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The Santa Rosa Figure Skating Club Precision Team brings skaters together to train and perform as one unit. Precision skating — also called synchronized skating — combines the technical elements of figure skating with the timing, spacing, and teamwork of a group. This page explains what the team is about, who it is for, and how to get involved with the club.
In precision skating, a group of skaters moves across the ice as a single formation. Instead of performing solo jumps and spins, the team focuses on synchronized footwork, intersecting lines, circles, and blocks that change shape as the music builds. Judges look for unison, speed, and precise spacing as much as for individual skating skill.
For skaters, precision offers something different from singles or pairs: a chance to build endurance, learn to hold a line, and share the ice with teammates who rely on one another. For families and spectators, it is one of the most visually striking forms of skating to watch.
The Santa Rosa Figure Skating Club Precision Team is designed for club skaters who want to skate with others and are ready to commit to regular team practices. Because team placements depend on the current roster and the levels being fielded in a given season, the best first step is to speak with the club about your skater's experience and goals.
If you are unsure whether precision is the right fit, ask the club about observing a practice or trying a session before committing to a season.
Team practices are built around repetition and listening. A typical session includes a warm-up, work on formations and transitions, run-throughs of the program music, and feedback from the coaching staff. Skaters should arrive early, come prepared with water and proper layers, and be ready to skate as part of a group rather than as an individual.
Precision rewards consistency. Missing practices affects the whole team, so attendance and punctuality matter. Coaches may adjust formations as the season progresses, which means skaters need to stay flexible and pay close attention to spacing and timing.
Depending on the season, the Precision Team may participate in competitions and club performances. Competition schedules, entry requirements, and travel plans are set by the club and communicated to team families in advance. Skaters should expect to prepare both a program for competition and, at times, exhibition or club-show performances.
Because competition rules and levels can change from year to year, families should rely on the club's current season information rather than on past schedules. Ask the team coordinator for the latest details on events the team is planning to attend.
Getting started is simple: reach out to the Santa Rosa Figure Skating Club and express interest in the Precision Team. The club can tell you about current team levels, practice times, and any upcoming tryout or placement sessions. From there, you can discuss your skater's background and decide together whether to join.
Not necessarily. Precision teams often include skaters with a range of backgrounds. The club will help determine the right level based on current skating skills and team needs.
Yes. Many skaters continue their individual training alongside team practices. Talk with your coach and the team coordinator to balance schedules.
Practice frequency varies by season and level. The club can provide the current practice schedule and expected commitment before you join.
Bring your skates, water, and warm layers, and arrive early enough to be ready on time. The team coordinator may share additional items once you are placed.
Use the contact information on the Santa Rosa Figure Skating Club website to reach the club directly. They can connect you with the Precision Team coordinator.