SENIOR | 2012 U.S. SYNCHRONIZED SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS
CRYSTALLETTES
ing with the Muse” program. “To get our best score of the season here is
a good feeling,” Grajek said. “We took the feed- back we’ve received internationally and it paid off in the end.”
And then the focus immediately turned to
the free skate. “We can’t wait to take the ice for the free
skate,” Albert said. “We are going to get the fans involved and show them something really spec- tacular, something that’s never been done.” Te highly anticipated program didn’t dis-
appoint. Te crowd was on its feet before the fi- nale and the skaters were rewarded with 138.66 points and positive grades of execution (GOE) all around.
“Tat was beautiful,” Krantz said. “We had
our first full run-through of the new program one week ago so for them to accomplish what they have is amazing.” In the midst of hugs and cheers and tears,
skater Jenna Longo reflected on what it means to her and her teammates to be members of the Haydenettes. “It is great to be at the top of the sport and
share in the Haydenettes’ legacy,” she said. “I ap- preciate and cherish this opportunity. Te best part, for me, is that our success is a nod to the past, present and future of the program.” Te silver medal, and second World Team
spot, went to the Crystallettes (Dearborn FSC). Tough the team made no qualms about their desire to win, they were happy with the outcome and thrilled to return to the World Champion- ships. “We have worked so hard this season and are mentally tough as a team,” team co-captain Ka- tilyn Peterson said. “We were focused out there
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and controlled what we knew we could about our performance.” Skating to the music of another pop super- star — this time the crowd was treated to the musical styling of Jennifer Lopez — the Crystal- lettes earned 125.16 points for the free skate and totaled 185.54 points for the week. “I’m so proud of how they powered through
that skate,” coach Shannon Peterson said. “Te senior division has a tough lineup so to go out there and perform the way we did is great.” Te competition provided just what the
Crystallettes needed as they turned the focus to Worlds. “I’m looking forward to seeing how we fare internationally one more time this season,” coach Holly Teets said. Miami University, who competed at the
World Championships last season, won bronze. Skating to “Hungarian Rhapsody,” the free skate worked to a crescendo with each of the final four elements earning well over six points apiece. “Tat was an excellent performance,” coach
MIAMI UNIVERSITY
Carla DeGirolamo said. “I asked that they leave it all on the ice and that’s exactly what they did.” With 145.15 points, the ICE’Kateers (Gla-
cier Falls FSC) won the pewter medal after facing their share of adversity this season. Te team saw many of its skaters graduate following the 2011 season. In August, when teams traditionally set their programs, the ICE’Kateers numbered only 10 members. A team of 16 skaters didn’t come together until mid-September; they competed with 19 in Worcester.
“Tis has been a challenging year,” coach
Kathi Pargee said. “We struggled to stay motivat- ed to prepare when we didn’t know if we were go- ing to have a team, but everything came together. In the last few weeks, the girls really turned it up. “Placing fourth here is so exciting and the
support we received from other teams is special. Before the awards ceremony, I was touched to see that everyone backstage was as excited for us as we were.” Te Skyliners (SC of NY) finished fifth in
their senior-level debut.
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