- Miami University Synchronized Skating Team
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The Miami University junior varsity team
The Miami University Synchronized Skating Team is a senior-level synchronized skating team from the United States. Their homeclub is Miami University. They are the 1999, 2006 and 2009 U.S. national champions.[1][2] They became the first American team to medal at the World Synchronized Skating Championships by earning the silver medal at the 2007 championships in London, Ontario. They also have a new junior-level team which has competed internationally as part of Team USA and a collegiate level team which has won 10 of the last 12 national titles.[3]
Their coaches are Vicki Korn, Carla DeGirolamo, and Heather Paige. Their choreographers are the Miami University coaching staff and Sarah Kawahara. After 25 years as head coach, Vicki Korn stepped down in the Spring of 2009.
References
- ^ Feltes, Emily. "Back on Top." Skating Apr. 2007: 24-31.
- ^ "2009 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships." Icenetwork.com. 7 Mar. 2009. Ice Network. 11 Mar. 2009 <http://www.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/50228/results.html>.
- ^ Brown, Mickey, Rebecca Staed, and Troy Schwindt. "In Control." Skating Apr. 2008: 22-29.
External links
- Miami University Synchro
- Miami University Synchronized Skating Team at the United States Figure Skating Association
Categories:- Synchronized skating teams
- Miami University
- Figure skating stubs
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