Colleges with Skating - US Figure Skating

CollegeswithSkatingBelow you will find a list of colleges or universities registered for the 2010–11season.Each school description will tell you about the program as well as howmuch funding the school gives to the entire organization each year,unless noted otherwise.Eastern Section Pages 2–19Midwestern Section Pages 20–34Pacific Section Pages 35–38U.S. Figure Skating ContactsPlease contact Anna Meyer, athlete development coordinator, atameyer@usfigureskating.org if you have any questions regardingcollegiate club management, registration forms or synchronized skating.Please contact Brenda Glidewell, figure skating programs manager, atbglidewell@usfigureskating.org if you have any questions regardingintercollegiate competitions or the U.S. Collegiate Figure SkatingChampionships.Page 1

Eastern SectionBoston College – Chestnut Hill, Mass.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Description:Mid-size (5,000-10,000 students)YesEastern~$9,000/yearwww.bc.edu/bcfscThe Boston College Figure Skating program is a club sportof Boston College. We are comprised of approximately 30full-time undergraduate students and compete at regionalandnational-level competitions representing the Eagles.Our program includes weekly freestyles, intercollegiatefreestyle skating and a collegiate synchronized skatingteam.Intercollegiate Team (25-30 skaters)Student contact: Emily PalmquistStudent e-mail: palmquie@bc.eduSynchronized Team (17-20 skaters)Team level: CollegiateStudent contact: Emily PalmquistStudent e-mail: palmquie@bc.eduBoston University – Boston, Mass.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Large (10,000-25,000 students)YesEastern~$5,000/yearIntercollegiate Team (31-40 skaters)Student contact: Alice MurphyStudent e-mail: acem17@bu.eduCoach: Andrea Mohns-Brillaud (full time)Coach e-mail: skatingpro@gmail.comWebsite: http://blogs.bu.edu/bufscDescription: We are part of Boston University's club sports program.We are run by an elected board (president, VP, secretary,treasurer) and have a full-time coach/advisor. We have bothcompetitive and recreational skaters, freestylers and ice dancersof all levels.Synchronized Team (20-24 skaters)Team level: CollegiatePage 2

Student contact: Kate WilsonStudent e-mail: kswilson@bu.eduCoach: Ron KravetteCoach e-mail: ronkravette@post.harvard.edu (part time)Website: http://people.bu.edu/synchro/Description: Boston University supports two skating teams that areconsidered club sports. There are close to 50 skaters who belongto the BUFSC, and 35 of those are chosen to represent BostonUniversity on the competitive figure skating team. The team (madeup of freestyle skaters and ice dancers) competes in the EasternConference in the hopes of qualifying for the U.S. IntercollegiateTeam Figure Skating Championships. Boston University is the 2009and 2010 U.S. Intercollegiate champions. BU has a competitivesynchronized skating team that also competes in the EasternConference and has qualified for the U.S. Synchronized SkatingChampionships for the past several years. The team is ranked ninthin the nation and is comprised of 20 skaters. BU has ice timeavailable six days a week to support both teams. The figure skatingteam has a full-time coach, and the synchronized skating teamhas two coaches who work with the team twice a week. There areskaters who attend Boston University who are full-time students andare still actively competing at the regional, sectional and nationallevels. They supplement their training at the nearby Skating Club ofBoston. There are several other opportunities for skaters who don'twant to compete but stay involved with skating. BU has twoexhibitions and a test session every year, and there areopportunities to coach at nearby facilities. The club is involved inseveral volunteer activities in the community to give back and tocreate team bonding.Brandeis University – Waltham, Mass.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Description:Small (1,000-5,000 students)NoEasternNoneNone listedWe skate at local rinks near campus at times that fit intoour schedules and carpool whenever possible. When wecompete, we go together and cheer each other on. Wealso help other Brandeis students skate at public skatingevents several times each semester.Intercollegiate Team (2-4 skaters)Student contact: Lauren GendzierStudent e-mail: laurenjg@brandeis.eduPage 3

Bryant University – Smithfield, RI.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Description:Small (1,000-5,000 students)NoEastern$26,000/year for teamhttp://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/club/Skating/mainpageWe focus primarily on competing on the synchronized levelbut also offer practices for individuals. We also teach otherstudents how to skate at the rink 10 minutes away fromcampus with free skate rentals available. We are an intercollegiatesynchronized skating team with membersincluding colleges in the Rhode Island area. We try tocompete in at least three competitions a year and performat an annual show. All skaters at any level are welcome tojoin!Synchronized Team (13-16 skaters)Team level: Open collegiateStudent contact: Hillary CartwrightStudent e-mail: hcartwri@bryant.eduColgate University – Hamilton, N.Y.School size:On-campus Rink:Section:School funding:Website:Description:Small (1,000-5,000 students)YesEastern~$400/yearhttp://sites.google.com/site/colgatefigureskating/The Colgate Figure Skating Club is a growing organizationat Colgate University in Hamilton, N.Y. The club wasoriginally founded with the intention of keeping formerfigure skaters active in college while also giving back to thecommunity through the “Skate at the 'Gate” learn-to-skateprogram. While the club still enjoys teaching local youththe skate, it has shifted its emphasis toward collegiatecompetitions over the past three years. The Colgate FigureSkating Club practices at Starr Rink on Colgate's campus 2–4 times a week and participates in the U.S. Figure SkatingEastern Intercollegiate competitions. Additionally, the clubworks out together off ice, puts on an ice show each yearand will be starting a synchronized skating team this year. Itis the goal of the club to expand its membership andcontinue giving college athletes a place to continueskating.Intercollegiate Team (9-12 skaters)Student contact: Elise AronsonPage 4

Student e-mail: earonson@colgate.eduCoach: Anne-Marie Lemal Brown (part time)Coach e-mail: alemalbrown@gmail.comSynchronized Team (8-12 skaters) *WITH HAMILTON COLLEGE*Team level: Open collegiateStudent contact: Elise AronsonStudent e-mail: earonson@colgate.eduCoach: Anne-Marie Lemal Brown (part time)Coach e-mail: alemalbrown@gmail.comWebsite: http://sites.google.com/site/colgatefigureskating/Description: Colgate University and Hamilton College arecombining for the first time this year to start a synchronized skatingteam. Our practices will be once a week at the Colgate Universityrink. We will compete in open collegiate at the Eastern SectionalChampionships.Connecticut College – New London, Conn.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Description:Small (1,000-5,000 students)YesEastern~$3,000/yearNone listedConnecticut College's figure skating club is a club sport atConnecticut College. We have weekly ice time at our oncampus rink for freestyle skating. The club also puts onfrequent open skate nights in order to involve the campusin our club. Our skaters also participate in a regionalintercollegiate synchronized skating team.Intercollegiate Team (9-12 skaters)Student contact: Molly BiermanStudent e-mail: mbierman@conncoll.eduSynchronized Team (Fewer than eight)Team level: Open collegiateStudent contact: Molly BiermanStudent e-mail: mbierman@conncoll.eduCornell University – Ithaca, N.Y.School size:On-campus Rink:Section:School funding:Website:Large (10,000-25,000 students)YesEastern~$9,000/yearhttp://www.rso.cornell.edu/cfsc/Page 5

