Figure Skaters are invited to try out for one of the nation’s first Synchro9 teams that hopes to compete in the 2028 Winter Youth Olympics
WHAT: Masters Academy International (MAI), Massachusetts’ first boarding and day school built specifically for elite student‐athletes, will host Synchro9 team tryouts on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at NorthStar Ice Sports.
MAI, opening this September, is among the first academic institutions in the world to offer Synchro9, the International Skating Union’s groundbreaking new discipline featuring nine‐skater teams instead of the traditional 16. It is designed for fast and high-impact performances that will feature a rebooted judging system that is clear and ensures greater transparency and audience understanding.
MAI is positioning itself at the forefront of this Olympic pathway. The school will field a competitive Synchro9 team beginning this year, with athletes training in MAI’s world‐class academic and athletic environment. Masters Academy International is inviting interested athletes with strong skating skills and work ethic to register for the tryouts. Competitive experience in singles, pairs, and/or team skating is preferred. All skaters are welcome, being a student at MAI is not required.
WHEN: Saturday, May 2 | 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
WHERE: NorthStar Ice Sports – MAI Figure Skating Training Rink, 15 Bridel Lane, Westborough, MA 01581
WHO: Chris Masters, Co-Founder
Wendy Enzmann, Director of Figure Skating
Geneviève Coulombe, Head Coach Sheryl Franks,
Coach Konstatin Kostin, Coach
ATTEND: Registration for tryouts is required.
MEDIA: Interview and B-Roll opportunities available. Media interested in attending should contact Lindsey Thorpe at [email protected].
About Masters Academy International
Masters Academy International (MAI) is an elite boarding and day school opening in Stow, Massachusetts, designed to redefine the student-athlete experience. MAI prepares students to think, train, and perform at professional standards by integrating pro-level coaching, top-tier academics, and comprehensive student development into one aligned model — ensuring students never have to compromise one for the other. The school is operated in partnership with Cognita, a global education leader with more than 100 premium private schools worldwide. MAI provides a structured pathway for students aspiring to compete at the collegiate and professional levels while excelling in the classroom and in life.
Learn more at https://www.mastersacademyinternational.com/
