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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