History

Synchronized Ice Skating started in 1954 in  Ann Arbor Michigan at the University of Michigan. It began as a team sport who did halftime shows at the University of Michigan Hockey games. The team was named the Hockettes because they looked like Rockettes on ice. It was originally called Precision Skating, but changed over time to synchronized ice skating. Over time, it spread around the United States and then around the world.

Since the beginning, Synchronized Ice Skating has grown. It first grew popular in the United States, and later spread to all parts of the world. The first ever U.S. Synchronized Ice Skating Championships was held in 1984, originally called the U.S. Precision Championship.  The first World Synchronized Ice Skating Championship was in 2000. 

Today, there are 600 Synchronized Ice Skating Teams Registered in U.S. Figure Skating. Not including the team registered for ISI. (learn more in about) The current World Championships host 26 teams from 20 different countries, comprised of over 500 skaters.