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Formally known as Precision skating, Synchronized Skating is one of the fastest growing ice sports in the world. It is a specialized branch of skating distinct from figures, free skating, ice dancing and pair skating. It involves teams of skaters (from twelve to twenty) performing a variety of types of footwork, group formations and skating maneuvers. Heads, legs, arms and bodies must be synchronized and in unison. Formations must be accurate; lines must be straight.

Programs are judged for technical difficulty and presentation (artistic impression). Senior teams have a short program that lasts 2:40 minutes and a long program lasting 4:30 minutes.

The short program (also called the technical program) has 5 required elements, set by an International congress the previous year. For the 2004-2005 season, the required elements are an intersecting maneuver, wheel maneuver, circular moves in the field pattern, block and synchronized spin. Judges look for footwork, changing arm positions and holds, closeness, speed, straight lines and alignment.

The long program (also called the free program) must include three changes in rhythm and speed or tempo, but otherwise has no required elements. Innovative moves and creativity are very important in addition to the technical elements.

A Senior Team consists of 12-20 skaters, all of whom must have reached fourteen years of age by July 1st preceding the competition.

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2007 WORLD CHAMPIONS - "Team Surprise" Senior Synchronized Skating from Sweden - Exhibition for World Championships 2008

2008 World Synchronized Championships - "Rockettes" from Finland