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The site of the 2034 Olympic Winter Games, Salt Lake City – as well as the state of Utah – will serve as the host for the U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships for the first time.
About the U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships
More than 1,700 skaters from approximately 90 of the top synchronized skating teams from across the country will compete for U.S. titles in eight divisions: senior combined, junior, collegiate, juvenile, intermediate, novice, adult and masters. ​
Each team must earn their opportunity to compete at the Championships. Teams who have competed internationally as a part of the U.S. National Team may earn byes to participate at the Championships. Other teams must qualify via placement at one of three Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships (Eastern, Midwestern and Pacific Coast). ​
The event also serves as the final U.S. qualifier for the 2026 World Championships Team, in which two senior teams will be selected to participate at the ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships 2026 in Salzburg, Austria. The World Junior Team will be determined prior to this event, but it will serve as the last domestic competition before those selected teams head to the ISU World Junior Synchronized Skating Championships in Gdansk, Poland.
What is Synchronized Skating?
Formed in 1956 by Dr. Richard Porter of Ann Arbor, Michigan, synchronized skating is a discipline of figure skating (the other four are men’s, women’s, pairs and ice dance). The discipline was previously known as “precision skating” for the intricate moves skaters perform on ice together. The name was later updated to synchronized skating, or more commonly referred to as “synchro.”
Teams are comprised of 8-20 skaters, who together perform challenging formations and step sequences. The discipline relies heavily on skaters working together seamlessly to create a cohesive and visually impressive performance. Skaters execute elements from each of the singles, pairs and ice dance disciplines, such as lifts and spins, as well as elements unique to the discipline such as intersections and pivoting blocks.
Division Definitions
Senior Combined
This division includes members of the U.S. National Team and is largely considered the pinnacle event of the Championships. Teams comprised of 12 (senior elite 12) or 16 (senior) skaters perform elements at the highest level of difficulty of the discipline. All skaters must be at least 17 years old and have passed the highest-level skating skills test (gold).
Teams in this division will perform both a short program and a free skate program. Their total score earned from both segments will determine a final overall score and who stands on the podium.
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Notable Team: The Haydenettes are the reigning World bronze medalists and 32-time U.S. Champions.
Junior
This division includes members of the U.S. National Team and is comprised of teams with 16 skaters. All skaters must be between 13 and 19 years old.
Teams in this division will perform both a short program and a free skate program. Their total score earned from both segments will determine a final overall score and Championship titles.
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Notable Teams: In 2025, two U.S. teams made history at the World Junior Synchronized Skating Championships. Teams Elite became the first synchronized skating team – at any level – to win gold at an ISU Championships. They shared the podium at that World Junior Championships with the Skyliners (bronze), marking the second time ever that the U.S. had two teams on the podium.
Collegiate
Teams include 12-20 skaters, who all must be enrolled in a college or degree program as full-time students, creating an atmosphere filled with school spirit!
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Notable Teams: In 2025, the Miami University Varsity Synchronized Skating Team secured their fourth consecutive U.S. Collegiate gold. They are one of just three teams in which synchronzied skating is considered a varsity sport at their school (Trine University and Adrian College).