But through Illinois’ intercollegiate skating program, skaters find a supportive team despite their solo performances. The program includes two different teams, intercollegiate skating and synchronized skating. While Markin knew she wanted to join a figure skating team in college, not all members of the intercollegiate team came to the University with the same intentions. Jackie Palmer, junior in AHS and treasurer of the intercollegiate skating team, quit figure skating in her senior year of high school. Part of the reason Paula Sardela, junior in Business and secretary of the intercollegiate skating team has stuck with the team is because of the positive atmosphere they’ve created.