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Despite the pandemic, they decided to go skating abroad (2)
Covid or not, some synchro skaters have listened to their hearts and pursued their dream. In this second part, the skaters tell how the tryouts unfolded and speak about their expectations in their host country.
Despite the pandemic, they decided to go skating abroad
Covid or not, some synchro skaters have listened to their hearts and pursued their dream. Discover the first part of this series of articles devoted to these athletes who have not been slowed down by the pandemic... on the contrary!
This synchro team has something unique
Located in the city of Tallinn, Team Diamonds is the only synchronized skating team in Estonia. Unlike its neighbour (Finland), this northern European country has not yet developed this skating discipline and dreams of more popularity.
Never looking back and improving all season long
With six teams, the Lower Mainland Synchronized Skating Club is one of the largest clubs in British Columbia, Canada. The coach Danalee Harrison is doing a huge job to break the stigma of synchro within the province.
A new country wants to develop synchronized skating
A new club fully dedicated to synchronized skating has just been created at the start of 2021 in Iceland. Will we soon see this new country at international competitions?
Synchro skating world lost a legend
One of synchro's most respected women, legendary Edith Ballester, has died at the age of 84. As a technical executive of the French federation, she had developed synchronized skating a lot.
Dance with other synchro teams on Zoom this Saturday
Even if the Trophy d'Ecosse has unfortunately been cancelled this year due to Covid-19, it will still be possible for synchro skaters to party. This Saturday, the traditionnal Ceilidh evening takes place... virtually!
When drama appears in synchronized skating
"Why drama lessons?" Many synchro skaters have had to answer this question at least once in their life. Check out Chloé Leducq's editorial.
Why Synchronized Skating will come out stronger from the crisis
Find out today 5 good reasons why synchronized skating will get even stronger after the Covid-19 pandemic.
All competitions cancelled in Finland but there is also good news
While Finland had started the skating season almost normally, the country finally decided to cancel competitions due to the pandemic. Skaters under the age of 20 may, however, return on the ice.
Sunrise teams in Russia train the next generation of synchro skaters
"Skating synchro with team Sunrise – 1 was the best decision in my life". So began our conversation with Polina Vlasova, who has been skating in the Russian team for three years.
Synchro teams must constantly adapt to restrictions
Since this weekend, the new curfew in the Netherlands further limits synchro teams' training. The practices were already severely affected by the restrictions.
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