Description:Our skating program has a wide variety of levels—frompeople who have only taken a skating PE class at Cornellto skaters who have competed competitively for years. Wehave four hours of ice time per week, and practices areoptional. We encourage skaters to compete, although it isnot required.Intercollegiate Team (25-30 skaters)Student contact: Mary PanosStudent e-mail: mep246@cornell.eduCoach: Anne-Marie Lemal Brown (part time)Coach e-mail: alemalbrown@gmail.comDartmouth College – Hanover, N.H.School size:On-campus Rink:Section:School funding:Website:Description:Small (1,000-5,000 students)YesEastern~$11,250/yearhttp://www.dartmouth.edu/~skating/The Dartmouth Figure Skating Team offers a range ofskating opportunities for students at all competitive levels,from preliminary through senior freestyle and internationalice dance. The team typically competes at three regionalcompetitions per season and has qualified for the U.S.Intercollegiate Team Figure Skating Championshipsconsistently for the past seven seasons, winning or placingevery time. We offer an opportunity for skaters to continuethe sport they love at the level they desire in a supportiveand enthusiastic environment. Dartmouth's unique quartersystem ("the D-Plan") allows skaters great flexibility in termsof both academics and skating, whether this entails takingtime off to maintain a high level of national competition,studying and skating abroad, or simply continuing to skateat Dartmouth's beautiful Thompson Arena whilemaintaining a regular academic schedule in Hanover. Ifyou are a great student—and you love to figure skate—Dartmouth College is for you!Intercollegiate Team (18-23 skaters)Student contact: Rory Grant, Alexandra Mahler-HaugStudent e-mail: figure.skating.club@dartmouth.eduCoach: Jacki Smith (full time)Coach e-mail: jackismith78@yahoo.comDuke University – Durham, N.C.School size:On-campus Rink:Large (10,000-25,000 students)NoPage 6

Section:School funding:Website:Description:Eastern~$4,000/yearhttp://www.iceskating.imsports.duke.edu/Home.htmlWe are a group of Duke students who love figure skating!We practice several times a week and compete annuallyin several collegiate competitions. Skaters of all levels frombeginners to national competitors are welcome.Intercollegiate Team (5-8 skaters)Student contact: Laura DoddStudent e-mail: lmd22@duke.eduGeorge Washington University – Washington, D.C.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Description:Large (10,000-25,000 students)NoEasternNonewww.whiteicesynchro.orgGeorge Washington University is part of White Ice, Inc.,Washington D.C.'s only intercollegiate synchronized skatingteam. With skaters from American University, GeorgetownUniversity and GW, the team is very unique. Any skater whois a full-time college student in the greater Washington,D.C., area is welcome to join. Practices are held weeklywithin the District, and off-ice sessions as well as teamnights are also held. As a team competing in the opencollegiate division, skaters of all levels are welcome. Theteam offers college students in D.C. the chance not only tocontinue skating but to connect with skaters at otherschools in the District.Synchronized Team (8-12 skaters)Team level: Open collegiateStudent contact: Alexandra PorcuStudent e-mail: arporcu@gmail.comCoach: Natalia Sczepanik (part time)Coach e-mail: natalia.szczepanik@gmail.comHamilton College – Clinton, N.Y.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Description:Small (1,000-5,000 students)YesEastern~$3,000/yearhttp://www.hamilton.edu/campuslife/studentorganizations/student-organization-at-hamilton?The Hamilton Figure Skating Club is very unique in that weencourage those who have never skated before to comePage 7

and learn to skate with us. A relatively new organization,we are made up of skaters of all different levels—frombasic skills all the way up to junior. We offer free lessons toall members of the club two mornings per week duringwhich all skaters get group instruction in edge work andbasic skills, and then are split up into groups based onability level. We also skate at a few home varsity hockeygames throughout the season, and we host our ownskating exhibition in February. This exhibition combines alldisciplines of skating, and we invite skaters from thecommunity to come and skate as well! This year, we areforming a combined synchronized skating team withColgate University to compete in the open collegiatedivision.Intercollegiate Team (9-12 skaters)Student contact: Riley StepnickStudent e-mail: rstepnic@hamilton.eduCoach: Anne-Marie Lemal Brown (part time)Coach e-mail: alemalbrown@gmail.comSynchronized Team (8-12 skaters) *WITH COLGATE UNIVERSITY*Team level: Open collegiateStudent contact: Alex OrlovStudent e-mail: aorlov@hamilton.eduCoach: Anne-Marie Lemal Brown (part time)Coach e-mail: alemalbrown@gmail.comWebsite: http://sites.google.com/site/colgatefigureskating/Description: Colgate University and Hamilton College arecombining for the first time this year to start a synchronized skatingteam. Our practices will be once a week at the Colgate Universityrink. We will compete in open collegiate at the Eastern SectionalChampionships.Harvard University – Cambridge, Mass.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Description:Mid-size (5,000-10,000 students)YesEastern~$2,500/ yearhttp://www.hcs.harvard.edu/~hufsc/We provide opportunities for skaters to continue to skate incollege by providing daily ice time and intercollegiatecompetitions. Participation is optional in these events. Wetry to promote ice skating on campus and build acommunity of skaters.Intercollegiate Team (25-30 skaters)Student contact: Eason HahmStudent e-mail: ehahm@fas.harvard.eduPage 8

Liberty University – Lynchburg, Va.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Large (10,000-25,000 students)YesEastern~$6,000/yearIntercollegiate Team (5-8 skaters)Coach: Tatiana Gomez (full time)Coach e-mail: tmgomez@liberty.eduWebsite: http://www.liberty.edu/index.cfm?PID=21588Description: This is our first year with an intercollegiate skatingteam, and we are hoping to continue to advance the program.Synchronized Team (20-24 skaters)Team level: Open collegiateCoach: Tatiana Gomez (part-time)Coach e-mail: tmgomez@liberty.eduWebsite:http://www.liberty.edu/campusrec/clubsports/index.cfm?PID=19379Description: This is LU Radiance’s third year as a team competingin open collegiate. We hope to move up to the collegiate level inthe next couple years.Massachusetts Institute of Technology – Cambridge, Mass.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Description:Large (10,000-25,000 students)YesEastern~$2,415/yearhttp://web.mit.edu/skatingclub/www/index.htmlThe MIT FSC provides an enjoyable, sociable, supportive,and safe environment for figure skaters of all levels.Membership is open to all members of the MIT community.Ice time is available for freestyle, moves-in-the-field, icedancing, and Theatre on Ice. Group lessons and privatelessons are available. An annual exhibition is held.Intercollegiate Team (25-30 skaters)Student contact: Curran OiStudent e-mail: skating-admin@mit.eduMerrimack College – North Andover, Mass.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Small (1,000-5,000 students)YesEasternNonePage 9

Website:Description:www.merrimack.eduMerrimack College's collegiate program is new to theschool. There are three skaters who have shown interest intrying to form a team. We are lucky to have a rink oncampus and are trying to recruit skaters who want tocontinue their love of skating while pursuing theiracademic interests.Intercollegiate Team (2-4 skaters)Student contact: Jaimee Taylor FernaldStudent e-mail: fernaldj@merrimack.eduCoach: Beverly Messina Fernald (part time)Coach e-mail: toepick22@msn.comNew York University – Manhattan, N.Y.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Description:Very large (more than 25,000 students)NoEasternNoneNone listedOur skating program is very new but composed of highlevel,elite skaters all with the common goal of continuingtheir passion of skating in college. In our program, we havea national competitor, a world competitor and otherbeginners who love the sport and are interested in learningmore about skating. We all take our academics veryseriously, but our true love and passion is skating, and weare proud to start a program in which we can continue ourinvolvement in the sport and also stay true to ouracademics.Intercollegiate Team (5-8 skaters)Student contact: Hayley SacksStudent e-mail: has306@nyu.eduNortheastern University – Boston, Mass.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Large (10,000-25,000 students)YesEastern$2,500/year for teamIntercollegiate Team (18-24 skaters)Student contact: Monica StubboloStudent e-mail: stubbolo.m@husky.neu.eduCoach: Chad Brennan (part time)Coach e-mail: brennan.chad@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.campusrec.neu.edu/Page 10

