Synchronised Skating - The New Force In Figure Skating

synchro blockIf 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.

The WA Synchro Ice Skating Club is looking for skaters for an Open team for 2012.
If you are interested, please contact Genevieve.
• Age bracket - completed novice (14 +)
• Minimum test level - preliminary

Team Details

Learn to Skate Synchro (Development Squad)


Cost: $165
$80 if currently enrolled in Learn To Skate

Our 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 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. We are currently running a children's squad on Saturday for kids aged 6-14.

Saturday (children)
6-13 years old only
8:15am - 9:00am (on-ice)
off-ice from 10:00am

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.

Fireflies (Juvenile)

| About | Fireflies are our Juvenile team. We hope to have the juvenile division added to competitions in 2012.
| Training Times | The team trains from 8.00 - 9.00am on a Saturday morning with coach Natalie Fardella and assistant coach Danielle Broughton.
| Requirements | Skaters under 12 towards the end of Learn-to-Skate should ask for information at Cockburn Ice Arena. Fireflies feeds directly into the Novice team the Jitterbugs and is the best way to prepare for the National level divisions. New skaters are always welcome and this division is lots of fun!
| Coaches | Coach - Natalie Fardella, Assistant Coach - Danielle Broughton


The Jitterbugs (Novice)

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| About | The Jitterbugs are a team with a long history in Western Australia. They have won a number of medals at national level and are always strong competitors. They have competed at every National Championship since 2002. More information is at their website www.mridoutblogs.ecampus.com.au/wasynchro/.
| Training Times |
Jitterbugs train once a week. On-ice training is on Saturdays from 7am till 9am and then off-ice from 9am till 10am.
| Requirements | All skaters must be over 12 years of age and have completed the Learn-to-Skate program. They are also required to pass the Preliminary pattern tests before being eligible to compete with the team.
| Coaches | Head Coach - Genevieve Faulkner, Assistant Coach - Kelley McCarthy

Jitterbugs 2010


Infusion


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| About |
Infusion is the elite team in Western Australia. In 2011 they completed their first year in the Senior division.
| Training Times |
Infusion trains 3 times a week on-ice. Monday 5.30 - 6.00pm off-ice, 6.15 - 8.15pm on-ice, Thursday 6.00- 7.00am and Saturday mornings 6.00 - 7.30am on-ice. In addition to this there is a group fitness session and individual skills and fitness work.
| Requirements |
All skaters must be over 12 years of age and have completed the Learn-to-Skate program. They are also required to pass the Preliminary, Elementary and Pre-Primary pattern tests before being eligible to compete with the team.
| Coaches | Head Coach - Genevieve Faulkner, Assistant Coach - Kelley McCarthy

Infusion 2010


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