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This skater wants that athletes feel comfortable with their identities
Abigail is 18 and is the cofounder of LoveInSynch on Instagram. She started her first year of college in Vermont where she is doing an environmental science major and a gender, sexuality, and women’s studies minor.
Competition season gets underway in Spain
Last weekend, Spanish synchronized skaters kicked-off their season at the Madrid Championships. The competition, which followed strict guidelines in order to comply with the government’s Covid restrictions, was a good opportunity for teams to showcase their programs to a live panel of judges for the first time in the season.
"The pandemic has made us realise how important skating is for our mental wellbeing"
There is huge interest in the Adult category in the UK. Last season 15 teams competed in this division at the British championships. Let's take a closer look at Team Ice Diamonds, the British champions 2019-2020.
Philippe Maitrot (ISU): "If it has to be virtual, let’s do it!"
Following the decision to cancel the Junior Synchronized Skating World Championships 2021, the president of the ISU technical committee Philippe Maitrot reacts.
5 Advent Calendar Ideas Created By Synchro Teams
Every December, synchro skating teams from around the world amaze us with their creative ideas to keep people waiting until Christmas. Here are the five best ideas this year!
No Junior Worlds in 2021!
The ISU Council decided to cancel the ISU World Junior Synchronized Skating Championships 2021, in Lyon, France, scheduled on March 12-13, 202 in view of the worsening worldwide Covid-19 pandemic situation and the consequent increasing risks for organizers and participants.
U.S. Nationals cancelled out of 'inequity in team training opportunities'
The 2021 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships and Challenge were set for Feb. 23-27 in Las Vegas, but the board of directors decided to cancel the event due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Virtual synchro skating events: will we have to get used to them?
The first virtual synchronized skating competition took place on Sunday. This is a solution which does not replace in-person competitions, but which helps maintain the motivation of the athletes. [EDITO]
"Together once", an event to connect teams
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this season’s third edition of Cup of Dresden had to be cancelled. But the organizing committee decided to offer another opportunity for teams.
90 teams for the first-ever synchro virtual competition!
After two days dedicated to the analysis of elements, Sunday was devoted to the virtual competition of the 2020 Porter Classic Pandemonium with the presentation of the complete programs. Teams and judges filming themselves from home, the event is historic!
Imani Rickerby and how to push skaters to shine in their own color
After over thirteen years competing in synchronized skating, and be part of Team USA, Imani Rickerby is now very proud to be a black ice skater and run a black-women owned business. Let's learn more about her and her project Aurora Tights.
Film and send the video of your program
As on-site competitions are becoming increasingly rare this season, Jura Synchro invites you to present your programs on its YouTube channel. Participate now by sending your videos!
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