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SYNCHRONIZED SKATING INFORMATION |
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OUR MISSION STATEMENT |
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The Ohio State University Synchronized Skating
Team was founded to further the advancement of
figure skating by providing members with an
environment to learn and improve their skating
skills while fostering friendships with others who
share the same passion. All members are given
the opportunity to represent The Ohio State
University through competitions, fundraising,
social events, and community service.
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WHO CAN JOIN? |
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We proudly invite you to become a part of Ohio State's first, competitive synchronized skating team.
Anyone who is a part or full-time student of The Ohio State Universeity can
try-out for the synchronized skating team. We encourage all levels to try-out, so please join us!
[Save The Date! (PDF Document)]
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WHERE AND WHEN DO WE SKATE? |
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We skate at The Ohio State University Ice Rink, located at 390 Woody
Hayes Drive, next to St. John's Arena. The team will have on-ice practice Sunday
evenings, off-ice practice one night per week, and complete weight training
sessions twice per week. The team will travel to at least 3 competitions and
perform for various events throughout the year. Please view our team brochure to find
out more information! [ OSU Synchro Brochure (PDF Document) 209.51 KB]
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PROGRAM FEES |
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The synchronized skating team is recognized as a
club sport through the Recreational Sports
Department. Because the team is not a
fully-funded varsity sport, the team relies heavily
on skaters’ dues, fundraising, and outside
sponsorship to cover the costs of ice time,
coaching fees, travel and competition expenses,
uniforms (i.e. practice dress, competition dress,
warm up, etc.), and other training expenses. In
addition, each skater must become a member of
The Ohio State University Figure Skating Club
($15.00) and the USFSA ($30.00).
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CLINIC INFORMATION |
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A clinic will take place on Saturday, May 31st, 2008 from 5:45-7:45 pm at The Ohio State University ice rink. Skaters will be given an overview of the tryout procedure
including specific training drills which will be evaluated at tryouts. Skaters only attending the
clinic must include the $15.00 fee with the application in order to reserve a clinic position.
Clinic attendance is mandatory for skaters wanting to tryout for the 2008 team. Skaters will
learn the specific elements, foot-work patterns, grips and formations
that will be evaluated during try-outs.
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TRYOUT INFORMATION |
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Tryouts will take place on Saturday, June 7th, 2008 from 5:45-7:45 pm at The Ohio State University ice rink. In addition
to displaying the skills learned during the clinic,
skaters are required to perform a one minute
program to music of choice that includes all of
the following: one jump, one spin, and one
footwork sequence (i.e. straight line, circular,
figure eight, etc.). The $30.00 fee for the clinic
and tryout must be included with the
application in order to reserve a position at
both sessions. Applications must be postmarked by Saturday,
May 24TH, 2008. A fee of $10.00 will be assessed
for late applications. Please send all
applications to the following address:
ATTN: The OSU FSC
The OSU Ice Rink
390 Woody Hayes Drive
Columbus, OH 43210
Contact whitneyricco@gmail.com for more information.
[ OSU Synchro Tryout Application (PDF Document) 163 KB]
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COACH'S BIO: MEGAN ELASKY |
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The Ohio State University is proud to announce
Megan Elasky as the head coach of our
synchronized skating team. A Miami University
alumnae, Elasky brings 19 years of figure and
synchronized skating experience and 12 years of
coaching experience to her position. During her
three years with the Miami University Collegiate
Synchronized Skating Team, Elasky helped lead
the team and was decorated with the team’s Outstanding
Skater Award. As a graduate student,
she served as the Assistant Director of Figure
Skating at Goggin Ice Arena at Miami University.
Elasky earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in
Psychology from Miami University in May 2003
and her Masters Degree in Sport Studies from
Miami University in August 2006.
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