Welcome to Saratoga Synchronized Skating!!

    MISSION STATEMENT: The Saratoga Synchronized Skating Program's  
    mission is to develop team and individual synchronized skills necessary 
    to be competitive, to set individual and team goals that focus on
    excellence, not perfection, and to create an environment that instills
    good sportsmanship and character development.

    Saratoga Synchronized Skating Teams are   
a proud part of the 525 synchronized teams registered with   
U.S. Figure Skating, and nearly 5,000 athletes who participate   
   annually in the synchronized skating sectional championships.   

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SARATOGA SYNCHRO ANNOUNCES 2010-11 TEAMS

Preliminary - The Saratoga Starlettes
 A team of 8-16 skaters. Skaters must be under 12,
with the majority of the team under 10.

Pre-Juvenile - The Saratoga Rising Stars
A team of 8-16 skaters. The majority of the team must be under 12.

Intermediate - The Saratoga Stars
A team of 12-20 skaters. Skaters must be under 18
and have passed the pre-juvenile moves in the field test.

Open Adult - The Saratoga Super Stars
A team of 8-12 skaters. The majority of the team must be 19 years or older.

We still have a few limited openings - inquiries welcome.

For more information, please send a message to skate@saratogasynchro.info

Click here for Skater Try Out/Registration Form

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SARATOGA SYNCHRO CLINIC HUGE SUCCESS!
Over fifty skaters from New York, Massachusetts and Vermont gathered for an amazing Synchro event that featured special guests - US World Team Haydenettes Coach Saga Krantz, Artistry in Motion Director Paula Wagener, and US figure Skating Accountant Elliot Schwartz. The skaters were treated to a day of specialized skills and instruction from experts in this fantastic sport!!
Thank you to all skaters, coaches, special guests, and volunteers!
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Stars Win 2010 U.S. Figure Skating Challenge Series!!

Congratulations to the Saratoga Stars Open Juvenile Team for earning gold in U.S. Figure Skating's 2010 Synchronized Skating Challenge Series! This is the Stars' second first-place finish in as many seasons. Participating teams were required to compete in at least three nonqualifying competitions in their sections, and earned points for their finishes. Points from their three best finishes were counted toward the results.
A fantastic finish to a fantastic season! Go Stars!!
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Reflections on the 2009-10 Saratoga Synchro Season

Photo courtesy of Mary Ellen O’Loughlin

I am thrilled with the opportunity my daughters had to be part of a real team which, under Coach Melissa's guidance, learned to support one another, overcome obstacles, and work together as one... And all while having so much fun! I can't speak highly enough the Saratoga Synchro experience.  - Submitted by: G.M., Saratoga Synchro

The girls feel like they win every time they show up to skate! This team is also great in keeping the cost down. We do many fund-raisers and incorporate the fund-raising with team building too.  - Submitted by: V.H., Saratoga Synchro Parent

Coach Melissa's creativity, attention to detail, and excellent work ethic set the gold standard for Saratoga Synchro skaters. The skaters are properly prepared to perform, and receive equal measures of constructive feedback and support after each event - medals earned are icing on the cake!!!  - Submitted by: S.J., Saratoga Synchro Parent

Synchro practice is really fun. Everybody is very nice and you make friends with everybody
so fast. I love ice skating and synchro is so much fun because you do it with your friends.
- Submitted by: S.R, Saratoga Synchro Skater

Synchro has taught my daughter what it means to be part of a team. Watching the camaraderie she displays with her teammates is priceless.
- Submitted by: L.L., Saratoga Synchro Parent
                  
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The Stars Skate to Silver at Empire State Games

FEBRUARY 20, 2010 (LAKE PLACID, NY): The Saratoga Stars Open Juvenile Team competed at the prestigious 2010 New York State Winter Empire State Games in
Lake Placid, NY. The team represented the Saratoga Springs Figure Skating Club and skated an outstanding performance in the 1980 Olympic Arena. Family, friends, spectators and Coach Melissa Williams were wowed
by yet another excellent showing. The Stars were awarded a silver medal, placing 2nd of nine teams.
This achievement caps an impressive season of competition, the Empire State Games silver medal is added to their collection for a total of five medals in
five competitions. CONGRATULATIONS STARS!!

To view photos of this event click here.

The team's program was created by Coach Melissa Williams. For more information about Saratoga Synchro Program send a message to: skate@saratogasynchro.info.


