2012 Synchronized Skating Media Guide

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2012 INTERNATIONAL EVENTSDec. 27-29 Synchrofest International Invitational London, CAN

Jan. 27-29 Mozart Cup Salzburg, AUT

Feb. 3-5 French Cup Rouen, FRA

Feb. 10-12 Neuchâtel Trophy Neuchâtel, SUI

Feb. 17-19 Spring Cup Giovanni, Italy

March 15-17 Synchronized Skating Junior World Challenge Cup Gothenburg, SWE

April 13-14 World Synchronized Skating Championships Gothenburg, SWE

2012 U.S. QUALIFYING EVENTS Jan. 6-8 World Junior Team Selection Competition Lowell, Mass.

Jan. 26-28 Eastern Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships Hershey, Pa.

Jan. 26-28 Midwestern & Pacific Coast Plymouth, Mass. Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships

Feb. 29-March 3 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships Worcester, Mass.

2012 NONQUALIFYING COMPETITIONSNov. 6, 2011 Central Carolina Synchro Classic Hillsborough, N.C.

Nov. 12, 2011 Thanksgiving Classic Plymouth, Mass.

Nov. 13, 2011 Anaheim Ice Sychronized Team Championships Anaheim, Calif.

Nov. 19, 2011 Kalamazoo Kickoff Kalamazoo, Mich.

Nov. 19, 2011 Mountain State Synchro Skate South Charleston, W.V.

Dec. 2, 2011 Dr. Richard Porter Synchronized Classic Ann Arbor, Mich.

Dec. 3, 2011 Terry Conners Synchronized Skating Open Stamford, Conn.

Dec. 4, 2011 Bay Cities Synchronized Skating Competition Oakland, Calif.

Dec. 9, 2011 Cape Cod Synchronized Skating Classic Bourne, Mass.

Dec. 17, 2011 Synchronized Skating Classic Minneapolis

Jan. 6, 2012 Colonial Classic Synchronized Skating Competition Lowell, Mass.

Jan. 13, 2012 Mid-American Synchronized Skating Championships Fraser, Mich.

Jan. 21, 2012 Synchro Illinois Orland Park, Ill.

Jan. 21, 2012 New England Challenge Cup Woburn, Mass.

Jan. 26, 2012 Northland Figure Skating Competition Duluth, Minn.

Feb. 11, 2012 Tri-State Synchronized Skating Championships Fraser, Mich.

Feb. 18, 2012 Reflections Synchro Invitational Hershey, Pa.

Feb. 23, 2012 Omaha Winter Festival Omaha, Neb.

Feb. 25, 2012 Diamond Classic Synchro Skating Competition Mentor, Ohio

March 8, 2012 Denver Invitational Centennial, Colo.

March 10, 2012 Wallace Spring Synchro Classic Fitchburg, Mass.

March 24, 2012 Lee Ann Miele Garden State Synchro Classic West Orange, N.J.

What is Synchronized Skating? 4

Competitive Levels 5

Judging System 6

Short Program Requirements 6

Free Skate Requirements 7

Required Elements 8

2012 U.S. National Team 12

International Assignments 13

Icenetwork.com Video Schedule 13

U.S. Team A 14

U.S. Team B 16

U.S. Team C 22

U.S. Reserve Team 26

History & Results 32

Synchronized Skating Fact Sheet 37

In Your Community 38

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CREDITS & DISCLAIMERThe 2012 U.S. Synchronized Team Skating media guide was compiled and edited by U.S. Figure Skating’s Marketing and Communications Department. Photos were provided by Paul and Michelle Harvath.

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COLLEGIATE SYNCHRONIZED SKATING

Skaters from different backgrounds find that there is no experience quite like being a member of a collegiate synchronized skating team. Synchronized skating veterans around the country are teaming up with freestyle skaters and ice dancers who are trying this exciting sport for the first time. College teams generally compete in one of three U.S. Figure Skating divisions: collegiate, open collegiate or senior.

Collegiate synchronized skating teams compete in non-qualifying, qualifying and intercollegiate competitions. Teams that compete in the senior division are eligible to be selected for U.S. Figure Skating’s international envelope system and may represent the United States at international events. Synchronized skating is now an event at the World University Games, and only teams made up of student-athletes may represent the United States at this prestigious international competition.

There are a number of ways teams can be structured on college campuses. Some are club sports, some are student organizations or activities and there are a few that are varsity sports.

In 2011, 40 teams competed in U.S. qualifying competitions in the collegiate and open collegiate divisions. At the 2011 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships, two universities were represented in the senior division and one was repre-sented in the junior division.

WHAT ABOUT THE OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES?

Synchronized skating is the newest discipline of figure skat-ing. It was first recognized by the ISU in 1994, and the first world championships were held in 2000.

It is the only figure skating discipline not yet part of the Olympic Winter Games.

There are no immediate plans or timetable for the sport’s inclusion. In order for a sport to be added, it first must be recommended by the sport’s international governing body, in this case the International Skating Union (ISU), to the International Olympic Committee (IOC). This has not yet happened, as the sport needs further development and exposure around the world. However, with the popularity of the figure skating disciplines that are a part of the Olympic Winter Games, there is a bright future for synchronized skating.

U.S. Figure Skating’s approach has been to put efforts into building the strongest U.S. program possible so that when/if synchronized skating is included in the Olympic Winter Games, U.S. teams will be prepared to stand on the podium.

SYNCHRONIZED SKATING AROUND THE WORLD

Synchronized skating started in the United States, but it has quickly spread around the world. In the past several years, 20 countries on five continents have participated in either the World Challenge Cup for Juniors or the World Synchronized Skating Championships. The Scandinavian countries have dominated the World Synchronized Skating Championships, winning 10 of the 11 World titles that have been awarded since the first event in 2000. Canada is the only other country to have reached the top of the podium, earning the 2009 World title. The United States is a strong presence on the World scene, having captured the silver medal at the 2007 World Synchronized Skating Championships, the bronze medal at the 2011 and 2010 World Synchronized Skating Championships and the bronze medal at the 2007 and 2006 World Challenge Cup for Juniors.

Synchronized skating is a highly technical form of team skating characterized by speed, accuracy, intricate forma-tions and transitions. Teams of 8–20 skaters perform side by side on the ice. At the junior and senior levels, teams perform one 2:50 short program and one 4:00 or 4:30 free skate in competition.

COMPETITIVE LEVELSThere are eight competitive levels for synchronized skating within the U.S. Figure Skating structure:• Juvenile • Senior• Intermediate • Collegiate• Novice • Adult• Junior • Masters The juvenile through senior levels are skill-based, and all members on a team must pass level-specific moves in the field tests to participate in that discipline. The collegiate level is for college teams, while the masters and adult levels are for skaters aged 25 and 21 and over, respectively. In addition, there are seven developmental levels that pre-pare athletes for competition at the national level.

COMPETITIONS & QUALIFYINGTeams can participate in any nonqualifying competitions they choose to enter. Those teams wishing to compete in the U.S. Figure Skating qualifying pipeline must start at their sectional championships. By finishing in the top four at their sectional, teams in the competitive levels above qualify for the U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships. Based on performances and placements from this event, teams are nominated to the U.S. Synchronized Skating Team and assigned to international competitions.

MEMBERSHIPThe membership of U.S. Figure Skating, at over 180,000 members, has embraced synchronized skating as more than 580 teams register and compete each year.

SYNCHRONIZED SKATING HISTORICAL TIMELINE

1954 — Dr. Richard Porter of Ann Arbor, Mich., organized a group of skaters to form a team.

1976 — The first competition for team skating was held in Ann Arbor, Mich.

1984 — The first U.S. Synchronized Team Skating Championships were held in Bowling Green, Ohio.

1989 — The first international synchronized skating competi-tion was held in Molndal, Sweden, with seven nations repre-sented.

1994 — The International Skating Union (ISU) officially recog-nized synchronized skating as a discipline of figure skating at the ISU Congress.

1996 — The first of four ISU World Synchronized Skating Challenge Cups was held in Boston, with 17 teams from 13 countries competing. The event, which was known as the unof-ficial World Championships, was last held in Gothenburg, Sweden, in 1999.

2000 — The first World Synchronized Skating Championships were held in Minneapolis.

2001— The first ISU World Challenge Cup for Juniors was held in Neuchâtel, Switzerland.

2008 — U.S. Figure Skating hosted the 25th U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships in Providence, R.I.

2010 — U.S. Figure Skating hosted the World Synchronized Skating Championships in Colorado Springs, Colo., with 23 teams representing 18 countries.

WHAT IS SYNCHRONIZED SKATING?COMPETITIVE LEVELSWHAT IS SYNCHRONIZED SKATING?

BEGINNER 1–3 varies varies 8–16 skaters nonePRELIMINARY under 12 under 10 8–16 skaters nonePRE-JUVENILE all ages under 12 8–16 skaters none

OPEN JUVENILE all ages under 19 8–16 skaters pre-preliminary

JUVENILE under 13 N/A 12–20 skaters preliminaryINTERMEDIATE under 18 N/A 12–20 skaters pre-juvenile

NOVICE under 16* N/A 12–20 skaters juvenileJUNIOR 12–18 N/A 12–16 skaters intermediateSENIOR at least 14 N/A 16 skaters novice

OPEN COLLEGIATE

full-time college student N/A 8–16 skaters none

COLLEGIATE full-time college student N/A 12–20 skaters juvenile

OPEN ADULT all ages over 19 8–16 skaters noneADULT 21 and over N/A 12–20 skaters preliminary

MASTERS 25 and over 35 and over 12–20 skaters none

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DID YOU KNOW?The 2011 Eastern Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships were the largestsynchronized sectionalchampionships to date, with 150teams.



