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Charlotte Synchronized Skating

2021 - 2022 teams

Aspire Preliminary

Aspire Preliminary

Aspire Preliminary

Pre-Juvenile

Aspire Preliminary

Aspire Preliminary

General Information

Coaching Staff

Mae Archie, Jennifer Klinger, Erin Flood, Gary Shortland and Kyle McIntyre.

About the Sport

Five to twenty figure skaters perform a program set to music. Team members skate in unison with formations that include lines, blocks, circles, wheels and intersections. Teams perform required step sequences and turns such as three-turns, mohawks, choctaws, twizzles, counters and rockers.

Charlotte Synchro

Our synchronized skating teams have been performing in ice shows and competing in regional and nationally based competitions every season since 2010. Participants develop skating, teamwork and leadership skills. Fun and friendship are at the heart of every practice, show, competition and trip.

Season Overview

Team tryouts are held in Spring. Main and mini camps are held over the summer to develop team unity and learn choreography for the program of the coming season. From September through February, teams practice one to two times per week. Teams compete at three to five USFS sanctioned competitions held in North Carolina, Michigan, Pennsylvania and other states named by USFS as competition locations. Teams perform in three to five ice shows and exhibitions at the Pineville Ice House. Skaters and families enjoy social events such as our annual Carowinds trip, Meet Charlotte Synchro and an end of season banquet.

Prepare, Train, & Compete

Synchronized skaters continue with an active individual training and competition schedule throughout the synchronized skating season. Skaters are required to take skating classes and/or private lessons outside of team practices.  There are many levels at which synchronized skating teams compete. Higher level teams have minimum Moves In The Field test requirements.  A full list of all competition levels and more information about the sport is available on the US Figure Skating Synchronized Skating web page. 

USFS & Colleges

There are approximately 525 synchronized teams registered with U.S. Figure Skating, and nearly 5,000 athletes participate annually in the Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships. Many synchronized skaters continue competing on one of over 125  collegiate teams. Charlotte Synchro alumni currently skate for collegiate teams at Michigan, Michigan State, Western Michigan, Trine University (Indiana) and Miami University (Ohio).


Collegiate Synchro Skating Opportunities

Skater Pricing & Payment Schedule

Aspire Beginner

Aspire Preliminary

Aspire Preliminary

Deposit:  $300

07/15/2022:  $141

08/15/2022:  $141

09/15/2022:  $141

10/15/2022:  $141

11/15/2022:  $141

12/15/2022:  $141

01/15/2023:  $141

02/15/2023:  $141

Total:  $1428

Aspire Preliminary

Aspire Preliminary

Aspire Preliminary

Deposit:  $300

07/15/2022:  $248

08/15/2022:  $248

09/15/2022:  $248

10/15/2022:  $248

11/15/2022:  $248

12/15/2022:  $248

01/15/2023:  $248

02/15/2023:  $248

Total:  $2284

Pre-Juvenile

Aspire Preliminary

Pre-Juvenile

Deposit:  $300

07/15/2022:  $281

08/15/2022:  $281

09/15/2022:  $281

10/15/2022:  $281

11/15/2022:  $281

12/15/2022:  $281

01/15/2023:  $281

02/15/2023:  $281

Total:  $2548

Charlotte Synchro Season Packages

  • Boston Synchronized Skating Classic, November 18, Boston MA.
  • Dr. Porter Synchro Classic, December 3-5, Ann Arbor MI.
  • Reflections Synchro Invitational, February 19-20, Hershey PA.



  • Exhibitions
    • Once per month during Saturday Public Skating sessions.
    • November, December, January, and February.  Dates TBD.
  • Winter Show
    • Figure Skating Club of Charlotte annual Winter Show is held the second Saturday of December.  Two Performances.


Weekly Saturday morning practices are held for all teams from September 11 through February 19.  Some practices may be skipped due to holidays, performances and competitions.

  • Aspire Beginner/ Pre-Preliminary -  Saturday morning 30 minutes on ice during the Skating School practice ice.  Saturday mornings 60 minutes on ice when Preliminary and Pre-Juvenile attend competitions.
  • Aspire Preliminary -  Saturday mornings 90 minutes on ice followed by 30 minutes of off ice choreography, conditioning and video review.
  • Pre-Juvenile -  Saturday mornings 90 minutes on ice followed by 30 minutes of off ice choreography, conditioning and video review.

Additional practices on Sundays or weekdays may be added for all teams as ice time and coach schedules permit during competition season.


Synchro Practice Logs


Charlotte Synchro Mini and Main Camps are for skaters that have joined teams for the upcoming season.  Camps are used to develop team skills and learn choreography for the upcoming season.

