Mission

Gliderise use figure skating to build confidence, leadership, and school skills for girls of color. Our program mixes education with skating to help girls become champions in life, not just on the ice. We help girls and women breaking barriers on and off the ice.

A world where every girl of color, empowered by courage and skill, leads without limits

Vision

YASHILA SURESH

• Skating Level: Intermediate / Novice (cross-skater)

• Skating Team: Skyliners Synchronized Skating Team

• Years of Training: 12 years of competitive experience

• Recent Achievements:

  • 2024 National Pewter Medalist,

  • 2024 Eastern Sectional Champion

• Test Levels: Gold Medalist - Moves in the Field; Juvenile - Free Skate

• Contact: yashilas.2009@gmail.com

  Brief Bio:

  Senior-level synchronized skater competing in the Intermediate/Novice division with 12 years of competitive training experience. Achieved Gold Medalist status in USFSA testing in Moves in the Field and Juvenile in Free Skate categories. Consistently earns placements in regional and national synchronized skating competitions, demonstrating strong technical execution, artistic interpretation, and dedication to athletic excellence. Currently seeking college skating opportunities to contribute to a competitive team while pursuing academic goals. My dedication, work ethic, and competitive experience have prepared me to balance the demands of collegiate athletics and academics. Eager to grow as both an athlete and a student.

• Key Attributes:

  • Proven competitive track record with consistent placements at regional and national levels

  • Strong technical fundamentals with demonstrated progression through USFSA testing

  • Artistic performance ability, balancing technical precision with choreographic interpretation

  • Team-oriented player with synchronized skating team experience (Skyliners, Connecticut Rinkettes, Starcatchers)

  • Coachable athlete: receptive to feedback and proven ability to integrate technical corrections

  • Committed to rigorous training schedules while maintaining academic excellence.