Esprit de Corps Masters

About Esprit de Corps Masters

Formed in 2000 to compete in the US Figure Skating Masters Division, Esprit de Corps Masters (EDCM) has accumulated a rich competitive history to complement that of its sister team, EDC Adult. Since the team's formation and during its nine competitive seasons to date, EDCM has won four National titles and earned a spot on the National podium eight out of the team’s nine trips to compete against the best in their division.  EDCM has also won five Eastern Sectional titles and skated to many other competitive titles.

Skaters on Esprit de Corps Masters are dedicated to their sport and dedicated to achieving their best competitive results through training and teamwork. The team actively encourages a positive attitude, a supportive team environment, a strong work ethic and an attention to detail.  Under the leadership and vision of coach and long-time skater, Dede Wilson, EDCM continues its legacy of excellence, grace and beauty.

EDCM is showcasing a sophisticated and technical program this season, skating to the theme  of “Miss Saigon”.  The team is having fun displaying its talents in moves in isolation, intricate intersections, the seamless transitions of its block formations, and fast moving line footwork.  They have thrilled crowds with their spirals and other elements and look forward to competing with their beautiful new program this season.

Teams competing in the Masters Division have between 12 and 20 skaters. Skaters must be at least 25 years old to participate and the average age of the team must be at least 35. There is no mandatory test level for the Masters division but EDCM skaters are accomplished in the disciplines of Moves in the Field and compulsory figures, Ice Dance and Free Style with many of the skaters actively continuing to improve their skill levels and test.

EDCM – Who are we?

Our team members are accomplished skaters.

• Combined number of years skating – more than 370 years
• Combined number of years competing in synchronized skating – more than 100 years
• Seven team members teach skating – one is a Master rated coach
• Nine team members have passed  the 3^rd figure test or higher with one passing the 8^th
• Six team members have passed the Novice MIF or higher with one passing the Senior MIF
• Nine team members have passed Intermediate Free Style or higher with one passing Senior FS
• Three team members have passed Gold Dance with several others passing silver or adult dances

Synchronized skating teams we have represented:  Haydenettes, The Colonials, North Shore Skating Club Precision, Team Encore, Esprit De Corps Adult, Symmetric Ice Crystals, Warwick Superettes, University of Delaware Collegiate, Ice Cubes, and Ice Mates.

Our team members are accomplished professionals.

When our team members are off the ice, we play many roles in our families, communities and professions.  We are wives, mothers, community advocates, students and interns, business owners and professionals.  We work as skating coaches, engineers, project managers, office managers, physics instructors, scientists and doctors, MDs, aftercare coordinators, eco consultants, and special education teachers.

Our alma maters include:  Babson College, Bentley College, Boston University, Brandeis College, Clark University, College of the Holy Cross, Endicott College, Framingham State College, Harvard Medical School, Ithaca College, Merrimack College, Middlesex Community College, New York Medical College, New York University, Northeastern University, North Shore Community College, Providence College, Southern New Hampshire University, University of Delaware, University of Massachusetts Medical School, University of Westminster, Wellesley College, Wheaton College, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Our team members are all proud to represent Esprit De Corps Masters.

Cape Cod Classic, December 2011