Synchro swim clubs raise over $39,000 for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation

November 27, 2008 - Synchro Swim Ontario member clubs across the province were once again in synch for pink raising an astonishing $39,207 during the 5th anniversary of the annual “Burning Bright for Breast Cancer” province-wide charity initiative in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Since 2004, Ontario athletes  have raised over $177,000 for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. We are a proud to continue as a Gold Ribbon Partner & Supporter of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Burning Bright 2008 Results Press Release

Chloe Brown and Emily Verbiski part of National 13-15 Team gold at UANA Championships

September 2, 2008 - Congratulations to Chloe Brown and Emily Verbiski members of Canada’s National 13-15 team who brought home gold medals in the 13-15 team competition at the UANA Championships in Calgary! Visit www.synchro.ca for press releases and results.

Congratulations Team Canada! For more information on the Canadian Olympic Team visit www.synchro.ca. Link here to the Radio-Canada website to watch online video

July 17, 2008 - Congratulations to Ontario's 13-15 Provincial A Team who dominated the podium at the Aquatica Cup in Lima, Peru July 10-13. The team defended their title as team champions winning gold in team, in addition to gold & silver in solo and gold and silver in duet! Synchro Ontario Media Release

July 14, 2008 - Durham Synchro's Julia Maclean was part of Canada's Junior National Team who placed 5th at the FINA Junior World Championships in St. Petersburg, Russia. Julia placed 58th in figures (out of a field of 188) and 4th on the Canadian team.  Congratulations to Julia and the entire Canadian Team! Read Julia's pre-meet message here! and check out the Junior Team Blog! Ontario's Elena Podolsky (Olympium Synchro) led Canada's Junior Team at the FINA World Championships. Elena has been a National Team coach since 2004, including the Junior Team Assistant Coach in 2004 and 2006, 13-15 Assistant Coach in 2005, and the 13-15 National Team Head Coach in 2007. Congratulations Elena!

July 7, 2008 - Granite Synchro Club's Jennifer Knobbs and Erin Willson brought home 4 medals from the Swiss Open as part of the National B Team. Jenn won silver in solo, Jenn & Erin partnered for bronze in duet narrowly missing silver (they were 2nd in free routine), and the team wrapped up the competition with a bronze in team and a silver in combo!  

May 5, 2008 - Two of Canada’s rising synchro stars picked up a pair of silver medals at the Japan Open in Tokyo this past weekend. Jennifer Knobbs (Oakville, Ont.) and Erin Willson (Toronto, Ont.) wowed the international crowd and judges with strong performances, securing a second place finish. Knobbs was equally impressive in the solo event with another second place finish.  Synchro Canada Press Release

April 2008 - Ontario's Masters brought home many medals from the 2008 FINA World Master's in Perth, Australia! Congratulations to all athletes! Visit www.2008finamasters.org.

February 25, 2008 - Congratulations to Holley Lundmark, Head Coach of Durham Synchro who was honoured by the Coaches Association of Ontario on February 23rd with a 2007 Ontario Coaching Excellence Award in the Developmental Category. The awards are a chance for coaches to be recognized by their peers for the ongoing and significant contribution they have made to both their sport and athletes over a number of years.

Margo Mountjoy and Sheilagh Croxon named to CAAWS 2007 list of the most influential women in sport and physical activity

Synchro Ontario announces new Alumni and Booster memberships

Chloe Brown and Emily Verbiski part of National 13-15 Team gold at UANA Championships

September 2, 2008 - Congratulations to Chloe Brown and Emily Verbiski members of Canada’s National 13-15 team who brought home gold medals in the 13-15 team competition at the UANA Championships in Calgary! Visit www.synchro.ca for press releases and results.

Congratulations Team Canada! For more information on the Canadian Olympic Team visit www.synchro.ca. Link here to the Radio-Canada website to watch online video

July 17, 2008 - Congratulations to Ontario's 13-15 Provincial A Team who dominated the podium at the Aquatica Cup in Lima, Peru July 10-13. The team defended their title as team champions winning gold in team, in addition to gold & silver in solo and gold and silver in duet! Synchro Ontario Media Release

July 14, 2008 - Durham Synchro's Julia Maclean was part of Canada's Junior National Team who placed 5th at the FINA Junior World Championships in St. Petersburg, Russia. Julia placed 58th in figures (out of a field of 188) and 4th on the Canadian team.  Congratulations to Julia and the entire Canadian Team! Read Julia's pre-meet message here! and check out the Junior Team Blog! Ontario's Elena Podolsky (Olympium Synchro) led Canada's Junior Team at the FINA World Championships. Elena has been a National Team coach since 2004, including the Junior Team Assistant Coach in 2004 and 2006, 13-15 Assistant Coach in 2005, and the 13-15 National Team Head Coach in 2007. Congratulations Elena!

