

The Colonials Synchronized Skating Teams
The Colonials Synchronized Skating Teams and Team Excel are excited to announce a new collaboration for the 2023-2024 synchronized skating season! Together, the two organizations will field a joint Juvenile and Novice team, bringing skaters from across New England together in
these nationally recognized divisions!
Training at both The Skating Club of Boston and The Colonial Figure Skating Club, the teams will be led by leadership from both Team Excel and The Colonials. We look forward to providing skaters the opportunity to grow and succeed with this collaborative endeavor!
Tryouts for both Juvenile and Novice will be held on the following dates:
March 11, 2023
Juvenile: 6:30-7:20pm
Novice: 7:30-8:20pm
Nashoba Valley Olympia
34 Massachusetts Ave. Boxborough, MA.
March 19, 2023
Juvenile: 2:00-2:50pm
Novice: 3:00-3:50pm
The Skating Club of Boston
750 University Ave. Norwood, MA.
To register for tryouts, you may visit either https://excelsynchro.org/ or www.colonialfsc.com/synchro to sign up today!
The Colonials are excited to be fielding the following teams in addition to the collaborative Juvenile & Novice lines for the 2023-2024 season:
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Aspire
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Preliminary
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Pre Juvenile
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Juvenile - Collaboration w/ Team Excel
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Intermediate
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Novice - Collaboration w/ Team Excel
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Adult
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Masters
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Open Adult
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Open Masters
TRYOUTS
We Are Excited You Are Interested In Joining The Colonials Synchronized Skating Teams
Tryout sessions are divided based on team level. Please register your skater for the session they will attend that they qualify for based on their moves in the field test level. Tryouts are closed to all spectators to allow skaters to fully concentrate and perform at their best without the distraction of an audience. Tryouts will be held at the Nashoba Valley Olympia Rink, Boxborough, MA, Rink 3.

SKATE WITH OUR TEAMS
We Are Excited You Are Interested In Joining The Colonials Synchronized Skating Teams




THE COLONIALS
Become part of the family! Our goal is to develop and strengthen skaters to maximize performance both on and off the ice. With a focus on basic skills, edge quality and power we will maintain a strong force as both national and international competitors known for our sportsmanship, teamwork and pursuit of excellence. Dedication, commitment, time management, cooperation and leadership skills are at the core of each skater as individuals, allowing the team to perform and succeed at the highest level.
WHAT IS SYNCHRO
Synchronized skating is a popular discipline both within U.S. Figure Skating and around the world. Synchronized skating is a team sport in which 8-20 skaters perform a program together. It uses the same judging system as singles, pairs and dance and is characterized by teamwork, speed, intricate formations and challenging step sequences. Elements in synchronized skating include blocks, circles, wheels, lines, intersections, move elements, creative elements, no holds elements, spins and pairs moves. (see detailed list of elements) Synchronized teams in the U.S. can compete in 14 different levels according to the age and skill level of the team members.
There are so many benefits to participating in a team sport, and synchronized skating is a great way for figure skaters to compete in a sport they love while enjoying all of the aspects of working with others in a team-oriented sport.
DRESSES FOR SALE
Need dresses for next season? We have several dresses for sale!! Available as a set or some sold individually. Prices, sizes and qty vary. Email us at events@colonialfsc.com for questions or more details.


COACHING STAFF
Amanda Werner
Director of Synchronized Skating, Head Coach
Amanda Werner grew up in Newburyport, Massachusetts, where she started her synchronized skating career with the Ice Liners. Amanda then skated for the Ice Mates out of Lexington for one year where she helped her team to a Novice National Championship in 2002. She then skated on the Colonial Junior Line for three years where she competed both nationally and internationally. Amanda then skated for Miami University's Senior Varsity Synchronized Skating Team for three years, winning a National Championship in 2006, and was a member of the first U.S. team to ever podium at the World Championships in 2007 with a silver medal. She graduated from Miami University in May 2009 with a bachelor's degree in Business Marketing, and immediately joined the Colonial coaching staff. Amanda became the Director of Synchronized Skating in the 2012 season.
Chad Brennan
Coach
Chad grew up in Franklin MA and started skating at the age of 3 years old. He started skating at Colonial FSC at the age of 8 and has remained there ever since. He has gone from skater to professional staff. Among Chad's competitive highlights he is a Three time New England Regional champion in pairs, Six time NE Regional Medalist, Two time Eastern Sectional Championships medalist, Five Time Eastern Sectionals Competitor, and a Six time US Nationals Competitor. Chad was also the primary skating double for Will Ferrell in the 2007 Block-buster, "BLADES OF GLORY". He also was the skating double for a 2007 "Mattie in the Morning, Money on the 10's" commercial. Chad has been a professional staff member of CFSC since 2008 in which he has guided many skaters to gold medals, US National Championships, and International competitions. Nothing makes Chad happier than when a skater achieves his/her goal. Chad joined the Colonials Synchronized Skating Team Staff in 2014, when he wanted to explore a new aspect of skating he admired. Luckily, Amanda has kept Chad along for the ride. He currently is the assistant coach of Colonials Adult and is the head coach for Colonials Masters.
Gianna Goode
Coach
Gianna Goode is a native Red Bank, NJ where she began skating at the age of seven. She started her synchronized skating career with the Ice-Lantics competing at the Youth Introductory, Juvenile, Novice and Intermediate level where she made National appearances in 2001 and 2002. Gianna also skated with Tour de Force at the intermediate level. Gianna then attended Miami University and skated for the Miami University's Collegiate Varsity Synchronized Skating Team for three years, winning a National Championship in 2005, 2006, and 2008. Gianna has been coaching synchronized skating for collectively eight years at the Adult, Open Juvenile, Pre-Juvenile, Preliminary, Beginner, Open Collegiate and Intermediate levels. She also has experience coaching private lessons particularly focusing on Moves in the Field and skating skills. Gianna graduated from Miami University in 2008 with a BS in Health and Sport Studies and graduated from Kansas State in 2011 with a MS in Academic Advising. She is currently an Academic Coordinator in the Student-Athlete Support Service Center at Northeastern University. Gianna joined the Colonial coaching staff in the 2016-2017 season.
CONTACT US
The Colonials Home Rink:
Nashoba Valley Olympia
34 Massachusetts Avenue
Boxborough, MA 01719
Phone: 978.263.3450
Director: Amanda Werner - synchro@colonialfsc.com
For additional information about the Colonials contact: SYNCHRO@COLONIALFSC.COM
The Colonials Mailing Address:
The Colonials
c/o The Colonial Figure Skating Club
PO Box 517
West Acton, MA 01720
Office Phone: 978.263.3450