Synchronized skating is a growing discipline of figure skating characterized by speed, accuracy, intricate formations and breathtaking transitions performed by teams of 8-20 athletes. Synchronized skating started approximately 50 years ago. What began with a group of skaters organized to perform at University of Michigan ice hockey games has since grown into a competitive discipline with thousands of athletes participating all over the world, culminating in the World Synchronized Team Skating Championships every year.

For the 2011/2012 season, the Maplewood Highsteppers are  comprised of three synchronized skating lines representing the following U.S Figure Skating divisions:

Beginner

A line of 10 skaters. The Beginner line is coached by Andrea Hall and Jessica Fisher. This year they are skating to the "Minnesota Wild" theme

Open Juvenile

A line of 10 skaters coached by Andrea Hall, Kristina Kupferschmidt and Jessica Fisher, skating to music from "Dragon"

Intermediate

A line of 15 skaters and 2 alternates, coached by Andrea Hall and Kristina Kupferschmidt, skating to music from "Burlesque"

Watch us at the Maplewood Synchronized Skating Classic at Mariucci Arena in December!!

Competition Results  2011-2012 Season

Dr. Porter Synchronized Skating Classic -- Ann Arbor, Michigan 
        Intermediate (Group A) -- 4th Place  (48.09)

Maplewood Synchronized Classic
        Beginner 2 -- 5th Place
        Pre Juvenile -- 7th Place
        Intermediate -- 2nd Place  (50.67)

Foot of the Lake Synchronized Skating Classic -- Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
        Intermediate -- 4th Place  (51.02)

Midwesterns and Pacific Coast Championships -- Plymouth, Michigan
        Intermediate -- 5th Place  (56.26)

Hiawathaland Competition -- Rochester, Minnesota
 

Eau Claire Competition -- Eau Claire, Wisconsin
 

For information on becoming a Highstepper, contact Andrea Hall at 612 386 3199. 
Tryouts for the 2012-2013 season will begin in April, 2012.