Our National Competing Progression includes teams eligible to compete for a spot at the U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships (Nationals): Juvenile, Intermediate, and Novice.
At the Juvenile through Novice levels, our goal is for athletes to learn the elite aspects of synchronized skating to allow them to be nationally competitive and prepare them for international competition at the next level. To achieve this, we expect dedication and hard work appropriate for the level of the team. In addition to team practices, athletes are expected to continue instruction with their private coaches and practice on their own in order to progress through skating skills, dance, and free skate tests. With experience in our progression through the Novice level, athletes are prepared for future placement on Team USA teams.
Placement on teams is determined by the age, experience, and test or skill level of each athlete. Test requirements outlined in U.S. Figure Skating rules are minimum requirements, and typically, higher test requirements are preferred. Young skaters without preferred tests can gain experience in our Developmental Program.
View the tryout schedule and locations here.
| Mini Mates JuvenileU.S. Figure Skating requires athletes to be under age 14 (as of July 1) and have passed the Bronze skating skills test. To prepare a strong team, Hayden Synchro prefers Mini Mates athletes have passed the Pre-Silver skating skills, Bronze dance, and Pre-Juvenile free skate tests. Learn more about the Mini Mates here. |
| Star Mates Intermediate/NoviceU.S. Figure Skating requires Intermediate athletes to be under age 19 (as of July 1) and have passed the Pre-Silver skating skills test.To prepare a strong team, Hayden Synchro prefers Star Mates athletes have passed the Sliver skating skills, Pre-Silver dance, and Pre-Juvenile free skate tests. Learn more about the Star Mates here. |
| Ice Mates Intermediate/NoviceU.S. Figure Skating requires Intermediate / Novice athletes to be under age 19 (as of July 1) and have passed the Silver skating skills test. To prepare a strong team, Hayden Synchro prefers Ice Mates athletes have passed the Pre-Gold skating skills, Pre-Silver dance, and Intermediate free skate tests. Learn more about the Ice Mates here. |
Team | USFS Requirements | Hayden SS Preference |
| Mini Mates juvenile (under 14 years old) | Bronze skating skills | Pre-Silver Moves Bronze dance Pre-Juvenile free skate |
| Star Mates Intermediate/Novice (under 19 years old) | Intermediate: Pre-Silver skating skills Novice: Silver skating skills | Silver skating skills Pre-silver dance Pre-juvenile free skate |
Ice Mates Intermediate/Novice | Intermediate: Pre-Silver skating skills Novice: Silver skating skills | Pre-Gold skating skills Pre-silver dance Intermediate free skate |