NEWS

ISU launches “Synchro 9” to reshape synchronized skating and expand its Olympic pathway

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23 Dec 2025

The International Skating Union has announced “Synchro 9,” a new synchronized skating competition format featuring nine-skater teams, approved by the ISU Council and set to debut in demonstrations in 2026. The ISU says …

ANALYSIS

ISU Vision 2030: A new strategic framework for skating

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4 Oct 2025

The International Skating Union (ISU) has released its Vision 2030, a long-term strategic framework aimed at guiding the future of all ice skating disciplines.

MAGAZINE

Two synchro moms aim to make synchro skating an Olympic discipline

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3 Jun 2025

Francesca Brusco and Marcella Mirra, two synchro moms from Italy, launched "Road to Olympic Synchro" to push for synchronized skating's inclusion in the 2030 Olympic Games. Their grassroots initiative is gaining support…

NEWS

Have you ever seen this "<" symbol in synchro protocols?

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10 May 2025

Yes, these are the downgrades. They appeared this season in the synchro scores. Let's explain what they mean.

NEWS

Challenger Series 2025/26: four cities to watch

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28 Apr 2025

From the historic city of Nottingham to the Nordic charm of Turku, the ISU Challenger Series 2025/26 will take teams across four famous synchro locations. Here's where the top synchronized skating events will unfold nex…

NEWS

There will be no virtual challenger series competitions this upcoming season

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18 Aug 2024

During the ISU Congress held at the beginning of the summer, proposal no. 259, aimed at introducing virtual synchronized challenger competitions, was not accepted due to insufficient testing. This proposal sought to ena…

NEWS

Combined senior category: a game-changer for synchronized skating?

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26 Jun 2024

Philippe Maitrot, Chair of the Synchronized Skating Technical Committee at the ISU, discusses the proposal for a combined senior category in synchronized skating. The ISU Congress recently accepted this proposal, which …

ANALYSIS

ISU Congress 2024: Key Proposals for Synchronized Skating

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3 Jun 2024

From June 8-14, 2024, the 59th ISU Congress in Las Vegas will introduce some proposals for synchronized skating. Highlights include the creation of a Senior combined category, new qualification scores, and simplified te…

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Significant Changes in Synchro Skating Rules for the 2024/25 Season

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24 May 2024

The International Skating Union (ISU) has released Communication No. 2635, which replaces the previous Communication No. 2553. This new document outlines several updates and modifications to the requirements for synchro…

MAGAZINE

Helena, from solo to synchro hero

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6 Jun 2023

There are people for whom synchronized skating radically transforms their lives. After a lousy foot fracture, Helena Ericson dedicated herself to synchro, ending her career at 26 with a World Championship title. Intervi…

NEWS

The stages of the 2023/24 Synchro Challenger Series have been announced!

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9 May 2023

This announcement was expected for several weeks; here it is! The ISU has released the dates and locations of the Challenger Series for the 2023-2024 season. The teams that will participate will have the opportunity to …

NEWS

Synchro skating: changes to know for these next seasons

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17 Jul 2022

During the 2022 ISU Congress, several changes and adaptations were approved for synchronized skating.

NEWS

5 things to know about the ISU congress

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9 Jun 2022

The International Skating Union is holding its annual congress in Phuket, Thailand, this week. Here is a summary of the main decisions.

NEWS

A new essential resource for the upcoming season

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30 May 2022

The 2022-23 season is getting even clearer. The ISU published the Difficulty of Elements Communication, an essential document for the coaches in preparing new programs.

NEWS

A first step towards the 2022/23 season

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29 Apr 2022

The International Skating Union (ISU) released its "Well Balanced Program Content" on Friday. A first overview to prepare the new programs.

NEWS

Three European cities are bidding for the 2025 World Championships

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25 Apr 2022

The International Skating Union (ISU) has revealed a list of bidders for the synchro Worlds for the 2024/2025 season. Three European cities are in the race.

NEWS

Russia and Belarus banned from ISU competitions, ISU announced

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1 Mar 2022

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the International Skating Union (ISU) announced on Tuesday that competitors from Russia and Belarus will not be allowed to take part in its international events.

NEWS

A synchro team on the ice of the European championships

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18 Jan 2022

The best European singles skaters competed last weekend in Tallinn, Estonia. The only synchro team in the country participated in the opening ceremony.

MAGAZINE

Mika Saarelainen: "Synchronized skating is ready for the Olympics!"

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17 Jan 2022

He is a must in the figure skating world. He will even go to Beijing for the Olympic Games in a few days. The famous international judge Mika Saarelainen confides about synchro, a discipline he really appreciates.

NEWS

ISU announces the cancellation of another international competition

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24 Dec 2021

Many teams have been preparing for this competition for many months already. The Spring Cup, which takes place every year in Italy, is cancelled for the second year in a row, the ISU announced on its website.