What is Synchro?

    Synchronized team skating, or "synchro" is a specialized discipline of skating involving groups of eight or more skaters performing various group formations and maneuvers.
    The objective is for the team to perform as one unit executing circles, blocks, lines, wheels and intersections in unison to the music, while demonstrating precise
    coordination, quality edges, power and flow. Synchro is the fastest growing of the five skating disciplines within US Figure Skating. There are eight competitive levels for
    synchronized skating teams within the USFSA structure - juvenile, intermediate, novice, junior, senior, collegiate, masters and adult. Many synchro skat-ers also work in
    other branches, especially in moves in the field (which is now required of synchro skaters to compete in qualifying competitions) and ice dance. With the requirement of
    spins in short programs, slightly more emphasis is being placed on freestyle skating (even though, as of now, teams are not allowed to perform jumps of more than one
    revolution).

Team Velocity

    The Burnsville-Minnesota Valley Figure Skating Club Synchronized Skating Teams skate as Team Velocity, coached by Laura Mitchell. The primary goal of the Burnsville-
    Minnesota Valley Figure Skating Club’s synchro teams is to develop Team Velocity through weekly practice and conditioning, competition, travel, and the experience of
    being a part of a team sport in order to compete at qualifying competitions.

Membership

    Becoming a member of a synchronized skating team requires that you make a personal commit-ment to your coach and teammates; and that you will dedicate yourself to
    providing the time, energy, and skill level required of a team skater. Being a member of a team can be a very re-warding experience, including travel, competition, team
    spirit, and new friends. Membership on our lines is open to qualified skaters from any US Figure Skating program that have been placed on our lines through our annual
    skills assessment. Although membership to the Burnsville-Minnesota Valley Figure Skating Club and US Figure Skating is required, there is no need to change your home
    club affiliation. Several of our skaters belong to other clubs where they continue to practice freestyle, field moves, and dance with their individual coaches. If you would like
    more information, please e-mail us.
Team Velocity  2013
Beginner Line
Exhibition Line
Team Velocity

Team Velocity is made up of two lines for the 2012-2013 season.  
One line is competing at the Beginner 2 level and the other is an Exhibition line performing at the
Pre-Juvenile level.   Both lines are coached by Brianna Regan.

 Come watch us skate at the following events:
11/4/12 – Autumn Skate Fest Exhibition (both lines)
11/10/12 – St. Cloud Competition – (Beginner 2 line) - 2nd place
12/16/12 – Maplewood Competition (Beginner 2 line)
12/20/12 – BMVFSC Holiday Exhibition (both lines)
1/12/13 – Gopher Hockey Game (Exhibition line)
2/2/13 – 2/3/13 – Rochester Competition (Beginner 2 line)
5/9/13 – 5/11/13 – BMVFSC Impressions on Ice Show (both lines)
    
        Practices are held:
Beginner Line – Thursdays (Sept. – Feb.) 6:50-7:50 PM
Exhibition Line – Wednesdays (Sept. – Feb.)  6:10 – 7:00 PM

Want to be part of Team Velocity for the  2013-2014 season?
Click on the link below to contact the team manager.
Visit us at a practice for more information.
Watch this website for clinics and try-out information in the spring of 2013!
Contact the Team Manager:  Cindy Gillis
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