Triple world champions in 2022, 2023 and 2024, Les Supremes Senior (CAN) team is starting this new 2024-2025 season with enthusiasm and why not win world gold once again. Marilyn Langlois, head coach, shares behind the scenes of their preparation.
While synchronized skating celebrates its 40th anniversary in Finland this year, the adult team JääLeidit from Helsinki marks 20 years of synchro, led by team spirit and determination.
With a amazing free program on Sunday, the Helsinki Rockettes secured the gold medal at the first national qualification competition. In Juniors, Dream Edges soared to victory, while Team Starlights narrowly edged out Team Dynamique by just half a point in the Novice category.
The season 2024-25 really started when the first qualification competition took place on Saturday in Jyväskylä, Central Finland. In the Novice competition, team Finettes won, and Helsinki Rockettes and Dream Edges took the lead after short programs.
After over 20 years of success with Marigold IceUnity, Anu Oksanen embarks on a new chapter by joining Team Unique’s coaching staff. In this exclusive interview, she reflects on her transition, the challenges ahead, and her continued passion for synchronized skating.
After an intense start to the synchronized skating season at the Shanghai Trophy, coaches from top teams like the Helsinki Rockettes (FIN) and Ice Fire (POL) shared their thoughts on their teams' performances. This first international competition provided valuable experience and feedback for the season ahead.
The Shanghai Trophy 2024 officially launches the 2024-25 synchronized skating season. Following the summer break, teams are ready to show their new programs. During the event, several teams shared insights into their preparation and outlook for this competition and the season ahead.
Being the first synchro event on the ISU calendar, the Shanghai Trophy unveiled the 2024-25 competition season this weekend. The event was senior-level only. The Finnish Helsinki Rockettes, German Team Berlin 1, Hungarian Team Passion and Polish Team Ice Fire Senior came to China to participate in this event. They took the ice on 4 and 5 October.
With the synchro skating season approaching, fans are already excited for the 2025 Worlds in Finland, a key event that will take place at the Helsinki Ice Hall from April 4 to April 5, 2025. Salla Mäkelä, executive director of the Finnish Figure Skating Association, shares insights into the preparations and the significance of synchronized skating in Finland.
After a long summer break a new competition season has started in Japan! The Tokyo Skating Federation held its 2024 Summer Figure Skating Competition and the three teams of Jingu Ice Messengers greeted the world with new programs.
In an exciting development for synchronized skating, Anu Oksanen, former head coach of Marigold IceUnity, is joining the coaching team of Team Unique under the leadership of Mirjami Penttinen. This partnership marks a significant change in the Finnish synchronized skating scene, with both famous coaches aiming to bring their combined experience and vision to the ice.
During the ISU Congress held at the beginning of the summer, proposal no. 259, aimed at introducing virtual synchronized challenger competitions, was not accepted due to insufficient testing. This proposal sought to enable remote participation, reducing travel costs for teams.