6 ^th Annual WisconSync! Synchronized Skating Competition

Wisconsin Inspire Co-op/ Elite Skating Academy

October 16,17,18 2026

Sun Prairie Ice Arena Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

ENTRY DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 .

I. COMPETITION OVERVIEW

The WISCONSYNC! will be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations of U.S. Figure Skating, as set forth in the current rulebook , and/or current Compete USA handbook as well as any pertinent updates that have been posted on the U.S. Figure Skating website .

This competition is open to all eligible, restricted, reinstated or readmitted persons as defined by the Eligibility Rules.

Skaters must be a currently registered member of a U.S. Figure Skating member club, a collegiate club or who is an individual member in accordance with the current rulebook. For non-U.S. citizens, please refer to the rulebook for more information.

II. ELIGIBILITY

Test requirements for synchronized skating teams: this competition does not require that skating skills test requirements for the team’s level be met, except for the maximum allowed at the Aspire levels.

EVENTS OFFERED:

• U.S. Figure Skating Program Requirements: usfigureskating.org --> Skate --> Compete --> Program Requirements
• Skate United: For any Skate United (S.U.) Athlete, please have them register for their appropriate level under the “standard” option. Once the registration is complete, the following form must be submitted to the competition chair via email at Lanny.nelson1942@gmail.com
• Click here for the Skate United Athlete Form .
• Skating Accommodation Memorandum (S.A.M.): Skaters using a S.A.M. must submit their S.A.M. to the competition chair via email at Lanny.nelson1942@gmail.com
• Click here for more information about S.A.Ms.

On the program requirements page linked above, competitions that fall within the date range beside the program requirements must use those requirements.

OUR COMMUNITY:

U.S. Figure Skating is dedicated to fostering a culture of belonging and community that is welcoming for all individuals. We are committed to championing diversity, equity and inclusion and understanding its value in combating discrimination and challenging inequalities necessary to develop champions both on and off the ice. We are actively working toward developing equitable practices and policies that foster safety and empower all individuals to authentically pursue their unique path in all areas of our sport. We stand firmly on the belief that our members are the most important asset to our organization and that our differences are meaningful and strengthen our sport. We believe that skating is for everyone.

NON-DISCRIMINATION:

U.S. Figure Skating commits in policy, principle and practice to sustain a non-discriminatory approach on and off the ice for all members. We strive to provide equal opportunity for all despite their varied backgrounds, experiences and identities, and want all members to feel valued and respected at every level of organization. U.S. Figure Skating’s SkateSafe® Program receives, investigates and addresses allegations of discrimination or harassment throughout its membership and the organization. Please refer to the SkateSafe® Program Handbook for further definition of harassment, discrimination and abuse.

By attending this event, all participants are willingly committing to upholding U.S. Figure Skating’s Code of Ethics ( GR 2.00 ) and Code of Conduct ( GR 3.00 ), as detailed within the U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook .

To report a concern of discrimination or harassment to U.S. Figure Skating, please visit www.USFigureSkating.org/SkateSafe or email SkateSafe@USFigureSkating.org .

ATHLETE ASSISTANCE/ACCOMMODATIONS:

Should a skater with disabilities require any specific accommodations or assistance for their competitive event, please submit your approved S.A.M to the Competition Chair by the registration deadline at LANNY.NELSON1942@GMAIL.COM.

COMPLIANCE:

COACHES

To be an eligible coach at a nonqualifying competition, coaches must meet the applicable compliance requirements and be verified by U.S. Figure Skating. Coach compliance falls into two categories, Coach Compliance (including choreographers) and Learn to Skate USA® Instructor Compliance. Details regarding compliance requirements can be found in Members Only, click the blue “COACH” button. All compliance requirements must be met at the time of check-in to access the competition, no exceptions.

Coaches of foreign athletes: If you are a coach of a foreign athlete only, you are not subject to U.S. Figure Skating coach compliance and will only be asked to provide a letter of good standing for the federation your athlete represents.

• Team Management Guide

TEAM SERVICE PERSONNEL

Teams are permitted a maximum of two team service personnel. Team service personnel must have a current U.S. Figure Skating or Learn to Skate USA® membership, a green lighted background check and completed SafeSport™ Training. All compliance requirements must be met at the time of check-in to access the competition, no exceptions. Team service personnel is defined as those indicated as a team manager and/or team service personnel planning to attend the competition with the team.

