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Porter Classic Recap: One to Remember

Last weekend, hundreds of teams made their way to the Great Lakes state to compete in a competition that celebrates the history of this sport.


Who was Dr. Porter, the man who is considered the father of synchro?

For US skaters and fans, Dr. Porter means the competitive season is in full swing. Indeed, the Porter Classic is one of the most famous synchro events in the USA. But who was the Dr. Porter who gave it its name?

US and German teams win gold at Mozart Cup

The second day of the Mozart Cup saw a great competition, especially in the senior division. The American teams kept the lead in the junior division.

Two countries grabbed the lead in Short Programs

The Mozart Cup 2022 started on Friday in Salzburg, Austria. Teams from the United States unsurprisingly dominated the junior competition, while the senior category was more competitive.


USA and Canada named their 2020-21 National Teams

U.S. Figure Skating and Skate Canada announced recently their 2020-21 National athletes. The selected skaters consisted of men, women, pair and ice dance teams, and of course, synchronized skating teams.

U.S. Synchro Skaters Learn Valuable Lessons Through Global Pandemic

As the United States learns how to work through the COVID-19 pandemic, rinks have slowly been able to reopen, allowing teams to begin their training. However, training looks much different with strict regulations and an increased focus on skaters’ mental wellbeing.

Dunkin' on the 2020 US Championships

Some of the best teams from the nation all gathered at the Dunkin Donuts Arena in Providence, Rhode Island for the 2020 US Synchronized Skating Championships. This competition is the final competition for many teams and it showcases the present and future of the sport in the United States.

Skyliners take the lead in both junior and senior after the first day of the Dr. Richard Porter Classic

The first day of the Dr. Richard Porter Synchronized Skating Classic, the last U.S. competition of the year, kicked off on Friday evening. The competition started with the junior and senior short events at the Ann Arbor Ice Cube in Ann Arbor, Michigan.


More than 30 teams competed at 2019 Synchronized Fall Classic

On the sidelines of the California Cup, another major event took place this weekend in Irvine, CA. The Synchronized Fall Classic 2019 brought together more than thirty teams in seven different categories.

Dr. Porter Competition: Anything but Classic (Part 1)

The classic Dr. Porter competition was anything but ordinary. Teams came with their game faces and a passion to make the podium. Teams made history by showing off their new programs for the season, and came with a fire that is not going to fade out anytime soon. Their flame is only growing and with this being many teams second competition of the season, it was a very impressive one.

The Most Exciting US Nationals

History was made at the most recent US Nationals held in Portland, Oregon. Teams came all across the country to compete in the event. Stakes were high, but tensions higher.

Trophy d'Ecosse 2018: junior and senior competitions

The Dumfries Ice Bowl, Scotland, was heaving with hoards of excited fans and skaters today with the culmination of the ISU event. 1500 competitor passes had been handed out for the 3 day competition and fans were sitting on steps and stood in crowds at the boards to watch the Junior and Senior events.