Synchronized Skating Teams to compete in Souris MB on St. Patty’s day!

Skate Canada Manitoba – WINNIPEG, MB.  March 5, 2018 – Kirsten Duguay & Deanna Popadynetz, Event Co-Chairpersons, are pleased to announce that Skate Brandon and the Skate Canada Manitoba Section are hosting the 2018 Crocus Invitational Synchronized Skating Competition at the Souris Glenwood Memorial Complex in Souris, MB on March 17, 2018.
 
Over two hundred skaters on 24 teams will compete at this competition. Eight 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. Fans will experience the camaraderie of synchronized skating and its’ team atmosphere during this event.
 
Shauna Marling, Executive Director Skate Canada Manitoba thanked Skate Brandon, 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 Brandon 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