always on the lookout for new skaters. If you have been
skating for some time and feel you would like to give "Synchro"
a try please enquire at our reception.
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Cost:
$165
$85
if currently enrolled in Learn To Skate
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development squad is the first step to becoming a Synchronised
skater. Currently the program is run by Cockburn Ice Arena
as an extension of our Learn to Skate Program. All skaters
who want to join must first sign up for the Development Squad,
which run in in a block of 8 weekly lessons during the school
term. Each skater will progress through a number of Synchro
levels that will teach them the basics they need before entering
a competitive team. Badges
are accumulated upon completion of each level. |
| Saturday (children)
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10:30am
- 11:00am (off-ice)
11:30am
- 12:15pm (on-ice)
commencing 24/07/2010
12:45pm
- 1:30pm (on-ice)
commencing 25/07/2010 |
Price includes 8 x 30 minute weekly off-ice training (Saturday class only), 8 x 45 minute weekly on-ice training
and unlimited free public skating throughout the term.
Skaters
may need to enrol for a few terms of this course to fully
complete all the Synchro levels. Call Calandra at Cockburn
Ice Arena on 9434 4066.
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10:00am
- 11:00am
off ice
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11:30am
- 1:30pm
on ice |
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About || Jitterbugs won a bronze medal at the last
National Championships in NSW in 2009. They have competed
at the Championships since 2002. More information is at
their website www.mridoutblogs.ecampus.com.au/jitterbugs/.
| Prerequisites | All
skaters must be under 15 years and should have nearly finished
Learn to Skate and have participated in the Development
Squad before joining the team. All skaters must pass their
Preliminary test before being eligible to compete with the
team. Novice are required to perform one Free program for
their competitions.
| Coaches | The Jitterbugs are coached
by Genevieve Faulkner and Natalie Fardella.
| Manager | Mike Ridout
Genevieve Faulkner: 0421 524 143
Mike Ridout: 0417 908 180
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| Monday |
6:15pm
- 8:15pm
on
ice |
| Thursday |
6:00am
- 7:00am
on
ice |
| TBA |
ballet
+ fitness |
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| About | Infusion won bronze at Nationals in August
2009. This is the first medal a junior team from WA has
one in 10 years. Junior teams have existed in WA from 1989.
Infusion was formed in 2004 to further develop synchronized
skating in WA and to provide somewhere for Novice skaters
to go once they become to old to skate with Jitterbugs.
Junior Teams are now eligible to compete internationally
if they are up to standard. This is a goal all skaters must
aim towards for the years to come. WA‘s past Junior
teams have won gold, silver and bronze at various National
Championships prior to 2000. The team currently has 19 skaters..
| Prerequisites | Junior
Synchro is open to all skaters aged 14+ but they must be
working towards Elementary 1 or 2. All skaters must have
completed the Learn to Skate program, and must have passed
their Preliminary Test and Elementary 1 Pattern before being
eligible to compete at State or National Level. Junior is
required to perform two programs, a Short Program based
on required formations and elements, and a Free Program
based more on presentation and creativity.
| Coaches | Infusion is coached by Genevieve
Faulkner and Kelley McArthy.
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| About | Introducing our Infusion senior squad!
This is our first senior squad since Revealations, who folded
in 2000.
| Prerequisites | Open to skaters aged 14
- 40 with a pass in Elementary 1, Elementary 2, Pattern and
Technical. |
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Unfortunately
the senior team has folded due to low numbers. Infusion
will be competing at the junior level this year. |
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Wednesday |
6:15pm
- 7:30pm
on
ice
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Edwina
Hewison: 0417 903 577
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| About | For adults who want to skate recreationally
and competitively. If you are over 18 you may be eligible
to skate, the team must consist of a majority of people
over 25.
| Prerequisites |
Adults are required to perform one Free program for their
competitions.
| Coach | Organised Chaos is coached by
Edwina Hewison.
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Cockburn
Ice Arena | 239 Barrington Street Bibra Lake WA 6163 | Phone: (08) 9434
4066 | Fax: (08) 9434 4544 | email: icerink@iinet.net.au |
