In Synchronized Formation, skaters perform formations such as pinwheels, circles and blocks similar to a marching band. The program should consist of marching and basic skating skills with a minimum of simple footwork, hops or toe steps. Teams should demonstrate working knowledge of unison, straight lines and correct holds. For Synchronized Skating, skaters need to have mastered the basics of good synchronized skating and be able to execute superior synchronized formations with speed, difficulty and accuracy. The program should contain synchronized moves along with edges, intricate footwork and a minimum of two-foot skating.
Skaters strive for continuous movement throughout the program with smooth transitions.
Small jumps or hops, technically difficult turns and connecting moves are encouraged. Teams use forward and backward skating steps along with backward maneuvers such as splicing, eggbeaters, figure eight pass through, spoke wheels, and blocks, lines or circles with intricate footwork. Unison, a clean program and speed are expected. Props are not allowed. Synchronized Dance involves skaters moving in unison, utilizing a wide array of dance steps and skating moves to produce a program.