by Mary Sullivan


Skating Director Shares Rewards of Bringing a Team to an ISI National Event


by Mary Sullivan F


OR MOST OF our Winterland Skating School skaters, the ISI World Recreational Team Championships, held July 23-28 at New England Sports Center in Marlborough,


Mass., was their first experience at an ISI national event. Tey competed individually and in multiple team events, including Pattern, Team Compulsory, Teatre Production, Ensemble and Synchro. It was a fantastic, rewarding week for the coaches, parents and skaters!


On our journey preparing for Worlds, we reaped many


rewards. Our skaters from various levels collaborated in both small and large groups and in couple events. Working together, learning routines while preparing for the competition, helped strengthen existing friendships and nurture new friendships. Practices were a great way to bring together skaters who share common goals and passions. Tey were encouraged to set goals for their individual events and practiced more than usual. Our ice time was filled with enthusiasm in anticipation of ISI Worlds.


Volunteer efforts at the competition provided a great


opportunity for our parents (and skaters) to feel included in the competition process and experience the energy and excitement


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