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The mission of the Madison Ice Diamonds Synchronized Skating Program is to help our skaters grow as athletes and individuals by teaching teamwork, goal-setting, responsibility, discipline, and commitment in all aspects of life.
Interested in joining our Diamond family? Contact us at madisonicediamonds@gmail.com for more information. |
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ABOUT OUR PROGRAM
The mission of the Madison Ice Diamonds Synchronized Skating Program is to help our skaters grow as athletes and individuals by teaching teamwork, goal-setting, responsibility, discipline, and commitment in all aspects of life.
The Madison Ice Diamonds season runs from June to mid-March, with an ice show performance in April or May. The amount of weekly practice time depends on the team level. The higher the level, the more practice time is required. The exact times depend on how many teams we have and what levels they are.
Team Levels
Each season we field a variety of different levels, depending on the ages, skill levels, and test levels of the skaters.
Possible Madison Ice Diamond Levels: Aspire Snowplow Sam, Aspire Beginner, Aspire Pre-Preliminary, Pre Juvenile, Open Juvenile, and Open Adult/Masters.
Possible Wisconsin Inspire Levels: National qualifying levels: Juvenile, Intermediate, Novice, Junior.
Beginner-level teams (Snowplow Sam, Aspire Beginner, Aspire Pre-Preliminary, Aspire Preliminary):
The mission of the Madison Ice Diamonds Synchronized Skating Program is to help our skaters grow as athletes and individuals by teaching teamwork, goal-setting, responsibility, discipline, and commitment in all aspects of life.
The Madison Ice Diamonds season runs from June to mid-March, with an ice show performance in April or May. The amount of weekly practice time depends on the team level. The higher the level, the more practice time is required. The exact times depend on how many teams we have and what levels they are.
Team Levels
Each season we field a variety of different levels, depending on the ages, skill levels, and test levels of the skaters.
Possible Madison Ice Diamond Levels: Aspire Snowplow Sam, Aspire Beginner, Aspire Pre-Preliminary, Pre Juvenile, Open Juvenile, and Open Adult/Masters.
Possible Wisconsin Inspire Levels: National qualifying levels: Juvenile, Intermediate, Novice, Junior.
Beginner-level teams (Snowplow Sam, Aspire Beginner, Aspire Pre-Preliminary, Aspire Preliminary):
- July-August: 1-2 weekly practices
- September-early March: One practice per week on Sundays, 1-1.5 hours between 3:30 and 6:30pm.
- Occasional Saturdays (~one/two per month): 7-8:30am
- Additional individual skating requirments
- July-August: 1-2 weekly practices
- September-early March: One to two practices per week.
- One practice per week on Sundays, 1-1.5 hours between 3:30 and 6:30pm
- Every other Saturday: 7-8:30am
- Additional individual skating and off-ice conditioning requirements
- July-August: One practice every other week
- September-early March: One practice per week.
- One practice per week, typically on Saturdays at 6am
- Additional individual skating and off-ice conditioning requirements
- National Qualifying levels: Juvenile, Intermediate, Novice, Junior
- 2-3 practices per week
- Additional individual skating and off-ice conditioning requirements
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Competitions
Each team works on a program that they will perform at two to three local exhibitions and three to four competitions throughout the season. The final competition schedule will be announced with team placements. Possible competitions include:
Season Cost
The final cost will depend on how many skaters there are on each team. The estimate is $900-$1,400 for Beginner-level teams and $1,300-$4,500 for higher level teams. This would include all costs except skaters’ team jackets and hotel and food expenses when traveling.
Each team works on a program that they will perform at two to three local exhibitions and three to four competitions throughout the season. The final competition schedule will be announced with team placements. Possible competitions include:
- WisconSync: Hartland, WI, late October
- Kalamazoo Kick Off: Kalamazoo, MI, November
- Dr. Porter Classic: Ann Arbor, MI, December
- Synchro Illinois, Evanston, IL January/February
- Midwest Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships: January (select team levels only)
- Swan Synchro Skate: Beaver Dam, WI, February
- McFarland Basic Skills Competition: McFarland, WI, February (synchro skills only)
- Eau Claire Figure Skating Competition: Eau Claire, WI, March (synchro skills only)
Season Cost
The final cost will depend on how many skaters there are on each team. The estimate is $900-$1,400 for Beginner-level teams and $1,300-$4,500 for higher level teams. This would include all costs except skaters’ team jackets and hotel and food expenses when traveling.
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WE ARE A PROUD MEMBER OF THE WISCONSIN INSPIRE COOPERATIVE!
THE WISCONSIN INSPIRE COOPERATIVE brings together skaters and coaches in Southern Wisconsin who share a passion for synchronized skating. Members of the Wisconsin Inspire Cooperative learn more about the world of synchronized skating while sharing their knowledge of the sport. In addition, members have access to training clinics and camps to build their skating skills. In the years to come, the Wisconsin Inspire Cooperative will be more than just a network of skaters and coaches who have a love for synchronized skating. With no single club affiliation, this program will provide an opportunity to skate on an elite IJS level synchronized skating team while still representing a skater's home club. |