Prerequisites, Additional Fees & Dress Code
Prerequisites
In order to participate in the Learn to Synchronized Skate program, skaters must be between the ages of 6 and 13, possess strong backward skating skills and be at the ISI Gamma level or higher.
Open enrollment applies to the Synchronized Skating Developmental Program – fee will be pro-rated accordingly. All skaters must complete the skill development portion of the class before they are permitted to participate in the event and competition program.
Additional Fees
Skaters will be responsible for the following additional fees, which are not included in the initial program fee. More information about these fees will be provided at practice.
• Team practice outfit
• Performance dress (to be worn at all exhibitions and competitions)
• Team warm-up
• Event fees (team entry fees for competitions and instructor travel expenses will be divided equally among all team members)
• Additional practices sessions which may be schedule for extra preparation for exhibitions or competitions
• Memberships (applications will be provided at practice)
ISI – $13 annually
U.S. FS Basic Skills – $7.50 annually
* Current members of the ISI or USFS Basic Skills or member club (Pittsburgh FSC) will not need to pay additional membership fees. A copy of current membership(s) and member number(s) must be provided at time of registration.
Dress Code
- All skaters must have their own skates.
- Proper Skating attire - skating dress and tights or sweat suit - no jeans.
- Hair pulled back in ponytail or bun.
- No jewelry - necklaces, rings or bracelets.
- Gloves will not be permitted during LTSynchro Class.
- Tennis Shoes must be worn during the off-ice portion of the program.
- Team practice outfit and event costumes will be discussed at practice.
