The Haydenettes are a Synchronized skating

Synchronized skating

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 team that won the bronze medal at the 2010 and 2011 World Synchronized Skating Championships. Formed in 1979 by Lynn Benson, the Haydenettes are the most successful synchronized skating team in U.S. history, with 19 U.S. National titles.

The team

The Hayden Synchronized Skating

Synchronized skating

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 Teams are led by the Haydenettes, an American

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 senior-level synchronized skating

Synchronized skating

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 team. Members of the team are required to have mastered advanced figure skating skills, including senior level moves, strong dance test levels and at least novice freestyle. The Hayden teams draw skaters from around the world, though the teams are composed primarily of skaters from the greater Boston

Boston

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 area.
The Haydenettes practice at both the Hayden Recreation Center in Lexington, Massachusetts

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, and the New England Sports Center

New England Sports Center

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 in Marlborough, Massachusetts

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.

Synchronized skating is sanctioned by U. S. Figure Skating (USFS) and the International Skating Union

International Skating Union

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 (ISU), the two governing bodies for all skating events in the U.S. and internationally.

Associated teams

There are currently eight divisions representing Hayden and competing under sanctioning by USFS. Each of the teams appears in various ice shows, exhibitions and other events around the country.

The Hayden Synchronized Skating Teams are made up of eight skating teams and three adult team levels:

1. Shooting Stars, Beginner
2. Shooting Stars, Preliminary
3. Shooting Stars, Pre-Juvenile
4. Mini Mates, Juvenile
5. Star Mates, Intermediate
6. Ice Mates, Novice
7. Lexettes, Junior
8. Haydenettes, Senior
9. Esprit de Corps, over 21 (Adult, Masters, and Open Adult)

Saga Krantz

A resident of Boston, Saga Krantz has been head coach for the Haydenettes since 2005. From 2000 to 2004, Ms. Krantz was director of the Helsinki Figure Skating Club in Helsinki, Finland.

Ms. Krantz holds an ISU World Synchronized Championship Silver Medal, Finnish National Synchronized Gold and Silver Medals in the Senior division, and a Finnish National Synchronized Junior Gold Medal. She was also recognized as the 2008 PSA Synchronized Coach of the Year.

Ms Krantz speaks Finnish, English, and Swedish.

Deirdre Wilson

A resident of Rindge, NH

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, Deirdre Wilson is head coach for the adult teams. Between 1992 and 1998, Ms Wilson was Head Coach for the Great Bay Figure Skating Club, and prior to that she skated as a member of the Haydenettes between 1988 and 1992.

Ms Wilson holds eleven U.S. National Titles (1989, 1991, 1992 x 2, 1993, 1995, 1996, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005) and is a twenty-five Time U.S. National Competitor (1984–2008).

Practice

The Haydenettes practice for about 8.5 hours on ice per week during the school year, with an average for the year of 10 hours per week. Additionally, the Haydenettes hold at least two off-ice practices per week. Prior to a competition, the team practice time is increased to 12 hours per week.

Awards

The Haydenettes are 19-time National champions, and eleven-time ISU World Championship competitors. The Haydenettes have represented the U.S. in every World Championship since the International Skating Union (ISU) sanctioned the first World Championship event in 2000. The team's success has earned it the nickname "The Haydenettes Dynasty."

During 2003, the Haydenettes led a contingent of three teams to France where they won The French Cup for the U.S. In addition, the United States contingent won The Nations Cup, awarded to the highest scoring country in this competition. Their awards include the Bronze medal in the 2005 Prague Cup and the Silver medal in the 2004 Neuchatel Trophy in Switzerland.

The Haydenettes were the 2010 national champions with a score of 231.14. This was the highest ever posted to date at the U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships by nearly 18 points. They went on to win the Bronze medal at the World Championships held in Colorado Springs, CO in 2010. The team won the Bronze medal a second time at the 2011 World Championships in Helinski, Finland.

