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14–17 January 2028Lahti · Wemasto AreenaRegistration opens 9 Nov 2026

Synchro

12-16 skaters. One heartbeat.
Register from 9 November →See the programme

Adult and Masters teams open the ice programme. Team captain creates a team and every skater registrates with the code and pays their own entry 225 €.

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12–16
Skaters per team
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Competition day
75 %
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Synchronised Skating at a glance

One team. One programme.

Adult and Masters teams skate their free programme on the main rink of Wemasto Areena. Teams enter, not individuals. Synchro opens the Games on the ice.

Host city
Lahti
Games Centre and Masters Hub
Venue
Wemasto Areena
Lahti Sports Center
Date
15 Jan 2028
Training and Competition
Categories
Adult · Masters
Free skating
Team
12–16 skaters
At least 75 % aged 28+
Rules
ISU Adult rules
IAFSC Technical Annoucement
Judging
IJS
ISU Judging System
Entry
225 € per skater
Medals
Per category
Adult and Masters
The events

Pick your category.

Two categories, each with its own medals. The category follows the ISU Synchro definitions.

How to enter ↓
Adult teams Free skating
28+ 75 % of team
Team12–16 skaters ProgrammeFree skating LevelAdult, per ISU Synchro definitions DaySat 15 January
12–16Skaters
1Programme
IJSJudging
MedalsAdult category
Masters teams Free skating
28+ 75 % of team
Team12–16 skaters ProgrammeFree skating LevelMasters, per ISU Synchro definitions DaysSat 15 January
12–16Skaters
1Programme
IJSJudging
MedalsMasters category

The day and time for each category are published with the timetable after entries close.

Programme

The first weekend on the ice.

Opening Ceremony on Friday, then one day of synchro teams. Evening belong to the medal celebrations in Lahti.

Synchronised Skating in the 10 Games days

14.1.
15.1.
16.1.
17.1.
18.1.
19.1.
20.1.
21.1.
22.1.
23.1.
GamesTrainingCeremonies, free
DayProgrammeAlso on
Fri 14 JanDAY 0—Opening Ceremony Lahti Sports Center
Sat 15 JanDAY 1Adults / Masters Wemasto AreenaWinner’s Celebration · medals and social night Masters Hub
Sun 16 JanDAY 2—Winner’s Celebration · medals and social night Masters Hub
Mon 17 JanDAY 3—Winner’s Celebration · medals and social night Masters Hub
Tue 18 JanDAY 4—Winner’s Celebration · medals and social night Masters Hub
Wed 19 JanDAY 5—Winner’s Celebration · medals and social night Masters Hub
Thu 20 JanDAY 6—Winner’s Celebration · medals and social night Masters Hub
Fri 21 JanDAY 7—Winner’s Celebration · medals and social night Masters Hub
Sat 22 JanDAY 8—Winner’s Celebration · medals and social night Masters Hub
Sun 23 JanDAY 9—Farewell Party Lahti Sports Center
Practice

Sat 15 Jan
Team practice slots and official training on the competition ice.

Order

By draw
Skating order by random draw within each category.

Timetable

After entries close
Day and time for each category, as a PDF in Downloads.

Programme status 30 October 2026. Preliminary, subject to entries and the final start lists. Sport dates are confirmed before registration opens.

How it is judged

ISU Synchro rules. Skated as one.

The competition follows the ISU synchronised skating rules and the IAFSC Technial Announcement (2027/2028). What matters on the ice:

Twelve to sixteen skaters, one programme, one heartbeat.
Team

12 to 16 skaters. At least 75 % aged 28 or older, the rest 25 or older.

Categories

Adult and Masters, per the ISU Synchro definitions.

Programme

One free skating programme per team.

Order

Skating order by random draw within each category.

Judging

ISU Judging System.

Entry

The team enters with one team code. Every skater registers and pays.

Organiser

The competition is run with Skating Finland and Lahden Taitoluistelijat.

Fair play

WMS anti-doping rules apply. Every athlete is responsible for their own health check and accident and travel insurance.

Entry & price

225 € per skater.

Every skater registers and pays their own entry, then joins the team with the captain's team code.

