1. Competing Lines

2. Coaches

3. Notable achievements
     Skater Achievements    International Competitions    USFSA National Competitions  

4. References

5. External links

Chicago Jazz is a synchronized skating team from Rolling Meadows, IL, a northwest suburb of Chicago.

The Chicago Jazz began in 1987, as the Jazz Babies under the direction of Coach Lisa Darken. With a Team of 22 skaters, the Jazz Babies began their climb in 1991 and became the U.S. Figure Skating Bronze Medalists in the Intermediate Division of the U.S. National Precision Championships held in Anchorage, Alaska. The Team continued to grow and in 1994 earned entry for all four divisions with a total of 80 skaters in the U.S. Figure Skating National Precision Team Championships in Providence, Rhode Island. Every year since then, the Chicago Jazz has been represented in the U.S. National Championships.

In 1996, the Jazz Babies merged their precision skating program with the Rolling Meadows Rockettes Precision Ice Skating Club. This new family of over 160 Skaters, representing 8 divisions, became known as the Chicago Jazz Precision Ice Skating Club. Utilizing skating facilities in Rolling Meadows, Park Ridge, Buffalo Grove and Glenview, Chicago Jazz has continued to represent the Chicago area both nationally and internationally.

Competing Lines

The Chicago Jazz fields multiple lines ^[1] at USFSA-sanctioned competitions including:

1. Junior
2. Juvenile
3. Pre-Juvenile
4. Synchro Skills 2
5. Synchro Skills 1

Coaches

1. Junior: Paula Bischoffer, Lisa Darken
2. Intermediate: none at this time
3. Juvenile: Tammy Cervone, Kristi Frank
4. Pre-Juvenile: Mary Lou Erickson and Amanda Tucker
5. Synchro skills 1 and 2: Mary Lou Erickson and Amanda Tucker

In 2006, Lisa Darken was awarded the PSA Synchronized Skating Coach of the year award.^[3]

Notable achievements

The team is the 2006-2007 junior world qualifier champion, the junior 2007-2008 season U.S. nationals champion, and received third place at the world challenge cup for juniors in the 2006-2007 season.^[4][5][6] Chicago Jazz also received second place at the 2009 U.S. synchronized skating championships in Portland, Maine.^[7] Chicago Jazz is also the juvenile level champion in the 2004-2005,2006-2007, 2007–2008, 2008-2009, 2011-2012 seasons.^[7][8] At the 2010 Colonial Classic, held in conjunction with the junior world qualifier, the junior team placed third with a final score of 170.16 after placing third in both the short program with a score of 64.34 and in the free skate with a score of 105.82.^[9]

Skater Achievements

The Chicago Jazz is proud of its off ice achievements as well. Not only does the club promote excellence on the ice, but off the ice. Over the years, the Chicago Jazz has been fortunate to have multiple skaters nominated to the USFSA Scholastic Honors Team. The Honors Team recognizes high school-age U.S. Figure Skating members who have distinguished themselves in figure skating, high school academics and community involvement.^[10]

• 2002 Kara Dollaske
• 2002 Charity Witlock, runner up
• 2010 Alexa Kommich
• 2012 Jordan Barone
• 2013 Jacquelyn Cruz

International Competitions

The Chicago Jazz SST Junior line continues to compete as a member of Team USA at various international competitions.^[11]

In addition, the Chicago Jazz has sent a novice line to international competitions as a member of Team USA from the years 1999-2007.^[12]

USFSA National Competitions

The Chicago Jazz SST has a rich history competing at the National and Midwestern sectional level across all of its lines since 1999.^[13]

References

External links

• Chicago Jazz Home Page

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