SYNCHRONIZED SKATING
Les Suprêmes aim for historic fourth title at ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships
03 Apr 2025
The world’s top Synchronized Skating teams are gearing up for an intense showdown at the ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships on April 4 and 5, 2025. With breathtaking performances, unmatched precision, and fierce rivalries, this year’s competition promises to be one for the history books.
Reigning champions Les Suprêmes (CAN) are chasing an unprecedented fourth consecutive world title, but the challenge will be tougher than ever. The Helsinki Rockettes and Team Unique, two powerhouse Finnish teams, are ready to electrify their home crowd and stake their claim for gold. Adding to the suspense, the Haydenettes (USA), last year’s silver medalists, are also aiming for the podium. With the world’s elite teams separated by mere fractions in their season’s best scores, the battle for the championship is wide open.
Key Contenders to Watch
- Les Suprêmes (see cover picture) won the Challenger International Classic in Boston (USA) and were second at the Dresden Cup. The team that beat them there, Marigold Ice Unity (FIN) is not competing in the Helsinki. The Canadians come with a seasons best of 225.20 points to Finland.
Helsinki Rockettes ©ISU
- The reigning ISU World Synchronized bronze medalists Helsinki Rockettes are only 0.05 points behind Les Suprêmes with a seasons best of 225.15 points and won the Mozart Cup in Austria. However, they came fourth at the International Classic.
Team Unique ©ISU
- Team Unique finished second at the International Classic and has a seasons best of 224.53 points.
Haydenettes ©ISU
- The Haydenettes have earned two bronze medals in their ISU Challenger events (SB 218.77).
- Other teams to watch include Nova Senior (CAN), Skyliners (USA) and Team Berlin 1 (GER).
A Look at Synchronized Skating
Originally known as Precision Skating, Synchronized Skating emerged in the 1950s and has since evolved into a highly technical and dynamic discipline of figure skating. It showcases speed, intricate formations, complex footwork, and breathtaking lifts, performed in perfect unison. Each team consists of 16 skaters, with up to four alternates.
This year, 20 teams and 443 skaters from 16 ISU Members will take the ice in Helsinki, marking the fourth time the city has hosted the prestigious event since its inception in 2000.
Schedule of the event
The schedule of the ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships is as follows:
Friday, April 4: Short Program
Saturday, April 5: Free Skating
For full entries and results, please see the ISU event page and the official event page. Follow the event on social media using the hashtag: #SynchroSkating.
Where to Watch the ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships 2025
Please visit Where to Watch to find out where you can watch the Championships.