Inner Edge Adult Synchro Team

Adult Team

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The Adult Team started in 2005, and many of the original skaters are still participating. The team has primarily chosen the recreational path, although we did compete in early 2006 at an ISI competition and have exhibited at the Icearium several times in ice shows and special exhibitions. Our skaters have included several men and skaters of all ages from teens to grizzled. Skill ranges from Basic 4 to Adult Bronze. All of us enjoy the exercise, the challenge of learning the programs and performing movements in unison, and the social / team aspects of the sport.

For a video clip of the adult team skating at a Knoxville competition in 2006, click here.

The Inner Edge Adult Synchro Team in 2007 -- left to right, back row: Karen Edwards, Jim Pearce, Glenn Mincher, and Beth Brakebill. Front row: Evonne Frantz, Natalie Pheasant, Stephanie Myers, and Mary Wilson. Kneeling: coach Nikki Copeland.

Team News

Synchro Clinics for Fall 2008 (August 4 - December 19) will be Saturday, July 19 or Saturday, July 26 from 10:00 - 11:45 a.m. You must participate in one of these clinics if you want to skate for 2008-2009! Mark your calendars now, more info to follow.
On-Ice Practices for Fall 2008 (August 4 - December 19) will be Fridays at 6:40 -7:30 p.m. Information and a registration form are available on the Fall 2008 Information Page. For any changes to the schedule, look for emails from the Team Coach and/or Manager.
Team Coach: Nadia Kogeler. Nadia is on the Cool Sports coaching staff, serves as the Administrative Assistant to Figure Skating Director Nikki Copeland, and is the overall Synchronized Skating Coordinator. She comes to us from Athens, OH where she was the Director of the Learn to Skate program at Ohio University, as well as Show Director, Competition Director and Head Coach of the Collegiate, Open Juvenile and Beginner Synchronized Skating Teams. She has skated on synchronized teams since she was a small child, and has participated in national and international synchro competitions. Her goal is to help build competitive and recreational synchronized skating in Knoxville into a major program.
The Adult Team Manager: When the Adult Team is formed this fall, it will have the opportunity to nominate a new team manager. Until then, Karen Edwards, who was the Manager for the 2007-2008 season, will continue as Manager Pro Tem. Karen and her husband Jim Pearce have been a part of synchronized skating since the Icearium's program began. She serves as the webmaster for the Inner Edge Synchro program and was the past webmaster for the KFSC website. Karen is a staunch supporter of adult skating programs for Cool Sports.
Roster for the Adult Recreational Team for fall 2007: Suzi Bowen, Beth Brakebill, Nikki Copeland, Karen Edwards, Evonne Frantz, Stephanie Lonker, Jim Pearce, & Mary Wilson.
Team music selection for 2007-2008: "A Tribute to James Bond".
The Adult Team exhibited at the Icearium on Sunday Jan. 27th. Costume for this exhibition was plain black pants, black turtlenec, and team jacket. Watch for announcements about future exhibitions!

The Inner Edge Adult Synchro Team in 2005 -- left to right, back row: Evonne Frantz, Taryn Hendrix, Mary Wilson, Amy Ramsay, Jim Pearce, Karen Edwards, alternate McKenzie Pearce; front row: Beth Brakebill and coach Nikki Copeland. Not picture: Suzy Bowen, Glenn Mincher, Lauren Overton, Megan Overton, Erin Ptacek, and Manuella Ptacek.

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