WPCNR PRESS BOX. December 21, 2006: The Skyliners  Junior Synchronized Skating Team of  The Skating Club of New York  and the Spitfires of the Springdale Skating Club in Stamford presented their synchronized skating programs at The Pond in Bryant Park last night at the spiffy rink before about 1,000 skater-spectactors, many seeing the sport for the first time. The girls from the Connecticut, Westchester and New Jersey and New York City took the train in with their parents to spread holiday cheer and the synchro "word," by showcasing  the fastest growing phenomena in skating -- synchronized skating.

Skating in The City: The Skyliners Junior Team  perform "Proud Mary" at The "fabulous" Pond in Bryant Park, Thursday night against the backdrop of, appropriately the New York Skyline and Empire State Building. Photo, WPCNR Sports

Both teams skated flawlessly, drawing ooh's and applause for their intricate, barrier-challenging formations against the New York skyline --  despite the short rink--  showcasing and introducing their passion to many seeing it for the first time, the world's only true team sport.  The Skyliners have been honored by being invited to skate at Governor-Elect Eliot Spitzer's Inauguration in Albany, January 1 on the Albany Mall.

The Spitfires from Stamford Twin Rinks in Synchro-Motion! Photo, WPCNR Sports