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Preliminary Entries for the ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships 2010 have been closed. There are 23 teams entered from 18 ISU Members. | ||
| Australia | Finland (2) | Japan | |
| Austria | France | New Zealand | |
| Belgium | Germany (2) | Russia | |
| Canada (2) | Hungary | South Africa | |
| Croatia | Switzerland | Czech Republic | |
| Italy | Sweden (2) | USA (2) | |
| View team photos | |||
U.S. Figure Skating introduced championship-caliber synchronized skating to the world when it hosted the inaugural World Synchronized Skating Championships in 2000. Ten years later, and stronger than ever, the World Synchronized Skating Championships return to the United States. Watch the best teams in the world battle it out for the most coveted title in the sport.
Synchronized skating is a popular discipline both within U.S. Figure Skating and around the world. U.S. Figure Skating held its first national championships in 1984 and also hosted the inaugural World Synchronized Skating Championships in 2000.
Synchronized skating is a team sport in which 16 athletes perform a program together. It uses the same judging system as singles, pairs and dance, and is characterized by teamwork, speed, intricate formations and challenging step sequences. As with the other disciplines, all teams perform a short program and a free skate with required well-balanced program elements.
Visit U.S. Figure Skating’s synchronized skating home page to learn more.
“We are delighted that the United States has once again been chosen to host the World Synchronized Skating Championships. Colorado Springs has a rich figure skating history, and we look forward to including this World Championships as part of that story.” – Former U.S. Figure Skating President Ron Hershberger
Colorado Springs is the second-largest city in the state of Colorado and sits approximately 61 miles (98 km) south of the state capitol, Denver. The city’s elevation is approximately 6,035 feet (1,839 meters) above sea level. It is just east of the geographic center of the state and at the foot of the majestic Rocky Mountains.
Colorado Springs is home to U.S. Figure Skating Headquarters and the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame and Museum, in addition to the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) headquarters.