JUDGING SYSTEM & SHORT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FREE SKATE REQUIREMENTS

JUNIOR

6 Elements

1 Block

1 Wheel

1 Intersection

1 Spiral Element

1 No Hold Step Sequence

1 Circle Step Sequence

See RULE 7061 and relevant ISU communications for details

SENIOR

6 Elements

1 Block

1 Wheel

1 Moves in the Field


1 Intersection


See RULE 7061 and relevant ISU communications for details

SHORT PROGRAM WELL-BALANCED REQUIREMENTS

JUVENILE

6 Elements

1 Block

1 Circle

1 Intersection

1 Line

1 Wheel

1 Movement in Isolation

INTERMEDIATE

8 Elements

1 Circle

1 Line

1 Block

1 Wheel

1 Intersection


1 Block Step Sequence


NOVICE

8 Elements

1 Circle

1 Line

1 Block

1 Wheel

1 Intersection



1 Block Step Seqence or 1 Circle Step Sequence

JUNIOR

10 Elements

1 Circle

1 Line

1 Block

1 Wheel

1 Intersection



1 Spin or Moves in the Field

2 Step Sequences: 1 Block Step Sequence and 1 Circle Step

Sequence

SENIOR

11 Elements

1 Circle

1 Line

1 Block

1 Wheel

2 Intersections


1 Moves in the Field

1 Spin, Pairs Element or Movement in Isolation



COLLEGIATE

10 Elements

1 Circle

1 Line

1 Block

1 Wheel

1 Intersection



1 Spin or Moves in the Field



ADULT

9 Elements

1 Circle

1 Line

1 Block

1 Wheel

1 Intersection


1 Moves in the Field or Spin



MASTERS

6 Elements

1 Block

1 Circle

1 Intersection

1 Line

1 Wheel


The short program for synchronized skating is a 2:50 program that includes required elements. Deductions are taken in the final score if these elements are not included. The order is optional.

Like all disciplines of figure skating, synchronized skating has transitioned to the international judging system (IJS). All intermediate, novice, junior, senior, collegiate and adult events are judged under this system.

Each level in synchronized skating has a defined “well-bal-anced program” that contains a set number of prescribed elements each team must perform in its free skate. Teams are given a technical elements score based on the speci-fied difficulty and execution of those prescribed elements. Teams may perform additional elements; however, these will not be taken into consideration in their technical ele-ments score. Teams are also given a program components score which takes into consideration skating skills, transitions, performance, choreography and musical interpretation. For levels judged under the old 6.0 system, the panel of judges will award two marks based on those concepts.

The IJS has two panels: A technical panel and a judging panel. The technical panel consists of a technical controller, a technical specialist and assistant technical specialist. This panel identifies the difficulty of each of the prescribed ele-ments in the program. That difficulty level corresponds to a point value for each of the elements. The judging panel, which consists of three to seven judges, evaluates how well each of the elements was done on a scale of -3 to +3. A trimmed mean of the judges’ grades of execution for each element is factored with the points awarded for difficulty. Finally, each judge also gives a program components mark ranging from 0.25-10.00 for each of the following areas: skating skills, transitions, performance/execution, choreog-raphy and musical interpretation. Again, a trimmed mean is taken for each of the five components.

The total score for each team is computed by taking the technical elements score (the total points the team earned for difficulty factored with their grade of execution for each of their well-balanced program elements) and add-ing it to their program components score (the total of the trimmed mean for each of the five program components).

Teams at the junior and senior levels compete both a short program and a free skate. The points earned for each seg-ment of the competition are added together for the final result. Teams in all other levels perform only a free skate.

TOTAL SCORE

The short program and free skate are typically skated on two different days. The scores are added together to determine the winner.

FREE SKATE WELL-BALANCED PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

A synchronized free skate contains numerous elements linked together by a variety of transitions. The free skate has a time limit of 4:30 for senior and 4:00 for junior.


REQUIRED ELEMENTS REQUIRED ELEMENTS

BLOCKAn element in which the skaters are arranged in parallel lines. The block must contain a minimum of three lines and a maximum of five. The skaters may be arranged in straight lines, diagonal lines, curved lines or a circular pattern. Teams should travel over the entire ice surface in the block. The lines of skaters should be straight and all the skaters evenly spaced. Features that make a block increase in difficulty are pivoting and changes of configuration.

CIRCLEThere are several variations of the circle, including one circle, two circles or a circle inside a circle. The shape should be round, and spacing between skaters should be even. There should not be any visible pulling or tugging between skaters. Features that increase the difficulty include traveling and changes of rotational direction.

INTERSECTIONAn intersection occurs when one half of the team intersects the other half of the team. Skaters may do turns and steps at the point of intersection to increase the difficulty.

LINEThere are several variations of the line, including one straight line, parallel lines or diagonal lines. Features that increase the difficulty include pivoting, changing configuration and retrogression.

MOVEMENT IN ISOLATIONA movement in isolation is an element during which some skaters are isolated from the rest of the team while performing free skating elements. These movements must show a relationship to the rest of the team and enhance the musical interpretation. The free skating ele-ments, such as jumps, spins, spirals or lifts, must be per-formed by a minimum of three skaters and a maximum of less than half of the team.

MOVES IN THE FIELDMoves in the field are a sequence of movements that must include free skating moves such as spirals, spread eagles, Ina Bauers and other flowing moves with strong edges, connected with linking steps. A moves in the field element must include at least three different free skating moves.


REQUIRED ELEMENTS REQUIRED ELEMENTS

PAIRS ELEMENTA free skating element or move is when one skater attaches to another by the use of one or both hands. Pairs elements in synchronized skating include pairs spins, pairs lifts and pairs pivots such as death spirals.

SPINSAll skaters must perform the same spin in unison. They may perform the element in any formation they choose.

NO HOLD STEP SEQUENCEA no hold step sequence is an element that looks simi-lar to a block step sequence except none of the skaters are connected to one another. The team must perform a series of turns and linking steps in four or five lines that travel over the entire ice surface on a diago-nal or straight line. The skaters must hold their spacing with-out connecting, and everyone must do the steps in unison.

BLOCK STEP SEQUENCEA block step sequence is a series of turns and linking steps performed by skaters while connected in a block shape. The difficulty of the element is determined by the difficulty of the turns completed within the sequence.

CIRCLE STEP SEQUENCEA circle step sequence is a series of turns and linking steps performed by skaters in a connected or unconnected circle. The difficulty of the element is determined by the difficulty of the turns completed within the sequence.

WHEELA wheel is an element during which all of the skaters rotate around a common point. It can be performed in many different formations such as those that include two to five spokes or parallel wheels. All spokes of the wheel should be straight, and the lean of the skaters should be in the same direction. Teams increase difficulty by including changes of rotational direction and traveling.


Each year U.S. Figure Skating nominates approximately 10–15 high-achieving synchronized teams to the U.S. Synchronized Team. Each qualifying synchronized team receives funding and an assignment to an international competition. Teams are selected based primarily on their performances in the junior or senior level at the most recent U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships. Less than five percent of teams entering the qualifying competitive system will be named to the national team.

There are four team levels: Team A, Team B, Team C and the Reserve Team. The primary difference between the levels is in funding. The higher the envelope to which a team is assigned, the more financial support it receives. Teams A, B and C receive funding. Reserve teams do not receive a travel or training grant, but if they choose to accept their assignment, they have the opportunity to participate in an ISU-sanctioned international competition.

U.S. Figure Skating’s goal for the U.S. Synchronized Skating Team is to win as many medals as possible at international competitions. Teams assigned to the envelopes are given many tools to do so, including:

• U.S. Figure Skating-funded monitoring sessions• Entry fees for international competitions• Team leaders and team physicians provided for interna-

tional competitions• Synchronized Team Envelope Funding (STEF) ranging

from $7,200–$14,600 per team• International travel grants ranging from $10,200–

$17,600 per team• Team USA clothing grants ranging from $50–$100 per

athlete• Airfare and housing expenses for all athletes qualifying

for the World Synchronized Skating Championships and Synchronized Skating Junior World Challenge Cup.

SENIOR TEAMS JUNIOR TEAMS

TEAM A Haydenettes —

TEAM B Miami UniversitySkyliners

Team Braemar

TEAM C Crystallettes Lexettes

RESERVE TEAMCalifornia Gold

ICE'KateersStarlights

Chicago JazzEvolution

Miami University Junior

ABOUTTEAM USA

• Many teams participate in volunteer or charitable activities during the season.

• The 12 teams on Team USA are located in seven states.

• Team USA will compete in international events in eight countries during the 2012 season.

U.S. SYNCHRONIZED NATIONAL TEAM

2012 INTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENTSEvery synchronized team on Team USA receives an assignment to an international competition, with Teams A, B and C receiv-ing a grant from U.S. Figure Skating.

EVENT LOCATION DATE SENIOR TEAMS JUNIOR TEAMS

Mozart Cup Salzburg, AUT Jan. 27–29 ICE'Kateers Miami University Junior

French Cup Rouen, France Feb. 3-5 Miami University California Gold

Team BraemarSkyliners

Neuchâtel Trophy Neuchâtel, FRA Feb. 10-12 HaydenettesCrystallettes

LexettesChicago Jazz

Spring Cup Giovanni, ITA Feb. 17-19 Starlights Evolution

Junior World Synchro-nized Skating Champi-onships

Gothenburg, SWE

March 9-10 — Two teams selected at the World Junior Team Selection Competition

World Synchronized Skating Championships

Gothenburg, SWE

April 13–14 Two teams selected at U.S. Synchronized Championships

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INTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS

Icenetwork.com is a multi-year partnership between U.S. Figure Skating and MLB Advanced Media, LP, that houses all of U.S. Figure Skating’s interactive media properties. Subscribers to icenetwork.com receive unprecedented access to synchronized skating events including news, athlete bios, schedules, results, shopping and more. Below is a list of competitions that will appear this season on icenetwork.com.

