2024-25 Youth Synchro Team Auditions

Be A Part Of The Storm

Whether you’re new to the club or you’ve been skating with us for years, nothing beats the anticipation and hope that a new Cleveland Ice Storm synchro season brings… but it all starts with auditions!

Registration is now open for 2024-25 Team Auditions.

The Cleveland Ice Storm is Ohio’s largest synchronized skating club with a growing legacy of success both on and off the ice. We provide our skaters with an exceptional platform to develop their skating skills, learn how to work as a team and develop friendships that will last a lifetime.

Click here to download the 2024-2025 Season Audition Informational Flyer.

Are you ready to join the storm?

Click here to register for 2024-25 clinics & auditions

Clinic fees for non-members are $15 per session. Clinics are included in the season dues of returning members.
The audition ice fees for non-members are $50 for group 1 and $200 for groups 2 and 3.
Audition ice fees for returning members are $50 for group 1 and $100 for groups 2 and 3.

Fees are non-refundable, but will be applied toward season dues upon contract acceptance.

Auditions Dates & Skills Requirements

Click the buttons below to view moves, elements and evaluation criteria for each team.

Group 1
Skaters who are currently taking Learn-to-Skate classes, are working on the pre-preliminary skating skills test, and skaters who were on Aspire teams last season. Skaters must be 17 years old or younger by July 1, 2024

Clinics
March 21 & 28
5:30-6:30pm

Auditions
April 4

Group 1 Skills Requirements

Group 2
Skaters who have passed preliminary skating skills and higher, and skaters who were on the Preliminary, Prejuvenile, or Juvenile teams last season.

Clinics
March 20 & 27
5:30-7:30pm

Auditions
April 3

Group 2 Skills Requirements

Group 3
Skaters who are at least 13 years old by July 1, 2024 and have passed pre-silver skating skills (Intermediate) and higher, or skaters who were on the Intermediate team last season.

Clinics
March 21 & 28
6:30-8:45pm

Auditions
April 4

Group 3 Skills Requirements

Skaters who qualify for more than one group should plan to attend BOTH sessions.

No Experience? No Problem!

We welcome skaters of all ages and skill levels. Prior experience is not required to be an Ice Storm synchronized skater and our Aspire teams are the perfect starting point to gain competition experience and develop team skills.

The audition process may seem overwhelming at first, but it will send new Ice Storm skaters on a journey of a lifetime of memories while improving their skating along the way!

Click Here To Download the 2024-2025 Audition Guide

Still have questions? Check out the FAQs below for answers to some of the ones we’re asked the most.

Have other questions? Please contact Coach Lana at lana.ullemeyer@clevelandicestorm.com.

Audition FAQs

I’m not sure what audition group my skater should attend, what should I do?Freddie Coffey2024-03-01T23:17:20+00:00

I’m not sure what audition group my skater should attend, what should I do?

Please email Coach Lana at lana.ullemeyer@clevelandicestorm.com or ask at a check-in table at the clinic. New skaters who do not have any moves in the field tests passed should be attending the Aspire Teams clinics and auditions.

Can I watch the auditions?Freddie Coffey2023-02-01T04:11:27+00:00

Can I watch the auditions?

Auditions are closed to all spectators to allow skaters to fully concentrate and perform at their best without the distraction of an audience. Parents/guardians are welcome to stay in the lobby/concessions area during the tryout, but will be asked to leave if at rinkside.

Clinics are open to watch from the bleachers.

What should my skater wear to auditions?Freddie Coffey2023-03-27T22:23:38+00:00

What should my skater wear to auditions?

Please wear black pants, a black tank top, and a jacket or long sleeves that are form-fitting: nothing baggy and no jeans. For girls, hair should be in a nice bun. Ice Storm Skaters should wear their practice attire.

What if I can not attend auditions?Freddie Coffey2024-03-01T23:18:25+00:00

What if I can not attend auditions?

Makeup auditions will be held on April 6th (8:30-9:30am) and April 9th (7:30-8:30pm).

When will team placements be sent out?Freddie Coffey2023-02-01T04:15:44+00:00

When will team placements be sent out?

Placements will be emailed to you in April.

What will be in the team placement letter?Freddie Coffey2023-02-01T04:16:32+00:00

What will be in the team placement letter?

Placement letters include what team your skater made, team financials, practice schedules, and any additional season info. Costs are determined based on the number of skaters and teams created. Please note that we give a preliminary schedule to the best of our abilities, and some things are subject to change.

How long is the synchro skating season?Freddie Coffey2023-02-01T04:17:48+00:00

How long is the synchro skating season?

Teams start practicing in June where they work on skills and get used to skating together as a team. In July and August, teams work on their competition routine. Competitions start in November and run through mid-February. Then we do it all over again!

How many synchro teams did the Cleveland Ice Storm have last season?Freddie Coffey2024-01-31T21:42:48+00:00

How many synchro teams did the Cleveland Ice Storm have last season?

The Ice Storm had 8 teams in the 2023-24 season, with more than 100 families in the organization. There were: Aspire 1, Aspire 2, Aspire 3, Aspire 4, Preliminary, Pre-Juvenile, Juvenile, Intermediate, and Adult (United Ice).

To learn more, visit the Teams Page.

Can skater that didn’t attend clinics still audition?Freddie Coffey2023-03-27T22:24:58+00:00

Can skater that didn’t attend clinics still audition?

Yes! Skaters that were unable to attend Ice Storm clinics are still welcome to audition for the club’s synchro teams.