  • Mini Camps -  July 23 and 24 and August 27 and 28
    • Saturday from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Both weekends.
    • Sunday from 8:15 AM to 10:15 AM - July | 7:00 AM to 8:50 AM - August
  • Main Camp -  Monday-Friday, August 9-13.  All teams. The detailed schedule will be listed on Sports Engine.


  • Meet Charlotte Synchro -  Friday evening reception and exhibition for our skaters and their families.  Date TBD.
  • End of Season Banquet -  Skaters and their immediate families gather to celebrate the end of the season and honor graduating seniors. The Skater Team Fee includes the banquet cost.  Skater family guests are charged separately.  Date TBD.


  • The price includes the competition dress and tights, team jacket, warmup vest, practice shirt, and Transpack skate bag. 
  • Skaters will need to purchase separately hair, makeup, or other ancillary products necessary for performances and potential competitions. 
  • Black practice pants are required but not included as part of the team apparel package.​ 
  • Skaters must complete the Warmup Sizing Form at the start of the season.
  • Team Store
  • Uniform Sizing Form


  • Aspire Beginner - TBD
  • Aspire Preliminary - TBD
  • Pre-Juvenile - TBD


  • The Deposit is due within 72 hours of receiving an offer to participate on a team.
  • Until the Team Fee is paid in full, skaters must have a Visa, MasterCard or Discover card number on file with the rink.  This card will be charged according to the payment schedule above.   Families may make the team payment with cash, a check or an alternate credit card, but this payment must be made 48 hours before the payment date to avoid the automatic charge.
  • Skaters with past due balances may not be eligible to participate in team activities.
  • Skater and family travel expenses are NOT included in the Team Fee.  Expenses typically include transportation, hotels and meals.  Skaters are required to stay in the same hotel as directed by Charlotte Synchro.  Skaters may be required to use group travel options such as flights or charter buses.


The Aspire Preliminary and Pre-Juvenile teams may designate one or two Swing Spots per team.  A team with seventeen skaters, for example, may choreograph for and compete with sixteen skaters.  Like an understudy in live theater, the Swing skater ensures that a performance is not jeopardized in the event of an illness, injury or absence.  As a synchro team is only as strong as its weakest skater, the Swing spot also creates competition within the team and drives accountability for attendance, conduct during team practices and events, learning and executing a program, and training outside of team practices.  Swing spots are commonly and extensively used in synchro programs from beginner to elite levels.


The Swing skater may change throughout the season and may be named as late as immediately before taking the ice for a competition.  A Swing skater is required to travel to a competition since he or she could be called on to skate at any time.  In the event that a Swing skater does not perform at a competition, the monthly payment as listed below which falls in the month of the competition will be refunded upon the skater's completion of and payment in full for the entire season.


When registering for a team, skaters must also submit a Charlotte Synchro Expectations & Code Of Conduct form.


All members of the Aspire Preliminary and Pre-Juvenile teams must have a current membership with the Figure Skating Club of Charlotte (FSCC).  This requirements is set by U.S. Figure Skating and is necessary for our teams to compete at USFS sanctioned events.  Members of the Aspire Beginner team are encouraged to join FSCC to enjoy member benefits and support our local club.


2022-2023 Preseason development & selection clinic

Purpose & Registration

Preseason Clinic Details

Preseason Clinic Details

Develop skills, evaluate skaters and place skaters on one of our three teams for the upcoming 2022-2023 season.


Click the link below to register.

Register

Preseason Clinic Details

Preseason Clinic Details

Preseason Clinic Details

  • Two, 1.5 hour sessions.
  • Saturdays from 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM:  June 18, and June 25.
  • ​Price = $85.  Advance registration is required.  See link above.
  • For all returning Charlotte Synchro skaters, skaters from other programs, and all skaters Basic 4 and higher interested in synchronized skating.
  • Skaters that participate in the Clinic are not obligated to join a team for the regular season.
  • Coaches: Erin Flood, Gary Shortland, and Kyle McIntyre.

Season

No Tryouts

No Tryouts

2022-2023 season activities begin shortly after teams have been named.  Summer activities include Mini Camps on July TBD and August TBD as well as the Main Camp August TBD.  Weekly practices begin in late August and run through February.  Visit the Charlotte Synchro Team Packages for more details.

No Tryouts

No Tryouts

No Tryouts

  • There will be NO TEAM TRYOUTS.
  • Teams will be formed from participants in this Preseason Clinic.
  • Skater participation in the Preseason Clinic is essential to establishing teams and team levels.
  • If you cannot attend the Preseason Clinic but want to be on a team, please email our Skating Director at kyle.mcintyre@pinevilleice.com.

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