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Coaches Information

As the coach of a synchronized skating team, one of your most important responsibilities is to be on top of rules, trends and changes in the sport. Continue to check this web page, throughout the season, for new documents and communications.

• Download the U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook
  
• 2018-19 Synchronized Skating Costume Guidelines (10/16/18, PDF)

2018 Coaches College

As there is an International Skating Union (ISU) Congress this June, and we are expecting quite a few changes for synchronized skating, we will offering an extended Coaches College from July 26-28, in Boston, Massachusetts. There will be seminars for all coaches, regardless of the synchronized skating level you work with, so all are welcome to attend!Officials and coaches will be leading discussions, seminars and on-ice demonstration regarding developing and training your athletes and rule changes for 2019.

2018 Coaches College pricing: $229

Register here. (Deadline to register: Friday, July 6)

2014 National Coaches College PowerPoint Presentations

• ISU Overview (9/14, PDF)
• Power, Production & Periodization (9/14, PDF)

2013 National Coaches College PowerPoint Presentations

• IJS Strategy - Focusing on Execution and Using your Protocol (PDF)
• Goal-Setting & Organizational Strategy (PDF)
• Preparing to Compete at Altitude (PDF)

Additional presentations, from previous Coaches Colleges

• Transitioning to IJS (PDF)
• Goals, Norms and Objectives (PDF)
• Concussions (PDF)

General Resources

• U.S. Figure Skating Forms Page
• Professional Skaters Association

Frequently Asked Questions

• FAQ Regarding Synchronized Skating Rosters (9/14, PDF)
• FAQ Regarding Beginner Synchronized Skating (9/14, PDF)