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Synchronized Skating

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.

2024 Competition, Show and Exhibition Schedule: 

April                  Bunny Hop Exhibition            Sharks Ice San Jose 
June  15-16      District 14 Competition          South Lake Tahoe 
July 25-28        ISI World Championships      Sharks Ice at San Jose
October 26       Spooktacular Exhibition         Sharks Ice San Jose
October 27       Tricks for Treats                     Sharks Ice San Jose
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

Saturday, January 6, 2024,    
        Team 1 Audition    12:30-1:15 pm        Fee: $25.00
        Team 2 Audition    11:45-12:30 pm      Fee: $25.00
        Team 3 Audition    11:15 – 11:45 am    Fee: $25.00
        Team 4 Audition    10:45-11:15 am       Fee: $25.00

 

Saturday, January 13, 2024, Call Back and Make-up Auditions
        Team 3 - 7:00-7:30 am     Fee: $25.00        
        Team 4 - 7:30-8:00 am     Fee: $25.00
        Team 2 – 8:15-8:45 am    Fee: $25.00        
        Team 1 – 8:45-9:15 am    Fee: $25.00

If asked to attend the call back, there will be no additional charge.
Audition Fees and 2023 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