Synchronized skating or “Synchro”

 

Synchro is a specialized discipline of skating involving groups of eight (six for Star 2, 3 & 4) 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 quality edges, power and flow. Synchronized Skating categories accommodate skaters at any age and skill level.

 

Adult Synchronized Skating

 

Skate Canada’s SynchroSkate program offers adult skaters the opportunity to participate in the discipline as well. With three adult categories, skaters of all skill levels and experience may join a team and compete at various club, interclub, invitational and regional competitions. 

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2026/2027 Adult Synchro Team: 

Cost: $850.00 plus annual Skate Canada Registration Fee of $65.00 (Skate Canada Number valid from September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027)

 

*New Skaters will be required to purchase matching team vests and competition tights. These costs will be in addition to registration fees and billed directly at the time of purchase (estimated $80.00-$100.00).

**Additional Costs throughout the season may include flights and hotels for the competition as well as optional participation in team building activities and a coach gift.

Schedule:  September 13, 2026 - March 21, 2027

• Ice time: Sundays 8:30pm-10:00pm (To be confirmed)
• Off-ice: Off-ice dates to be announced. The plan is to run 3 off ice sessions on Sunday evening before the ice time. 

No skating: October 11, 2026, December 27, 2026, February 14, 2027, March 14, 2027 and one Sunday in January 2027 (due to a competition). Tentative skating is booked on March 21, 2027.

 

As members of the team, skaters should plan to participate in:

• The Club Charity Skate (early Friday evening in December)
• The Annual Skating Carnival (March 12 & 13, 2027)
• Mountain Regionals Synchronized Skating Competition (Details/dates TBA, but we anticipate this competition being hosted in British Columbia late January or early February and would require a full weekend commitment).

 

Skaters will be assessed on September 13, 2026 during their first ice session to ensure minimum skating levels are reached. Skaters may be asked to withdraw due to skating levels. 

Registration closes September 1, 2026

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Volunteer Commitment:

Each Skate Ponoka family (PreCanSkate, Canskate, StarSkate or Synchro) is required to complete the following volunteer commitment during the skating season. 

• One (1) Carnival/ Ice Show Volunteer Shift
• One (1) Club Bottle Drive (October & January - Dates TBA)
• Complete three (3) additional volunteer hours at club events, activities or on club committee's (fundraising, carnival prep)

Families who are unable to fulfill the volunteer commitment may select the Volunteer Buy-Out option during registration for $250.00. 

Volunteer opportunities are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Families are responsible for signing up for volunteer opportunities throughout the season. Unfilled volunteer commitments may result in the volunteer buy-out fee being charged at the end of the season. 

 

Volunteer Bond Cheques of $250 must be dropped off the first day of skating lessons. This cheque will be shredded once your families  volunteer requirements are completed. Cheques will be cashed March 15, 2027 if volunteer requirements are not fulfilled.

 

**Volunteer opportunities will be communicated to families when available.