Eastern Synchronized Skating Sectional ChampionshipsJan. 26-28, 2012 On demand

Midwestern and Pacific Coast Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships Jan. 26-28, 2012 On demand

U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships Feb. 29-March 3, 2012 Live and on demand

2012 ICENETWORK.COM SYNCHRONIZED SKATING BROADCAST SCHEDULE

EVENT LOCATION DATE SENIOR TEAMS JUNIOR TEAMS

Synchrofest International Invitational

London, CAN Dec. 27-29 HaydenettesCrystallettes

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Mozart Cup Salzburg, AUT Jan. 27–29 ICE'Kateers Miami University Junior

French Cup Rouen, France Feb. 3-5 Miami UniversityCalifornia Gold

Team BraemarSkyliners

Neuchâtel, Trophy Neuchâtel, SUI Feb. 10–12 HaydenettesCrystallettes

LexettesChicago Jazz

Spring Cup Giovanni, Italy Feb. 17–19 Starlights Evolution

Synchronized Skating Junior World Challenge Cup

Gothenburg, SWE

March 15–17 — Two teams selected at the World Junior Team Selection Competition

World Synchronized Skating Championships

Gothenburg, SWE

April 13–14 Two teams selected at U.S. Synchronized Championships

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HEAD COACH | Saga KrantzHEAD COACH’S YEARS WITH TEAM | 7CHOREOGRAPHER | Saga KrantzHOME CLUB | Hayden Recreation Centre FSCCITY | Lexington, Mass.INTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENT | Neuchâtel

Trophy, Synchrofest InternationalSHORT PROGRAM MUSIC | “Dancing with the

Muse” by SpheerisFREE SKATE MUSIC | Lady Gaga remix

Haydenettes

TEAM A — SENIOR

COMPETITIVE HISTORYU.S. SYNCHRONIZED SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS2011 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st2010 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st2009 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd2008 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st 2007 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st 2006 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd2005 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st2004 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st2003 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st2002 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st2001 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st2000 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st

* The Haydenettes won eight U.S. Precision Championships titles between 1989–1999.

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION2011 World Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . .3rd2011 Mozart Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3rd2010 World Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . .3rd2010 Cup of Berlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3rd2009 World Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . 4th2009 French Cup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3rd2008 World Synchronized Championships. . . . . . . . . . . 5th2008 Cup of Berlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4th 2007 World Synchronized Championships. . . . . . . . . . . 4th2007 Prague Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th

2006 World Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . 7th2006 French Cup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5th2005 World Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . 4th2005 Prague Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3rd2004 World Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . 4th2004 Neuchâtel Trophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd2003 World Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . 5th2003 French Cup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st2002 World Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . 4th2002 Spring Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3rd2001 World Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . 5th2001 Spring Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd2000 World Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . 5th2000 French Cup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st

SKATING NOTESWon their 19th U.S. title at the 2011 U.S. Synchronized Championships ... This season’s goals are to repeat as U.S. champions and medal at the World Synchronized Skating Championships ... Placed third at the 2011 World Championships, taking home the third World medal by a U.S. team ... Team practices on ice 9-10 hours per week together and 1-3 hours per week individually ... Team prac-tices together off ice for three hours per week.

TEAM NOTESCoach Krantz is a native of Helsinki, Finland, and com-peted for the Rockettes … Krantz won the 2010 PSA EDI Award for best synchronized team performance ... Team volunteers at the Hayden Synchro Summer Experience, a week-long camp for young skaters ... As a team, they participate in Race for the Cure and "An Evening with Champions" benefiting The Jimmy Fund ... Team has skated on NBC’s “The Today Show,” "An Evening with Champions," the CBS Thanksgiving Day Special, Skate America, The Pond at Bryant Park Opening and the Bryant Park Tree Lighting Ceremony.

ROSTEREmily Albert (North Falmouth, Mass.), Meghan Crocker (Lexington, Mass.), Jennifer DuBreuil (Ivyland, Pa.), Alexandra Finn (Simsbury, Conn.), Jenna Goecke (Bismark, N.D.), Abigail Goslin (Wrentham, Mass.), Lindsay Grajek (Howell, Mich.), Tessa Hedges (Grosse Point Farms, Mich.), River Kynoch (Easton, Conn.), Hannah Lapuck (Lexington, Mass.), Lauren Lapuck (Lexington, Mass.), Jenna Longo (Farmington, Conn.), Jennifer Marshall (Sudbury, Mass.), Audrey McQuade (North White Plains, N.Y.), Kelly Ottaviano (Reading, Mass.), Noelle Pearson (Eden Prairie, Minn.), Alaina Salusti (Lexington, Mass.), Janelle Schamaun (Westminster, Colo.), Leah Short (Plattsburgh, N.Y.), Shawnee Smith (Monument, Colo.)

TEAM A — SENIOR


TEAM B — SENIOR

HEAD COACH | Carla DeGirolamoHEAD COACH’S YEARS WITH TEAM | 8 (third as head coach)ASSISTANT COACHES | Lee Ann Shoker, Katie BowlingCHOREOGRAPHERS | Sarah Kawahara, Carla DeGirolamoHOME CLUB | Miami UniversityCITY | Oxford, OhioINTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENT | French CupSHORT PROGRAM MUSIC | “Blue Suede Shoes” from Cirque’s "Viva Elvis" show FREE SKATE MUSIC| “Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in C Sharp Minor” by Eugene Ormandy and The Philadelphia Orchestra

Miami University

COMPETITIVE HISTORYU.S. SYNCHRONIZED SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS2011 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd2010 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . .3rd2009 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st

2008 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd 2007 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd2006 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st2005 U.S. Synchronized Championships. . . . . . . . . . . . .2nd2004 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th2003 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd2002 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd2001 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd2000 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . .3rd

* Miami University won a U.S. Precision Championships title in 1999.

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION2011 World Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . .10th2011 Spring Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3rd2010 Neuchâtel Trophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd2009 World Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . 7th2009 Prague Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5th2008 World Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . 9th2008 French Cup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3rd 2007 World Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . 2nd2007 Spring Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd2007 World University Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th2006 World Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . 4th

2006 Spring Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd2005 World Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . 7th2005 Spring Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3rd2004 Spring Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd2003 World Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . 9th2003 Neuchâtel Trophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3rd2002 World Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . 9th2002 French Cup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9th2001 World Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . 9th2001 Prague Cup International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st2000 Spring Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9th2000 Finlandia Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3rd

SKATING NOTESFirst U.S. team to medal at the World Synchronized Skating Championships, earning silver in 2007 ... Team won the 2007 Readers’ Choice Award for Skater(s) of the Year – the Michelle Kwan Trophy from SKATING magazine ... Team trains 10 hours per week on ice and five hours per week off ice ... Goals for the 2012 season are to attack every performance, skate with confidence and competitive fire, win back the U.S. title and earn a place on the 2012 World Team ... Team motto is "Get after it."

TEAM B — SENIOR

TEAM NOTESMiami formed its first skating team in August 1977 when Goggin Ice Arena started the first club “precision skating” team ... Miami added a collegiate precision skating team in 1995 to handle the demand for skating on campus ... Team participates in a five-day choreography blitz with Sarah Kawahara to set the free skate ... All team members and coaches volunteer ... Team mascot is the Miami University RedHawk, Swoop ... Team sings the Miami fight song before every competition ... Team skates exhibitions at Miami var-sity hockey games ... Team ritual is shaking the team bus before entering the rink to compete.

ROSTERSarah Arnold (Glendale, Wis.), Ingrid Benson (Boxborough, Mass.), Martha Buckley (Essex, Mass.), Chandler Carroll (Farmington, Mich.), Colleen Clancy (Galesburg, Mich.), Ashleigh Faucette (Chapel Hill, N.C.), Kyliegh Gaff (Lynnfield, Mass.), Katelyn Hilgers (Hershey, Pa.), Shaheen Kazmi (Chicago), Christina Lee (West Orange, N.J.), Maggie Maier (Ann Arbor, Mich.) Allison Markowitz (Long Grove, Ill.), Aziza Mdhari-Alaoui (Perry Hall, Md.), Ashley Mulhern (New Canaan, Conn.), Ashleigh Ostin (Farmington, Mich.) Julianne Parece (North Reading, Mass.), Alyssa Sutter (Brighton, Mich.), Vanessa Thornton (Mendon, Mass.), Andrea Trembath (Clarendon Hills, Mich.), Taylor Walker (Placentia, Calif.)


TEAM B — JUNIOR

HEAD COACH | Pamela MayHEAD COACH’S YEARS WITH TEAM | 19ASSISTANT COACH | Toni SwiggumHOME CLUB | Braemar-City of Lakes FSCCITY | Edina, Minn.INTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENT | French CupSHORT PROGRAM MUSIC | “Blah Blah Cha Cha Cha” by SushiFREE SKATE MUSIC | Compliation of Gypsy music

Team Braemar SKATING NOTESGoals for the 2012 season are to improve their skating skills, edge quality and world standing ... Practice together 8–10 hours on ice and 3–4 hours off ice weekly. TEAM NOTESOffers a Synchronized Skating Training Camp staffed by world-level coaches ... Three generations represented on team as coach's mother is the assistant coach and coach's daughter competes on the team ... Skaters come from 14 schools in the Twin Cities area ... Team volunteers with Feed My Starving Children and the Ronald McDonald House ... Assistant coach Swiggum has been with the team for 36 years.

