About the Blades

Synchronized skating includes teams of 8-20 skaters performing a program to music while executing intricate maneuvers, formations, steps sequences and freestyle elements. Team levels are determined by age, skill and USFS test level achieved. Each skater is required to attend all ice practices and off-ice training. Hours of practice range per week depend upon team level. Skaters are also expected to maintain their individual ice dance, moves in the field and freestyle training appropriate to their team level.  We believe that individual skating and synchronized skating go hand in hand, complimenting each other resulting in a stronger overall figure skater.

The Fond du Lac Blades Synchronized Skating Teams are under the direction of head coach Jennifer McMahon and represent the Fond du Lac Blue Line Figure Skaters which is a member of United States Figure Skating.  The Blades welcome skaters from communities all over East and Central Wisconsin including Ashwaubenon, West Bend, Green Bay, Appleton, Kimberly, Waupun, Lomira, Milwaukee, Sheboygan, De Pere and of course Fond du Lac!  The Blades practice at the Blue Line Family Ice Center in Fond du Lac and the Oshkosh YMCA in Oshkosh.  The Blades compete locally, regionally, nationally and in 2005 and 2006 the Blades Junior Team was part of TEAM USA, competing internationally.

The Fond du Lac Blades Synchronized Skating Team's mission is to provide skaters of all ages and abilities with the opportunity to compete LOCALLY, REGIONALLY and NATIONALLY as well as to fuel a passion for sport of figure skating. The Fondy Blades encourage personal growth through the teamwork and sportsmanship developed in being part of a team. The Blades support individual skaters as they seek to achieve their unique potential in all aspects of figure skating. The Blades support skaters as they strive together to achieve their full potential as a members of a TEAM. 

“Once a Blade, Always a Blade”

Staff

Coaching Team
The Blades’ coaching staff bring years of experience in figure skating and synchronized skating, and have produced successful teams at all levels from Beginner to Junior.

	Jenny McMahon
	Heather Pagel
	Holly Nudelbacher

Support Team
The Blades are supported by a parent committee dedicated to providing the best possible experience for skaters and their families. We believe that the parents are part of the TEAM! The Blades organization is a stable, fiscally responsible volunteer-run organization that is appreciates the financial commitment and dedication necessary by its members. Parents are encouraged to lend their particular talents. Parents are welcome at all practices.