MANDATORY ATHLETES

Athletes age 18+ as of the competition start date who will be competing on a team (i.e., synchro, ice dance, pairs, shadow dance, theatre, etc.) with at least one Minor Athlete must complete SafeSport™ Training. * Minor athletes who turn 18 mid-season are encouraged to seek parental consent to take the online SafeSport™ Training early to avoid any disruptions in their ability to participate as the training is required upon turning 18. The athlete will not be compliant until they have completed the training and their Members Only portal reflects completion. Please email skatesafe@usfigureskating.org for instructions or questions regarding parental consent.

III. REGISTRATION INFORMATION

ONLINE REGISTRATION VIA EMS :

All teams are required to register online via the U.S. Figure Skating Event Management System (EMS). Anyone listed as a team manager or coach for a team in their Members Only Team Profile will be able to access the registration system. Registration for the competition is not considered final until online payment has been received. Online payment via credit card is the only form of accepted payment for registration in EMS.

1. Go to https://m.usfigureskating.org .
2. Use your personal member number and password to login.
3. Click the BLUE “ EMS Event Management System ” button.
4. Choose “Competition Registration – Teams” from the menu.
5. Select the team you would like to register for competition.
6. Click the REGISTER NOW button next to your competition’s name.

NOTE : Only the competitions for which your team(s) are eligible will appear.

7. Walk through the on-screen registration process which will include:
1. Team Verification : Confirm the team’s information is accurate.
2. Registration Overview : Review general information about the competition.
3. Event Selection : Confirm the event you are registering the team for is accurate.
4. Competition Roster Selection : Click the “ Add Skaters ” link. The screen will display all skaters listed in your Main Roster. Check the box next to each skater’s name to add them to the competition roster.
5. Coach Information : Click the “ Add Coaches ” link. The screen will display all coaches listed in your Team Profile. Check the box next to each coach’s name to add them. Only the coaches who will be attending this competition should be listed. This information can also be updated from your EMS Team Portal. You will only be able to add coaches who are listed in your Team Profile.
6. Team Service Personnel Information : Click the “ Add Team Service Personnel ” to add attending team service personnel. The screen will display team managers and team service personnel listed in your Team Profile. Check the box next to each name to add them. Only the team service personnel who will be attending this competition should be listed. This information can also be updated from your EMS Team Portal. You will only be able to add team service personnel who are listed in your Team Profile.
8. Payment via credit card will be required to complete your registration as it is the only accepted form of payment for registration in EMS. Registrations are not considered complete until an invoice confirmation via email has been received. A 3% processing fee will be assessed at check-out.

NOTE : Payment must be submitted individually for each team’s registration. If you are planning on registering multiple teams in a short period of time, it is recommended that you contact your credit card company to prevent anti-fraud systems from being activated.

FOREIGN SYNCHRO:

Additional steps are required to complete your registration. For a full guide to registering foreign teams, CLICK HERE . Email memberservices@usfigureskating.org if you require assistance.

CRITIQUES/FEEDBACK

On ice critiques with high level Officials will be offered Preliminary thru Adult level. (Aspire if ice time permits). $125.00 for 15 minutes.

Registration will be available via google form.

MUSIC SUBMISSION/UPLOAD:

EMS MUSIC UPLOAD: Competitors participating in events with music are required to upload their music to EMS no later than 10 /02/2026. After this date, skaters will be locked out of this feature and subject to a $50 late fee . The late fee will automatically be added to each skater's cart who doesn't meet this requirement by the deadline. Late fees will not be removed under any circumstances and must be paid prior to receiving the skater credential onsite.

DEADLINE: DATE 10/02/2026 11:59 pm EST Late Fee $50.00.

EMS SKATER MUSIC UPLOAD HOW TO: CLICK HERE If you need assistance, email productsupport@usfigureskating.org

Competitors must also have available a backup copy of their competition music on a cell phone and it must be immediately available rink side whenever the team competes. If the phone does not have the standard round headset connector, an appropriate adapter, such as an Apple Lightning connector or Samsung USB-C adapter is required to be attached. The phone should be presented to the music person with the file ready to play, phone in airplane mode and volume turned to maximum.

PLANNED PROGRAM CONTENT (PPC) SUBMISSION/UPLOAD – FOR IJS EVENTS ONLY:

EMS PLANNED PROGRAM CONTENT (PPC) – Competitors participating in IJS events are required to submit PPC in EMS no later than 10/02/2025. After this date, skaters will be locked out of this feature in EMS and subject to a $50 late fee . The late fee will automatically be added to each skater’s cart who doesn’t meet this requirement by the deadline. Late fees will not be removed under any circumstances and must be paid prior to receiving the skater credential onsite.