COMPETITIVE HISTORYU.S. SYNCHRONIZED SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS2011 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . .2nd2010 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . . 1st2009 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . . 1st2008 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . . 5th 2007 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . . 3rd2006 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . . 4th2005 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . 10th2004 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . . 8th2003 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . . 8th

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION2011 World Junior Challenge Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd2011 French Cup, Junior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st2010 World Junior Challenge Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th2010 Spring Cup, Junior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2nd2009 World Challenge Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5th2009 Spring Cup, Junior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2nd2008 Prague Cup, Junior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7th2007 Zagreb Snowflakes Trophy, Junior . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st

ROSTERSarah Berry (Shorewood, Minn.), Rebecca Bone (Eden Prairie, Minn.), Elizabeth Burke (Golden Valley, Minn.), Alana Christie (Minneapolis), Jillian Christie (Minneapolis), Jasmine Dahm (Lakeville, Minn.), Breanna Hegseth (Lakeville, Minn.), Sage Kelner (Minnetonka, Minn.), Jasmine Kirchner (Plymouth, Minn.), Erica Krynski (Lakeville, Minn.), Alexandra Kutz (Platte City, Mo.), Taylor May (Prior Lake, Minn.), Raechel McKnight (St. Charles, Mo.), Jacy Meyer (Richfield, Minn.), Madison Rothweiler (Stillwater, Minn.), Kathryn Schwanke (St. Paul, Minn.), Adrianne Thomas (St. Paul, Minn.), Natasha Vo (Cottage Grove, Minn.), Mikaela Wegscheid (Little Canada, Minn.), Jordan Weiss (Woodbury, Minn.)

TEAM B — JUNIOR


TEAM B — JUNIOR

HEAD COACH | Josh BabbHEAD COACH’S YEARS WITH TEAM | 8ASSISTANT COACH | Jenny GibsonCHOREOGRAPHER | Josh BabbHOME CLUB | SC of New YorkCITY | New YorkINTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENT | French CupSHORT PROGRAM MUSIC | “Edge of Glory” by Lady GagaFREE SKATE MUSIC | Music from the Black Swan soundtrack by Clint Mansell, music from Swan Lake by Tchaikovsky

SkylinersSKATING NOTESGoals are to improve on last year's point totals and to consistently improve throughout the year ... Practice five hours on ice and four hours off ice per week as a team ... Attend a five-day summer boot camp with intensive on-ice and off-ice training ... Specialty coaches are Jonathan Hunt and Jocelyn Cox.

TEAM NOTESTeam volunteers at local hospitals and participates in several charitable events including Relay for Life, Special Olympics, Toys for Tots, and Car Wash for Cancer ... Team never wears green on the ice.

COMPETITIVE HISTORYU.S. SYNCHRONIZED SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS2011 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . . 1st2010 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . 2nd2009 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . . 7th2008 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . . 7th2007 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . . 6th2006 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . . 6th2005 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . .12th2004 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . .11th

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION2011 World Junior Challenge Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5th2011 Spring Cup, Junior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st2010 World Junior Challenge Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5th2010 Prague Cup, Junior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st2009 Spring Cup, Junior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3rd2008 Zagreb Snowflakes Trophy, Junior . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st

ROSTERBrooke Abbott (Cos Cob, Conn.), Stevie-Lynn Angiolillo (White Plains, N.Y.), Mairead Brock (Cos Cob, Conn.), Sennett Cooke (Pelham, N.Y.), Peyton Delgorio (Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y.), Holly Farkas (White Plains, N.Y.), Brielle Freda (Cedar Grove, N.J.), Lindsey Klein (Manhasset, N.Y.), Jasmine Lin (Warren, N.J.), Jillian Longo (Scarsdale, N.Y.), Dana Manson (Denville, N.J.), Tori Mueller (Montclair, N.J.), Sabrina Oudine (South Orange, N.J.), Eliana Roth (Cherry Hill, N.J.), Alexandria Sais (Williston Park, N.Y.), Alexandra Scarpulla (Greenwich, Conn.), Jennifer Schwartzman (Katonah, N.Y.), Stacey Su (Livingston, N.J.), Nicole Vitale (Ossining, N.Y.), Callista Vojvodich (Trumbull, Conn.)

TEAM B — JUNIOR


TEAM C — SENIOR

HEAD COACHES | Shannon Peterson, Holly TeetsHEAD COACHES' YEARS WITH TEAM | 18ASSISTANT COACHES | Kevin O’Keefe, Ann Barr, Sundae Bafo-LaBelCHOREOGRAPHERS | Shannon Peterson, Holly TeetsHOME CLUB | Dearborn FSCCITY | Dearborn, Mich.INTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENT | Neuchâtel Trophy, Synchrofest International InvitationalSHORT PROGRAM MUSIC | "Footloose" by Kenny Loggins FREE SKATE MUSIC | "On the Floor, " "Que Hiesta," "Como Aya" and "Lambada DRZ" by Jennifer Lopez

Crystallettes2004 World Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . 9th2004 Finlandia Trophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th2003 Prague Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3rd2002 Spring Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7th2001 North American International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9th2000 Neuchâtel Trophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th

SKATING NOTESGoals for 2012 season include making the 2012 World Team, medaling at their international assignment and receiv-ing the intended calls on their elements ... First competed in a U.S. Figure Skating competition in 1980.

TEAM NOTESSenior team was formed in 1993 ... Coaches are sisters and were both members of the Crystallettes ... Team does at least two community service projects each year ... Along with Chicago Jazz, the Crystallettes co-host a weekend clinic each summer to work on choreography and team building ... Mascot is a giraffe because the animals are tall, lean and “stick their necks out for others” ... Before entering the ice at competitions, the last person in line starts to “fluff” the person’s skirt in front of them, and it continues to the front of the line.

COMPETITIVE HISTORYU.S. SYNCHRONIZED SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS2011 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . .3rd2010 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd2009 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . .3rd2008 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . .3rd2007 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . .3rd2006 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . .3rd2005 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . .3rd2004 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd2003 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th2002 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . .3rd2001 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . .3rd2000 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6th

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION2011 French Cup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3rd2010 World Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . 9th2010 Prague Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st2009 French Cup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6th2008 Prague Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3rd2007 Prague Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3rd2006 Cup of Berlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th 2005 Prague Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7th

ROSTERBrianne Anderson (Frasier, Mich.), Nicolette Bailey (Detroit), Rachel Belanger (Allen Park, Mich.), Katie Benedetti (Frasier, Mich.), Nicole Davies (Washington), Shelby Dziedic (Canton, Mich.), Mackenzie Elkow (Farmington, Mich.), Casey Josz (Ann Arbor, Mich.), Allison Kohl (West Bloomfield, Mich.), Chelsea Macintosh (Clinton Township, Mich.), Sharon Neff (Birmingham, Mich.), Katilyn Peterson (Dearborn, Mich.), Donae Poe (Redford, Mich.), Meghan Quigley (Bloomfield Hills, Mich.), Cara Schooley (Bloomfield Hills, Mich.), Meghan Schooley (Bloomfield Hills, Mich.), Alyssa Shomsky (Livonia, Mich.), Spencer Thomas (Commerce Township, Mich.), Jaclyn Young (Livonia, Mich.), Alexandra Zazula (Birmingham, Mich.)

TEAM C — SENIOR


TEAM C — JUNIOR

HEAD COACH | Saga KrantzHEAD COACH’S YEARS WITH TEAM | 6ASSISTANT COACHES | Erika Hoffman, Kendra Flanagan, Samuel MortimerCHOREOGRAPHER | Saga KrantzHOME CLUB | Hayden Recreation Centre FSCCITY | Lexington, Mass.INTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENT | Neuchâtel TrophySHORT PROGRAM MUSIC | “Tosca Fantasy” by Edvin Marton and Claude ChalleFREE SKATE MUSIC | Music from the Rio soundtrack by John Powell

Lexettes SKATING NOTESPractice together 8 hours on ice per week ... Krantz won the 2010 PSA EDI Award award for best synchronized team performance ... Team mottos are "Perform beautifully in life" and "Lex do it!"

TEAM NOTESThe skaters participated in the 5K walk for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer ... Goals are to win the U.S. junior title, represent the U.S. at the 2012 Synchronized Skating Junior World Challenge Cup and to medal at their interna-tional assignment.

COMPETITIVE HISTORYU.S. SYNCHRONIZED SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS2011 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . . 3rd2010 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . . 3rd2009 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . . 3rd2008 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . . 3rd 2007 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . . 8th 2006 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . . 9th 2005 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . 13th

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION2011 Mozart Cup, Junior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd2010 Cup of Berlin, Junior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd2009 French Cup, Junior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5th

ROSTER Courtney Alsdorf (Princeton, Mass.), Julie Antonellis (Norfolk, Mass.), Kate Bagger (Westfield, N.J.), Alixe Conn (Lexington, Mass.), Nadia Hallaj (Lexington, Mass.), Claire Hughes (Medfield, Mass.), Amanda Kennedy (Hillsboro, Mo.), Karlyn Leth (Mantorville, Minn.), Eliana Marostica (Wellesley, Mass.), Maisie Meade (Lexington, Mass.), Summer Nagy (Fort Washington, Pa.), Casey Ouellette (East Granby, Conn), Hope Pavela (LaCrosse, Wis.), Nicole Presscott (Westford, Mass.), Katariina Saarinen (Tuusula, Finland), Jennifer Skerker (Lexington, Mass.), Elizabeth Slade (Warwick, R.I.), Abigail Small (E. Falmouth, Mass.), Mia Tamaro (Lexington, Mass.)

TEAM C — JUNIOR


RESERVE TEAM — SENIOR

COMPETITIVE HISTORYU.S. SYNCHRONIZED SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS2011 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th2010 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6th2009 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th2008 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th2007 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th

HEAD COACH | Jillian CipressoHEAD COACH’S YEARS WITH TEAM | 7ASSISTANT COACH | Amanda FalkowskiCHOREOGRPAHERS | Jillian Cipresso, Amanda FalkowskiHOME CLUB | All Year FSCCITY | Culver City, Calif.INTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENT | French CupSHORT PROGRAM MUSIC | Music from the Nightmare Before Christmas soundtrack by Danny ElfmanFREE SKATE MUSIC| Music from the Ratatouille soundtrack by Michael Giacchino

California Gold 2006 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7th

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION2011 Cup of Berlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th2010 French Cup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10th2009 Spring Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2nd2008 Cup of Berlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7th

TEAM NOTESFirst senior Pacific Coast Section team to medal nationally and internationally … Goals are to skate clean programs, and to medal at the French Cup and U.S. Synchronized Championships … Favorite team bonding activity is eating.

