Synchronized Skating - Mississauga  Motion

 

Last updated:   August 04, 2008
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Welcome to Synchronized Skating at MFSC

 

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MFSC is proud to support its synchronized skating program.  For the past several years MFSC teams have competed very successfully in synchronized skating events in Ontario and throughout the country:

 

·     ICE–E MOTION junior team is the 2008 CANADIAN FESTIVAL JUNIOR CHAMPIONS , 2007 Canadian Festival Junior Champions and 2007 Ontario Regional Champions

·     ICE PRECISE adult team is the 2007 and 2006 FESTIVAL ADULT CANADIAN CHAMPIONS and

·    Masters Ice Precise were 2007 CENTRAL REGIONAL MASTERS CHAMPIONS and have held that title for 5 years

·   Both Mississauga Motion teams were SILVER MEDALISTS at the Canadian National Festival Championships in Hamilton, Ontario March 2006.

·   Festival Novice team MYSTIC MOTION is the  2008 CANADIAN FESTIVAL NOVICE SILVER MEDALLISTS and won the BRONZE Medal in the 2007 Canadian Festival Novice Nationals Championships and were CANADIAN FESTIVAL NOVICE CHAMPIONS IN 2005.  

 

Any enquiries, please email:   or  or call Valerie Zellermeyer at 905-238-6591.

 

Click on the Ice Precise link for more information or contact Donna at 416 402-6270 or Irene at 905 238-8754.
 

 

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Date: Wednesday, March 05, 2008

Our Junior and Novice teams traveled to beautiful Chilliwack British Columbia to compete in the 2007-8 National Championships. The Junior team faced 17 other teams from across Canada, while the Novices faced 13 competitors. The skating was top-notch and very competitive - in Junior, the three top teams finished with scores of 69.5, 68.5 and 68.1! There was a lot of nail-biting, a lot of cheering, a few tears but mostly a lot of smiles. The Juniors took Gold and the Novices Silver, by far the best combined result of any club at the competition. The trip finished off with some sightseeing around the Vancouver area, including an outdoor skate atop Grouse Mountain. It was a tired but very happy group of skaters (and parents) who returned home

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions About Synchronized Skating

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What is Synchronized skating?

- Synchronized skating is the fastest growing figure skating discipline in the world.  It consists of 12-16 figure skaters on the ice at one time moving as one flowing unit while skating a choreographed program to music. Synchronized Figure Skating combines the beauty, elegance and difficulty of singles/pairs skating with the advantages and excitement of a team sport.

 

What do you do in Synchronized skating?

- Skaters perform a variety of types of footwork, group formations and skating maneuvers. Heads, legs, arms and bodies must be done in synchronization and in unison. Formations must be accurately presented.  It is similar in nature to synchronized swimming.

 

Who can get involved in Synchronized skating?

- YOU DO! Skaters can become involved. Simply come to one of the sessions to see what the fun is about!

 

What type of skater are the Mississauga Motion Teams looking for?

- We are always looking for skaters who wish to have fun and enjoy a team atmosphere where they can develop and utilize their skating skills.  Those who enjoy skating with their friends would be a great fit! 

 

What are the skating requirements to skate on the teams?

- You should be able to do forward and backward crossovers and you should be comfortable doing turns such as three turns and Mohawks.  In addition to the technical requirements, being a positive team player, having commitment, desire and determination, enthusiasm and love of skating are all definitely an asset.

 

Is it just for select really good, experienced skaters?

- DEFINITELY NOT! Joining a synchronized skating team allows skaters of all levels to develop their skating skills in a positive and encouraging environment, with others who seek to do the same. The strategy of goal setting is developed and skaters learn how to utilize their strengths and develop areas needing improvement.  Skating with others allows skaters to achieve success at a rapid rate.  TOGETHER EVERYONE ACHIEVES MORE.

 

Why should I join a Synchronized Skating team?

- Being part of a team that represents your club will create a sense of team spirit and loyalty among

your club members. Wearing their team’s colors and cheering for teammates is one of the most

exciting parts of synchronized skating competitions!  Skaters often get to travel to places all over the province (and sometimes even across the country) as they take part in Synchro competitions.  They experience the joys of teamwork as they experience success as a result of their skating abilities. FUN and FREINDSHIPS are the main reason skaters enjoy the sport of synchronized skating!

 

What is the time commitment involved?

- In addition to your current singles skating endeavors, Synchro teams have a set practice schedule that varies depending on what team you choose to skate on.  Our teams usually skate together once or twice per week.

 

How many skaters are on a team?

- Each team is made up of 16-20 skaters.

 

 

I have a question...

- Contact Valerie Zellermeyer:  or  ( 905 238 6591)

 

 

Mississauga Motion is always open to new skaters of all levels  interested in skating on their Synchronized Skating teams.

 

 

Synchro Categories

 

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Synchronized Skating Team Categories:

 

 

Pre-Juvenile

Under 11, - basic skating skills

Juvenile

Under 12 as of July 1, 2008

Novice

Under 15 as of July 1,2008

Junior

No upper age limit

Open

No  age limit

Adult

MUST be 19 or over - 75% must be 25 years or older

Masters

MUST be over 25 - 50% must be 35 years or older

 

For further information contact:


Valerie:  (Pre-Juvenile through to Open)

Irene:    905-238-8754 (Adult & Masters)
Donna:  (Adult & Masters) or visit Ice Precise at:  www.iceprecise.ca

 

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"First you are a part of it, then it becomes a part of you"
(anonymous)

For some, Synchronized skating is synonymous with commitment, unison, speed, teamwork, dedication and emotion. Having skated on a synchronized skating team for more than 13 years, I know it is so much more that that!

