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Russian Nationals: Paradise and Crystal Ice Junior lead after short programs
On January 27, the Russian Nationals 2021 began in Saransk. The first competition day is always vibrant and spectacular. This year, two new teams compete for the first time, the junior Yamal and the senior Yenisei, and the junior team Aquamarine from Omsk entered the top 5.
Sunrise teams in Russia train the next generation of synchro skaters
"Skating synchro with team Sunrise – 1 was the best decision in my life". So began our conversation with Polina Vlasova, who has been skating in the Russian team for three years.
Synchro teams must constantly adapt to restrictions
Since this weekend, the new curfew in the Netherlands further limits synchro teams' training. The practices were already severely affected by the restrictions.
This young woman full of energy used to do 2,228km to skate
Twenty years and already many synchro experiences. Sabrina Snoad is a skater, coach and correspondent for Jura Synchro in New Zealand. Discover her portrait!
Finland delays its synchro events but maintains them
Better late than not at all. While many teams are not allowed to skate due to Covid-19, Finland has decided to postpone its competition calendar.
"The hard work is always worth it in the end"
We take you to Northville, Michigan (USA), to meet Anastasia Worthy, a synchro skater and law student.
Manage the time to keep the passion of synchro alive
Train solo, work, study at home, stay away from friends... The pandemic is shaking up the daily lives of many synchro skaters. Discover how Nova Junior from Canada manages the situation.
Not being able to attach at skating allowed their coach to create new drills
Meraki skates out of the Leaside Skating Club in Toronto, Ontario and has teams in multiple categories.
"I never thought I would have to cross out my last U.S. Synchro Skating Championships."
On December 9, 2020, U.S. Figure Skating released a statement announcing the cancellation of the 2021 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships and Challenge, a pivotal moment in the careers of many graduating high school and college seniors.
Sarah Vuoppola (part 2): "We should be able to be at the same level or even better"
A few days ago, you were able to discover the story of Sarah Vuoppola, a young Swedish girl who decided to change her life to join the team of her dreams: the Helsinki Rockettes. Discover now her adventure in this new team, and her way of preparing and maintaining morale in the face of this challenging season!
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.
Alana Christie: "I was told often in the early years that it wouldn't work"
No club, no rink, no skaters. That’s what Alana Christie faced back in 2017 when she started the Northernettes teams in the USA. The young and talented coach devoted endless passion and hard work into her dream of redeveloping high level synchronized skating in the Minneapolis area.
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