Competitive highlights

Event	2010-2011
World Championships World Synchronized Skating Championships The World Synchronized Skating Championships are the world championships for the sport of synchronized skating. Held since 2000, the World Synchronized Skating Championships is an annual event organized by the International Skating Union and attracts the most elite synchronized skating teams from...	3rd
United States Championship United States Synchronized Team Skating Championships The U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships is an annual synchronized skating competition, sanctioned by U.S. Figure Skating, held to determine the national champions of the United States. It was first held in 1984. Teams compete in eight levels: juvenile, intermediate, novice, junior, senior,...	1st
Event	2009-2010
World Championships World Synchronized Skating Championships The World Synchronized Skating Championships are the world championships for the sport of synchronized skating. Held since 2000, the World Synchronized Skating Championships is an annual event organized by the International Skating Union and attracts the most elite synchronized skating teams from...	3rd
United States Championship United States Synchronized Team Skating Championships The U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships is an annual synchronized skating competition, sanctioned by U.S. Figure Skating, held to determine the national champions of the United States. It was first held in 1984. Teams compete in eight levels: juvenile, intermediate, novice, junior, senior,...	1st
Event	2008-2009
World Championships World Synchronized Skating Championships The World Synchronized Skating Championships are the world championships for the sport of synchronized skating. Held since 2000, the World Synchronized Skating Championships is an annual event organized by the International Skating Union and attracts the most elite synchronized skating teams from...	4th
United States Championship United States Synchronized Team Skating Championships The U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships is an annual synchronized skating competition, sanctioned by U.S. Figure Skating, held to determine the national champions of the United States. It was first held in 1984. Teams compete in eight levels: juvenile, intermediate, novice, junior, senior,...	2nd
Event	2007-2008
World Championships World Synchronized Skating Championships The World Synchronized Skating Championships are the world championships for the sport of synchronized skating. Held since 2000, the World Synchronized Skating Championships is an annual event organized by the International Skating Union and attracts the most elite synchronized skating teams from...	5th
United States Championship United States Synchronized Team Skating Championships The U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships is an annual synchronized skating competition, sanctioned by U.S. Figure Skating, held to determine the national champions of the United States. It was first held in 1984. Teams compete in eight levels: juvenile, intermediate, novice, junior, senior,...	1st
Event	2006-2007
World Championships World Synchronized Skating Championships The World Synchronized Skating Championships are the world championships for the sport of synchronized skating. Held since 2000, the World Synchronized Skating Championships is an annual event organized by the International Skating Union and attracts the most elite synchronized skating teams from...	4th
United States Championship United States Synchronized Team Skating Championships The U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships is an annual synchronized skating competition, sanctioned by U.S. Figure Skating, held to determine the national champions of the United States. It was first held in 1984. Teams compete in eight levels: juvenile, intermediate, novice, junior, senior,...	1st
Event	2005-2006
World Championships World Synchronized Skating Championships The World Synchronized Skating Championships are the world championships for the sport of synchronized skating. Held since 2000, the World Synchronized Skating Championships is an annual event organized by the International Skating Union and attracts the most elite synchronized skating teams from...	7th
United States Championship United States Synchronized Team Skating Championships The U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships is an annual synchronized skating competition, sanctioned by U.S. Figure Skating, held to determine the national champions of the United States. It was first held in 1984. Teams compete in eight levels: juvenile, intermediate, novice, junior, senior,...	2nd
Event	2004-2005
World Championships World Synchronized Skating Championships The World Synchronized Skating Championships are the world championships for the sport of synchronized skating. Held since 2000, the World Synchronized Skating Championships is an annual event organized by the International Skating Union and attracts the most elite synchronized skating teams from...	4th
United States Championship United States Synchronized Team Skating Championships The U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships is an annual synchronized skating competition, sanctioned by U.S. Figure Skating, held to determine the national champions of the United States. It was first held in 1984. Teams compete in eight levels: juvenile, intermediate, novice, junior, senior,...	1st
Event	2003-2004
World Championships World Synchronized Skating Championships The World Synchronized Skating Championships are the world championships for the sport of synchronized skating. Held since 2000, the World Synchronized Skating Championships is an annual event organized by the International Skating Union and attracts the most elite synchronized skating teams from...	4th
United States Championship United States Synchronized Team Skating Championships The U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships is an annual synchronized skating competition, sanctioned by U.S. Figure Skating, held to determine the national champions of the United States. It was first held in 1984. Teams compete in eight levels: juvenile, intermediate, novice, junior, senior,...	1st
Event	2002-2003
World Championships World Synchronized Skating Championships The World Synchronized Skating Championships are the world championships for the sport of synchronized skating. Held since 2000, the World Synchronized Skating Championships is an annual event organized by the International Skating Union and attracts the most elite synchronized skating teams from...	5th
United States Championship United States Synchronized Team Skating Championships The U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships is an annual synchronized skating competition, sanctioned by U.S. Figure Skating, held to determine the national champions of the United States. It was first held in 1984. Teams compete in eight levels: juvenile, intermediate, novice, junior, senior,...	1st
Event	2001-2002
World Championships World Synchronized Skating Championships The World Synchronized Skating Championships are the world championships for the sport of synchronized skating. Held since 2000, the World Synchronized Skating Championships is an annual event organized by the International Skating Union and attracts the most elite synchronized skating teams from...	4th
United States Championship United States Synchronized Team Skating Championships The U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships is an annual synchronized skating competition, sanctioned by U.S. Figure Skating, held to determine the national champions of the United States. It was first held in 1984. Teams compete in eight levels: juvenile, intermediate, novice, junior, senior,...	1st
Event	2000-2001
World Championships World Synchronized Skating Championships The World Synchronized Skating Championships are the world championships for the sport of synchronized skating. Held since 2000, the World Synchronized Skating Championships is an annual event organized by the International Skating Union and attracts the most elite synchronized skating teams from...	5th
United States Championship United States Synchronized Team Skating Championships The U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships is an annual synchronized skating competition, sanctioned by U.S. Figure Skating, held to determine the national champions of the United States. It was first held in 1984. Teams compete in eight levels: juvenile, intermediate, novice, junior, senior,...	1st
Event	1999-2000
World Championships World Synchronized Skating Championships The World Synchronized Skating Championships are the world championships for the sport of synchronized skating. Held since 2000, the World Synchronized Skating Championships is an annual event organized by the International Skating Union and attracts the most elite synchronized skating teams from...	5th
United States Championship United States Synchronized Team Skating Championships The U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships is an annual synchronized skating competition, sanctioned by U.S. Figure Skating, held to determine the national champions of the United States. It was first held in 1984. Teams compete in eight levels: juvenile, intermediate, novice, junior, senior,...	1st

Programs

Season	Short Program	Free Skating
2010-2011	"Twilight" and "Ritmo de la Noche" by Safri Duo	Music from the Kooza soundtrack from Cirque Du Soleil, "Tango Beats" by Sergio Lopez and music from The Music of Cab Calloway by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
2009–2010	"A Wonderful World" by Sarah Brightman	Music from the West Side Story soundtrack
2008-2009	"Libertango" by Bond and Piazzolla	Selections from the Forbidden Kingdom movie soundtrack

External links

• Hayden Teams official site
• International Skating Union
• ISU Synchro rules