ROSTERTiana Austel (Hawthorne, Calif.), Carolina Call (Torrance, Calif.), Hannah Call (Torrance, Calif.), Ellen Cammarano (Palos Verdes Estates, Calif.), Brittany Cisneros (Long Beach, Calif.), Alana Courier (Newport Beach, Calif.), Alexa Finzi (Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.), Michaela Grant (Gardena, Calif.), Emma Hamilton (Bakersfield, Calif.), Taylor Holz (Buena Park, Calif.), Melissa Lee (Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.), Leslie Mack (Lakewood, Calif.), Raynise Mancha (Rosemead, Calif.), Jamie Pedersen (Rolling Hill Estates, Calif.), Lauren Richards (Garden Grove, Calif.), Emiko Schwab (Garden Grove, Calif.), Kaitrin Snodgrass (Los Angeles), Emmeline Weinert (Ann Arbor, Mich.)

COMPETITIVE HISTORYU.S. SYNCHRONIZED SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS2011 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6th2010 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th2009 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . . 6th2008 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . . 9th2007 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . . 7th2006 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . . 7th2005 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . . 7th

HEAD COACH | Heather PaigeHEAD COACH’S YEARS WITH TEAM | 4ASSISTANT COACH | Jenna King CHOREOGRAPHER | Heather PaigeHOME CLUB | Skokie Valley SCCITY | Buffalo Grove, Ill.INTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENT | Spring CupSHORT PROGRAM MUSIC | “Like A Prayer" by Vitamin String Quartet FREE SKATE MUSIC | "A Mad Russian's Christmas" by Trans-Siberian Orchestra

StarlightsINTERNATIONAL COMPETITION2011 Mozart Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5th2010 French Cup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9th

TEAM NOTESGoals are to medal at the 2012 U.S. Synchronized Championships, medal at 2012 Spring Cup, improve skating skills and component scores and become a closer knit team ... Team members support Skate for a Cause, benefitting children with cancer ... Team Motto is "Don't waste time!"

ROSTERJordan Alexander (Lisle, Ill.), Tori Alexander (Lisle, Ill.), Kathleen Black (Algonquin, Ill.), Libby Brooks (Fontana, Wis.), Cira Davis (Wheaton, Ill.), Gianna Donato (Mettawa, Ill.), Dana Hall (Fond du Lac, Wis.), Gretchen Jaraczewski (Gurnee, Ill.), Samantha Krejnik (Mount Prospect, Ill.), Heidi Lockett (Downers Grove, Ill.), Anne Marie Misey (Whitefish Bay, Wis.), Kianna Moore (Skokie, Ill.), Alissa Nolan (Winnetka, Ill.), Reilly Phillips (Arlington Heights, Ill.), Grace Robertson (Evanston, Ill.), Sasha Schneider (Highland Park, Ill.), Maddison Staff (Grayslake, Ill.), Marnie Wineberg (Buffalo Grove, Ill.), Ellen Wojnicki (Elmhurst, Ill.)

RESERVE TEAM — SENIOR


RESERVE TEAM — JUNIOR RESERVE TEAM — JUNIOR

HEAD COACH | Lisa DarkenHEAD COACH’S YEARS WITH TEAM | 19ASSISTANT COACHES | Paula Bischoffer, Jaime CatalanoCHOREOGRAPHERS | Sundae Bafo-LaBel, Lisa Darken HOME CLUB | Chicago FSCCITY | Glenview, Ill.INTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENT | Neuchâtel TrophySHORT PROGRAM MUSIC | Michael Jackson medley FREE SKATE MUSIC| Music from Spartacus by Khachaturian

Chicago Jazz

COMPETITIVE HISTORYU.S. SYNCHRONIZED SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS2011 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . . 4th2010 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . . 4th2009 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . .2nd2008 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . . 1st 2007 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . . 4th2006 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . . 1st2005 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . .2nd2004 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . .2nd2003 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . . 1st2002 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . . 1st2001 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . . 1st2000 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . . 5th

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION2011 Cup of Berlin, Junior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th2010 French Cup, Junior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5th2009 World Junior Challenge Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6th2009 French Cup, Junior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd2008 World Junior Challenge Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th2008 Spring Cup, Junior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st2007 World Junior Challenge Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd2007 Prague Open, Junior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd2006 World Junior Challenge Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd2006 Czech Open, Junior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st2005 World Junior Challenge Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8th2005 French Cup, Junior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5th2004 World Junior Challenge Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9th2004 Spring Cup, Junior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2nd

TEAM NOTESGoals are to improve elements and components, to enter-tain the crowd and to receive a standing ovation ... Team mascot is a bulldog … Team motto is “never, never, never give up” on their performances … Team members volunteer at hospitals, soup kitchens, hospices, nursing homes and summer camps and also visit a children’s home for kids with disabilities and a Lutheran home.

ROSTERJordan Barone (Arlington Heights, Ill.), Alexis Brill (Northbrook, Ill.), Victoria Carr (Orland Park, Ill.), Melissa Cerza (Arlington Heights, Ill.), Haley Craig (Naperville, Ill.), Jacquelyn Cruz (Palatine, Ill.), Stephanie Domijan (Northbrook, Ill.), McKenna Doty (Naperville, Ill.), Maria Gilfoyle (Chicago), Anna Higgins (Western Springs, Ill.), Madeline Johnson (Prospect Heights, Ill.), Audrey Larsen (Northbrook, Ill.), Megan McKittrick (Bensenville, Ill.), Courtney Norgren (Bolingbrook, Ill.), Ashley Schons (Crete, Ill.), Jamie Sordo (Arlington Heights, Ill.), Bailey Styzinski (Arlington Heights, Ill.), Shelby Vojcak (Glenview, Ill.), Hailey Voss (Geneva, Ill.)

COMPETITIVE HISTORYU.S. SYNCHRONIZED SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS2011 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5th2010 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8th2009 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . . 8th2008 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . . 6th2007 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . .10th2006 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . . 8th

HEAD COACH | Kathi Pargee HEAD COACH’S YEARS WITH TEAM | 3ASSISTANT COACH | John SaittaCHOREOGRAPHERS | Kathi Pargee, John Saitta, Lia TrovatiHOME CLUB | Glacier Falls FSCCITY | Anaheim, Calif. INTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENT | Mozart CupSHORT PROGRAM MUSIC | "Tango de los Exilados" by Vanessa-MaeFREE SKATE MUSIC | Music from the How to Train Your Dragon soundtrack by John Powell

ICE'Kateers INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION2009 Jegvirag Cup, Junior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd

TEAM NOTESGoals are to proudly represent the U.S., continually improve their program components and give the audience two enjoyable programs … They practice six hours on ice, two hours off ice and four hours individually per week.

ROSTERStefani Andrews (Anaheim Hills, Calif.), Isabel Aste (Yorba Linda, Calif.), Amy Bailey (Vacaville, Calif.), Linnea Barrett (Placentia, Calif.), Megan Blaha (Garden Grove, Calif.), Chloe Chung (Cota De Caza, Calif.), Molly Clingan (Placentia, Calif.), Rebekah Echeverria (Brea, Calif.), Kimberly Kelly (Garden Grove, Calif.), Krista Kelly (Garden Grove, Calif.), Jennie Lee (Cerritos, Calif), Mikayla Moore (Tustin, Calif.), Cristy Plahy (Fullerton, Calif.), Devynn Sharpe (Ladera Ranch, Calif.), Taylor Skane (Riverside, Calif), Lauronce Traylor (Aliso Viejo, Calif.), Lydia Wang (Brea, Calif.), Megan Winslow (San Diego), Maryssa Ziegler (Rolling Hills, Calif.)


RESERVE TEAM — JUNIOR

COMPETITIVE HISTORYU.S. SYNCHRONIZED SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS2011 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . 5th2010 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . 5th2009 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . 5th 2008 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . 5th 2007 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5th2006 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th2005 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th2004 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . .3rd2003 U.S. Synchronized Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd

HEAD COACH | Brooke SloanHEAD COACH’S YEARS WITH TEAM | 5CHOREOGRAPHER | Brooke SloanHOME CLUB | Detroit SCCITY | Bloomfield Hills, Mich.INTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENT | Spring CupSHORT PROGRAM MUSIC | "Big Spender" by Shirley BasseyFREE SKATE MUSIC | Music from the Les Miserables sountrack by Claude-Michel Schönberg

EvolutionINTERNATIONAL COMPETITION2011 Spring Cup, Junior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd2010 Cup of Berlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6th 2009 Spring Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7th2008 French Cup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8th 2007 French Cup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6th2006 Czech Open. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd 2005 Cup of Berlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5th 2004 French Cup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd 2003 Spring Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd

TEAM NOTESFormerly Team Elan … Goals are to improve national placement and their skating skills … Team motto is “To be good is not enough, when you dream of being great.”

ROSTERCassie Alfaro (Lake Orion, Mich.), Sonja Boruszuk (Troy, Mich.), Courtney Cameron (St. Claire Shores, Mich.), Savannah Fish (Waterford, Mich.), Leslie Hocking (Birmingham, Mich.), Lauren Jackson (Farmington Hills, Mich.), Cati Kramer (Midland, Mich.), Jade Lun (St. Claire Shores, Mich.), Ashley Lustig (West Bloomfield, Mich.), Kaitlin Prakken (Berkley, Mich.), Farah Sheik (Bloomfield, Mich.), Stephanie Shenuda (St. Claire Shores, Mich.), Haley Tramel (Troy, Mich.), Anastasia Torossian (West Bloomfield, Mich.), Virginia Vasques (Birmingham, Mich.), Kelsey Walton (Clarkston, Mich.)

