The ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships ® 2017 is sanctioned and run by the International Skating Union (ISU) and will be conducted in accordance with the ISU Constitution and General Regulations, ISU Special Regulations and Technical Rules Synchronized Skating and pertinent ISU Communications.
Participation in the event is open to all teams who belong to an ISU Member and qualify with regard to eligibility. Teams must meet the participation, citizenship and residency requirements as outlined within the ISU Rules.
Each participating team must consist of sixteen (16) skaters and may have up to a maximum of four (4) alternates listed on the team entry form.
The ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships ® 2017 will take place at the 7,000 seat Broadmoor World Arena with the ice surface of 30m x 60m. Official practices will also take place at the Colorado Springs World Arena Ice Hall (practice rink), which is also 30m x 60m.