Synchro Promotion
Ladybirds: Italy's new hope in junior synchronized skating
Synchro Promotion
Ladybirds: Italy's new hope in junior synchronized skating
Despite limited resources and the closure of their home rink, the Ladybirds have propelled Italy back onto the world stage in junior synchronized skating, embodying resilience and a new ambition for the sport.
Have you heard of the Italian Ladybirds? If not yet, it’s only a matter of time.
In just a few seasons, the Ladybirds have emerged as a symbol of renewal for synchronized skating in Italy. Representing Milano Synchro Academy, the young team became only the second Italian junior squad ever to qualify for the Junior World Synchronized Skating Championships.
The journey was far from easy. After the closure of their ice rink, the Agora Ice Rink in Milan, the team was forced to find alternative solutions to continue practicing. Despite these difficulties, the Ladybirds qualified for the 2024–2025 Junior Worlds, improving their total score by 19 points compared to the previous year and finishing 14th overall.
Building a new legacy for Italian synchroIn just a few seasons, the Ladybirds have emerged as a symbol of renewal for synchronized skating in Italy. Representing Milano Synchro Academy, the young team became only the second Italian junior squad ever to qualify for the Junior World Synchronized Skating Championships.
The journey was far from easy. After the closure of their ice rink, the Agora Ice Rink in Milan, the team was forced to find alternative solutions to continue practicing. Despite these difficulties, the Ladybirds qualified for the 2024–2025 Junior Worlds, improving their total score by 19 points compared to the previous year and finishing 14th overall.
The Ladybirds' performance highlights not just technical progress, but also an extraordinary determination to grow a discipline that remains relatively niche in Italy. Their rise is supported by Milano Synchro Academy, which has established itself as a development hub for synchronized skating in Milan.
Beyond training athletes of all ages, the organization has expanded its mission to event organization, launching the first-ever Milano Easter Trophy. This new international competition welcomed 35 teams from 11 nations, offering valuable exposure for non-ISU categories and helping to raise the profile of the sport.
Beyond training athletes of all ages, the organization has expanded its mission to event organization, launching the first-ever Milano Easter Trophy. This new international competition welcomed 35 teams from 11 nations, offering valuable exposure for non-ISU categories and helping to raise the profile of the sport.
Ladybirds (Credits: Daniel Klerfors)
What sets the Ladybirds apart is not just their results, but their spirit. Competing with a half-renewed roster this season, they demonstrated the depth of talent and strong team culture cultivated by Milano Synchro Academy. Every training session, every competition reflects a collective ambition: to prove that Italy can not only participate but also one day contend among the best in the world.
With their steady progress and commitment, the Ladybirds embody a new energy in Italian synchronized skating — one fueled by perseverance, community spirit, and a bold vision for the future.
With their steady progress and commitment, the Ladybirds embody a new energy in Italian synchronized skating — one fueled by perseverance, community spirit, and a bold vision for the future.