RESERVE TEAM — JUNIOR

COMPETITIVE HISTORYU.S. SYNCHRONIZED SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS2011 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . . 6th2010 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . . 5th2009 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . . 5th2008 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . . 4th2007 U.S. Synchronized Championships, Junior . . . . . . . 5th

HEAD COACH | Carla DeGirolamoHEAD COACH’S YEARS WITH TEAM | 6 ASSISTANT COACHES | Lee Ann Shoker, Katie BowlingCHOREOGRAPHERS | Carla DeGirolamo, Miami coaching staffHOME CLUB | Miami UniversityCITY | Oxford, OhioINTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENT | Mozart CupSHORT PROGRAM MUSIC | “Sway” by the Pussycat Dolls, “Let’s Get Loud” by Jennifer Lopez FREE SKATE MUSIC | “Dancing in Paris” and “Leaving Paris” by Alexandre Desplat, “Under Paris Skies” by Pearl Django, “Parisian Rock,” by 5 Alarm Music, “(I) Can, Can (You?)” by Vanessa-Mae

Miami University Junior INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION2010 Neuchâtel Trophy, Junior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2nd 2009 Prague Cup, Junior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5th2008 Zagreb Snowflakes Trophy, Junior . . . . . . . . . . . .2nd

TEAM NOTESAll team members are full-time college students ... Participate in a variety of community service activities ... Team skates exhibitions during some Miami University hock-ey games ... Sings the school fight song before each perfor-mance ... Mascot is the RedHawk, Swoop ... Team goals are to grow as a team, to be aggressive and to medal at the 2012 U.S. Championships and 2012 Mozart Cup.

ROSTERAlexandra Boisselle (Manhasset, N.Y.), Kristen Bortke (Bismarck, N.D.), Jennifer Cardellini (Chagrin Falls, Ohio), Pilar Cisneros (Wilmette, Ill.), Megan Conley (Louisville, Ky.), Erin D’Amato (Wausau, Wis.), Alexandra Edmundson (Pittsford, N.Y.), Allison Forster (Schaumburg, Ill.), Christine Frawley (Macedon, N.Y.), Bonnie Lynch (Groton, Mass.), Melissa Marchese (Irvine, Calif.), Alexis Monti (Presto, Pa.), Katie Rice (Harrisburg, Pa.), Megan Romeo (East Northport, N.Y.), Roxanna Schmidt (Breckenridge, Colo.), Jennifer Stewart (Kansas City, Mo.), Lauren Szandzik (Darien, Ill.), Gabrielle Talbot (Evergreen, Colo.)



SENIORYEAR LOCATION GOLD SILVER BRONZE2011 Ontario, Calif. Haydennettes 217.41 Miami University 195.50 Crystallettes 179.852010 Minneapolis Haydenettes 231.14 Crystallettes 210.35 Miami University 202.68 2009 Portland, Maine Miami University 204.72 Haydenettes 203.97 Crystallettes 184.102008 Providence, R.I. Haydenettes 213.37 Miami University 201.26 Crystallettes 194.802007 Colorado Springs, Colo. Haydenettes 201.04 Miami University 199.56 Crystallettes 155.122006 Grand Rapids, Mich. Miami University 179.72 Haydenettes 161.28 Crystallettes 155.12 2005 Lowell, Mass. Haydenettes Miami University Crystallettes2004 San Diego Haydenettes Crystallettes Team Elan2003 Huntsville, Ala. Haydenettes Miami University Team Elan2002 Lake Placid, N.Y. Haydenettes Miami University Crystallettes2001 Colorado Springs, Colo. Haydenettes Miami University Crystallettes2000 Plymouth, Mich. Haydenettes Team Elan Miami University1999 Tampa, Fla. Miami University Haydenettes Starlets1998 San Diego Haydenettes Miami University Team Elan1997 Syracuse, N.Y. Haydenettes Team Elan Miami University1996 Chicago Haydenettes Miami University Team Elan1995 San Diego Team Elan Haydenettes Miami University1994 Providence, R.I. Haydenettes Team Elan Miami University1993 Detroit Haydenettes Team Elan Crystallettes1992 Portland, Maine Haydenettes Team Elan Goldenettes1991 Anchorage, Alaska Haydenettes Goldenettes Fraserettes1990 Houston Goldenettes Haydenettes Fraserettes1989 Providence, R.I. Haydenettes Goldenettes Detroit Capets1988 Reno, Nev. Haydenettes Fraserettes Detroit Capets1987 Tulsa, Okla. Fraserettes Haydenettes Figurettes1986 Boston Hot Fudge Sundaes Haydenettes Detroit Capets1985 Lakewood, Ohio Fraserettes Ice Crystallettes Minneapplettes1984 Bowling Green, Ohio Fraserettes Ice Crystallettes Ann Arbor HockettesJUNIOR YEAR LOCATION GOLD SILVER BRONZE2011 Ontario, Calif. Skyliners 190.85 Team Braemar 178.75 Lexettes 175.812010 Minneapolis Team Braemar 195.29 Skyliners 185.62 Lexettes 181.192009 Portland, Maine Team Braemar 178.93 Chicago Jazz 164.96 Lexettes 158.752008 Providence, R.I. Chicago Jazz 184.15 Colonials 170.93 Lexettes 168.252007 Colorado Springs, Colo. Hockettes 150.59 Colonials 150.49 Team Braemar 148.552006 Grand Rapids, Mich. Chicago Jazz 117.00 Colonials 111.31 Hockettes 107.67 2005 Lowell, Mass. Hockettes Chicago Jazz Team Elan2004 San Diego Team Elan Chicago Jazz Colonials2003 Huntsville, Ala. Chicago Jazz Team Elan Colonials2002 Lake Placid, N.Y. Chicago Jazz Hockettes Team Elan2001 Colorado Springs, Colo. Chicago Jazz Hockettes Colonials2000 Plymouth, Mich. Superettes Hockettes Starlets1999 Tampa, Fla. Superettes Hockettes Chicago Jazz1998 San Diego Magic Blades Colonials Superettes1997 Syracuse, N.Y. Starlets Magic Blades Superettes1996 Chicago Starlets Crystallettes Superettes1995 San Diego Starlets Crystallettes Colonials1994 Providence, R.I. Team Elan The Colonials Superettes1993 Detroit Miami University Team Elan Superettes1992 Portland, Maine Crystallettes Superettes Ice Liners

RESULTS — U.S. SYNCHRONIZED SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS

1991 Anchorage, Alaska Team Elan Royalettes Superettes1990 Houston Royalettes Shoreliners Gold Rush1989 Providence, R.I. Shoreliners Hot Fudge Sundaes Superettes1988 Reno, Nev. Hot Fudge Sundaes Goldenettes Nashoba Valley Colonials1987 Tulsa, Okla. Superettes Counterpoints Goldenettes1986 Boston Figurettes Warwick Superettes Goldenettes1985 Lakewood, Ohio Hot Fudge Sundaes Figurettes Haydenettes1984 Bowling Green, Ohio Hot Fudge Sundaes Figurettes HaydenettesNOVICE YEAR LOCATION GOLD SILVER BRONZE2011 Ontario, Calif. Ice Mates 72.99 Crystallettes 70.00 Team Braemar 67.422010 Minneapolis Ice Mates 68.55 Team Braemar 67.80 Skyliners 62.612009 Portland, Maine Crystallettes 75.79 Ice Mates 73.08 Team Braemar 72.782008 Providence, R.I. Ice Mates 74.01 Evolution 62.04 Chicago Jazz 60.372007 Colorado Springs, Colo. Starlights 58.66 Ice Mates 57.60 Chicago Jazz 56.402006 Grand Rapids, Mich. Chicago Jazz 41.53 Ice Mates 38.20 Starlights 36.97 2005 Lowell, Mass. Chicago Jazz Starlights Crystallettes2004 San Diego Chicago Jazz Ice Mates Crystallettes2003 Huntsville, Ala. Ice Mates Chicago Jazz Crystallettes2002 Lake Placid, N.Y. Ice Mates Crystallettes Team Del Sol2001 Colorado Springs, Colo. Ice Mates Chicago Jazz Crystallettes2000 Plymouth, Mich. Ice Mates Team Elan Chicago Jazz1999 Tampa, Fla. Ice Mates Team Elan Crystallettes1998 San Diego Chicago Jazz Munchkins Team Elan1997 Syracuse, N.Y. Munchkins Crystallettes Colonials1996 Chicago Ice Mates Team Elan Spaklettes1995 San Diego Ice Mates Team Elan Crystallettes1994 Providence, R.I. Ice Mates Cleveland Connection Crystallettes1993 Detroit Ice Mates Crystallettes Starlettes1992 Portland, Maine Ice Mates Starlettes Team Elan1991 Anchorage, Alaska Starlettes Ice Mates Team Elan1990 Houston Ice Mates Fraser Juniorettes Cutting Edge1989 Providence, R.I. Fraser Juniorettes Mini-Minneapplettes Cutting Edge1988 Reno, Nev. Fraser Juniorettes Diamond Chips Mini-Minneapplettes1987 Tulsa, Okla. Hot Fudge Sundaes Diamond Chips Fraser Juniorettes1986 Boston Hot Fudge Sundaes Fraser Juniorettes Diamond Chips1985 Lakewood, Ohio Hot Fudge Sundaes Nashoba Valley Colonials Fraser Juniorettes1984 Bowling Green, Ohio Hot Fudge Sundaes Nashoba Valley Colonials Fraser JuniorettesINTERMEDIATE