Per skater225 €the standard game entry
2nd and 3rd sport0 € on the same entry, schedule permitting
Good to knowSynchronised Skating counts as one of your three sports. No early-bird discount. Figure skating counts as a separate sport.
Register from 9 November→
  1. Pre-registration — closedFree, not binding. Pre-registered athletes get the first week of registration before everyone else.
  2. The captain registers the team — from 9 November 2026The captain creates the synchro team and gets one team code to share. Team should be registered until 30 November 2027.
  3. Every skater joins and paysEach team member registers with the team code and pays their own entry. Staff register in their own role.
  4. The team is confirmedOnce the roster is complete and the age rule is checked, the place is yours. Team members should complete the registrations until 31 December 2027.
Opens2 November 2026The first week is reserved for pre-registered athletes, then open to everyone. First come, first served.
ClosesEarlier than individual sportsTeam sports close before individual sports. The synchro deadline is published with the regulations in Nov 2027.
Late entriesUntil 31 December 2027Only where places remain. Late fee applies. Cancellation and refund terms are published with registration.
What is included

One registration. The whole Games.

The same package in every sport.

  • Competition entryYour category, official training and practice slots
  • AccreditationAthlete pass for the whole Games period
  • Welcome packageCollected at the Games Centre in Lahti, transit card included
  • Opening and Farewell Ceremony14 and 23 January, also open for your companions
  • Medal ceremoniesAt the Winner's Celebration in Lahti
  • Timing & resultsOfficial results online
  • Transport ratesLocal transport at WWMG rates with your transit card

Extra services, photos and evening tickets are sold as add-ons in the shop. Full list of what every registration includes.

Venue

The main rink at Wemasto Areena.

Synchro skates on the main rink of Wemasto Areena at the Lahti Sports Center, next to the Masters Hub. The Opening Ceremony is on the same site on the first evening.

Wemasto AreenaLahti

Room for sixteen, and a crowd to match.

A full-size rink with stands for teams, families and supporters.

Figure skating continues on the same ice for the rest of the week.

RinkMain rink
Masters HubSame site
SpectatorsFree entry
Downloads

Files for your team.

Everything you need before you enter, in one place. Files are updated here, and the version date is on the first page of every file.

  • PDF IAFSC Technical AnnouncementLevels, age classes, programme requirements and music. ISU Adult Rules. (2027/2028) 2027
Questions about synchro?Write to the synchro team:
[email protected]
Put "Synchronised Skating" in the subject line and the sport team answers within a few days.
Synchronised Skating FAQ

Before you enter.

The questions synchro teams ask us most. General Games questions are in the main FAQ.

Do I need to list all team members when I register a team?

No. Each player registers and pays on their own. Whoever creates the team gets a team code and shares it with the rest of the team. The others enter that code when they register, or add it later in My entries. Your team builds up as players join with the code.

What if two players from the same team both create a team? Don’t worry. We follow team entries and contact you to merge the two into one team code.

As a general rule:

  • 30 November 2027: ice hockey, curling and synchronised skating teams must be complete.
  • 31 December 2027: entries close. Until then, players can still join or change within their team.

If a team is not complete by 30 November, we contact the team so we can fix the competition schedule by 31 December. Check the exact rules for your sport on its sport page.

What if two players from the same team both create a team? Don’t worry. We follow team entries and contact you to merge the two into one team code.

How do teams register?
Every player registers on their own and pays their own entry of 225 €. There is no team discount.
  1. Add the team sport to your basket: ice hockey, synchronised skating or curling.
  2. Choose your category in the sport form.
  3. Create a team, or enter the team code you got from a teammate. If you don’t have a code yet, leave it empty.
  4. Whoever creates the team gets the code in My teams and shares it with the rest of the team.
You can add or change your code in My entries until 31 December 2027. Without a code there is no accreditation for that sport.
How does a team register in synchro?

The skater who creates the team gets one team code and shares it with the team. Every member of the team registers with the code and pays their own entry. There is no team discount.

Do coaches and team staff register?

Yes. Coaches and team staff register as accompanying persons, so they get the right access at the venue. That registration opens in 2027.

What are the age rules for a team?

At least 75 % of the team must be 28 or older, and the rest 25 or older.

How big can a team be?

12 to 16 skaters on the ice, under the ISU Synchro rules.

Which category do we enter?

Adult or Masters, following the ISU Synchro definitions.

Is there practice for synchro teams?

Yes. Official practice before your event is included in your entry. Practice times come with the timetable. Extra team ice is offered later as an add-on.

Can skaters also do figure skating?

Yes. Singles, pairs and dance start on Monday 17 January. It counts as a separate sport.

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