What team do you skate for?
I skate for the Lake Minnetonka Windjammers.

How many hours do you practice a week?
We have around three to four practices a week depending on if we have a competition, anywhere between six and eight hours a week.

How did you get started?
I started taking lessons at the Rec Center when I was 4, and in seventh grade one of my coaches took me to a Parades ice show. I saw a synchronized team and though it looked like a lot of fun.

What are the basics of the sport?
I skate for an intermediate club. There are 14 people on a team, and you mainly focus on footwork.

How is the sport scored?
There are two different scores: a technical score and a GOE, which stands for grade of execution. The technical score focuses on the difficulty of the routine, whereas the GOE, focuses on how well you perform each skill.

How is synchronized skating different from individual figure skating?
For synchro you have 14 people skating on one team. We mostly perform footwork combos, unlike in individual figure skating where you would see more jumps.

What is one thing you enjoy the most about skating?
I really enjoy the feeling of skating. I love the sensation you get when you are gliding on the ice. What I enjoy most about synchro through is being part of a team, and being able to skate with your  teammates .

Who is your role model skater?
My first role model was Michelle Kwan, but now I would say my new role model is our new synchro coach Amanda France. She has really inspired our team and made everyone love synchro again.

What was your latest win?
Our last competition was at Mariucci Arena at the University of Minnesota we got fourth place.

Is that why you have stuck with it so long?
Yes, I love the skating part and being able to be with the same teammates for multiple years, and being able to build that team spirit. I also love learning and mastering new moves and programs.