"You can’t flip a switch on competition day" – Alana Christie Bianchi and the Rise of the Northernettes

• FEB 26, 2025

As the U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships kick off this Wednesday in Colorado Springs, the Northernettes, led by head coach Alana Christie, are one of the rising teams on the national and international stage. Fresh off a gold medal at the Hevelius Cup and a strong fifth-place finish at the Mozart Cup, the Minneapolis-based team embodies ambition, resilience, and a bold vision for the future of synchro in the United States.