School funding: $2,000/year for teamDescription: Our team practices at Matthews Arena on theNortheastern University campus. We get a few hours of morningice on most weekdays. Everyone on the team is able to skateduring their own time when ice is available. We have a smallerteam, but the people on it are very passionate about skating.Synchronized Team (13-16 skaters)Team level: Open collegiateStudent contact: Alison RobeyStudent e-mail: NUsynchro@gmail.comCoach: Jennifer Shepherd (part time)Coach e-mail: shepherdj@husky.neu.eduWebsite: Not listedSchool funding: $2,000/year for team + extra for U.S. IntercollegiateTeam Figure Skating ChampionshipsDescription: We have an open collegiate team consisting of 10-12skaters, with our numbers growing ever year. We are a fullystudent-run organizing with a full-time coach, Jen Shepherd aformer Haydenette. We practice twice a week on ice at MatthewsArena and once a week off ice at the Marino Athletic Center. Weaccept skaters of all levels.Princeton University – Princeton, N.J.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Description:Mid-size (5,000-10,000 students)YesEastern~$1,500/yearhttp://www.princeton.edu/~pufsc/Our skating program consists of both a synchronizedskating team and individual skaters. The synchronized teamholds two student-led practices per week for the fallsemester of each year. Our part-time coach attendspractice a few times per season, at our student captain'sdiscretion, prior to the competitions. The team typicallyattends the Cape Cod Classic competition and EasternSectional Championships. The figure skating club, whichconsists of both team members and individual skaters whodo not participate in the synchronized skating program,puts on biannual exhibitions at Baker Rink, our on-campusfacility.Synchronized Team (8-12 skaters)Team level: Open collegiateStudent contact: Caroline PinkeStudent e-mail: princetonuniversityfsc@gmail.comCoach: Lynne Leger (part time)Coach e-mail: goldenaxel@aol.comPage 11

Robert Morris University – Coraopolis, Pa.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Description:Very large (more than 25,000 students)YesEastern~$10,000-$14,000/yearhttp://www.rmu.edu/OnTheMove/findoutmore.about_rmu?ipage =67608The Robert Morris University collegiate synchronized skatingteam was developed by Marsha Snyder in 2006. Marsha isa Miami University alumnae and competed on the Miamisynchronized skating team under the direction of Vicki Kornfrom 1999-2003. She is also the synchronized skatingdirector and choreographer for the Steel City Blades andRMU ISC synchronized skating development programs. TheRobert Morris University skating team is a club sport andpractices twice a week on Friday afternoons and Saturdaymornings. RMU supports the team financially and allowsskaters attending any Pittsburgh-area university and/orfour-year college to participate in the club/team.Participant skating levels range from novice- to senior-levelmoves in the field and dance. There is no minimum skatinglevel required to participate on the team. The synchronizedskating team participates in several Midwest and EasternSection competitions, including the Eastern SectionalSynchronized Skating Championships. The club alsoparticipates in Eastern Section intercollegiate competitions.RMU has been growing in size and popularity over the past10 years and has a wide variety of majors to offer. RMU islocated 20 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh. RMU IslandSports Center has three ice surfaces (one Olympic and tworegular), offering regular freestyle and public sessions withseveral national-level coaches as well as Olympic pairschampion Elena Valova. All registered RMU studentsreceive free public ice and discounted freestyle sessions atRMU ISC. For more information on the facility, go towww.rmuislandsports.org.Intercollegiate Team (5-8 skaters)Student contact: Marsha SnyderStudent e-mail: snyder421@yahoo.comSacred Heart University – Fairfield, Conn.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Small (1,000-5,000 students)NoEastern~$1,000/skater each yearPage 12

Website:Description:http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/24653_figure_skating.cfmThe Sacred Heart University Figure Skating Club exists toenrich the lives of students through competitive andrecreational figure skating. As a club sport, we welcome allinterested students regardless of their skill level orcompetitive history. We have a competitive travel team aswell as a very recreational group of skaters. Skaters on thecompetitive team practice at least twice a week, as theirscholastic schedule allows and attend one mandatoryteam practice each week. Skaters are working on aTheatre On Ice routine with hip-hop dancer Paul Hermanas well as on their individual programs. 2010-2011 will be oursecond season as a club sport, and Sacred Heart is lookingto expand into synchro in the near future.Intercollegiate Team (15-20 skaters)Coach: Lisa Fedick (part time)Coach e-mail: lafwonder@aol.comSaint Anselm College – Manchester, N.H.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Description:Small (1,000-5,000 students)YesEastern~$2,300/yearhttp://www.anselm.edu/Campus-Life/Campus-Activities/Sports -and-Recreation.htmWe welcome all levels and abilities. Our program is open tonot only synchronized skaters but also freestyle andrecreational skaters. As a club team, we work to developour synchronized skating skills together, and every year weput together a program and compete at the EasternSectional Championships. We have a lot of fun and enjoythe camaraderie on the ice as well as off. We have an icerink on campus, which is beautiful. We are recognized as aclub sport at Saint Anselm College.Synchronized Team (8-12 skaters)Team level: Open collegiateStudent contact: Lauren DeGuglielmoStudent e-mail: ldeguglielmo@anselm.eduState University of New York Oswego – Oswego, N.Y.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Mid-size (5,000-10,000 students)YesEastern$12,000/yearPage 13

Website:Description:None listedThe SUNY Oswego Synchronized Skating Team was startedin 1999 and has grown and improved tremendously overthe last 11 years. We are proud to have won the EasternSectional Championships in 2008 as an open collegiateteam and have placed fifth at each of the last two EasternSectional Championships in the collegiate division. We areexcited about what could be an even more successfulseason this year!Synchronized Team (20-24 skaters)Team level: CollegiateCoach contact: Marie Driscoll Shuman (part time)Coach e-mail: marie.shuman@oswego.eduSt. Lawrence University – Canton, N.Y.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Description:Small (1,000-5,000 students)YesEasternNonewww.stlawu.eduWe are a very small, beginning figure skating club.Intercollegiate Team (2-4 skaters)Student contact: Shannon FlanaganStudent e-mail: srflan09@stlawu.eduSyracuse University – Syracuse, N.Y.School size:On-campus rink:Section:Very large (more than 25,000 students)YesEasternIntercollegiate Team (9-12 skaters)Student contact: Stacy McAllisterStudent e-mail: smcallis@syr.eduSchool funding: ~$1,200/ yearWebsite: http://www.freewebs.com/orangefscDescription: We include any student/graduate student on campuswho is interested in figure skating and also compete atintercollegiate events.Synchronized Team (8-12 skaters)Team levels: Open collegiateStudent contact: Kristen BrownStudent e-mail: kmbrow06@syr.eduCoach: Lisa Mirabito (full time)Page 14

