Yes, sad to say, I think you are right. My town used to have a town skating pond that they maintained, and now they don't, from insurance concerns, I'm told. However, a neighboring town opened an outdoor rink two years ago
http://www.newlondonmainstreet.org/pub/listing/profile/6229/outdoors/The+Rink+at+Parade+Plaza
Synchro gives the option to cut costs per family, since so many kids share the same ice and coach; it's no surprise that Synchro Worlds sold out in Boston since interest may be growing. Although most colleges don't seem to be offering scholarships, it looks like the number of club team competing intercollegiately is increasing, and schools are giving some funding to the clubs, & often free ice time.
I have hopes! I wish synchro would be added to the Olympics.
http://www.newlondonmainstreet.org/pub/listing/profile/6229/outdoors/The+Rink+at+Parade+Plaza
Synchro gives the option to cut costs per family, since so many kids share the same ice and coach; it's no surprise that Synchro Worlds sold out in Boston since interest may be growing. Although most colleges don't seem to be offering scholarships, it looks like the number of club team competing intercollegiately is increasing, and schools are giving some funding to the clubs, & often free ice time.
I have hopes! I wish synchro would be added to the Olympics.