July 7, 2008 - Granite Synchro Club's Jennifer Knobbs and Erin Willson brought home 4 medals from the Swiss Open as part of the National B Team. Jenn won silver in solo, Jenn & Erin partnered for bronze in duet narrowly missing silver (they were 2nd in free routine), and the team wrapped up the competition with a bronze in team and a silver in combo!  

May 5, 2008 - Two of Canada’s rising synchro stars picked up a pair of silver medals at the Japan Open in Tokyo this past weekend. Jennifer Knobbs (Oakville, Ont.) and Erin Willson (Toronto, Ont.) wowed the international crowd and judges with strong performances, securing a second place finish. Knobbs was equally impressive in the solo event with another second place finish.  Synchro Canada Press Release

April 2008 - Ontario's Masters brought home many medals from the 2008 FINA World Master's in Perth, Australia! Congratulations to all athletes! Visit www.2008finamasters.org.

February 25, 2008 - Congratulations to Holley Lundmark, Head Coach of Durham Synchro who was honoured by the Coaches Association of Ontario on February 23rd with a 2007 Ontario Coaching Excellence Award in the Developmental Category. The awards are a chance for coaches to be recognized by their peers for the ongoing and significant contribution they have made to both their sport and athletes over a number of years.

Margo Mountjoy and Sheilagh Croxon named to CAAWS 2007 list of the most influential women in sport and physical activity

Synchro Ontario announces new Alumni and Booster memberships

Synchro Swim Ontario Quest For Gold Ontario Card Nominations

December 11, 2007 - Synchro Canada has named 12 athletes that will go on to train at the Aquatic Centre of Excellence in Montreal in preparation for the 2008 Olympic Qualifying event to take place in Beijing this April. Synchro Canada Press Release & Duet Press Release

December 4, 2007 - For the 4th consecutive year Synchro Swim Ontario member clubs across the province participated in a province-wide charity initiative throughout the month of October for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation - Ontario Chapter “Burning Bright for Breast Cancer”. For the 3rd consecutive year Ontario synchro athletes have raised over $30,000, with a grand total for 2007 of $30,580.79!!! Congratulations!!!

October 1, 2007 - For the 4th consecutive year Synchro Swim Ontario member clubs across the province will be participating in a province-wide charity initiative throughout the month of October for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation - Ontario Chapter “Burning Bright for Breast Cancer”. Press Release

September 20, 2007 -Synchro Swim Ontario will be welcoming out-of-province and out-of-country teams to participate in four major provincial competitions this season. The 2008 Provincial Championships, 2008 Masters Provincial Championships, 2008 Tier Championships and 2008 Trillium 12 & Under Championships will be open to out-of-province and out-of-country clubs to participate as exhibition entries. Press Release

August 27, 2007 - Synchro Canada announced the pool of 14 athletes who will be in training at the Montreal Training Centre until the second phase of selection that will be held before Christmas. Congratulations to Ontario's Jennifer Knobbs who is part of the top 14!

Synchro Ontario Provincial Teams shine at International Meets!

July 9, 2007 - Synchro Swim Ontario provincial teams bring home medals this week! The Ontario Provincial Junior team competed at the Espana Sincro in Barcelona, Spain this weekend against teams from as far away as Russia.  Also this weekend, at the V Synchro Peru – Aquatica Cup in Lima, Peru, Ontario’s 13-15 provincial team had amazing results as they competed with teams from around the globe. Press Release and Team Pictures

July 5, 2007 - Thanks to the Ministry of Health Promotion’s Active 2010 Funding, Synchro Swim Ontario has been able to create their first 12 and Under Provincial Team program that begins this summer. Press Release

Ontario Card Nominations Announcement

Click here for further information and Synchro Swim Ontario Sport Specific Criteria

Synchro Swim Ontario renews CHIP Hospitality as official hospitality sponsor

August 28, 2006 - Synchro Swim Ontario is pleased to announce a renewed sponsorship agreement with CHIP Hospitality. CHIP Hospitality will continue as the official hospitality sponsor of Synchro Swim Ontario for the 2006-2007 season. Press Release