Coach e-mail: skatepro@themirabitos.comSchool funding: Varies each yearWebsite: http://www.freewebs.com/oesuDescription: The Orange Experience (OESU) is a student-runsynchronized skating team that is a recognized club sportat Syracuse University. We have competed in the collegiatedivision for nine years and will compete in the open collegiatedivision for the 2010–11 season. We attend competitions in thenortheast as well as the Eastern Synchronized SkatingChampionships.Team Excel – Boston Area Intercollegiate Synchronized TeamSection:Funding:Website:Description:EasternEach skater’s expenses are fully coveredwww.excelsynchro.orgTeam Excel's collegiate team was founded in an effort toprovide student athletes with the opportunity to pursue acompetitive synchronized skating career while attendingthe college or university of their choice. Thus, Team Excel'scollegiate line does not represent a particular college oruniversity, and welcomes undergraduate and graduatestudents from the entire New England area. This season, ourteam is comprised of skaters from colleges inMassachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Maine.Team Excel's collegiate line is also fully funded by The TeamExcel Collegiate Scholarship, which was created to assistathletes in financing a competitive synchronized skatingcareer at one of the premier figure skating clubs in thecountry while they attend college. The scholarship providesfunds to qualified skaters for ice and coaching fees,clothing and travel. Skaters are required to make an initialdeposit, which is refundable upon the completion of theirfull commitment to the team. The scholarship makes itpossible for the team to train as if it were at a largeuniversity, but athletes have the ability to attend any of themany New England colleges or universities that suit theiracademic needs.Synchronized Team (over 24 skaters)Team levels: Open collegiate, collegiateStudent contact: Lee Anne FilosaStudent e-mail: leeanne.filosa@gmail.comCoach: Merita Mullen (full time)Coach e-mail: excelsynchro@gmail.comPage 15

The College of New Jersey – Ewing, N.J.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Description:Mid-size (5,000-10,000 students)NoEasternNoneThe TCNJ Figure Skating Club was just founded at the endof last year. Our team is composed of skaters of all levels.We hope to continue growing our team and attractingmore students on our campus to the sport of figure skating.Intercollegiate Team (5-8 skaters)Student contact: Emily ConfortoStudent e-mail: Confort3@tcnj.eduWebsite: None listedTowson University – Towson, Md.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Description:Large (10,000-25,000 students)NoEastern~$2,400/yearhttp://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=149073251793774&ref=tsThis is a restarted club. The last group of officers graduatedthis past school year, so we have brand new peoplestarting up the club. We are interested in all sorts ofactivities and cannot wait to get this club back up andgoing again.Intercollegiate Team (13-17 skaters)Student contact: Bridget CarrigStudent e-mail: bcarri2@students.towson.eduUniversity of Delaware – Newark, Del.School size:On-campus rink:Section:Large (10,000-25,000 students)YesEasternIntercollegiate Team (31-40 skaters)Student contact: Krista BrockwayStudent e-mail: brockway@udel.eduSchool funding: ~1,500/year + $7,000 ice time allocationWebsite: www.sites.google.com/site/udcfscDescription: We are a very competitive and inspired team workingout of a terrific training center.Synchronized Team(More than 24 skaters)Page 16

Team levels: Open collegiate, collegiateCoach: Wendy Deppe (full time)Coach e-mail: skatingmickey@verizon.netSchool funding: $12,000/yearWebsite: http://udel.edu/stu-org/synchro/index.htmlDescription: We have a collegiate team of 20 girls and an opencollegiate team of 12 girls.University of Maryland in College Park– College Park, Md.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Description:Very large (more than 25,000 students)NoEastern$17,000/yearhttp://www.studentorg.umd.edu/mfs/index.htmlThe University of Maryland Figure Skating Club became arecognized club sport three years ago. We are wellreceived by the university, and we receive pretty goodfunding from the university as well. Our program hasfreestyle sessions once a week for anyone who wantscome, including those who have never skated before andsimply wish to learn. We also have our synchronized skatingteam for more competitive skaters. Our program, whiletaken seriously, is lots of fun and is a good way to make alarge university seem small and comfortable.Synchronized Team (17-20 skaters)Team level: CollegiateStudent contact: Sarah EddyStudent e-mail: marylandfigureskating@gmail.comCoach: Kim Eddy (part time)Coach e-mail: kim.e.eddy@gmail.comIntercollegiate Team (1 skater)Student contact: Jennifer KimbroughStudent e-mail: jenniferkimbrough@live.comUniversity of Vermont – Burlington, Vt.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Large (10,000-25,000 students)YesEastern~$9,000/yearhttps://thelynx.collegiatelink.net/organization/uvm-figureskating-clubIntercollegiate Team (25-30 skaters)Student contact: Ashlee NaylorStudent e-mail: amnaylor@uvm.eduPage 17

Description: We support figure skaters of all levels in whatever waysthey want to skate. We strive to do this by providing free ice timeto members, connecting skaters with area coaches and sendingskaters to competitions. We have a synchro team that competes afew times a year at the open collegiate level. This team is open toand welcomes skaters of all levels!Synchronized Team (13-16 skaters)Team level: Open collegiateStudent contact: Ashlee NaylorStudent e-mail: amnaylor@uvm.eduDescription: Within the past three years, we have created an opencollegiate synchronized skating team at the University of Vermont.We welcome skaters of all levels. Our synchronized skating teamgoes by the name “Catamount Blades” and competes at 3–4competitions each year in the Eastern Section. Our coach, MarieShanks, has worked with us since 2008, creating a program thatbrought us to the Eastern Sectional Championships in 2010. Wepractice twice a week on ice both at our rink on campus(Gutterson) and local rinks in the area.University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Description:Large (10,000-25,000 students)NoEasternNonehttp://atuva.student.virginia.edu/Community?action=getOrgHome&orgID=1279This is only the second year for our program. It is recognizedas a club sport at UVA. We would like to begin competingin the spring of 2011. As of now, the club is fairly small, butwe would like to hopefully gain more interest in it once westart competing.Intercollegiate Team (9-12 skaters)Student contact: Jessica DrossStudent e-mail: jld7qn@virginia.eduVassar College – Poughkeepsie, N.Y.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Description:Small (1,000-5,000 students)NoEasternNonewww.vassar.eduVassar’s skating “club” consists on one person who ishoping to find other skaters on campus with whom he cancompete.Page 18

Intercollegiate Team (one skater)Student contact: Isaac LindyStudent e-mail: lindy.isaac@gmail.comVanderbilt University – Nashville, Tenn.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Description:Mid-size (5,000-10,000 students)NoEasternNonehttp://www.vanderbilt.edu/campusrecreation/clubs/Figure%20Skating.htmlOur club was started last spring, and we are interested inparticipating in collegiate competitions. We go skatingonce or twice a week, and are interested in coachinglearn to skate.Intercollegiate Team (9-12 skaters)Student contact: Amanda EganStudent e-mail: amanda.e.egan@vanderbilt.eduWashington & Jefferson College – Washington, Pa.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Description:Small (1,000-5,000 students)NoEasternNonewww.washjeffskatingteam.webs.comThe Washington & Jefferson College Skating Team is a newteam and is looking to establish a strong base with a solidmembership during the 2010–11 season. We are made upof skaters of various experience levels, all of whom areinterested in competing individually. There is the possibilityof starting a synchronized team in the near future. Ourfocus is to become an established and well-ledorganization.Intercollegiate Team (5-8 skaters)Student contact: Sarah LaRueStudent e-mail: laruese@washjeff.eduWest Virginia University – Morgantown, West Va.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Very large (more than 25,000 students)YesEasternNonePage 19

Description:We are looking for skaters to compete on our team. WestVirginia University is a wonderful university to attend;however, not many people know of the skating possibilitieshere. There is plenty of ice time (and not many skaters) atBoParc Ice Rink.Intercollegiate Team (one skater)Student contact: Angela KregerStudent e-mail: angelaskates@yahoo.comWebsite: http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=331217595331&ref=tsPage 20

