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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.
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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 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. As a general guideline:
Beginner-level teams (Synchro Skills 1,2):
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:
Team Levels
For the 2018-19 season, we have six different level teams: Synchro Skills 1, Synchro Skills 2, Pre-Juvenile, Open Juvenile, Intermediate, and Open Adult. The team level depends on the ages, skill levels, and test levels of the skaters.
Season Cost
The final cost will depend on how many skaters there are on each team. The estimate is $900-$1,200 for Beginner-level teams and $1,200-$2,600 for higher level teams. This would include all costs except skaters’ team jackets and hotel and food expenses when traveling.
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 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. As a general guideline:
Beginner-level teams (Synchro Skills 1,2):
- July-August: 1-3 total 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
- July-August: One practice per week, second practice every other week
- 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
- June-August: Two practices per week
- September-early March: Two practices per week
- Sundays, 2-2.5 hours between 3:30 and 6:30pm.
- Every other Saturday: 7-8:30am
- One weeknight or early morning practice about every other week
- Additional individual skating and off-ice conditioning requirements
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:
- Kalamazoo Kick Off: Kalamazoo, MI, November 16–18, 2018
- Dr. Porter Classic: Ann Arbor, MI, November 30–December 2, 2018
- Synchro Illinois: TBD, IL, January 18–19, 2010
- Midwest Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships: Kalamazoo, MI January 29–February 3, 2019 (select team levels only)
- Swan Synchro Skate: Beaver Dam, WI, February 16, 2019
- McFarland Basic Skills Competition: McFarland, WI, March 2, 2019 (synchro skills only)
- Eau Claire Figure Skating Competition: Eau Claire, WI, March 10–11, 2019 (synchro skills only)
Team Levels
For the 2018-19 season, we have six different level teams: Synchro Skills 1, Synchro Skills 2, Pre-Juvenile, Open Juvenile, Intermediate, and Open Adult. The team level depends on the ages, skill levels, and test levels of the skaters.
Season Cost
The final cost will depend on how many skaters there are on each team. The estimate is $900-$1,200 for Beginner-level teams and $1,200-$2,600 for higher level teams. This would include all costs except skaters’ team jackets and hotel and food expenses when traveling.