NEWS

ISU launches “Synchro 9” to reshape synchronized skating and expand its Olympic pathway

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23 Dec 2025

The International Skating Union has announced “Synchro 9,” a new synchronized skating competition format featuring nine-skater teams, approved by the ISU Council and set to debut in demonstrations in 2026. The ISU says …

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Have you ever seen this "<" symbol in synchro protocols?

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10 May 2025

Yes, these are the downgrades. They appeared this season in the synchro scores. Let's explain what they mean.

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There will be no virtual challenger series competitions this upcoming season

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18 Aug 2024

During the ISU Congress held at the beginning of the summer, proposal no. 259, aimed at introducing virtual synchronized challenger competitions, was not accepted due to insufficient testing. This proposal sought to ena…

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Combined senior category: a game-changer for synchronized skating?

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26 Jun 2024

Philippe Maitrot, Chair of the Synchronized Skating Technical Committee at the ISU, discusses the proposal for a combined senior category in synchronized skating. The ISU Congress recently accepted this proposal, which …

ANALYSIS

ISU Congress 2024: Key Proposals for Synchronized Skating

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3 Jun 2024

From June 8-14, 2024, the 59th ISU Congress in Las Vegas will introduce some proposals for synchronized skating. Highlights include the creation of a Senior combined category, new qualification scores, and simplified te…

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Significant Changes in Synchro Skating Rules for the 2024/25 Season

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24 May 2024

The International Skating Union (ISU) has released Communication No. 2635, which replaces the previous Communication No. 2553. This new document outlines several updates and modifications to the requirements for synchro…

MAGAZINE

A Successful Synchronized Skating Workshop

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16 Sep 2023

The past weekend in Trento, the Italian Skating Federation (FISG) organized the first Synchronized Skating Workshop, open to both coaches and teams regardless of the category.

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Synchro skating: changes to know for these next seasons

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17 Jul 2022

During the 2022 ISU Congress, several changes and adaptations were approved for synchronized skating.

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5 things to know about the ISU congress

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9 Jun 2022

The International Skating Union is holding its annual congress in Phuket, Thailand, this week. Here is a summary of the main decisions.

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A new essential resource for the upcoming season

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30 May 2022

The 2022-23 season is getting even clearer. The ISU published the Difficulty of Elements Communication, an essential document for the coaches in preparing new programs.

ANALYSIS

Some of the biggest technical mistakes in synchro and how to avoid them (PART 2)

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23 Feb 2022

"On a technicality..." is a new series that looks at the technical panel and what's behind the points' protocols. Tony Kraehenbuehl, Technical Controller, is back with a new column.

ANALYSIS

Some of the biggest technical mistakes in synchro and how to avoid them

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21 Jan 2022

This is a new feature on Jura Synchro in 2022! Our new series "On a technicality..." looks at the technical panel and what's behind the points' protocols. Find out the first episode with a column by Tony Kraehenbuehl, T…

MAGAZINE

Mika Saarelainen: "Synchronized skating is ready for the Olympics!"

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17 Jan 2022

He is a must in the figure skating world. He will even go to Beijing for the Olympic Games in a few days. The famous international judge Mika Saarelainen confides about synchro, a discipline he really appreciates.

MAGAZINE

Mika Saarelainen: "The most fantastic experience comes from an emotional, genuine performance"

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12 Jan 2022

He is one of the few judges in the world qualified to judge all figure skating disciplines (Single skating, Pairs, Ice Dance and Synchronized Skating). Mika Saarelainen from Finland has been a judge for 38 years and has…

NEWS

What we’ve learned about Elite 12

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5 Aug 2021

As we enter mid-summer of 2021, let’s talk about the information collected over the last few months about the new "Elite 12" category that will be launched this winter.

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Season 21/22: New guidelines are out

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26 Jul 2021

The International Skating Union (ISU) published the Synchronized Skating Guidelines for season 2021/22 with a few modifications.

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"It is time that [synchro skaters] have opportunities and visibility"

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25 Jul 2021

Skate Canada announced changes to the event calendar a few days ago, starting from the 2022-2023 season. What does that mean for the sport? Interview with Dr. Shae Zukiwsky is a Senior Director, Performance Excellence a…

NEWS

Five things to know after the latest ISU decisions

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4 Jul 2021

After the cancellation of the 2020 Congress, the International Skating Union organized lately an online vote for some motions. Here are the decisions that could affect synchronized skating.

MAGAZINE

Being a Technical Specialist is "like solving math equations"!

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13 Jun 2021

They play a crucial role in competitions. Let's learn why Technical Specialists are so important in the world of synchronized skating.

NEWS

One more step towards the upcoming season

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11 May 2021

The contours of the 2021/22 season continue to take shape. The ISU recently gave details about the technical regulations in force.