Adrian College – Adrian, Mich.Midwestern SectionSchool size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Description:Small (1,000-5,000 studes)YesMidwesternFully fundedWe are a varsity sport on our campus and fully fundedthrough the school.Synchronized Team (20-24 skaters)Team vevel: CollegiateCoach: Lindsay Patterson (full time)Coach e-mail: lpatterson@adrian.eduWebsite: www.adrianbulldogs.comBowling Green State University – Bowling Green, OhioSchool size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Description:Large (10,000-25,000 students)NoMidwesternnonehttp://www.bgsu.edu/studentlife/organizations/skate/BGSU for years had a synchronized skating team that wasrecognized widely at the university and surroundingMidwest area. The team competed in nationals from 1996-2005. The 2004–05 season was the team’s last due to lackof recruiting and lost interest in skating at the university. Ithas been my mission for the past two years to get a figureskating program back at the university. We accept alllevels of skating, from beginner to advanced. This year wehave many women interested in doing intercollegiatecompetition.Intercollegiate Team (9-12 skaters)Student contact: Danni YurekStudent e-mail: Dyurek@bgsu.eduCentral Michigan University – Mount Pleasant, Mich.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Description:Large (10,000-25,000 students)NoMidwestern~$800/yearhttp://www.cmusynchro.webs.comCentral Michigan University synchronized skating is arecognized club sport and registered student organizationPage 21

on the Central Michigan University campus. We hold tryoutsin early September and end our season in mid-February.We typically compete at four competitions each season,including the Midwestern Synchronized SkatingChampionships. Our team is managed by five members ofE-board. Positions include a president, vice president,treasurer, secretary and fundraising chair. These individualsare responsible for managing the team, travel, budget,costumes, warm-ups and registration. We have one coachwho is responsible for leading on- and off-ice practices andchoreographing our program.Intercollegiate Team (9-12 skaters)Student contact: Lauren GriggsStudent e-mail: grigg1lk@cmich.eduCoach: Kim Nelson (full time)Coach e-mail: nelsonkim@hotmail.comCollege of St. Scholastica – Duluth, Minn.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Description:Small (1,000-5,000 students)NoMidwestern~$10,000/yearhttp://student.css.edu/figureskate/The CSS Figure Skating Club is designed to bring together ateam of individuals working together for a common goal:enjoying figure skating. We train as a team, helping toteach and encourage each other. In functioning as ateam, we will learn to love the sport of figure skating whilehaving fun and making friends. All skills levels are welcometo join!Intercollegiate Team (13-17 skaters)Student contact: Roxanne BackowskiStudent e-mail: rbackows@css.eduGustavus Adolphus College – St. Peter, Minn.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School Funding:Website:Description:Small (1,000-5,000 students)YesMidwestern~$2,000/yearhttp://sites.google.com/site/gustavussynchro/The Gustavus synchronized figure skating team (The GustieBlades) was established in the fall of 2007. The team ismade up of 10 girls all enrolled at Gustavus AdolphusCollege. The Gustie Blades range in age and ability level,so that anyone interested in joining the team is welcome.Page 22

However, a prior knowledge of ISI or U.S. Figure Skating ispreferred. It’s a great way to continue skating, learn newskating skills, meet new people and get involved oncampus. Practices take place three times a week at thecampus arena located in the Lund Center. Use of the icearena is free for Gustavus students. The team is selfcoachedand self-choreographed, with each teammember contributing his or her own ideas to the program.Practices are very laid back, yet the team works hard toattain its goals and become successful.Synchronized Team (8-12 skaters)Team level: Open collegiateStudent contact: Katie SchroederStudent e-mail: kschroe2@gustavus.eduIndiana University – Bloomington, Ind.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Description:Large (10,000-25,000 students)NoMidwestern~$3,000/yearhttp://sites.google.com/site/indianauniversityfsc/homeWe have three different ways a skater can be active withthe team. We are mainly a competitive freestyle team butalso offer recreational skating and are trying to rebuild oursynchronized team. (We won’t have team for this season.)For competitive freestyle skating, we practice two nights aweek for an hour each night (Monday and Tuesday). Wehave ice in Bloomington from October to March. The rest ofthe year the team practices in Columbus or Indianapolis.We have five girls on the freestyle team. Recreationalskating is come and go as you please, no competing. Wehave 12 members planning on skating "rec.” As part ofbeing a club sport on campus, we accept everyone whowants to participate. As a member of the team, we work acommunity service event each semester. (We usually helpout with “Skate with Santa” and other things at the rink.)We also have fundraising events, team dinners and othersocial events outside of skating. Many of the girls on theteam also instruct at learn-to-skate classes and teachprivate lessons for the younger kids.Intercollegiate Team (5-8 skaters)Student contact: Kayla WhaleyStudent e-mail: whaleyk@indiana.eduPage 23

Kalamazoo College – Kalamazoo, Mich.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Description:Small (1,000-5,000 students)NoMidwesternNoneNone listedWe are just getting started and will compete at the BroncoCup at Western Michigan University in November. We wantskaters at Kalamazoo College to be able to continue whatthey love.Intercollegiate Team (2-4 skaters)Student contact: Charlotte SteeleStudent e-mail: csteele1992@gmail.comKent State University – Kent, OhioSchool size:Very large (more than 25,000 students)On-campus rink: YesSection:MidwesternSchool Funding: noneWebsite:http://ksuskating.weebly.com/index.htmlIntercollegiate Team (5-8 skaters)Student contact: Anna OrmistonStudent e-mail: aormisto@kent.eduDescription: Members of our intercollegiate team practice andencourage each other in a friendly environment at the Kent StateUniversity Ice Arena. We prepare and travel to intercollegiatecompetitions together, and cheer each other on. Our main goal isto provide each other with support, friendship and fun whilecontinuing to pursue our skating passion in college. Besidecompetitions, we perform in our rink's exhibitions and duringcollege hockey games. We also enjoy doing other things as ateam, such as movie nights, dinners and playing other sports.Synchronized Team (8-12 skaters)Team levels: Open CollegiateStudent contact: Krista LangeStudent e-mail: klange1@kent.eduCoach: Juliann Bontrager (part time)Coach e-mail: jbontra1@kent.eduDescription: Our synchronized skating team is brand new this year.We are skating at the open collegiate level and plan to competein at least one competition. We will also perform in our rink'sexhibitions and during college hockey games. Our main goal is tohave fun while we push ourselves to grow as a team. We do a lotof team-bonding activities, such as movie nights, dinners andplaying other sports.Page 24

