Parade PENGUINS and PIXIES Introduction to Synchronized Skating

Coached by Gailene Norwood and assisted by Raleigh Weld. Designed for skaters who have already passed Alpha, Beta, Gamma and perhaps Delta.   This year to accommodate the growing interest in introduction to Synchro skating,  we are splitting the  classes  into two groups based on skating levels: Penguins will normally skate at 4:30 pm each Tuesday while the Pixies will normally skate at 5:00pm each Tuesday.

All interested skaters should be ready to skate at 4:30pm on Tuesday October 6, 2009.  Coaches will evaluate skaters and assign them to the Penguins team (beginning synchro skaters) and to the Pixies team (a bit more advanced skaters). After that classes will be held on subsequent Tuesdays at 4:30 pm (Penguins) and 5:00 pm (Pixies).

There are no classes on Nov 24, 2009 (Thanksgiving week). The Winter season will start on Jan 5 and end on March 9, 2010 (no classes on 3/2/2010).  Classes are held in the Studio Rink at Parade Ice Garden.

The teams are expected to perform at the Snow Daze exhibition on Saturday Jan 16, 2010 at 12:00 noon and at the  annual Parade Ice Show on April 30 and May 1, 2010.

Now Available: Penguins and Pixies  Intro to Synchro Registration Form Fall 2009 (sessions beginning October 6, 2009)

Skaters interested in Penguins  and Pixies usually are also enrolled in a Learn to Skate Class. Click here to go to the Learn to Skate page.

Parade POLAR EDGE Youth/Senior Youth Team

Coached by Michael Luedtke

Starting date for practices for this line is Tuesday September 8, 2009 at 6:45 pm at Parade Ice Garden.

General Qualifications – Freestyle 1-4 with the majority of skaters 10 –12 years of age. Skaters outside of these parameters can contact Michael Luedtke for a try-out.

Skater’s MUST be Freestyle 1 as of September 1st of the present skating season.

Must have a minimum of 8 skaters to compete – ISI rules.

Skating each Tuesday from  6:45 pm -7:45 pm Sept through Blades of March Competition to be held March 6&7, 2010, and then 2 additional refresher practices between BOM and the annual Ice Show (April 30-May 1, 2010). There will be an additional 5 extra Saturday 12:00 noon practices. Please download  and print out  the complete registration packet and refer to the exact schedule  listing the practice dates/times as well as the 4 additional competitions the team is planning to attend.

Parade POLARETTES Teen Team

Coached by Michael Luedtke

Will not be offered during 2009-2010.  We will plan for a teen team next year!

Requirements: Freestyle 5 and above with the majority of skaters 14 – 19 years of age Skaters who are FS4 and above who have skated on a synchronized skating team for two full seasons are also eligible. Skaters outside of these parameters can contact Michael Luedtke for a try-out.

Must have a minimum of 8 skaters to compete – ISI rules.

Skating Monday’s 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm August 31, 2009 through Blades of March (BOM) Competition to be held March 6-7, 2010 and then 2 additional refresher practices between BOM and the annual Ice Show (April 30-May 1, 2010).  (Times will be 30 minutes later from Mid Nov- mid Feb).  An additional 5  Extra Saturday practices will be held during certain Saturdays during the season. Exact dates are listed in the registration packet, as are the approximate dates for  the 4 other competitions the team is planning to attend.