Skate Canada Manitoba  – Skate Dauphin and Skate Canada Manitoba to Host 

2017 Manitoba Crocus Invitational Synchronized Skating Competition on March 18, 2017
 
WINNIPEG, MB.  March 13, 2017 – Rebecca Lowe-Smith and Jodi Steinbachs, Event Co-Chairpersons, are pleased to announce that Skate Dauphin and the Skate Canada Manitoba Section are hosting the 2017 Crocus Invitational Synchronized Skating Competition at the Dauphin Credit Union Place in Dauphin, MB on March 18, 2017.

Over two hundred skaters on 22 teams will compete at this competition. Seven levels are represented from Beginner I and II up to Pre-Novice and Adult II, providing the opportunity for very young to adult skaters to participate in synchronized skating. This competition provides teams the opportunity to display the skills they have learned while cheering on teams from across Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan. Fans will experience the camaraderie of synchronized skating and its’ team atmosphere during this event.
 
Shauna Marling, Executive Director Skate Canada Manitoba thanked Skate Dauphin, and its volunteers for hosting this exciting and fun event.  Marling explained that synchronized skating is a specialized discipline of skating involving groups of eight or more skaters performing various group formations and maneuvers. The objective is for the team to perform as one unit by executing circles, blocks, lines, wheels and intersections in unison to the music while demonstrating quality edges, power and flow. Marling added Synchronized Skating is very exciting and fun to watch.

Skate Dauphin invites everyone to attend this competition and enjoy some excellent Synchronized Skating.
 
Tickets for the Skate Canada Manitoba Crocus Invitational Competition will be available at the door.
 
Schedule information can be found at: 
www.mbskates.ca

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For more information – contact Shauna Marling, Executive Director skate.exec@sportmanitoba.ca or 204-925-5708 (W), Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.
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On the weekend –         Rebecca Lowe-Smith, Event Co-Chair at 204-648-3896
                                      Jodi Steinbachs, Event Co-Chair at 204-648-4038