As a synchronized ice skater, the majority of my practice sessions have at least one teammate or friend on them, and sometimes I can be overwhelmed with the desire of wanting to talk with them instead of practicing. Here are some things that have helped me make my practice sessions more efficient and might help you as well!

Rise on Ice is thrilled to announce the winner of the Rising Dreams Scholarship! The scholarship debuted in 2024 to support synchronized skaters by offsetting synchronized skating costs.

Written by Olivia O’Connor on behalf of Rise on Ice

Rise on Ice hosted an online webinar on Saturday, 5/25, from 7-8 PM EST. We talked about balancing school and skating and hosted a Q&A with four guest speakers, Angela, Alana, Kira, and Tina.

While being involved in the ice skating community, it is easy to overlook the privilege it takes to be able to participate in the sport. It is important to recognize these privileges, and remain grateful for the exceptional opportunity it is to ice skate.

The skating community’s most precious trait is its unwavering ability to support one another and lift each other up. The audience, other teams, and my own teammates all played a crucial role in building a supportive and crucial network. When we encourage each other, we find ourselves full of confidence and hope.

Rise on Ice is thrilled to announce the winner of the Aspiring Skater’s Scholarship! The scholarship debuted in 2024 to elevate an aspiring skater to success by providing financial support.

Written by Emily Zhu on behalf of Rise on Ice.

Mistakes are the things I do most, whether it’s making an error on my math homework or forgetting to wash the dishes. However, the most mistakes in my life have been made in my sport, synchronized skating. As someone who grew up with increasingly high standards for herself and has often been hard on myself for imperfections, mistakes have been difficult to confront and deal with.

2023 has been a busy year for Rise On Ice. Events and initiatives revolving around our core values of community, equality, and guidance were organized. We connected to our community in various ways. Along the way, we grew from our experiences. It has been a fun and fulfilling year. Cheers!

Throughout my freshman year, I was a member of the DC Edge Intermediate team. Skating on this team was one of the most rewarding experiences in my life; however, it comes with being able to balance the heavy academic pressure. ‘Back to Reality’ is a narrative based on my personal experiences returning to school after skating competitions.

If nervousness shoots through your body and causes your palms to sweat, your legs to shake, and results in your heart beating faster and faster, then you're not alone. If you feel that way just before competitions, then you can prepare yourself mentally, and it is just as important as the physical preparation…

Why is trying something new always so hard, yet so important? Read more to explore our fear of new experiences and what can be learned from taking risks.

As balancing an intense practice schedule with life may feel overwhelming, it is important to make those practices something to look forward to and enjoy. Read on to learn about a couple tips that can help make the best out of a session.

It is crucial for all athletes to know how to prepare your body for competitions. Read more to find out about a couple strategies that may help!

The presumption in sports is often that "Winning is everything." However, this mindset may effect the potential for improvement. Switching out of this is challenging, but a couple memorable points may help.

As a competitive synchronized skater, practice is what determines how much you progress. Over the course of my 10 years of skating, I’ve gradually increased my practice time as my skill level has advanced. For instance, I started out practicing about 1 hour a week, and now I practice for over 20 hours a week—including commuting. As someone who loves spending time practicing both new tricks and refining old skating skills, I’ve learned that it’s also important to let your body rest.

Balancing ice skating and school is challenging, especially when holding priorities towards both. Read to learn more about managing your time as a student-athlete.

Nervousness before a competition is a universal feeling experienced by most people. However, preparing yourself mentally can help push past performance anxiety and set you up for peak performance.