Evolution Beginner/Preliminary Team

The goal of Evolution's Beginner team is to create a fun environment for skaters to be introduced to the fun of synchronized skating. Skaters develop skills and increase their skating ability while learning to work together and skate as a team. We compete in several local competitions throughout the season as well as skate at DSC exhibitions. The Beginner team is part of the U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills program. We make a lot of friends, fun, and memories!

2011-2012 Evolution Beginner and Preliminary Auditions

April 25, 2011 7:00-8:00pm   A rink

May 1, 2011 5:00-6:00pm   C rink

Beginner 1: 8-16 skaters, The majority of the team must be under 9 years of age.

Beginner 2: 8-16 skaters, The majority of the team must be 9-11 years old.

Beginner 3: 8-16 skaters, The majority of the team must be at least 12 years old.

Beginner skills include:

• Forward and backward pumps

• Forward and backward chasses

• Forward and backward 1 foot glides

• Forward and backward crossovers

• Two foot turn

• Stroking

• Mohawks and 3 turns

• Combination move from basic 8

• Spirals, lunges, bunny hops

Preliminary

8-16 Skaters, Skaters must be under the age of 12 with the majority of the team under 10 years of age. We recommend a pre-preliminary moves test.

Preliminary skills include:

• All skills from Beginner level with more speed and posture

• Forward and backward perimeter stroking

• Forward and backward lunges

• 1 foot spin

• Swing rolls and cross rolls

• Good posture and upper body control

• 135 spirals

For information on how to join contact: Courtney MacIntosh

clmacintosh@yahoo.com

2010-2011 Competition Schedule

November 20, 2010: Kalamazoo Kick Off Classic- 3rd place

December 3-5, 2010: Dr. Porter Competition- Ann Arbor- 2nd place

January 10, 2011: LTS Exhibition at DSC

January 14-16, 2011: Mid America Competition- Fraser- 1st place!

February 12, 2011: Tri State Competition- Bowling Green, Ohio- 2nd place

February 25, 2011  Exhibition at DSC

February 26: Diamond Classic as a Preliminary team- 4th place

Photo credits: Kelly Philips and Kit Scheessele