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"During my senior seasons, I have experienced everything you can get"

Teemu Hintikka has been thinking about the end of his career for several years. After one year of pandemic, this skater from the senior ISU team Lumineers in Finland quits the competition level but already has new projects in the synchro world. Interview


Elite 12: What are these coaches thinking?

The ISU has announced its decision to try out next winter the Elite 12 project, a competition with teams of 12 skaters. In a recent article of the Finnish Figure Skating Association, the coaches of the Finnish senior teams say they are open to the project, but also with slight doubts.

Finland: Changes in coaching staffs for the Senior ISU teams

Maikki Merilehto is no longer the coach of the Senior team Lumineers. The Finnish coach talks about her experience and future plans.

Despite the pandemic, they decided to go skating abroad (3)

Covid or not, some synchro skaters have listened to their hearts and pursued their dream. In this third and final part, synchro skaters share their fears as this new adventure approaches.


The Helsinki Rockettes confirmed their lead in a thrilling event

On Sunday morning, the four ISU senior teams from Finland presented with emotions their free program in a competition specially organized by the Finnish Skating Association.

The Helsinki Rockettes are first after the Short Programs

This weekend, the Finnish Skating Association is organizing a special competition allowing ISU senior teams to compete once again in this very special season. Discover the first results!

Despite the pandemic, they decided to go skating abroad (2)

Covid or not, some synchro skaters have listened to their hearts and pursued their dream. In this second part, the skaters tell how the tryouts unfolded and speak about their expectations in their host country.

Despite the pandemic, they decided to go skating abroad

Covid or not, some synchro skaters have listened to their hearts and pursued their dream. Discover the first part of this series of articles devoted to these athletes who have not been slowed down by the pandemic... on the contrary!


Henriikka Latva: "In the end, it’s the journey that counts"

She is well known in the world of synchronized skating in Finland. Coach of several teams and ISU Technical Specialist, Henriikka Latva wants to give back to sport everything it has given her.

Teams competed with their programs or by showing elements

Following in the footsteps of the Porter Classic, the Colonial Classic took place last weekend virtually.

2020-21: These synchro programs that you don't know yet

North wind, goddesses, magical creatures, or even immersion in a strange reality... The Seniors and Juniors teams from Finland will compete this weekend in Tampere at the first national qualifiers of the season. Before seeing them on the ice, discover the themes of their new programs this season!

Senior teams in Finland are staying focused on their training

If we look at the Finnish teams, it seems that everything has been back to normal. No masks in training, no social distancing... but the four Senior ISU teams remain cautious and take nothing for granted, especially for international events. Let's take stock of their preparation!