RE-DO Univ. of Maryland Synchronized Skating prepares for Nationals

At the Herbert Wells ice rink in College Park, Md., the ice is marked with the Maryland Synchronized skating team's skate blades.

Pamela Winter, 21, Senior at the Univ. of Maryland demonstrates a skating move called the Ina Bower. It is not such a easy move to pull off as it requires hip flexibility as well as ankle resistance.

Pamela Winter, 21, Senior at the Univ. of Maryland demonstrates a skating move called the Ina Bower. It is not such a easy move to pull off as it requires hip flexibility as well as ankle resistance.

The Maryland Synchronized skating team stands together in what is called a "Pivite line," and element that is crucial for the United States Synchronized skating competition. 

Melissa Troung (Left) raises her hand to let her coaches know she can spin for what is called the "isolated moves," according to the U.S. Federation Skating Moves handbook.

Lauren Daly, Senior at the Univ. of Maryland  carefully removes the blade cover. 

Coaches Kim Eddy, Former Univ. of Maryland student, and Carlie Jenkins, former Miami Synchronized Skating team captain, give their criticism after a program " run through" was well done. 

Coaches Carli Jenkins and Kim Eddy show the Team how they need to be connected for a "traveling circle."

The Herbert Wells Ice rink homes the Univ. of Maryland Hockey and Figure Skating teams.

Field Hockey Photo

American forward Kati Rothenhoefer readies her stick for contact as teammate Shelly Montgomery backs her up.

Two American Eagles try to block Maryland Terrapin forward, Katie Gerzabek as she passes to her teammate at the Maryland vs. American University field hockey game on Monday Oct. 22 in College Park. 

Maryland Field Hockey 10/22

American defensive player Gina Hoffman, of Braunschweig, Germany, attempts to block at shot by Maryland forward Jill Witmer, of Lancaster, Pa. Witmer has been on the All-ACC team since 2010 and has started in every Maryland game this season.

Field Hockey Photo

Sophomore forward Katie Gerzabek of the Maryland Terrapins prepares a penalty corner during a field hockey match against the American Eagles in College Park on Oct. 22.

Emilie Ikeda and her American University teammates watch out for players on the University of Maryland's team at a field hockey game Oct. 22 at Maryland's field hockey and lacrosse complex.

Terrapins vs. Eagles Field Hockey

American University head coach Steve Jennings, a University of Maryland graduate, anxiously watches his team play the Terps Monday night. Jennings, who was an assistant coach for the 2008 olympic women's field hockey team, has been named Patriot League Coach of the Year in each of the past seven seasons.