In this past weekend at the 2025 Britannia Cup in Nottingham, Great Britain, the three USA junior synchronized skating teams dominated the competition, sweeping the podium with remarkable displays of skill, precision, and artistry. The Lexettes, Fond du Lac Blades, and Team Image all made their international debut this season, debuting in dazzling new costumes and inventive routines.

The Lexettes led the charge, finishing first in the short program and second in the free skate with a total of 187.29 points—securing their first-ever gold medal overseas with a commanding lead of more than 10 points. Fond du Lac Blades earned the silver medal, scoring a combined total of 176.99 points.

Team Image faced challenges during the short program, with three skaters falling during their pivot block. However, they rebounded strongly, posting their highest score of 122.41 points in the free skate. Although they made up significant ground and finished with a total of 175.33 points, they fell just 1.66 points shy of silver, earning the bronze medal.

This outstanding performance not only marked an impressive debut for the teams but also underscored the depth and talent of junior synchronized skating in the USA.

#lexettes #fond_du_lac #team_image #britanniacup

This past Sunday, three top U.S. synchronized skating teams competed at their first international competition of the season, the Santa Claus Cup 2024 in Brno, Czech Republic. This charming European city is the second largest in the Czech Republic. The event hosted 26 synchronized skating teams competing at ISU category (senior, junior and advanced novice levels), along with 33 synchro teams competing at non-ISU category (adult, pre-juvenile, juvenile, basic novice and mixed aged levels).

At the junior level, the competition was fierce. The top three medalists were separated by less than 1.3 points. Dream Edges Junior from Finland claimed the gold medal with 191.31 points, while Teams Elite finished second with 190.51 points, and Skyliners Junior secured bronze with 190.04 points.

At the senior level, Team Unique and Marigold Ice Unity, both from Finland, dominated, securing the top two spots with scores of 227.32 and 221.44 points, respectively. Skyliners earned the bronze medal with 193.56 points. They have all skated creatively and beautifully.

Congratulations to all three U.S. synchro teams who medaled in this event. We look forward to the rest of the international competitions this season.

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What do GOE, PCS, TES, and TSS stand for? What is the base value? How does a fall affect the score compoundedly?

Many skaters, parents, and even coaches may not fully understand all the elements in the IJS score sheet. In this article, we introduce a page that explains how the scores are calculated. Using a real example and diagram, we help our readers better understand this topic.

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U.S. Figure Skating announced the international assignments yesterday for the synchronized skating teams representing the USA in the 2024-25 season. Fourteen teams will participate in eight international competitions, including four Challenger Series events. These events allow teams to earn World Standing Points and prepare for the ISU Championships. Senior teams include the Haydenettes, Skyliners and Miami University. Four Junior teams, the Lexettes, Skyliners junior, Team Image and Teams Elite will compete 2 events in the challenger series while Fond du Lac Blades and Northernettes will compete in one challenger series event. Senior Elite 12 teams are Hayden Select and Teams Elite 12.

Notably, the U.S. will host one of the international competitions, International Classic in Norwood, Massachusetts, featuring top senior and junior teams around the world. This marks the first time since 2019 that the U.S. has hosted a Challenger Series event.

Visit this directory to see more information about the international competitions.

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Cleveland Ice Storm Synchro Teams delivered a stellar performance at the Diamond Classic Synchronized Skating Competition 2024 this past weekend, capturing gold medals at every level they competed in. The teams triumphed in Preliminary, Pre-Juvenile, Open Juvenile, and Intermediate divisions, showcasing their skill and teamwork.

In other notable results, Michigan State University earned gold in the Collegiate division, while the Hockettes claimed the top spot at the Novice level. Onyx Infinity also secured gold in the Juvenile division, rounding out a highly successful event for all involved. All results are published here on the site.

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The Crystallettes Junior Synchro Team has officially made its return to the competitive stage, stepping in as a fresh challenger for the 2024-25 synchro skating season. Following a standout performance in the 2023-24 season, where they secured second place in the Novice division at nationals, the newly formed Junior team made their debut appearance at the Chuck Cope Synchro Competition in Dearborn, Michigan, on October 19, 2024. Competing on their home rink, they scored 44.38 in the short program and 102.84 in the free skate, totaling 147.22 points.

As they continue to develop their skating skills and strengthen team chemistry, the Crystallettes Junior Team is now preparing to compete at the Fall Classic Synchro Competition in Irvine, California on November 8, 2024. Fans and competitors alike are eagerly anticipating how their journey will unfold in the months ahead.

#crystallettes #chuckcope #fallclassic

The Shanghai Trophy kicked off the 2024-25 ISU competition season with a senior-level synchro event featuring teams from Finland, Germany, Hungary, and Poland on October 4 and 5.

The Helsinki Rockettes claimed gold with a total score of 208.71, despite a fall during their Free Skate, which showcased high-energy performances. Team Berlin 1 secured silver (176.02), performing consistently well without falls. Team Passion bounced back from a disappointing Short Program to take bronze (154.25) with a resilient Free Skate. Team Ice Fire Senior finished fourth (150.07) but had a cheerful presentation despite facing some setbacks.

All teams participated in a closing gala after the competition, celebrating the event's vibrant atmosphere.

#shanghaitrophy #rockettes #senior

The Haydenettes, the most decorated synchronized skating team in the U.S., achieved their best-ever finish at the ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships, securing the silver medal. This marked the first silver medal for a U.S. team since 2007.

The Haydenettes' impressive performance included a season's best free skate, earning them the highest total element score of the competition. Their strong showing throughout the season, with gold and silver medals at Challenger Series events, solidified their position as a top-tier team.

Another U.S. team, the Skyliners, also had a successful World Championships, achieving their best-ever finish in sixth place. Their strong performance, including a clean free skate, highlighted their growth and potential.

#worldsenior #haydenettes #skyliners

Skyliners Junior secured a bronze medal at the ISU World Junior Synchronized Skating Championships, marking their fifth medal in the past five competitions. Despite a shaky start, they recovered to deliver a strong performance, finishing with a total score of 196.68. Their short program theme was Twisted Firebird while their free skate program was was utopia-theme ""Somewhere Over the Rainbow".

Teams Elite finished in fourth place, but fell short missing a podium finish. They showcased impressive elements and a strong performance, receiving a total score of 122.93.

#skyliners #worldjunior #teams_elite

Teams Elite and the Skyliners  As the US National Synchronized Skating Championships concluded, the Teams Elite and Skyliners have been selected to represent Team USA at the ISU World Junior Synchronized Skating Championships 2024. Teams Elite won their first-ever U.S. junior title at the 2024 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships. Both teams have stood on the podium at the World Junior Championships before. The Lexettes have been named first alternate while Team Image will be the second alternate.

Teams Elite clinched the gold medal in the junior free skate with a total score of 198.87. Last year's U.S. champions, Skyliners junior, took home the silver medal.

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