Bowling Green Skating Club


For information about the teams for the
2004-2005 season please contact:

Lynda Cadden 419-867-3585 lynr04@aol.com
Joy Turski 419-865-1401
Lana Mastroianni Lanamas@bgnet.bgsu.edu
 


  • In 1954, Dr. Richard Porter pioneered modern synchronized team skating when he organized the first group of team skaters in Ann Arbor, MI.
  • In 1976, the first team skating competition was held in Ann Arbor, MI.
  • In 1984, the United States held its first Synchronized Team Skating Championships in Bowling Green, Ohio! This was a single day event with 38 teams competing.
  • There are currently over 400 synchronized skating teams registered annually with U.S.F.S.A.
    BGSU Synchro Team
    Bowling Green State University Synchro Skating Team 2001-2002

BG Skate Club Synchronized Skating Teams

   Synchronized team skating involves a team of eight or more skaters skating various maneuvers and formations to music. It consists of a well-balanced program composed and skated to music of the team's own choice.      Synchronization refers to the importance of unison, the accuracy of formations and preciseness of the team, incorporated into a program of a specified time limit.
     Participation on a synchronized skating team provides skaters with a continuing spirit of cooperation, friendship and unity of purpose.
      There are five major elements in Synchronized skating:


THE ELITES

Bowling Green Skate Club's synchronized program currently consists of two teams, both called The Elites. The younger team competes in the Youth Introductory field and the older team competes in the Teen Introductory field.
Bowling Green Skate Club currently sponsors both
a Youth Introductory Team and a Teen Introductory Team.



Lynda Cadden
Elites
Teen Introductory Team Coach
Joy Turski
Elites
Teen Introductory Team Coach

2003-2004 Elites
Teen Introductory Team


Front Row (l to r): Marnie Cadden, Amy Hackett, Morgan Sheffler, Jennette
Goans, Anna Palovcik
Back Row (l to r):
Kelli Alexander, Brittany Reece, Ashley Bakies, Jenny Schulte,
Angela Bakies, Jenny Kretz, Amanda Reese

Elites: This Teen Intro team practices at Tam-O'Shanter in Sylvania.
Coaches are Joy Turski and Lynda Cadden.
Contact Barb Reese (419) 473-9908 for more information.

A Teen Introductory Team is composed of 8-12 skaters. The majority of the team must be 18 years of age or younger on 7/1/03.


2004-2005 Elites
Youth Synchronized Skating Team

The Elites Youth Synchronized Skating Team consists of 15 skaters,
ages 9-12, from the Northwest Ohio area. They train one day per week and represent the Bowling Green Sakting Club in the Youth Division. If you are interested in joining the team, please contact coaches Lana and Kelly at ElitesBG@yahoo.com.

What is Synchronized Team Skating?

Synchronized team skating involves a team of eight or more skaters skating various manuevers and formations to music. It consists of a well-balance program composed and skated to music of the team's own choice. Synchronization refers to the importance of unison, the accuracy of formations and preciseness of the team, incorporated into a program of a specified time limit. Participation on a synchronized team provides skaters with a continuing spirit of cooperation, friendship and unity of purpose.

Competition Schedule

December 18, 2004 - Plymouth Skate For A Cure - GOLD MEDAL
January 8, 2005 - Lake Placid Synchronized Classic - BRONZE MEDAL
February 12, 2005 - Tri-States Synchronized Championships in BG!!!

Exhibition Schedule

December 4, 2004 - BGSU Varsity Hockey Game
December 18, 2004 - BGSU Ice Arena Holiday Open House
January 22, 2005 - BG Skating Club National Skating Week Celebration
January 29, 2005 - BG Skating Club Junior Club

Elites Team Members

Coaches: Lana Mastroianni and Kelly Moran


Synchro Pictures

Elites St. Thomas Competition

Youth Elites First Exhibition

Youth Elites B-day party, Plymouth Comp., Team Photos

2004 Teen Elites Pictures (Assorted)

2003 Halloween Party Photo

2003-2004 Season Teen Elites Pictures

Teen Elites St. Thomas Pictures

Teen Elites Lake Placid Pictures

 


ST THOMAS COMPETITION
Jan 24-25, 2004

     The competition was held January 24-25 at St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. There were a total of 71 teams competing. The teams were from across Ontario, with the Bowling Green teams being the only ones from the USA. There were seven different divisions in the competition with gold and silver rounds for each division.

     The Teen Elites competed in the Pre-Novice division which had a total of 11 teams. In their first skate, they placed 1st in their flight which earned them a spot in the Gold round. For the Gold round, they skated well and earned a 3rd place finish.

     The Youth Elites competed in the Pre-Juvenile division which had a total of 16 teams. After their first skate, they were placed in the Silver round. For the Silver round, they competed against 8 teams and earned a 2nd place finish.

Congratulations to both teams for skating well and for doing a great job
representing the Bowling Green Skating Club.

 

 


TRI STATE COMPETITON
Feb 14-15, 2004

The Elites teen team traveled to Traverse City, Michigan to compete in the Tri States Synchronized Skating Championships in February. The team skated a flawless performance and first place marks from every judge secured their gold medal!

When competition was over it was time for fun on the slopes! The team went tubing along with skiing and snowboarding over the weekend.

Good times were had and memories to last a lifetime were made.

Congratulations to the ELITES !!

 

 

Check out Bowling Green State University's Synchronized Skating Team
BGSU Synchronized Skating Team

 
 
List of Synch Teams (From Don Korte's site)
   
Upcoming Synchro Competitions - Midwest Region
Starting Date
Event Name
Club
Location
Feb-14
Tri-States Synchro 2004
Twin Bays SC
Traverse City, MI
Mar 1-7
2004 Synchro Nationals
San Diego FSC
San Diego, CA
Apr 2-4
ISI Nationals
The Edge Ice Arena
Bensenville, IL