With the first international competitions just weeks away, Synchro9 is taking shape! In an announcement published on October 14, 2026, the International Skating Union (ISU) confirmed that 16 countries have already forme…
The new season marks the start of international competition for Synchro9. From November 7, 2026, teams will have the opportunity to compete in the new format at the first scheduled international event in the United Stat…
No competition would be possible without judges and a technical panel! The International Skating Union (ISU) updated its official list of officials on October 1, 2026. Published in Communication No. 2816, the document i…
Want to experience the next World Synchronized Skating Championships from the stands? Tickets for Nottingham27 are now on sale! From March 27 to April 4, 2027, the British city will host three major international events…
The International Skating Union (ISU) has published new judging guidelines for Synchro9 competitions. Communication No. 2826, dated September 4, 2026, details the technical and artistic criteria, along with the deductio…
Nutrition, mental health and injury prevention are among the priorities highlighted in the latest decisions of the International Skating Union (ISU). On August 6, 2026, the federation announced the members of its new Sp…
Synchronized skating continues to expand internationally! From July 20 to 24, 2026, Bangkok, Thailand, hosted the first Synchro9 Development Camp organized through the International Skating Union's (ISU) development pro…
Athlete well-being does not end at the rink. On July 7, 2026, marking United Against Online Abuse Day, the International Skating Union (ISU) reaffirmed its commitment to protecting skaters from online abuse. Several ini…
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 …
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.
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…
Yes, these are the downgrades. They appeared this season in the synchro scores. Let's explain what they mean.
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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 …
During the 2022 ISU Congress, several changes and adaptations were approved for synchronized skating.