YEAR LOCATION GOLD SILVER BRONZE2011 Ontario, Calif. Fond du Lac Blades 61.62 Skyliners 58.01 St. Louis Synergy 55.052010 Minneapolis Team Del Sol 55.16 Team Reflections 53.89 Fond du Lac Blades 53.01 2009 Portland, Maine Team Image 64.55 Colonials 62.31 Team Del Sol 60.372008 Providence, R.I. Fond du Lac Blades 63.33 Team Del Sol 61.09 Chicago Jazz 61.00 2007 Colorado Springs, Colo. Fond du Lac Blades 52.78 Chicago Jazz 48.82 Colonials 47.072006 Grand Rapids, Mich. Chicago Jazz Wisconsin Edge Gems on Ice2005 Lowell, Mass. Starlights Colonials Chicago Jazz2004 San Diego Fond du Lac Blades Chicago Jazz The Colonials2003 Huntsville, Ala. Colonials Fond du Lac Blades Chicago Jazz2002 Lake PLacid, N.Y. Fond du Lac Blades Peach Frost Team Elan2001 Colorado Springs, Colo. Chicago Jazz Ice Elite Fond du Lac Blades2000 Plymouth, Mich. Team Elan Team del Sol Colonials



1999 Tampa, Fla. Team Elan Colonials Team del Sol1998 San Diego Ice Mates Starlets Wisconsin Edge1997 Syracuse, N.Y. Ice Mates Wisconsin Edge Colonials1996 Chicago Magic Edges Starlettes Kalamazoo Komotion1995 San Diego Magic Edges Colonials Starlettes1994 Providence, R.I. Munchkins Starlettes Jazz Babies1993 Detroit Munchkins Colonials Ice Liners1992 Portland, Maine Munchkins Ice Liners Colonials1991 Anchorage, Alaska Munchkins Nashoba Valley Patriettes Jazz Babies1990 Houston Hot Fudge Sundaes Starlettes Shorelites1989 Providence, R.I. Ice Mates Starlettes Diamond Chips1988 Reno, Nev. Hot Fudge Sundaes Ice Mates Starlettes1987 Tulsa, Okla. Ice Mates Munchkins Shoreliners1986 Boston Angelettes Fraiser Miniettes Starlettes1985 Lakewood, Ohio Results unavailable1984 Bowling Green, Ohio Miniettes Rising Stars Ice AngelsJUVENILE

YEAR LOCATION GOLD SILVER BRONZE2011 Ontario, Calif. Skyliners Chicago Jazz Mini Mates2010 Minneapolis Synchroettes Skyliners Chicago Jazz2009 Portland, Maine Chicago Jazz Starlights Colonials2008 Providence, R.I. Chicago Jazz Evolution Colonials2007 Colorado Springs, Colo. Chicago Jazz Gems on Ice Colonials2006 Grand Rapids, Mich. Starlights Team Elan Gems on Ice2005 Lowell, Mass. Chicago Jazz Ice Cubes Team Elan2004 San Diego Chicago Jazz Ice Cubes Colonials2003 Huntsville, Ala. Chicago Jazz Colonials Starlights2002 Lake PLacid, N.Y. Gems on Ice Chicago Jazz Team Elan2001 Colorado Springs, Colo. Team del Sol Ice Cubes Chicago Jazz2000 Plymouth, Mich. Ice Cubes Chicago Jazz Colonials1999 Tampa, Fla. Team Elan Fraser Eclipse Team del Sol1998 San Diego Fraser Eclipse Ice Cubes Team Elan1997 Syracuse, N.Y. Team Elan Ice Cubes Angelettes1996 Chicago Snowflakes Crystallettes Fraser Eclipse1995 San Diego Team Elan Colonials Ice Cubes1994 Providence, R.I. Team Elan Ice Cubes Angelettes1993 Detroit Ice Cubes Colonials Team Esprit1992 Portland, Maine Ice Cubes Angelettes Fraser Mini-ettes1991 Anchorage, Alaska Ice Cubes Angelettes Little Crystallettes1990 Houston Angelettes Ice Cubes Fraser Mini-ettes1989 Providence, R.I. Ice Cubes Angelettes Fraser Mini-ettes1988 Reno, Nev. Ice Cubes Fraser Mini-ettes Angelettes1987 Tulsa, Okla. Fraser Mini-ettes Ice Cubes Nashoba Valley Musketeers1986 Boston Angelettes Fraser Mini-ettes Starlites1985 Lakewood, Ohio Wyandotte Rising Stars Fraser Mini-ettes St. Joseph Calamity1984 Bowling Green, Ohio Fraser Mini-ettes Rising Stars Ice AngelsCOLLEGIATE

YEAR LOCATION GOLD SILVER BRONZE2011 Ontario, Calif. Miami University 96.16 Michigan State Univ. 85.17 Univ. of Michigan 83.962010 Minneapolis Miami University 107.60 Univ. of Michigan 98.46 Univ. of Delaware 94.972009 Portland, Maine Miami University 100.63 Univ. of Illinois 86.79 Michigan State Univ. 85.792008 Providence, R.I. Miami University 107.46 Univ. of Delaware 97.77 Michigan State Univ. 87.11


2007 Colorado Springs, Colo. Miami University 102.61 Michigan State Univ. 92.17 Univ. of Delaware 88.742006 Grand Rapids, Mich. Miami University Western Michigan Univ. Univ. of Delaware2005 Lowell, Mass. Miami University Western Michigan Univ. Michigan State Univ.2004 San Diego Western Michigan Univ. Miami University Univ. of Delaware2003 Huntsville, Ala. Miami University Western Michigan Univ. Univ. of Michigan2002 Lake Placid, N.Y. Miami University Michigan State Univ. Western Michigan Univ.2001 Colorado Springs, Colo. Miami University Western Michigan Univ. Michigan State Univ.2000 Plymouth, Mich. Miami University Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Michigan1999 Tampa, Fla. Univ. of Michigan Miami University Univ. of Delaware1998 San Diego Miami University Michigan State Univ. Bowling Green Univ.1997 Syracuse, N.Y. Miami University Bowling Green Univ. Western Michigan Univ.ADULT

YEAR LOCATION GOLD SILVER BRONZE2011 Ontario, Calif. Esprit de Corps 60.24 W. Mich. Univ. Alumni 59.82 Starlights 51.712010 Minneapolis Esprit de Corps 60.21 Team Delaware 54.35 Crystallettes 52.152009 Portland, Maine Crystallettes 59.29 Chicago Jazz 56.94 Esprit de Corps 56.522008 Providence, R.I. Crystallettes 56.26 Espirit de Corps 52.60 Team Delaware 51.882007 Colorado Springs, Colo. Denver Synchronicity 53.62 Crystallettes 50.83 W. Mich. Univ. Alumni 49.632006 Grand Rapids, Mich. Team Elan Crystallettes Denver Synchronicity2005 Lowell, Mass. Team Elan Denver Synchronicity Crystallettes2004 San Diego Team Elan Esprit de Corps Team del Sol2003 Huntsville, Ala. Esprit de Corps Team Elan IceSymmetrics2002 Lake PLacid, N.Y. Esprit de Corps IceSymmetrics Team Elan2001 Colorado Springs, Colo. Esprit de Corps Team Elan Ice Symmetrics2000 Plymouth, Mich. Team Elan Esprit de Corps Ice Fusion1999 Tampa, Fla. Team Elan Esprit de Corps Synchro Panache1998 San Diego Minneapple Corps Team Elan Esprit de Corps1997 Syracuse, N.Y. Team Elan Minneapple Corps Esprit de Corps1996 Chicago Esprit de Corps Team Elan Delaware Diamonds1995 San Diego Esprit de Corps Fabulous Forties Team Elan1994 Providence, R.I. Team Elan Esprit de Corps Minneapple Corps1993 Detroit Esprit de Corps Delaware Diamonds Penguin Precision Team1992 Portland, Maine Esprit de Corps Team Elan Dream Team1991 Anchorage, Alaska Team Elan Esprit de Corps Minneapple Corps1990 Houston Detroit Royals Fabulous Forties Minneapple Corps1989 Providence, R.I. Fabulous Forties Minneapple Corps Esprit de Corps1988 Reno, Nev. Fabulous Forties Minneapple Corps Debonaires1987 Tulsa, Okla. Fabulous Forties Detroit Royals Esprit de Corps1986 Boston Acton-Ups Detroit Royals Esprit de Corps1985 Lakewood, Ohio Acton-Ups Hot Fudge Sundaes Precision Patriots1984 Bowling Green, Ohio Acton-Ups The Bostonians Precision PatriotsMASTERS

YEAR LOCATION GOLD SILVER BRONZE2011 Ontario, Calif. Espirit De Corps Allegro! DC Edge2010 Minneapolis Allegro! DC Edge Denver Synchronicity 2009 Portland, Maine Denver Synchronicity DC Edge La Furia2008 Providence, R.I. Denver Synchronicity Evolution Esprit de Corps2007 Colorado Springs, Colo. Gems on Ice Denver Synchronicity Ice Force One2006 Grand Rapids, Mich. Gems on Ice Ice Force One La Furia2005 Lowell, Mass. Esprit de Corps Gems on Ice Ice Force One2004 San Diego North Coast Line Esprit de Corps Gems on Ice2003 Huntsville, Ala. Esprit de Corps Gems on Ice Cleveland Edges2002 Lake Placid, N.Y. Esprit de Corps North Coast Line Seattle Ice2001 Colorado Springs, Colo. Esprit de Corps Cleveland Edges Seattle Ice



NOTE: Numbers next to team names indicate the team’s final score at that event under the international judging system.

