Skyline Synchronized Swim Team
Skyline Acres Synchro Team is a member of the Rocky Mountain Summer Synchro League, which consists of five clubs, including Skyline, Crestmoor Community Association, Fort Collins Synchro, Central Park Stingrays, and Virginia Vale Swim Club. Our team works with kids ages 5-19 to improve their technique while building strong bonds with their teammates under the direction of head coach, Johanna Jaquith and several assistant coaches. Swimmers work together at practices, encourage each other at meets, and have a blast at team social events throughout the summer. The competitive season runs from after Memorial Day to the end of July.
FAQs
How does the Synchronized Swim Team compete?
In 2024, there will be 3 meets where swimmers perform and are judged on 4 figures. The term “figures” refers to a single swimmer demonstrating a specific move in front of a panel of judges who score them.
Finally, there is a 4th and final 2-day State Meet in late July where swimmers perform 2 choreographed swimming routines.The judges use the US Synchronized Swimming handbook for scoring skills or a series of skills (routines). Swimmers compete against others in their age group and/or ability. The top swimmers are acknowledged with ribbons at the end of every meet.
What about the fancy hair & costumes?
Swimmers dress up for only 2 performances, the Water Show and the State Meet. Think about ballet or a gymnastics meet. Dancers and Gymnasts always dress for the stage and/or competition. Synchronized swimmers do the same thing. This is when swimmers wear costumes that complement their routine. These athletes are judged not just on their compulsory element skills but also the artistry of the performance. SKILL + MUSIC + ARTISTIC MERIT = high scores!