recreational ice skating

Synchro Promo by Eileen Viglione
What better place to show off your skills than in St. Louis, nicknamed the “Show me State?” ISI Synchronized Championships heads to the Heartland April 8-10, with competition taking place at the world-class St. Peters Rec-Plex.

Synchro Champs includes seven event categories: Synchronized Skating Team, Synchronized Skating Compulsories, Synchronized Formation Team, Synchronized Formation Compulsories, Synchronized Advanced Formation Team, Synchronized Open Skating Team and Synchronized Dance Team. Synchro Champs also caters to eight age groups: Tot, Junior Youth, Youth, Senior Youth, Teen, Collegiate, Adult and Master.

In addition to three days of competition events, Synchro Champs also features the annual Synchro Showcase exhibition showcasing impressive performances, selected throughout the competition, as well as special guest skaters.

Known as the community’s crown jewel, St. Peters Rec-Plex, located just 30 minutes west of St. Louis, boasts three NHL-size ice rinks, a first-rate natatorium for swimming and diving, an indoor track and workout facilities. Opened in 1994, this impressive facility celebrated its 10-year-anniversary as host of the U.S. Olympic Diving Trials. In 2007, it underwent an $18.5 million expansion, doubling its total square footage to 236,000.

Over the summer, St. Peters Rec-Plex hosted the United States Roller Hockey Championship, “State Wars 11,” with teams representing 25 states and two Canadian provinces. It has also hosted numerous ISI competitions, most recently the 2014 ISI Winter Classic.

Situated in St. Charles County, St. Peters is nationally recognized as one of the state’s top places to live. Outdoor amenities include pools, fishing ponds, a golf course, BMX track and 25 parks featuring 20 miles of recreation trails.

Visitors will surely want to venture into nearby St. Louis, home to the nation’s tallest monument, the Gateway Arch, which celebrated its 50th birthday in October. An engineering marvel, the stainless steel arch rises 630 feet in the air! Be sure to ride the tram to the top for awe-inspiring views. Next, head to the 1,300-acre Forest Park, one of the largest urban parks in the world. Here, you’ll discover the city’s key cultural institutions, including the St. Louis Zoo, the historic Jewel Box greenhouse, the Grand Basin and science, history and art museums. There’s tons more to do in St. Louis, so don’t forget to get your test and registration in by Feb. 1 to experience the fun and adventure firsthand.

MORE INFO…

  • Skateisi.org/synchro
  • Explorestlouis.com
  • Stpetersmo.net/
  • Stpetersmo.net/st-peters-rec-plex.aspx

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