Synchronized Skating in Fort Collins
The Ice Skating Club of Fort Collins is the home for several Synchronized Ice Skating Teams: The Fire Crystals, an Adult Team, and the Colorado State University (CSU) Team.
In an effort to improve the synchronized skating program and to encourage more participation, we are making some changes to the program for the 2010-2011 year:
- A shorter season
- More involvement of coaching staff to bring their strengths to the team--guest coaches on a monthly basis
- Formation of a Competitive Team (national-eligible)
- Higher standards
- Continued fundraising to defray costs
Tryouts for Synchronized Skating Teams will be held on June 15, 2010 and June 22, 2010.
USFS dictates the requirements for synchronized skating including age (as of July 1, 2010) and moves in the field requirements for the different teams. MIF tests must be passed by late Fall 2010 to be eligible to compete.
This year we would like to have a developmental team and a national eligible team(s) [Novice and/or Juvenile].
The requirements for these teams are as follows:
- Developmental: 18 and under, Pre-pre MIF or higher, depending on level*
- Juvenile: Age 12 and under with at least Preliminary MIF and preferably PreJuvenile
- Novice: Age 17 and under with Juvenile MIF and preferably Intermediate MIF
To have a successful competitive season, we need a full team of qualified skaters. Please consider trying out for a team this year. It is a lot of fun and a great way to work towards a goal with your friends!
Tuesday, June 15, 2010 and June 22, 2010 (Times below are for each date)
Two dates are provided to account for vacations. it is preferred skaters come to both sessions. If a skater is not available for either date, individual assessments can be arranged. Skaters may come to more than one tryout time if they are eligible.
5:00 - 5:45 pm -- Developmental Team tryouts
5:45 - 6:30 pm -- Juvenile Team tryouts
6:30 - 7:15 pm -- Novice Team tryouts
If you know you will be attending tryouts, please send an email to Pam.
*There will also be a team that will be for introductory students to synchro that will be run through the Learn to Skate program.
The Fire Crystals would like to say a special THANK YOU to our past sponsors for making it possible for our teams to travel.