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Synchronized Skating

2010 Team Chiller Brochure

2010 Synchronized Skating Placement Clinics

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June 27th

• July 25th

• August 15th 

• August 22nd 



Chiller North

4:15p.m. – 8:15p.m.

Clinic time determined by previous year's team
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Returning Team Chiller members click links below

2010 Welcome Letter
2010 Placement Questionnaire

Parent Meeting Notes from 5/23/10

• Parent and Coach Communication
• Skater Expectations
• Parent Expectations

Synchronized Team Skating Explained...

Synchronized Team Skating is the fastest growing component of figure skating combining elements of ballet, ice dancing and pairs skating into an exciting on ice performance. A well-balanced program includes circles, lines, blocks, wheels, and intersections. The emphasis is on the accuracy of formations and synchronization of the team.

Synchronized Skating brought the team concept to a sport that was focused on singles and pairs. It is this team aspect that encourages camaraderie and long term participation in skating. In addition, because "Synchro" is one of the few co-ed sports, it has drastically expanded participation opportunities in skating. Synchro is a challenging and thrilling sport!

Teams consist of 8-24 skaters who must develop and master the basics of skating in order to execute difficult formations with speed and accuracy. Skaters strive for continuous movement requiring smooth transitions, intricate footwork and difficult turns.

All skaters are expected to maintain and improve individual skills throughout the synchronized skating season through consistent practice and private or group lessons.

Our Mission

Under the guidance of highly qualified coaches, Team Chiller strives to foster a sense of team spirit, placing an emphasis on skill development and participation in a fun and supportive environment.

This will be accomplished by encouraging teamwork and sportsmanship while supporting individual skaters as they seek to achieve their unique potential.

Program Overview

The Team Chiller Synchronized Skating Program is expecting to field four teams for the 2010-2011 season. Please note that different team configurations could affect practice times and length.

Possible Team Configurations

• Beginner - All ages

• Preliminary - Majority under 12

• Pre-Juvenile - Majority under 12

• Open Juvenile - Majority under 19

All ages are as of July 1, 2009

The placement process will include a skater evaluation period for new and returning synchro candidates. This will allow new skaters to experience some aspects of Team Chiller's training activities, while also providing the coaches and evaluators with an assessment of each skater's abilities. After all of the placement clinics are completed, the coaches and evaluators will determine the most effective and competitive mix of synchro teams to be skated for the 2010-2011 season.

Team classification will depend upon the majority age of the skaters on the team. Teams may compete in both Ice Skating Institute (ISI) and United States Figure Skating (USFS) competitions at the coaches' discretion. Because the focus of our program is participation, the minimum requirement to be placed on a team is having passed ISI Alpha or USFS Basic 4. Higher standards are expected for upper level teams, with a strong emphasis on USFS Moves in the Field and Dance. Skaters may be placed on teams on a probationary basis with the expectation that certain test requirements are obtained prior to the competition season.

Program Schedule

Skating Season

The exact summer and regular season schedules will be published when team configurations are determined. The regular skating season for all teams begins in September with weekly practices at Chiller Easton through March, 2010. Practices are 60 or 90 minutes in duration. Breaks will be taken at Christmas, Easter, and during the season to avoid conflicts with competition schedules.

All skaters are expected to maintain and improve individual skills throughout the synchronized skating season thru consistent practice and private or group lessons.

Tentative Competition Schedule

Each year we strive to select competitions that expose our skaters to fair competition and growth as a team. This season's tentative competition schedule is as follows:

• November 22 - Holiday Show
• December 3-4 - Porter, MI
• January 14-15 - Fraser. MI
• February 11-12 - St. Louis, ISI Winter Classic
• February 25-26 - Mentor
• March 5 - Exhibition for Classes
• March 12 - Chiller Spring Classic
• April 8-10 - Champs, Chicago

Program Costs

Team Fees

A non-refundable deposit of $150 is due by September 15, 2010 for all skaters wishing to secure a spot with Team Chiller. Eight monthly payments of $100 or $130 (depending on team placement) will be due the first of each month from September 1, 2010 through April 1, 2011. Automatic payment withdrawal and alternate payment schedules are available using a credit card. Payments must be made in a timely manner to ensure active team status. Chiller LLC reserves the right to assess late fees and/or refuse ice privileges in the event of non-payment or outstanding fees.

Team fees for Team Chiller will include the following:

• Ice time and coaching for all practices

• Competition tights and outfit(s)

• Team Chiller t-shirt

• Competition entry fees

• Team Chiller trading pins

• End-of-the-Year Banquet

Expenses not covered by monthly payments include:

• USFS Membership
• ISI individual membership
• Warm-up suit
• Competition coaching fees
• Competition travel & accommodations

Questions? Contact Denise Hughes - dhughes@thechiller.com or 614-791-9999x124

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