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Synchronized skating offers athletes the chance to compete with a team and learn the value of teamwork and camaraderie. Formed in 1956 by Dr. Richard Porter, the sport was known as “precision skating” for the intricate moves skaters perform on the ice together.

The Glenview Blades Parent Advisory Board supports the Glenview Blades by offering fundraising events, social activities, on-site competition support and parent communications.

Board member positions are voluntary and are announced at the beginning of each season. There also are volunteer opportunities for non-board member parents throughout the season.

Moves in the Field (MIF) is a series of USFS-sanctioned skating tests performed solo in front of USFS judges. Each level requires the skater to learn a pattern of turns, edges, spirals and steps. These levels get progressively more difficult as the skater moves up in levels and requires a private coach to move him/her through each level.

Passing these levels are required in order to complete in synchronized skating. Go to the “Our teams” section to learn what level your skater needs.

For the Blades, it is highly recommended that skaters start working on their MIF starting in the Pre-Freeskate or Bronze level.

The TeamSnap app is the Blades main form of communication between coaches and parents. TeamSnap provides information such as practice ice times, competition itineraries and social events. Its “chat” feature is also a great way for parents to communicate with one another.

A swing skater is a FULL member of the team on the IJS levels. They share a spot with another skater and rotate throughout practices and competitions in that shared spot. Swing skaters are guaranteed to skate in at least one competition per season, and will perform in all exhibitions/events.