Team Glace'
Team Glace' (formerly "The Ice Cadettes") was formed ten seasons ago during the 1996 - 1997 Season. The team has competed in both Adult Master's as well as the Adult Open categories and has been represented in every Synchro National competition since 1997. Liz White is the team founder and has coached every team since it was formed.
Synchronized Skating...What is it???
Synchronized skating is the fastest growing discipline of the United States Figure Skating Association. It involves a team of between 8 - 20 skaters executing various skating elements together to a music selection.
Synchronized team skating competitive programs consist of the following elements (from USFSA's website):
Block: Skaters are arranged in 3 - 5 lines on a straight line, diagonal, curved or circular pattern and the element should cover the entire ice surface. The lines of skaters should be straight and all of the skaters should be evenly spaced.
Circle: This element can be skated in one circle, several circles or a circle inside a circle. The element may consist of two different shapes as long as they are continuous and each revolves a minimum of 180 degrees. The shape should be round and spacing between skates should be even.
Intersection: One half of the team intersects the other half of the team as skaters perform turns, steps, dance jumps or free skating movements at the point of intersection to increase the difficulty.
Line: This element has several variations. It can be skated in one straight line, parallel lines, diagonal lines, etc. Teams may skate two different formations in their line element, providing they are continuous and each cover ½ of the ice.
Wheel: An element where all of the skaters rotate around a common center point. Wheels must revolve a minimum of 360 degrees, and teams can have up to two continuous shapes in their wheel element. All spokes of the wheel should be straight and the lean of the skaters should be in the same direction.
- Movement in Isolation: An element where some skaters are isolated from the rest of the team performing free skating elements. These movements must show a relationship to the rest of the team and enhance the musical interpretation. A minimum of three skaters, up to a maximum of less than half of the team must perform the free skating movement.
- Moves in the Field: A sequence of movements that must include free skate elements and other flowing moves with strong edges, connected with linking steps. A moves in the field element must have at least three different free skating elements.
- No-Hold Step Sequence: An element that looks similar to a block, except that none of the skaters are connected to one another. They must perform a step sequence in four or five lines that covers at least 2/3 of the ice surface on a diagonal or straight line. The skaters must hold their spacing without connecting and everyone must do the steps in unison.
- Spin: All skaters must perform the same spin in unison. They may perform the element in any formation on the ice they choose.
How To Join
Team Glace' is always looking for new team members. Interested skaters are encouraged to contact Coach Liz White / Team Glace' at lizard0489@aol.com or marcas30@team-glace.com.