Chicago Radiance Synchronized Skating Teams Travel to Portland, Oregon to Compete

On January 27, 2016, two teams from the Chicago Radiance Synchronized Skating Club, represented by the Glenwood Figure Skating Club, will travel to Portland, Oregon, to participate in the 2016 Midwestern and Pacific Coast Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships. The Competition is January 27-31, 2016. Those participating in this competitive event are Intermediate and Pre-juvenile teams. The Pre-Juvenile team competes in the qualifying round for a chance to advance to the Championship round to become a top ranked Midwest team. The Intermediate team hopes to place in the top four of their division in order to advance to the National Championships which take place in Kalamazoo, Michigan this February.

These teams, along with the Beginner 2 team, recently competed in Foot of the Lake Competition held in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Each team brought home medals in their division. The Intermediate and Pre-juvenile teams took the Pewter and Beginner 2 took the Gold! Coach Turray said that she couldn’t have been more proud of them.

Founded in 2011, Chicago Radiance’s mission is to provide local skaters the opportunity for participation and achievement in the sport of synchronized skating, while building character as athletes and individuals. Chicago Radiance features skaters from Chicago, the south and southwest suburbs, as well as northwest Indiana. Synchronized skating is a team sport in which 8 - 20 skaters perform a program together. The routines are characterized by teamwork, speed, intricate formations and challenging step sequences. To perfect their skills, individual skaters also supplement skating with yoga, core workout, personal coaches, dance, and power skating classes.

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