Public Invited to Synchro Skating Send-Off Event in Crestwood!

Chicago Radiance Synchronized Skating Team invites all area residents to attend their Annual Send-Off Exhibition at the Southwest Ice Arena, 5505 127th St., in Crestwood, Wednesday, November 12 at 5:30 p.m. Admission is free.

Radiance features skaters from Chicago, the south and southwest suburbs, as well as northwest Indiana.

“Our teams have been working very hard to prepare for this year’s competition season,” said Chicago Radiance Co-Director Nicole Turay. “This Send-Off event is the perfect opportunity for figure skating fans, of all ages, to enjoy dynamic performances by the best skaters in this area.”

Chicago Radiance showcases 64 skaters on six teams, including an all-inclusive “House” Team that performs locally, and five teams that compete in Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin. Three of the competitive teams will travel to Edina, Minnesota in January to compete for a spot at the U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships, which will be held in Providence, Rhode Island in February. Last season, the Chicago Radiance Juvenile Team earned 5th place at this national event.

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.

Earlier this year, the International Skating Union applied to the International Olympic Committee to have Synchronized Skating included in the 2018 Winter Olympic Games at Pyeongchang, South Korea. If approved, Synchronized Skating would become the fifth discipline of figure skating, joining ladies singles, mens singles, pairs and dance.

Founded in 2011, Chicago Radiance represents the Glenwood Figure Skating Club. The mission of Chicago Radiance is to provide local skaters the opportunity for participation and achievement in the sport of synchronized skating, while building character as athletes and individuals.

For more information about the November 12 Send-Off Exhibition or how you can join Chicago Radiance as a skater or a sponsor, please visit www.chicagoradiance.com.