WORLD SYNCHRONIZED SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS — MEDALISTS YEAR LOCATION GOLD SILVER BRONZE

2011 Helsinki, FIN Rockettes (FIN) 215.43 Marigold Ice Unity (FIN) 213.48 Haydenettes (USA) 205.40

2010 Colorado Springs, USA Rockettes (FIN) 223.90 Marigold Ice Unity (FIN) 216.98 Haydenettes (USA) 216.48 2009 Zagreb, CRO NEXXICE (CAN) 223.58 Team Unique (FIN) 220.28 Team Surprise (SWE) 209.30

2008 Budapest, HUN Rockettes (FIN) 210.48 Team Surprise (SWE) 205.71 NEXXICE (CAN) 198.81

2007 London, CAN Team Surprise (SWE) 222.24 Miami University (USA) 198.71 NEXXICE (CAN) 194.08

2006 Prague, CZE Marigold Ice Unity (FIN) 197.29 Team Surprise (SWE) 188.57 Rockettes (FIN) 180.32 2005 Gothenburg, SWE Team Surprise (SWE) Rockettes (FIN) Marigold Ice Unity (FIN)

2004 Zagreb, CRO Marigold Ice Unity (FIN) Team Surprise (SWE) Rockettes (FIN)

2003 Ottawa, CAN Team Surprise (SWE) Marigold Ice Unity (FIN) Supremes (CAN)

2002 Rouen, FRA Marigold Ice Unity (FIN) Team Surprise (SWE) black ice (CAN)

2001 Helsinki, FIN Team Surprise (SWE) Rockettes (FIN) black ice (CAN)

2000 Minneapolis, USA Team Surprise (SWE) black ice (CAN) Marigold Ice Unity (FIN)

WORLD SYNCHRONIZED SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS — U.S. FINISHESYEAR LOCATION U.S. TEAM 1 U.S. TEAM 2

2011 Helsinki, FIN Haydenettes 3rd 205.40 Crystallettes 10th 162.74

2010 Colorado Springs, USA Haydenettes 3rd 216.48 Crystallettes 9th 169.36

2009 Zagreb, CRO Haydenettes 4th 207.40 Miami University 7th 188.42

2008 Budapest, HUN Haydenettes 5th 195.87 Miami University 9th 168.04

2007 Ontario, CAN Miami University 2nd 198.71 Haydenettes 4th 193.36

2006 Prague, CZE Miami University 4th 178.79 Haydenettes 7th 171.35

2005 Gothenburg, SWE Haydenettes 4th Miami University 7th

2004 Zagreb, CRO Haydenettes 4th Crystallettes 9th

2003 Ottawa, CAN Haydenettes 5th Miami University 9th

2002 Rouen, FRA Haydenettes 4th Miami University 9th

2001 Helsinki, FIN Haydenettes 5th Miami University 9th

2000 Minneapolis, USA Haydenettes 5th Team Elan 8th

SYNCHRONIZED SKATING WORLD JUNIOR CHALLENGE CUP — MEDALISTSYEAR LOCATION GOLD SILVER BRONZE

2011 Neuchâtel, SUI Team Fintastic (FIN) 176.61 Musketeers (FIN) 175.77 Team Braemar (USA) 172.48

2010 Gothenburg, SWE Team Fintastic (FIN) 192.63 NEXXICE (CAN) 181.99 Musketeers (FIN) 178.82 2009 Neuchâtel, SUI Team Fintastic (FIN) 186.88 NEXXICE (CAN) 184.32 Musketeers (FIN) 176.57

2008 Rouen, FRA Team Fintastic (FIN) 181.18 Gold Ice (SWE) 161.57 Musketeers (FIN) 160.01

2007 Nottingham, GBR Team Fintastic (FIN) 162.08 Les Supremes (CAN) 159.22 Chicago Jazz (USA) 150.32

2006 Helsinki, FIN Musketeers (FIN) 141.61 Team Fintastic (FIN) 135.66 Chicago Jazz (USA) 123.08 2005 Neuchâtel, SUI Musketeers (FIN) Team Mystique (FIN) Gold Ice (CAN)

2004 Milan, ITA Musketeers (FIN) Team Mystique (FIN) Gold Ice (CAN)

2003 Kungsbacka, SWE Musketeers (FIN) Burlington Ice Image (CAN) Les Supremes (CAN)

2002 Zagreb, CRO Ice Image (CAN) Spartak-Leader (RUS) Musketeers (FIN)

2001 Neuchâtel, SUI Team Fintastic (FIN) Les Supremes (CAN) Superettes (USA)

SYNCHRONIZED SKATING WORLD JUNIOR CHALLENGE CUP — U.S. FINISHESYEAR LOCATION U.S. TEAM 1 U.S. TEAM 2

2011 Neuchâtel, SUI Team Braemar 3rd 172.48 Skyliners 5th 162.96

2010 Gothenburg, SWE Team Braemar 4th 173.17 Skyliners 5th 167.52

2009 Neuchâtel, SUI Team Braemar 5th 167.64 Chicago Jazz 6th 163.42

2008 Rouen, FRA Chicago Jazz 4th 159.21 Colonials 7th 155.78

2007 Nottingham, GBR Chicago Jazz 3rd 150.32 Colonials 5th 142.78

RESULTS — INTERNATIONAL

DEMOGRAPHICS• Skaters on beginner, preliminary, pre-juvenile and

juvenile teams are predominantly younger than 13 years old.

• Skaters at the open juvenile, intermediate, novice and junior levels are approximately 13–17 years old.

• The senior level is the most competitive level. Skaters are typically in their late teens or early 20s.

• 73 teams registered in the open adult, adult or mas-ters levels.

• There are more than 9,000 active synchronized skat-ing athletes in the United States.

• 46 teams registered in the open collegiate or col-legiate levels. The collegiate level debuted in 1997 with three teams.

• 26 teams registered this season in levels (junior and senior) that may advance to ISU competitions.

FUN FACTS• First team formed in the United States: Hockettes,

Ann Arbor, Mich. (1956)• First team to win the senior level at the U.S.

Synchronized Skating Championships: Fraserettes, Fraser, Mich. (1984)

• Team to win the most U.S. titles: Haydenettes (19), Lexington, Mass.

• First team to win the collegiate division: Miami University, Oxford, Ohio (1997)

• California Gold became the first Pacific Coast Section team to win a medal at the senior level. The team captured pewter at the 2007 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships.

• The teams on Team USA hail from seven states: Michigan (2), Massachusetts (2), Ohio (2), Illinois (2), California (2), Minnesota (1) and New York (1).

SYNCHRONIZED SKATING DREAM CAMPSIn 2011, U.S. Figure Skating began Synchronized Skating DREAM camps, three separate one-day training camps modeled after the U.S. Synchronized Skating Training Festival. Held at locations nation-wide, these camps help skaters from the beginner through juvenile levels improve their individual and synchronized skating skills. The program’s staff includes U.S. Figure Skating Synchronized Skating head coaches and Team USA athletes who are members of the DREAM program.

Most PopularLevelss

Registered Teamsin 2012

1. Open juvenile 99

2. Pre-juvenile 73

3. Intermediate 48

Synchronized skating is growing from the base up. There were 138 teams

registered in the Basic Skills beginner synchronized skating program in 2012

Total synchronized skating teams registered in the United States

for 2012 season:

586

MIDWESTERN SECTIONHome to 277 teams (47 percent of total)

EASTERN SECTIONHome to 257 teams (44 percent of total)

PACIFIC COAST SECTIONHome to 52 teams (9 percent of total)

SYNCHRONIZED SKATING FACT SHEET


LOCAL TEAMSThere are synchronized skating teams training and com-peting at various levels all over the United States. Unlike school sports, synchronized skating teams are typically formed from figure skating clubs that are member clubs of U.S. Figure Skating. U.S. Figure Skating member clubs are found at most rinks nationwide.

Synchronized skaters are talented figure skaters who enjoy participating in team sports. While synchronized skaters do not go on to professional teams, they enjoy the many benefits of participating in sport: challenge, hard work, achievement, friendships, fun, fitness and the opportunity to travel.

While there are not yet college scholarships available, synchronized skating is a popular college sport with more than 40 colleges offering club or varsity teams.

Beginner level synchronized skating teams typically prac-tice one hour per week whereas teams at the most com-petitive levels, junior and senior, train between 15-20 hours per week. Also, all team members must continue to maintain their skills by practicing individually in addition to team practices.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIESMembers of the media are welcome to contact their local clubs to learn more about the sport and the many stories local clubs have to share.

Journalists can attend practices and competitions, arrange interviews with coaches and skaters, ask questions about the sport, take advantage of excellent visuals for TV broadcasts and still shots, or inquire about available B-roll and photographs. Clubs are helpful with assisting and educating the media about synchronized skating.

There are three ways to get in touch with local teams:1. Use the contact information provided on the back

cover of this guide.2. Visit www.findausfigureskatingclub.com. You’ll be

directed to a screen with a gray “Find a Club” search engine. Use this to search your area of interest.

3. Contact U.S. Figure Skating at 719.635.5200.

Synchronized skating can provide a great visual for video or still photography.

SPONSOR'S CORNER:SUPPORTING YOUR LOCAL TEAM

The majority of synchronized skating teams perform at exhibitions or ice shows at local rinks. Feel free to stop by and observe, ask questions and learn about the sport.

Local businesses make great sponsors for syn-chronized skating teams. Most teams are willing to wear sponsor logos, include advertisements in programs of local competitions and ice shows, and publicly thank sponsors in the com-munity and local newspapers.

Synchronized skating teams can also provide widespread publicity for sponsors through their national and international travel to competi-tions. The sport continues to grow, as does the number of athletes, parents, coaches and fans. Reaching out to this growing market will create noticeable benefits.

IN YOUR COMMUNITY

U.S. SYNCHRONIZED TEAM SKATINGNATIONAL CONTACTS

Renee FeltonU.S. Figure Skating Media Relations Manager

P: [email protected]

Kelly VogtnerU.S. Figure Skating Senior Director of Athlete Development

P: [email protected]

Karin SherrSynchronized Skating Committee Chair

[email protected]

Dann KruegerSynchronized Skating Management Subcommittee Chair

[email protected]

U.S. Figure Skating20 First Street

Colorado Springs, CO 80906P: 719.635.5200

www.usfigureskating.org

LOCAL TEAM INFORMATIONName, Practice Rink, Contact

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