Lindenwood University – St. Charles, Mo.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Description:Very large (more than 25,000 students)NoMidwestern$40,000/yearhttp://www.lindenwoodlions.com/index.aspx?tab=synchronizedskating&path=sskatingLindenwood University’s synchronized skating team iscompeting in its first competitive season in 2010–11. We areMissouri's first collegiate program, located in St. Charles,Mo., with our rink in Wentzville, Mo. We compete in opencollegiate, with hopes of moving to the collegiate divisionin five years.Synchronized Team (8-12 skaters)Team level: Open collegiateStudent contact: Diane ConsiglioStudent e-mail: dmconsiglio@gmail.comCoach: Brittany Wisenor (part time)Coach e-mail: bwisenor@lindenwood.eduMarquette University – Marquette, Wis.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Mid-size (5,000-10,000 students)NoMidwesternNoneIntercollegiate Team (one skater)Student contact: Lauren RomanStudent e-mail: laroman2@gmail.comMiami University – Oxford, OhioSchool size:On-campus rink:Section:Large (10,000-25,000 students)YesMidwesternIntercollegiate Team (more than 40 skaters)Student contact: Stefanie SacksStudent e-mail: SacksSR@muohio.eduSchool funding: $15,000/yearWebsite: http://www.ice.muohio.edu/index.php?go=club_skatingDescription: Miami Ice Skating Club was created to allow Miamistudents to continue their passion for skating during college. Theclub is comprised of approximately 40 skaters from all levels anddisciplines. Skaters compete in individual freestyle events, groupcompulsory events (team maneuvers), ice dance events andPage 25

synchronized team skating. The team competes at threeintercollegiate skating competitions each year in order to qualifyfor the U.S. Intercollegiate Team Figure Skating Championships.Synchronized Team (more than 24 skaters)Team levels: Collegiate, junior, seniorCoach: Carla DeGirolamo (full time)Coach e-mail: degirocm@muohio.eduSchool funding: Fully fundedWebsite: www.muredhawks.comDescription: We are the first and longest-running varsitysynchronized skating program in the country. We take 52 skatersinto our program each season in order to form our senior,collegiate and junior teams. All three varsity teams are fully fundedfrom the university and aim to be at the top of their divisions eachseason. Our season runs from September through April, and wegenerally practice five days per week on the ice along with off-icedance and strength/conditioning training. We have a wonderful,state-of-the-art training facility with two NHL-size ice surfaces, teamlocker rooms and comprehensive sports medicine training room.Our support staff this year consists of head coach CarlaDeGirolamo, assistant coaches Lee Ann Shoker and Katie Bowling,volunteer Ashley Korn, a certified athletic trainer, equipmentmanagers, a strength and conditioning coach, academic advisorsand our athletic director and sports administrator.Michigan State University – East Lansing, Mich.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Large (10,000-25,000 students)YesMidwesternNonewww.msufigureskating.comSynchronized Team (20-24 skaters)Team level: CollegiateStudent contact: Laura SienkowskiStudent e-mail: sienkow1@msu.eduCoach: Erin BridgeCoach e-mail: erin.bridge@gmail.comDescription: The Michigan State synchronized team practicesthree times a week for a total of 11 hours, which includes floor andaerobic exercise. We are entering our 17th season as a club sportat Michigan State University.Intercollegiate Team (18-24 skaters)Student contact: Brooke RapsonStudent e-mail: rapsonbr@msu.eduDescription: We compete in the intercollegiate competitions in theMidwest. We skate together once a month and practice on ourown. We have team meetings and team apparel. We travel as aPage 26

team by car. Most of our members have skating backgroundsfrom other clubs. We share the joy of figure skating.Oakland University – Rochester, Mich.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Description:Large (10,000-25,000 students)NoMidwestern~$6,000/yearwww.oufsc.comWe are interested in supporting all figure skaters whoattend Oakland University and aim to provide opportunitiesfor any interested skaters to participate in collegiateskating. Oakland University has had a synchronized skatingteam since 2007 in the open collegiate division. This season,2010–11, will be our first competing as an intercollegiatefreestyle team. We skate at the Rochester Onyx arena, just10 minutes from campus.Intercollegiate Team (5-8 skaters)Student contact: Stephanie HiltunenStudent e-mail: sahiltun@oakland.eduCoach: Sarah FeldtCoach e-mail: sarah@bruenor.orgOhio State University – Columbus, OhioSchool size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Very large (more than 25,000 students)YesMidwesternNonehttp://osufsc.org.ohio-state.edu/Intercollegiate Team (9-12 skaters)Student contact: Christina ServaStudent e-mail: serva.1@buckeyemail.osu.eduDescription: We are a small-to-medium-sized club that competesin synchronized skating and is looking to break into individualcollegiate competitions. We hold learn to skates and otherfundraisers, and hold an ice show annually.Synchronized Team (8-12 skaters)Team level: CollegiateStudent contact: Andrea GiovanelloStudent e-mail: algio@columbus.rr.comCoach: Megan McKinleyCoach e-mail: meegiemckinley@yahoo.comPage 27

Description: The Ohio State synchronized skating program is part ofthe OSU FSC. We are a developing program beginning our thirdyear of synchronized skating.Ohio University – Athens, OhioSchool size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Description:Large (10,000-25,000 students)YesMidwestern$600/yearhttp://ousynchro.blogspot.com/Ohio University is a public university located in Athens,Ohio, on the Hocking River. The university hasapproximately 18,000 undergraduate students and 3,000graduate students. Located in a rural area, Athens is a laidbackcollege town, with a laid-back figure skating programto match. The Athens Figure Skating Club is a part of theOhio University Division of Campus Recreation and iscomprised of local skaters, university staff members andcollege students. The Ohio University learn-to-skateprogram employs approximately 20 college students toteach both group and private lessons. All members of thecoaching staff are members of the PSA, and many havePSA accreditations. Many of the coaches double asskaters, skating on Ohio University’s synchronized skatingteam in the open collegiate division. We are working hardto promote and grow within the surrounding community byparticipating in U.S. Figure Skating-sanctioned competitionsto gain recognition from our peers and the skatingcommunity.Synchronized Team (17-20 skaters)Team level: Open collegiateCoach: Megan Knowles (part time)Coach e-mail: ousynchronizedskating@gmail.comUniversity of Akron – Akron, OhioSchool size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Description:Very large (more than 25,000 students)NoMidwesternNonehttp://uafigureskating.webs.comOur skating program is only a year old. We were officiallyrecognized as a student organization and a club sport inthe fall of 2009. We accept all who are interested in figureskating, whether they are competitive skaters, recreationalskaters and those who have never stepped on the icebefore. We try to keep everyone involved with "watchparties" (we get together to watch skating events on TV orPage 28

skating-related movies) and other community events. Thereis an outdoor ice rink in the middle of downtown Akron,right down the road from campus, and we sometimes gothere to skate for fun. NOTE: Funding is available but notguaranteed to us.Intercollegiate Team (5-8 skaters)Student contact: Zachariah SzaboStudent e-mail: zps2@zips.uakron.eduUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign – Champaign, Ill.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Description:Very large (more than 25,000 students)YesMidwestern$4,000/yearwww.illinoiskating.comThe University of Illinois synchronized skating programbegan in 2001. Over the past 10 years, we have added anopen collegiate team to our existing collegiate team andrecently transitioned our two teams into senior andcollegiate. This expansion into new divisions is consistentwith our mission to "achieve continuous growth, individuallyand collectively, in an inclusive environment that fostersunconditional respect and support." Helping propel theorganization forward is our excellent coaching staff.Audrey Kamm, five-year coach of IllinoiSkating, is a 2005Miami graduate. She helped coach the collegiate team toits first medal in 2007 and a second-place finish at the 2009U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships. She is the headcoach of the senior team and assistant coach for thecollegiate team. Shawna Ludy, new to IllinoiSkating thisseason, comes to us from the Haydenettes. She skated withthe Haydenettes, coaches the Mini Mates, trained theLexettes and coached the University of New Hampshire.Shawna is the head coach of collegiate and the assistantcoach for senior. In addition to coaches, the team ismanaged by a student-run executive board. The boardconsists of a president, vice president, secretary, treasurerand junior executive board member. This elected group ofstudents works on all administrative aspects of theorganization, from booking travel arrangements tocreating budgets, from planning fundraisers to reservingpractice ice. Serving on the board offers skaters anopportunity to have a leadership role on their team.Outside of the executive board, there are many otherways for skaters to develop in both life skills and skatingskills. All our skaters are full-time college students, and to us,that comes first. In having to balance the rigorousschedules of skating and school, our members learneffective time management skills. We also promotePage 29