A lot of my friends do question why I continue to subject myself to the weekly practices, rigorous workouts and the stress of competitions. I synchro skate because the support felt as 19 other skaters struggle with you overpowers any pain inflicted by the workouts. And I compete as a synchro skater because the adrenaline rush while competing and the feeling of joy when you are finished makes you forget the feeling of stress that was overpowering right up until the moment when the music begins.
We may arrive at our practices from all walks of life, but when we step on the ice we are one, we move as one, we succeed as one, we are a team.

Central to synchronized skating is friends and family; throughout these years I have been blessed with many long-lasting friendships that offer support and happiness. For me, my coaches, managers, teammates as well as their parents have become a second family whom I can rely on at any time. Synchronized skating has allowed me to continue to skate with my close friends well beyond when I stopped skating individually. In this aspect synchronized skating is a sport for all ages.

The sport of synchronized skating itself demands that the skater is comfortable and confident with his or her own body image and this has to be portrayed on the ice. I am grateful for all the experiences and opportunities synchronized skating has to offer. My club's synchronized skating program provides a positive and fun environment for physical activity and exercise.

Furthermore, I am indebted for the life lessons I have learned from my participation in the sport of synchronized skating. Balancing school, work and synchronized skating has required me to develop time management skills, which are priceless life skills. I have also been taught perseverance, commitment, discipline and responsibility as well as the meaning of sportsmanship. These lessons will undoubtedly benefit me in every aspect of my life.

Not only has synchronized skating provided me with an immeasurable amount of happiness and memories, but also I am confident it has also contributed to making me the person I have become. Finally, I feel this quotation captures the spirit of synchronized skating,

"There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart… pursue those" (anonymous)


…….from a Synchro skater
 
 
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In the 2005-2006 season,  Mississauga Synchronized Skating Teams fielded four teams ( novice, junior, adult,  masters) representing the Mississauga Figure Skating Club. The two Mississauga Motion teams enjoyed an excellent season. Back to page index...
Mystic Motion, whose members range from 10 to 16 years of age, skated in the Festival Novice category. They placed in three of five competitions though out the season including a third place finish at “Regionals.” thus qualifying for Nationals. A first class performance at the BMO Canadian Synchronized Skating Championships held in Hamilton, Ontario placed them as the CANADIAN FESTIVAL NOVICE SILVER MEDALLISTS
Ice E-Motion, whose members range from 13 to 19 years of age, skated at the Junior level.  They placed at all five competitions entered during the season including a third place finish at the Regional Festival Championships in Fort Erie thus qualifying for Nationals.  Their outstanding performance in the final skate moved them to second place making them the CANADIAN FESTIVAL JUNIOR SILVER MEDALLISTS.

The Ice Precise Masters team had another outstanding season.  They competed in 3 competitions and came first every time!  They repeated as the Regional Champions for the 3rd time in a row.  The team culminated their season by competing in Bordeaux France at the Aquitaine Cup where again they placed 1st.

 

Ice Precise Festival Adult team had their best season ever!  They competed in two invitational competitions, winning one and placing second in the other.  Then at the Regional Championships they placed FIRST in an exceptionally strong field of 21 teams.  Following Regionals it was off to the BMO Canadian Synchronized Skating Championships held in Hamilton, Ontario where again the team won.  MFSC is proud to say it is home the Festival Adult Canadian Champions!

 

 

In the 2004-2005 season, Mississauga Synchronized Skating Teams fielded three teams representing the Mississauga Figure Skating Club Back to page index...
Mystic Motion, whose members range from 10 to 16 years of age, skated at the Novice level under the Mississauga Motion umbrella.  They enjoyed a very successful season, placing in on the podium at each competition they attended, placing second at Central ” Regionals”. They finished the season with a great performance at the BMO Canadian Synchronized Skating Championships in Sarnia becoming the CANADIAN FESTIVAL NOVICE CHAMPIONS for 2006.
   

 

In the 2003-2004 season, Mississauga Synchronized Skating Teams fielded five teams representing the Mississauga Figure Skating Club.  Three of these teams skated under the Mississauga Motion umbrella.

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Our first team, Mini Motion, skated at the Juvenile level.  They were placed  6th in their Brantford competition which took place on March 20th, 2004;  and 4th in the Thornhill Fun Competition which took place on April 18th, 2004.

 

Our second team, Mystic Motion, whose members range from 10 to 18 years of age, skated at the Pre-Novice level.  They have enjoyed a very successful season, winning 1st place in all but one competition last February. They are looking forward to competing at the Novice level next season.

 

Our third team, Ice E-Motion, whose members range from 13 to 22 years of age, skated at the Open level (the most advanced level in the Festival of synchronized skating).  They achieved a two time 4th and two time 6th places in their four regional competitions this year.   Having achieved a 4th place in the Regional Festival Championships, which took place at the Hershey Centre, the team became qualified to join the National Festival of Synchronized Skating Championships held in Brandon, Manitoba between March 4th and 8th of 2004, on which they achieved a 6th place.

  

Please contact Valerie Zellermeyer at (905)238-6591 or Denean Metlin at (905) 629-4090 for information