The Saratoga Stars add silver medal at Empire State Games.
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The Saratoga Stars are the
2010 USFS Eastern Synchronized Skating Sectionals Open Juvenile Champions


 
The Saratoga Stars "Jersey Boys" Program
received 1st place in a group of 23 at the
USFS Eastern Synchronized Skating Sectionals
         Tsongas Center scoreboard photos courtesy of Ginny Mahoney

JANUARY 29, 2010 (LOWELL, MA): The Saratoga Stars Open Juvenile Team, proudly representing the Saratoga Springs Figure Skating Club, has earned a Gold Medal at the 2010 US Figure Skating Eastern Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships. Coach Melissa Williams guided the team to two great skating performances – first during the Qualifying Round in a field of 23 teams, and then to their first-place finish in an extremely competitive Final Group. Congratulations to the Stars Team and Coach Melissa for winning this prestigious event!!! They have been rewarded for their dedication and hardwork throughout the season.

For more information about the Saratoga Synchro program, send a message to skate@saratogasynchro.info

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Saratoga Synchro Launches Gold Medal Wishes
to Support U.S. Figure Skating Memorial Fund

Photo courtesy of Mary Ellen O’Loughlin

U.S. Figure Skating's Gold Medal Wishes program is designed to educate skaters about the Memorial Fund while raising money to support the Fund. Saratoga Synchro teams will sell "Gold Medal Wishes" for $2 each throughout the month of February. "Gold Medal Wishes" will be displayed in the Weibel Ave. rink.

Click here for more information about the Memorial Fund
http://www.usfsa.org/content.asp?menu=donate&id=125

Please support this worthy cause. To purchase a Gold Medal Wish send a message to skate@saratogasynchro.info


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STARLETTES GET GOLD IN LAKE PLACID!

Photo courtesy of Mary Ellen O’Loughlin

JANUARY 16, 2010 (LAKE PLACID, NY): The Saratoga Starlettes synchronized skating team received first-place marks at their first competition of the season at the 2010 Lake Placid ISI Championship. The team performed a crowd-pleasing "Shining Star" program in the 1980 Olympic Arena. Each skater received a gold medal and the team earned a trophy and points for the Saratoga Springs Figure Skating Club which it represented at this event. The team's program was created by Coach Melissa Williams; the team is co-coached by Erica Dorflinger. For more information about the beginner level Saratoga Synchro Program send a message to: skate@saratogasynchro.info. CONGRATULATIONS STARLETTES!!

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THE SARATOGA STARS COLLECT
ANOTHER GOLD MEDAL AT THE COLONIAL

JANUARY 9, 2010, LOWELL, MA: The Saratoga Stars put the Saratoga Springs Figure Skating Club on the map again at the 2010 Colonial Classic Synchronized Skating Competition. The team skated to their second gold medal of the season, competing in a very classy group of eight Open Juvenile teams. The team also brought home an engraved plaque. Coach Melissa Williams created the team's program, a medley of music from The Jersey Boys Broadway Musical. The team will face their biggest challenge at Lowell, MA later this month at the 2010 Eastern Synchronized Sectionals.  WAY TO GO STARS!!
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THE STARS EARN GOLD AT CAPE COD CLASSIC!


DECEMBER 11, 2009, CAPE COD, MA: The Saratoga Stars Open Juvenile Team, representing the Saratoga Springs Figure Skating Club, took top honors at the 2009 Cape Cod Classic Synchronized Skating Competition. The team competed with a group of twelve Open Juvenile Teams, receiving
an impressive five 1st-place ordinals. A beautiful trophy crafted out of Cobalt Glass was also given to the team. Coach Melissa Williams created the team's program, a medley of music from The Jersey Boys Broadway Musical. The team will travel next to Lowell, MA in January to compete at the 2010 Colonial Classic.  CONGRATULATIONS STARS!!

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THE SARATOGA STARS MEDAL AT SEASON OPENER!

                Photography by Actionphotos.com

NOVEMBER 14, 2009, PLYMOUTH, MA: The Saratoga Stars Open Juvenile Team, representing the Saratoga Springs Figure Skating Club, earned a bronze medal at the 2009 Thanksgiving Classic Synchronized Skating Competition. The team competed with a group of nine Open Juvenile Teams representing clubs around the Northeast. Coach Melissa Williams created the team's program, selecting a medley of music from The Jersey Boys Broadway Musical. Coach Melissa and the team are very honored to have their dedication and teamwork rewarded with this achievement. They will travel next to Bourne, MA in December to compete at the 2009 Cape Cod Classic. GO STARS!!

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See more news about the Saratoga Synchro here...

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Head Coach & Director of Saratoga Synchronized Skating:
Melissa Williams - Member PSA, USFS, ISI
                          Registered Rating--Figures, Certified Rating--Moves In The Field
Assistant Coach:
Erica Dorflinger - USFS Registered Coach; Saratoga Synchronized Skater for 4 years;
                         Triple Gold medalist in Moves in the Field, Freestyle, & Dance

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