continual individual improvement. Our skaters continuetesting moves, dance and freestyle throughout their fouryears at Illinois, with many passing senior tests before theygraduate. We are proud to say that IllinoiSkating alumniare well-rounded, successful young women who are wellequippedto enter the professional world.Synchronized Team (35 skaters)Team level: Open collegiate, collegiate, seniorStudent contact: Kaitlyn PrzybylskiStudent e-mail: kprzyby2@me.comCoach: Audrey Kamm (full-time)Coach e-mail: audrey.kamm@gmail.comUniversity of Iowa – Iowa City, IowaSchool size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Very large (more than 25,000 students)NoMidwesternNoneIntercollegiate Team (one skater)Student contact: Lindsey RomanStudent e-mail: lindsey-roman@uiowa.eduUniversity of Michigan – Ann Arbor, Mich.School size:On-campus rink:Section:Very large (more than 25,000 students)YesMidwesternIntercollegiate Team (31-40 skaters)School funding: $1,000/yearStudent contact: Jaclyn FiscusStudent e-mail: jfiscus@umich.eduWebsite: http://www.umich.edu/~umfsc/Description: UMFSC is in the club sports program at University ofMichigan and is completely student run. We compete atMidwestern Conference competitions and have hosted threecompetitions. We primarily skate at Yost Ice Arena on campus. Formore information about the synchro or freestyle team, please e-mail skateblue@umich.edu.Synchronized Team (20-24 skaters)Team level: CollegiateSchool funding: $4,000/year for teamStudent contact: Jaclyn FiscusStudent e-mail: jfiscus@umich.eduCoach: Erin Donovan (full-time)Coach e-mail: icyhot17@aol.comPage 30

Website: http://www.uofmsynchroskating.com/.Description: Our program is completely student run. We receiverecognition from the school and are a club varsity sport, meaningwe are the level between club and varsity teams. As a result, wehave the school's recognition and receive minimal funding.University of Minnesota-Duluth – Duluth, Minn.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Description:Large (10,000-25,000 students)YesMidwestern$1,200/year for teamwww.umdsynchro.weebly.comThe synchronized skating team at UMD is in its thirdseason and is run and managed by 4-6 student officers.The team is a club sport at UMD and practices two times aweek on campus, with two days of off-ice andconditioning. The UMD synchro program offers studentathletes an opportunity to continue skating throughcollege while dedicating a portion of their time and energyto forming a competitive synchronized skating team. Theteam strives to positively represent UMD and the sport ofsynchronized skating by valuing respect, responsibility andopportunity while working toward strengthening teamworkskills through personal development, leadership andservice.Synchronized Team (13-16 skaters)Team level: Open collegiateStudent contact: Katie MurphyStudent e-mail: umdfigureskating@hotmail.comCoach: Mariah Jeske (part time)Coach e-mail: mjskate04@aol.comUniversity of Minnesota-Twin Cities – Minneapolis/Saint Paul, Minn.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Description:Very large (over 25,000 students)YesMidwesternNonewww.umnsynchro.comThe University of Minnesota SST is a team that strives toprovide a place for skaters to be competitive after highschool in the sport of synchronized skating. We have skatersfrom many different colleges around the Twin Cities area,providing a great network for our skaters to help them intheir chosen directions during and after college.Synchronized Team (13-16 skaters)Team level: CollegiatePage 31

Student contact: Tina KupferschmidtStudent e-mail: umnsynchro@gmail.comCoach: Andrea Hall (part time)University of Notre Dame – Notre Dame, Ind.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Description:Mid-size (5,000-10,000 students)YesMidwestern$6,000/yearwww.nd.edu/~ndfscThe Notre Dame figure skating team accommodates bothsingles and synchronized skaters. As members of theMidwestern Conference, the synchronized skating teamcompetes in four competitions throughout the year andpractices four days a week. Singles skaters attend avarying number of competitions throughout the year andcan practice twice a week. No experience is necessary.However, juvenile moves are recommended forsynchronized team members.Synchronized Team (17-20 skaters)Team level: Open collegiateStudent e-mail: ndfsc@nd.eduCoach: Tracey Mulherin (full time)Coach e-mail: tmulherin@alumni.nd.eduIntercollegiate Team (5-8 skaters)Student e-mail: ndfsc@nd.eduCoach: Tracey Mulherin (full time)Coach e-mail: tmulherin@alumni.nd.eduUniversity of Wisconsin – Eau Claire – Eau Claire, Wis.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Description:Mid-size (5,000-10,000 students)NoMidwestern$1,200/yearhttp://www.uwec.edu/figureskate/index.htmlWe are a synchronized skating team with a few skaterswho continue to skate and test individually.Synchronized Team (13-16 skaters)Team level: Open collegiateStudent contact: Tracy RancourStudent e-mail: rancoutl@uwec.eduCoach: Mary Summers (part time)Coach e-mail: summersmary@hotmail.comPage 32

University of Wisconsin-Madison – Madison, Wis.School size:On-campus rink:Section:Website:Very large (more than 25,000 students)YesMidwesternhttp://uwfsc.rso.wisc.edu/Intercollegiate Team (13-17 skaters)School funding: $1,000/yearStudent contact: Isabelle FaustStudent e-mail: ifaust@wisc.eduCoach: Becky DahlCoach e-mail: icyhot17@aol.comDescription: The University of Wisconsin intercollegiate figureskating team was founded in 2008. Since its inception, the teamhas more than tripled in size. Our members span a wide variety ofskill levels, ranging from beginning recreational skaters tocompetitive high level skaters. Each season, we compete in threeMidwestern competitions. Last season, we qualified for the 2010 U.SIntercollegiate Figure Skating Championships. Our team is alwaysopen to new members, regardless of ability or level of timecommitment.Synchronized Team (20-24 skaters)Team level: Open collegiate, collegiateSchool funding: ~$2,000/yearStudent contact: Eve IkelerStudent e-mail: ikeler@wisc.eduCoach: Jennifer McMahon (part time)Coach e-mail: jennifer.mcmahon@frx.comDescription: Our program is in its 12th year. We started with oneteam, a collegiate synchro team, and now are proud to field threeteams (collegiate synchro, open collegiate synchro andintercollegiate team) with almost 50 skaters.University of Wisconsin-Stout – Menomonie, Wis.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Mid-size (5,000-10,000 students)NoMidwestern~$2,000/yearhttp://www.uwstout.edu/student/fsc/Intercollegiate Team (9-12 skaters)Student contact: Natalie MeurerStudent e-mail: meurern@my.uwstout.eduDescription: The UW-Stout Figure Skating Club is a universitysponsoredsport club on campus. We have about 15 memberseach year and have had a synchronized team in the past. Theclub involves many different types of skaters: recreational,Page 33

