Synchro Skating at Bracknell

Bracknell Adult and Elementary Teams - British Sychronized IceSkating Championships 2010

The adult Fusion team won gold in the the British Synchronized Skating Championships and National Opens held at iceSheffield on 18 and 19 February 2010 , whilst the Elementary team were placed 8th out of 10 depite having two deductions for two falls.

What is synchronized skating?

Synchronized (which is commonly shortened to synchro) skating is a competitive sport involving a team of 12 and 24 skaters who perform highly practised group moves in perfect unison to music. In fast-paced routines, skaters form circles, lines, blocks, wheels and intersections choreographed to allow for expression and interpretation of the music. Teams are judged on these elements in addition to their speed, program difficulty, style and artistic expression. We have one adult team and one or two teams for under 21s:

The Adult Fusion team formed in the second half of 2009 and has members aged from 20 upwards. In their short time together they have already proved to be a successful team and would welcome new members.

The under 18 team is also a recently formed team with many new members. They are training hard and hope to do well in future competitions. New members would be most welcome. All that is required is to have passed the Skate UK courses which are offered at most ice rinks.

Historically our teams have done well at all levels.

Synchro skating combines the beauty, elegance and difficulty of freestyle skating with the advantages and excitement of a team sport.

How do I get started?

If you would like to join our synchro teams you will need to:

• be an excellent team member with a positive attitude
• have passed the rink's Level 10 learn to skate course or higher
• be a Bracknell Ice Skating Club member
• practise regularly with the team by attending all on-ice and off-ice sessions

Still interested? Then why don't you come down for 2 weeks free synchro sessions (on and off ice sessions). Contact the team manager by sending a mail to info@bracknell-ice-skating-club.co.uk for more information.

What is the cost of joining?

To cover coaching costs On Ice and Off Ice you will need to pay a monthly subscription fee. These subs need to be paid via a bank standing order. The fee is £60 per child (£100 for two children, £140 for three children). There is also a one-off joining fee of £50.

In addition to the monthly subscription fee you will need to pay competition costs, for example competition fees and travel costs.

When and where?

Training sessions run throughout the year i.e. 52 weeks a year! Any updates to the training timetable are notified to you by the team manager via email.

Training times:

If I decide to join what will I need?

You will need figure skates, skate guards, black team t-shirt, black trousers, no jewellery and hair tied neatly back from the face and in a bun.