About Rose City Crystals
The Rose City Crystals is an non-profit organization in Pasadena, California. We are a synchronized ice skating team lead by Director, Crystal Uribe Schoelen, Business Manager, Pamela Uribe Ventrella, and Head Choreographer, Sabrina Uribe-Ventrella. We have a wonderful team of coaches who have been involved with synchronized skating for many years. RCC coaches are Russ Witherby, Talia Roth, J'Marie Ventrella, Lina Chmiel, Sunshine De La O, Raynise Mancha, and Victoria Boa.
The Rose City Crystals qualified and attended the Synchronized Skating Championships in 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. We have been recognized by Los Angeles Supervisor Michael Antonivich and Pasadena Councilmen Steve Madison. In 2010, The Rose City Crystals skated for KTLA's Morning News Olympic Opening Ceremony. We are featured on the cover of The White Rose Affair, by Sharon Whitlock.
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Our Coaches
Crystal Uribe Schoelen
Director
15 years coaching singles and synchro
Certified A Coach
U.S. Figure Skating Gold Medalist
ISI Gold and synchronized skating judge
B.A. Communications
M.A. Education
Pupil Personnel Counseling Credential
Certified A Coach
U.S. Figure Skating Gold Medalist
ISI Gold and synchronized skating judge
B.A. Communications
M.A. Education
Pupil Personnel Counseling Credential
Pamela Uribe Ventrella
Chief Financial Officer
BA in Business Administration.
11 years experience in a customer service based business.
Over 4 years experience as treasurer for a public service Union.
Business owner and Director.
11 years experience in a customer service based business.
Over 4 years experience as treasurer for a public service Union.
Business owner and Director.
Sabrina Uribe-Ventrella
Head Choreographer & ISI Team Manager
17 years coaching singles and synchro
Certified A Coach
Choreographed for shows and movie projects
B.A. Liberal Arts
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
Certified A Coach
Choreographed for shows and movie projects
B.A. Liberal Arts
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
Russ Witherby
Skating Skills Coach
Certified A USFS Coach
USFS Double Gold Medalist
US Ice Dance Champion
US World & Olympic Teams
National & International Coach
USFS Double Gold Medalist
US Ice Dance Champion
US World & Olympic Teams
National & International Coach
Talia Roth Marin
Coach | Exercise Physiologist | Sports Nutritionist
19 years coaching
Certified A Coach
Exercise Physiologist
Certified Sports Nutritionist
U.S. Figure Skating Gold Medalist
ISI Bronze and Synchronized Skating Judge
M.S. Kinesiology- Exercise Science
B.A. Liberal Arts
Exercise Physiologist
Certified Sports Nutritionist
U.S. Figure Skating Gold Medalist
ISI Bronze and Synchronized Skating Judge
M.S. Kinesiology- Exercise Science
B.A. Liberal Arts
Sunshine De La O
Elite Coach and USFS Assistant Coach
Certified A Coach
Double U.S. Figure Skating Gold Medalist
Rose City Crystals Team Captain
Double U.S. Figure Skating Gold Medalist
Rose City Crystals Team Captain
Raynise Mancha
USFS Assistant Coach
Certified A Coach
Team USA
10 years as a synchronized skater
Captain of Adrian College Senior team
Team USA
10 years as a synchronized skater
Captain of Adrian College Senior team
J'Marie Ventrella
Star Coach
ISI Bronze and Synchronized Skating Judge
5 years coaching Rose City Crystals
Director of Cheerleading program
Pre-School teacher's aid
Event planner
5 years coaching Rose City Crystals
Director of Cheerleading program
Pre-School teacher's aid
Event planner
Victoria Boa
Acting On Ice
USFS Gold Test Skater
USFS coach to National competitors and skaters of all ages and levels
Creator of Acting On Ice
Professional actress for commercials, TV, film and stage
SAG/AFTRA and AEA member
USFS coach to National competitors and skaters of all ages and levels
Creator of Acting On Ice
Professional actress for commercials, TV, film and stage
SAG/AFTRA and AEA member
Lina Chmiel Comer
Stars Coach