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Helsinki Rockettes Wins Shanghai Trophy 2024
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.
Finland prepares to host the 2025 World Synchronized Skating Championships
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.
Jingu Ice Messengers Debut New Programs
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.
Coach Anu Oksanen joins Team Unique: a new chapter in Finnish synchronized skating
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.
There will be no virtual challenger series competitions this upcoming season
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.
Combined senior category: a game-changer for synchronized skating?
Philippe Maitrot, Chair of the Synchronized Skating Technical Committee at the ISU, discusses the proposal for a combined senior category in synchronized skating. The ISU Congress recently accepted this proposal, which could reshape the competition landscape and influence the Elite 12 category's future.
ISU Congress 2024: Key Proposals for Synchronized Skating
From June 8-14, 2024, the 59th ISU Congress in Las Vegas will introduce some proposals for synchronized skating. Highlights include the creation of a Senior combined category, new qualification scores, and simplified technical rules.
Significant Changes in Synchro Skating Rules for the 2024/25 Season
The International Skating Union (ISU) has released Communication No. 2635, which replaces the previous Communication No. 2553. This new document outlines several updates and modifications to the requirements for synchronized skating programs for the 2024/25 season. Below, we detail the key specific changes introduced for various categories.
Team Antique: Champion of Oberstdorf Adult Competition
Six Adult synchro teams competed head-on in Germany and the Finnish Team Antique fought their way to the podium top. Discover how the teams performed in this famous international Adult figure skating competition.
Ending a career in synchro skating. What next?
Every spring, synchronized skaters worldwide contemplate retiring from the sport—or perhaps returning after a short break! Giving up your competitive career is a huge decision, one that comes with changes to your habits, body, and identity. In this article, one former skater and a sports psychologist discuss what it’s like to leave competitive sports and, for example, when to get help in dealing with it.
Synchronized skating through the eyes of other athletes
Throughout the season, we invited prestigious athletes from other sports to experience synchronized skating for the first time. Their reactions told a story of beauty, harmony, speed, teamwork, and community spirit.
The only competition where teams can warm up in the gardens and enjoy an open summer bar!
The Ice Crystal Trophy, to be held in Ghent, Belgium, on April 20, 2024, promises an exceptional edition. For its third edition, this interclub competition has registered a record number of entries, with 38 teams from nine nations all skating on the same day. But the charm of this event is undoubtedly its conviviality and its extraordinary advantages.
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