DEADLINE: 10/02/2026 11:59 pm EST Late Fee $50.00

EMS PPC UPLOAD HOW TO: CLICK HERE If you need assistance, email productsupport@usfigureskating.org

REFUND POLICY

Entry fees will not be refunded after entry deadline unless no competition exists or the event is canceled. There will be no refunds for medical withdrawals.

LIABILITY :

U.S. Figure Skating, Learn to Skate USA®, Wisconsin Inspire Cooperate and Sun Prairie Ice Arena accept no responsibility for injury or damage sustained by any participant in this competition. This is in accordance with Rule 1600 of the official U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook.

IV. COMPETITION DETAILS

FACILITIES :

Sun Prairie Ice Arena

838 Grove Street, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin 53590

Phone: 608-318-5423

Facility Website: https//sunprairieice.com

Arena has 2 NHL rinks with up to 8 locker rooms

Concession stand plus restaurant on site.

LOCKER ROOMS AND CHANGING AREAS:

The designated team coach, team manager, team service personnel and athletes competing at the skating event are allowed in the Locker Rooms/Changing Area designated for their team. The team coach, team manager, and team service personnel must remove themselves from the Locker Room/Changing Area while any Minor Athlete(s) are actively changing or undressing. All Locker Rooms/Changing Areas will be monitored. If any concerns arise, immediately contact the Locker Room/Changing Area monitor. If there are concerns regarding this policy, an athlete should change prior to arriving at the competition. The use of any recording and photographic devices inside a Locker Room/Changing Area is strictly prohibited. Any violation of this policy is punishable under the U.S. Figure Skating SkateSafe® policy and U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook.

U.S. Figure Skating Travel Policy:

All travel must strictly adhere to Two-Deep Leadership requirements. An Adult Participant cannot transport a Minor Athlete one-on-one and Two-Deep Leadership requirements must be adhered to at all times during In-Program travel, by transporting at least two minors who are at least 8 years of age or a second Adult Participant. An Adult Participant cannot share a hotel room or other sleeping arrangement with a Minor Athlete(s). Full details of the SkateSafe® Travel Policy and any exceptions can be found starting on page 12 of the SkateSafe® Handbook .

OFFICIAL WEBSITE & UPDATES:

It is the responsibility of each team, parent and coach to check the competition web site frequently for any schedule changes and/or additional information pertaining to the competition.

This competition will utilize online live scoring.

Web Site: www.wisconsininspiresynchro.org/wisconsync

SCHEDULE

Competitors may be scheduled on any day or time during the announced dates of the competition. The competition and practice ice schedule will be available after the close of entries. All participants will be notified via email once available.

PRACTICE ICE:

Practice Ice credits can be purchased with EMS at time of registration.

Practice ice will be available on Friday 10/17/2025 after 3pm, on Saturday 10/18/2025 after 6am and on Sunday 10/19/2025 as needed.

Types of Practice Ice Available

• Unofficial Practice Ice (UPI)
• $130.00 per 15 minute Session
• Music may be played by coaches or service personnel from individual phones
• Maximum two (2) credits per registered event.

After the close of entries and shortly after the competition schedule is published, teams will receive an email with notice of the practice ice schedule and the date/time when pre purchased credits can be scheduled via EMS.

ONSITE CHECK-IN:

Check-in will open on Friday 10/16/2025 after 3 pm and will be located in the lobby of the Sun Prairie Ice Arena.

If you are participating in a role requiring compliance, please be sure to download or print your compliance card to verify your compliance status on-site, if requested. If you believe your compliance card does not accurately reflect your compliance status, please contact skatesafe@usfigureskating.org at least 2 business days prior to the competition for assistance.

AWARDS:

Awards will awarded 1 ^st thru 4 ^th place and will be picked up at the registration desk about 15 minutes after the end of each event. At the Aspire level all teams will receive an award.

VIDEO : Live and on-demand streaming, and sales and distribution of U.S. Figure Skating sanctioned and approved events, programs, and activities that include the playback of music is strictly prohibited. This prohibition does not apply to the distribution of footage that does not include music. Questions about this can be directed to music@usfigureskating.org .

The competition will be professionally videoed and will be available to teams via a provided link. www.chicagostarproductions.com shortly after the completion of the competition. Video without audio is included with your registration.

No video or photography except for personal use will be permitted.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

- Official hotel accommodations will be posted on the competition website

- Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) is about 30 minutes from Sun Prairie

- General Mitchell International (MKE) is approximately 75 minutes from Sun Prairie

- Warm up area will be scheduled across the parking lot at Sun Prairie East High School

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Competition website: www.wisconsininspiresynchro.org

For questions, please contact the following individuals: