Welcome to the team placement and tryout information page for the 2026-2027 season at Arctic Edge Unity Synchronized Skating Teams. We are excited to again be welcoming both new and returning skaters to our House (Rec/Performance) Teams, Club (USFS Aspire 1-4) Teams, and Travel Teams (USFS Preliminary, Pre-Juvenile, Juvenile, Intermediate, Novice, Junior) for the 26-27 season. Please visit our TEAM LEVELS page for more info, a deeper dive into our team structure, and further criteria information for teams at AEU. Some general information listed below and all detailed information included in registration form linked above.​

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For more information on upcoming FREE pre-season events available in February and March, visit our CLINICS/TRYOUTS page.

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26-27 Season team placement sessions - SUNDAY, MARCH 15 & Sunday, march 22, 2026

Pre-Registration opens on Sunday, February 1 and is required for participation (use link/button above). All sessions take place at Arctic Edge Ice Arena Canton, 46615 Michigan Ave, Canton, MI 48188. Once registered, skaters will receive a follow-up/confirmation email closer to the date of their placement sessions to confirm arrival time/details and any additional notes.

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SKATER GROUPINGS (BY LEVEL): ​

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GROUP 1: All Learn-to-Skate Class levels (Basic Skills thru Free Skate) and No Test/Private Lessons 

Skaters are required to attend a minimum of one (1) listed sessions below to receive an accurate team placement (recommended to attend both). On-Ice Skills and evaluation groupings will be divided by age.

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• Session 1: Sunday, March 15, 2026 - 2:00-2:35 p.m. @ Arctic Edge Canton​

• Session 2: Sunday, March 22, 2026 - 2:00-2:35 p.m. @ Arctic Edge Canton

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GROUP 2: Skaters PASSED a USFS Pre-Preliminary through Pre-Bronze Skating Skills Test

Skaters are requested to attend both listed sessions to receive an accurate team placement. In the event a skater can only attend one session below, they will be expected to participate in a "makeup" session PREVIOUS to tryouts on Sunday, March 8. Note: Skaters that are available for all three listed dates are encouraged/invited to attend all listed sessions for their group, including Sunday, March 8.

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• Session 1: Sunday, March 15, 2026 - 2:40-3:25 p.m. @ Arctic Edge Canton​

• Session 2: Sunday, March 22, 2026 - 2:40-3:25 p.m. @ Arctic Edge Canton

• Makeup/additional Session: Sunday, March 8, 2026 - 2:30-3:10 p.m. ​

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GROUP 3: Skaters Working on or Passed a Pre-Silver through Gold Skating Skills Test

Skaters are requested to attend both listed sessions to receive an accurate team placement. In the event a skater can only attend one session below, they will be expected to participate in a "makeup" session PREVIOUS to tryouts on Sunday, March 8. Note: Skaters that are available for all three listed dates are encouraged/invited to attend all listed sessions for their group, including Sunday, March 8.

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• Session 1: Sunday, March 15, 2026 - 3:35-4:20 p.m. @ Arctic Edge Canton

• Session 2: Sunday, March 22, 2026 - 3:35-4:20 p.m. @ Arctic Edge Canton

• Makeup/Additional Session: Sunday, March 8, 2026 - 3:10-3:50 p.m.

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Who's invited to these sessions?

Skaters of all skill and experience levels, ages 4-19 years of age are invited to participate in the team tryout/placement process. All skaters who attend their team placement session(s) will be invited to a 2026-2027 AEU team. No skaters are cut, rather they are sorted/placed by our expert staff onto the team roster that best suits their age, skill, experience, and success for the upcoming season.

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Am I committing to anything by attending/registering for team placement/tryout session(s)?

No, there is no commitment for attending/registering your skater for March team placement/tryout sessions. Once sessions are completed, skaters will receive a personalized team invitation via email (typically within 5-10 days of final session date for their group). Upon receipt of their personalized team invitation, each skater/family will then have an additional period (usually 5-10 days) to read over all relevant information (i.e. costs, schedules, guidelines, etc.) of their invited team to make a full commitment decision for the season. 

 

Additional Questions? Contact arcticsynchro@gmail.com

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AEU PRIVATE OR VIRTUAL TRYOUT INFORMATION

Private or virtual tryouts can be scheduled by contacting ArcticSynchro@gmail.com

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