We call our developmental program Shooting Stars, and it’s designed for 7 to 14 year-old skaters of any gender who want to learn the foundations of synchronized skating in a fun and relaxed environment. Skaters in the Learn to Skate Program (Basic 1-6, Pre-Free Skate, and Free Skate 1-6) as well as skaters who have passed their skating skills (up through Pre-Bronze skating Skills) can be placed on our Shooting Stars teams or recommended for our Shooting Stars Academy.
View the tryout schedule and locations here.
| Shooting Stars PreliminarySkaters who are typically 13 and younger who have passed the Preliminary skating skills test are placed on our Shooting Stars Preliminary team. Skaters placed here will continue working with private coaches on the U.S. Figure Skating (USFS) tests in skating skills, and free skating. Learn more about Shooting Stars preliminary here. |
| Shooting Stars Pre-JuvenileSkaters who are under the age of 17 and have passed the Pre-Bronze skating skills test can be placed on the Shooting Stars Pre-Juvenile team *Skaters under the age of 14 who have passed the Bronze skating skills test may be eligible to train and compete under our National Competing Teams Progression on our Mini Mates Juvenile team (learn more here). Learn more about Shooting Stars Pre-Juvenile here. |
Team | Hayden SS Age Preference* | Hayden SS Test Preference* |
|---|---|---|
| Shooting Stars Academy | Ages 10 and under | Enrolled in Learn to Skate |
| Shooting Stars Preliminary | Ages 12 and under | Preliminary skating skills |
| Shooting Stars Pre-Juvenile | Ages 13 and under | Pre-Bronze skating skills, Preliminary dance Pre-Preliminary free skate |
*Note: USFS has different age requirements for these divisions. The ages listed above are Hayden Synchro's preferences to allow skaters to continue to move through our competitive pipeline, considering the age restrictions at the Juvenile level.
*Note: Preliminary skating skills are required by USFS to compete at the Preliminary level and Pre-Bronze skating skills are required by USFS to compete at the Pre-Juvenile level.