Glenview Blades synchronized skating teams medal at contest
On Saturday, Jan. 18, the Glenview Blades synchronized skating teams participated in the Skating Council of Illinois’ third annual Synchro Illinois Competition held at the Homewood-Flossmoor Ice Arena. Teams from all over Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota participated. The Blades synchronized skating teams wowed the crowd with their exciting performances.
The Glenview Blades Beginner 1 Team performed a dynamic program with speed and extra round circles as they skated their way to win a Silver medal. The team is coached by Maria Scianna and Rebecca Menzynski, and consists of 15 skaters: Aida and Maya Penaru, Alejandra Galarza, Alyssa Hjelmgren, Chloe Schmidt Francesca Noordover, Gabriella Fuja, Giuliana Aiello, Karin Olson, Maggie Parsons, Mojka Dechinmijiddori, Natalie Duncan, Rachel Buchanan, Sophia Gyuk and Zoe Kaiser.
Coached by Tera Hoffman and Beth Hickey, the Glenview Blades Pre Juvenile team had an American spirited program. They had a great skate and took the Bronze medal. The 18 team members include Alex Libman, Caroline Kozaczka, Delaney Hackett, Kate Shargo, Katherine Hinrichs, Lilly Rossi, Delaney Rossi, Lily Smith, Kristin Smith, Marla Tamul, Meghan Blomberg, Paige Arvanitis, Peyton Bond, Eileen Wolff, Peyton LaValley, Julia Niklewicz, Laura Leifke and Emilia Scott.
Synchronized skating is a highly technical form of team skating characterized by speed, accuracy, intricate formations and transitions. Teams consist of eight to 20 skaters that perform side by side on the ice. There are five required elements; circle, line, block, wheel and intersection. The purpose for the competition is to promote a fun, introductory competitive experience for the beginning skater.
The teams continued their skating weekend on Sunday, Jan. 19, at the Skokie Skatium’s Winter Blizzard Competition. The Glenview Blades teams dazzled the crowd once again as the Beginner and Pre Juvenile teams took home the Gold medal. In addition, members of the Figure Skate School of Glenview competed individually at the Winter Blizzard Basic Skills competition.
The team’s competition schedule will then take them to the The Freeze Competition at the Glenview Ice Center in February, Highland Park and Hoffman Estates in March and much more. For additional information, visit www.glenviewblades.org.
The Glenview Ice Center fields The Glenview Blades who are made up of girls from ages 7 to 17. The Glenview Ice Center has supported Synchro teams for more than 25 years. The teams have won numerous District and National medals.
The Glenview Ice Center, located at 1851 Landwehr Road, Glenview, is a regional teaching center with a highly qualified staff and progressive programming. The Ice Center has two indoor ice rinks offering public skating, figure skating and hockey lessons, and hockey and broomball leagues. For further information on Glenview Ice Center programs or to register, call (847) 724-2800 or stop by the Ice Center.
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