Synchronized Skating
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Sharks Ice is the home of the ISI World Champion Synchronized Skating Teams, Sharks Ice in Sync. We currently host 63 team members in three youth divisions and one adult.
Synchronized skating is a fun way for all skaters at any level to improve edge quality, power, speed, and flexibility. All programs are choreographed for the age and ability of each team using the basic synchronized skating elements, Line, Circle, Block, Wheel, and Intersection while skating in unison. For the beginning skater who has a minimum of skating skills speed and extreme difficulty is not expected. For skaters who have already mastered the basics of good synchronize skating more difficult programs are expected with focus on unison, cleanness, speed, and intricate footwork.
Tentative 2025 Competition, Show and Exhibition Schedule:
April Bunny Hop Exhibition Sharks Ice San Jose
June District 14 Competition South Lake Tahoe
July 24-27 ISI World Championships Blaine Minnesota
September ISI Competition Santa Rosa, Ca
October Fall Fest Roseville Ca
October 25 Spooktacular Exhibition Sharks Ice San Jose
October 26 Tricks for Treats Sharks Ice San Jose
November ISI Competition Vacaville Ca.
December Holiday Spectacular Tech CU Arena, San Jose
December Skate a Holiday Sharks Ice San Josee
There may be additional events added to this list.
Audition Dates
2025 Team Audition Dates and Times: Please arrive early to fill out a short questionnaire.
Saturday, January 11, 2025,
Give Sync a Try 7:30-9:00 am Fee: $10.00
If interested in auditioning for a team you should attend this. Choreography will be taught that the skaters will have to perform at the audition the following week.
Saturday, January 18, 2025,
Audition Ages 5-11 7:00–7:45 am Fee: $25.00
Audition Ages 12 + 8:00-8:45 am Fee: $25.00
Evaluations will be based on age and ability. If skater is accepted, they will be placed on the team that best suits them.
Team 1/Pink will rehearse on Saturday mornings. Team 2/Silver will rehearse on Thursday from 6:15-7:15, and Team 3/Teal will rehearse on Thursday afternoon from 4:00-5:00 and Team 4/Orange will rehearse on Tuesday from 4:00-5:00.
Audition Fees and 2024 Team Fees must be paid before entering the ice. Be sure to read the team qualifications and come to the appropriate audition.
Requirements
Teams will be chosen based on the ISI age requirements and the following skill criteria
Team 1 Skill Requirements
Flip Jump Ina Bauer
Loop Jump (both directions) Mohawk/3Turn
Toe Loop Cartwheel
Splits Illusion
Superior Forward and Backward Stroking and Crossovers
Spirals all edges, forward and backward
Knee Slide Salchow
Back Lunge Power Pulls
Sit Spin Toe Loop
Bracket Counter
Rocker Twizzle
Heal Stretch (forward and backward) Show Stop (tango stop)
Working on an Axel
Team 2 Skill Requirements
Excellent Forward & Backward Stroking and Crossovers
Loop Jump Salchow
Working on a Knee Slide Toe Loop
Working on a Heel Stretch 1 ft. Spin
Working on a Flip Jump Spirals Forward and backward
Mohawk/3Turns T-Stop (both sides)
Heel Stretch Forward and Backward Lunges
Team 3 Skill Requirements
Bunny Hop Spiral
½ Flip Forward Stroking
2 Ft. Spin Two Foot Turn
Forward/Backward Crossovers Backward Stroking
Mohawk Backward Pumping
T-Stop Lunge