There has been an established movement to get synchronized skating into the Olympics since after the Sochi Games in 2014. One of the obstacles is that synchronized skating teams have too many people, according to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), posing logistical and monetary challenges.

Synchronized skating teams are divided into preliminary, juvenile, intermediate, novice, junior, and senior levels. The entire team, including alternates, is credited if the team earns passing marks on a test. In the United States many competitions are held throughout the year for skaters of all levels.

5 Elements to Build a Synchro Team From the Ground Up

1. Start a Learn to Skate USA synchro badge class.
2. Educate others and promote your team.
3. Garner support from singles coaches.
4. Exposure is key.
5. Find a support network.

The natural accumulation rule recognizes that black ice will form as a result of a snow or ice storm. If a person is injured by slipping and falling on ice during a snow or ice storm or immediately after the storm, the rule will not impose liability upon the property or store owner.

In most cases, insurance will be available to pay your claim (if you slip on black ice in someone’s driveway, for example, you can sue the owner and rely on his homeowner’s insurance policy to pay your claim).

The answer is YES. You can sue someone if the condition of the road they are responsible for is directly responsible for the accident that injured you.

If you slip and fall, you may be able to recover the cost of your medical treatment by suing the property owner and perhaps even the contractor who was responsible for clearing away snow and ice.

A property owner has the responsibility and duty to ensure the property is safe. The owner must take reasonable steps to prevent injuries. In the case of ice and snow, the owner must remove the ice and snow from sidewalks, walkways, and parking lots.