Synchronised figure skating with Beate-Helene and the Bergen Umbrellas
This week Beate-Helene Andersen, coach and founder of the Bergen Umbrellas talks to us about synchronised figure skating (synchro).
The amazing story of the Bergen Umbrellas unfolds in this episode, as we find out how one persons idea to give passion to skaters, created a synchro skating team that has given back to her, as much as she gave to it.
Beate-Helene very bravely ventured into the world of synchro knowing very little about synchronised figure skating, though an accomplished skater and coach herself, her move to form a synchronised skating team was a bold one. The most heart-warming part of this process was the reason behind it, to encourage a passion in figure skating.
We hear what it is like to create and nurture a synchro team from scratch and struggles that involves. From starting the team, to now when they are competing, the journey is an interesting one. One that perhaps has given back to Beate-Helene, as she watches something quite lovely grow.
The future for Team Bergen Umbrella is bright, you heard it here first. Listen to the story so far of Beate-Helene and the Bergen Umbrellas.
If you are interested in either joining the Bergen Umbrellas or are able to help Beate-Helene with your synchro experience as a coach or choreographer, please feel free to contact her on Instagram on:
@Team_Bergenumbrellas
Or we can pass your details on by contacting us at:
info@icetwizzle.com