eginner, competitive and synchronized. The long-term goal ofthe club is to establish a strong foundation for a synchronized teamthat could compete at more intercollegiate synchronizedcompetitions. The club also has many connections to coachingopportunities in Menomonie and other local communities.Synchronized Team (8-12 skaters)Team level: Open collegiateStudent contact: Natalie MeurerStudent e-mail: meurern@my.uwstout.eduDescription: We are a recreational club that has competitionhistory. We skate for fun and have girls that have been skating formany years in our club.Western Michigan University – Kalamazoo, Mich.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Large (10,000-25,000 students)YesMidwesternAmount varies each yearwww.wmusynchro.comIntercollegiate Team (31-40 skaters)Student contact: Jennifer DeMarcoStudent e-mail: jldemarco1189@gmail.comCoach: Leslie Graham (full time)Coach e-mail: LPGraham02@aol.comDescription: We have ice available at Lawson Arena, on the WMUcampus, twice each week. There are also two other skating rinks inthe area that offer figure skating sessions. Our school usually hostsan intercollegiate competition each year.Synchronized Team (more than 24 skaters)Student contact: Jennifer DeMarcoStudent e-mail: jldemarco1189@gmail.comCoach: Leslie Graham (full time)Coach e-mail: LPGraham02@aol.comDescription: The Western Michigan University synchronized skatingprogram is entering its 16 th season of synchronized skating and isproud to offer competitive teams in both the senior and collegiatedivisions while still maintaining a fun and supportive atmosphere.While we do have two separate teams, we skate together once aweek and participate in many other activities, allowing us tofunction as one tight-knit group. We are a fully run studentorganization with a five-member executive board that is voted oneach year by the skaters.We receive some funding from the university, but the amountvaries each year. The teams also participate in many fundraisersthroughout the year to offset the costs associated with skating.Along with participating in fundraisers, we are an activePage 34

organization across WMU’s campus and the Kalamazoocommunity. While we are affiliated with the university, it is notnecessary to attend WMU to skate on the synchro teams.At Western Michigan, skating doesn't have to end aftergraduation! The WMU alumni team (made up of all WMUsynchronized skating alumni) is the first of its kind. It is in its fifth yearof competing in the adult division.Wright State University – Dayton, OhioSchool size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Large (10,000-25,000 students)NoMidwesternNoneNone listedIntercollegiate Team (one skater)Student contact: Kassie CliftonStudent e-mail: nkclifton@gmail.comPage 35

Pacific Coast/Western SectionChapman University – Orange, Calif.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Description:Mid-size (5,000-10,000 students)NoPacific/ WesternNoneNone listedChapman University’s one member is working on makingfigure skating a club or varsity sport on campus.Intercollegiate Team (one skater)Student contact: Amanda StarrantinoStudent e-mail: amandastarr419@yahoo.comColorado College – Colorado Springs, Colo.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Description:Small (1,000-5,000 students)YesPacific/WesternNoneNone listedWe have a small group of skaters interested in theprogram. We've hosted the U.S. Intercollegiate Team FigureSkating Championships as well as a yearly collegiatecompetition. We've really embraced this program at ourarena.Intercollegiate Team (2- 4 skaters)Coach: Linda Alexander (part time)Coach e-mail: lalexander@coloradocollege.eduColorado State University – Fort Collins, Colo.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Large (10,000-25,000 students)NoPacific/Western$300/yearNone listedIntercollegiate Team (5-8 skaters)Student contact: Ashley PlavenStudent e-mail: aplaven@msn.comDescription: We compete at 2-3 intercollegiate competitions ayear as well as support the synchro team. We are recognized byColorado State University as a student-run club sport.Synchronized Team(8-12 skaters)Page 36

Team levels: Open collegiateStudent contact: Ashley PlavenStudent e-mail: aplaven@msn.comCoach: Pamela Kurtz (part time)Coach e-mail: pkurtz2006@hotmail.comDescription: We compete both in collegiate competitions andsynchronized skating competitions, and represent Colorado StateUniversity. We are recognized as a club sport at the university.University of California-Berkeley – Berkeley, Calif.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Description:Very large (more than 25,000 students)NoWestern/PacificNonehttp://figureskating.berkeley.eduCalifornia Figure Skating, formerly known as the BerkeleyFigure Skating Club (BFSC), was founded in September2003 when two dedicated skaters joined together topromote figure skating at UC Berkeley. The team is agrowing group of college students who love figure skatingand wish to compete throughout their busy college years.In its first year of establishment, the team already qualifiedto compete at the U.S. Intercollegiate Team Figure SkatingChampionships in Amherst, Mass., and achieved aseventh-place finish. Since then, Cal Figure Skating hasqualified to compete at every U.S. IntercollegiateChampionships. After working hard all year to recruitskaters and organize an active club, Cal Figure Skatingreceived the UC Berkeley Student Group Dedication to aCause Award. Since October 2004, Cal Figure Skating hasbeen an official sport of UC Berkeley. In addition to thecompetitive scene, Cal Figure Skating is also developing arecreational side through organizing skate nights, duringwhich team members teach skating techniques. We alsowelcome organizations to contact us for co-hosting skatingevents while we provide lessons. Cal Figure Skatingwelcomes skaters of all levels looking to compete or justenjoy the sport recreationally.Intercollegiate Team (9-12 skaters)Student contact: Anahid ModrekStudent e-mail: amodrek@berkeley.eduCoach: Danielle Schraner (part time)Coach e-mail: dmsicequeen@berkeley.eduUniversity of Colorado – Boulder, Colo.School size:On-campus rink:Very large (more than 25,000 students)YesPage 37

Section:School funding:Pacific/WesternNoneIntercollegiate Team (5-8 skaters)Student contact: Libby BoscoeStudent e-mail: libby.boscoe@gmail.comWebsite: None listedDescription: We are a small skating group, very relaxed with nospecific practice times or coaches. Each girl is responsible forpracticing on her own. We do two competitions a year, unless wequalify for the U.S. Intercollegiate Team Figure SkatingChampionships, in which case we do three.Synchronized Team (8-12 skaters)Team levels: Open collegiateStudent contact: Elise KruegerStudent e-mail: elise.krueger@colorado.eduCoach: Jamy Wetzel-Little (part time)Coach e-mail: jamywetzel@hotmail.comWebsite: http://cusynchronizedskating.com/Description: We are a small, semi-new program. We are one of thefew skating programs in the state of Colorado. Our goal is tobecome a collegiate team in the near future. We accept mostlevels on our team and have a lot of fun!University of Denver – Denver, Colo.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Description:Mid-size (5,000-10,000 students)YesPacific/Western$2,000/yearhttp://recreation.du.edu/clubsports/clubs/?main=1&sec=1&cid=10We provide 10 hours of ice time for our rostered skaters. Wealso have a number of skaters participating in competitionsin the Pacific Coast Section and at the U.S. IntercollegiateTeam Figure Skating Championships.Intercollegiate Team (18-24 skaters)Student contact: Hannah FalveyStudent e-mail: falveyhannah@gmail.comUniversity of Southern California – Los Angeles, Calif.School size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Description:Very large (more than 25,000 students)NoPacific/WesternNonehttp://www.uscfigureskating.com/Our goal is to generate a community for those interested inthe sport of figure skating. By creating this club, we want toPage 38

oaden the possible experiences of undergraduate andgraduate students while promoting the sport of figureskating in both the recreational and competitive arenas.Intercollegiate Team (5-8 skaters)Student contact: Jessica HoustonStudent e-mail: jessicarhouston@gmail.comCoach: Tiffany Chin (part time)University of Utah – Salt Lake City, UtahSchool size:On-campus rink:Section:School funding:Website:Description:Very large (more than 25,000 students)YesPacific/Western$1,000/yearNone listedThis is a new program started last year. We are stillundecided if we are going to compete. We are working ontrying to get team apparel and planning shows.Intercollegiate Team (9-12 skaters)Student contact: Tiffany EarlStudent e-mail: sk8ingtiff@msn.comPage 39