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What is Synchronized Skating?
Elements:
Elements in synchronized skating include blocks, circles, wheels, lines,
intersections, moves in the field, moves in isolation, no-hold blocks, spins and
pairs moves. The variety and difficulty of elements require that each team
member is a highly skilled individual skater. The typical senior-level athlete
has passed a senior or gold test in at least two disciplines.
intersections, moves in the field, moves in isolation, no-hold blocks, spins and
pairs moves. The variety and difficulty of elements require that each team
member is a highly skilled individual skater. The typical senior-level athlete
has passed a senior or gold test in at least two disciplines.
Synchronized skating is a team sport in which 8-20 skaters perform a program
together. It uses the same judging system as singles, pairs and dance and is
characterized by teamwork, speed, intricate formations and challenging step
sequences. As with the other disciplines, all teams perform a free skate with
required well-balanced program elements. In addition, teams at the junior and
senior level perform a short program consisting of required elements. In
Canada, Skate Canada is the governing body for the four figure skating
disciplines (Synchronized skating, Singles, Pair Skating, and Dance). The
International Skating Union governs figure skating internationally.
together. It uses the same judging system as singles, pairs and dance and is
characterized by teamwork, speed, intricate formations and challenging step
sequences. As with the other disciplines, all teams perform a free skate with
required well-balanced program elements. In addition, teams at the junior and
senior level perform a short program consisting of required elements. In
Canada, Skate Canada is the governing body for the four figure skating
disciplines (Synchronized skating, Singles, Pair Skating, and Dance). The
International Skating Union governs figure skating internationally.
Newmarket's
Iced Energy Synchronized Skating Teams
Iced Energy Synchronized Skating Teams
Participation Categories:
The Long Term Athlete Development model (LTAD) is a new philosophy designed to ensure a more positive and more successful
sports experience for all. Developed by sports scientists, Sport Canada, and the Canadian Sport System, the LTAD model model.
Skate Canada's model guide a skater’s development regardless of their level, age or ability. LTAD outlines a staged approach to
appropriate training, competition and recovery programming in relation to the developmental age of the individual.
sports experience for all. Developed by sports scientists, Sport Canada, and the Canadian Sport System, the LTAD model model.
Skate Canada's model guide a skater’s development regardless of their level, age or ability. LTAD outlines a staged approach to
appropriate training, competition and recovery programming in relation to the developmental age of the individual.
Learn to Skate
Learn to Train
Learn to Compete
Train to Compete
Active for Life
- Introduction and development of all basic figure skating skills
Learn to Train
- Introduction to good training practices – on and off ice
- Single peak season
- High training/ Low performance schedules
- Low focus on ranking, high focus on skill development and
quality of execution
Learn to Compete
- Skill acquisition continues
- Competitive experience mostly for the learning experience
- Speed/power development
- External evaluation is introduced
Train to Compete
- Using training skills to improve competition.
Active for Life
- Maintaining health through continued participation in sports
Synchronized Skating and the new Long Term Athlete Development Model:
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Elementary:
Under age 12 (at least 75% must be under age 10)
Juvenile:
Age: Up to age 15
Pre-Novice:
Age: under 19 (at least 75% of team must be between 10 and 19)
Novice:
Age: 10 to 19 (at least 75% of team must be between 10 and 15)
Adult I
Age 19 or older
Adult III
Age 19 or older (at least 50% must be over 35)
Under age 12 (at least 75% must be under age 10)
Juvenile:
Age: Up to age 15
Pre-Novice:
Age: under 19 (at least 75% of team must be between 10 and 19)
Novice:
Age: 10 to 19 (at least 75% of team must be between 10 and 15)
Adult I
Age 19 or older
Adult III
Age 19 or older (at least 50% must be over 35)
for more information on the LTAD model please visit Canadian Sport for Life.
Each team has one to two on-ice practices per week. Practice schedules are team dependant but generally begin at the
beginning of September. With youth teams, a parent is required to stay in the arena during all on ice practices. If the skater is
sick or injured it is generally expected that s/he attend the practice to observe (assuming that her illness/injury will allow). This is
because the program is constantly adjusted and improved throughout the season.
beginning of September. With youth teams, a parent is required to stay in the arena during all on ice practices. If the skater is
sick or injured it is generally expected that s/he attend the practice to observe (assuming that her illness/injury will allow). This is
because the program is constantly adjusted and improved throughout the season.
In addition to the on ice practices, synchronized skating requires weekly off ice practices. Practice schedules are team dependant.
These practices are just as important as on-ice practices. Skaters learn foot sequences, head movements, and arm holds for
their routine. For off-ice practice, parental attendance is not required - you will simply be asked to drop off your skater and then
return to pick them up. Skaters will not be released until parents or guardians arrive. Off ice attire will typically be any athletic wear
and running shoes with hair in a pony tail.
These practices are just as important as on-ice practices. Skaters learn foot sequences, head movements, and arm holds for
their routine. For off-ice practice, parental attendance is not required - you will simply be asked to drop off your skater and then
return to pick them up. Skaters will not be released until parents or guardians arrive. Off ice attire will typically be any athletic wear
and running shoes with hair in a pony tail.
On-Ice Practice:
Off-Ice Practice:
Competitions may be 'away' and require overnight hotel stay - competitions are generally within Ontario. Iced Energy's
Accommodation Co-ordinator coordinates the booking of block hotel accommodation. Overnight accommodation is coordinated
based on the skating schedule for the particular competition. We do not have a team bus; parents and skaters are required to
provide their own transportation to/from the competitions. Detailed competition logistics are be sent out 1 week prior to each
competition and are team dependant.
Accommodation Co-ordinator coordinates the booking of block hotel accommodation. Overnight accommodation is coordinated
based on the skating schedule for the particular competition. We do not have a team bus; parents and skaters are required to
provide their own transportation to/from the competitions. Detailed competition logistics are be sent out 1 week prior to each
competition and are team dependant.
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