Canadians sweep 13-15 category at the ASUA Pan American Age Group Championships in Oaxtepec, Mexico

August 26, 2006 - Ontario's National 13-15 Team members Candace Caskey, Rachel Kowalski, Julia Maclean and Annette Petersen competed at the 1st ASUA Pan American Age Group Championships August 20-27 in Oaxtepec, Mexico. Results

BDT Creative renews sponsorship as official photographer of Synchro Swim Ontario

August 24, 2006 - Synchro Swim Ontario is pleased to announce BDT Creative of Kitchener will continue as the official photographer of Synchro Swim Ontario for the third consecutive season. BDT Creative will be the official event photographer of the 2007 Provincial Synchronized Swimming Championships, 2007 Eastern/Atlantic Divisionals, the 2007 Ontario Synchronized Swimming Tier Championships, and the 2007 Trillium 12 & Under Provincial Synchronized Swimming Championships. Press Release

This is the 10^th year that this scholarship has been awarded in memory of Stacey, “to a young woman, a girls’ team or sport organization that exemplifies Stacey’s ideals and qualities of participation, sheer joy of camaraderie, competition and teamwork”. Synchro Canada and Synchro Ontario are very proud of Kristin’s accomplishments and is delighted that her achievements in our sport, along with her extensive work in the community has been recognized with this special honour. To read more about Kristin, and the other scholarship recipients that were selected from a field of 479 applicants, please visit http://www.caaws.ca/e/awards/article.cfm?ID=1050

Senior Provincial Team competes at Finnish Open

June 19, 2006 - Synchro Swim Ontario's Senior Provincial Team competed at the 2006 Finnish Open in Tampere, Finland June 16-18 and swept gold in all events!

Photos from Espoir Gala Watershow,  Photos from Finnish Open, Team Photos

June 16, 2006 - Congratulations to Julia Maclean, Candace Caskey, Annette Petersen and Rachel Kowalski who landed spots on the 13-15 National Team! Synchro Canada Press Release

May 16, 2006 - Congratulations to Courtney Brown, Jennifer Knobbs, and Erin Willson who landed spots on the Junior National Team! Synchro Canada Press Release

Ontario athletes medal at 2006 Canadian Open Championships

May 15, 2006 - The 2006 Canadian Open Synchronized Swimming Championships wrapped up in Winnipeg on Sunday, May 14^th where Ontario athletes were successful in claiming podium finishes. Press Release

Synchro Swim Ontario announces 2006 Provincial Teams

April 18, 2006 - Synchro Swim Ontario officially selected athletes to the 2006 Provincial Junior (Canada Games) Team and Provincial Senior Team April 2^nd in Toronto. Press Release

Ontario’s synchro swim athletes medal at Eastern Divisionals

March 28, 2006 - The 2006 Eastern/Atlantic Divisional Challenge was held March 22-26 in Quebec City where over 300 elite synchronized swimming athletes from Ontario, Quebec, and the Atlantic Provinces vied for divisional titles in figures, solo, duet and team competition. Synchro Ontario Press Release

Synchro Ontario announces Coaching Team for Ontario's Junior and Senior Provincial Teams

Julia Warren was hired as Head/Mentor Coach for the 2006 Ontario Provincial Junior and Senior Synchronized Swimming Teams in January and joining the team for the Senior Program will be Elena Podolsky as Assistant Coach and Kristy McDonnell as Apprentice Coach. The Junior Team will see Jennifer Shaver as Assistant Coach, Katie Hammond as the Apprentice Coach, and Liz Simmie as Junior Team Manager. Press Release

January 19, 2006 - Synchro Swim Ontario is pleased to announce that Julia Warren has been hired as Head/Mentor Coach for the 2006 Ontario Provincial Junior and Senior Synchronized Swimming Teams. Press Release

Ontario synchro swim clubs raise over $36,000 for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation

November 18, 2005 - Synchro Swim Ontario member clubs across the province have raised an astonishing $36,613 during the 2nd annual “Burning Bright for Breast Cancer” a province-wide charity initiative during the month of October in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Press Release

Synchro Swim Ontario renews CHIP Hospitality as official hospitality sponsor

November 1, 2005 - Synchro Swim Ontario is pleased to announce a renewed sponsorship agreement with CHIP Hospitality. CHIP Hospitality will be the official hospitality sponsor of Synchro Swim Ontario for the 2005-2006 season. Press Release

October 4, 2005 – Synchro Swim Ontario member clubs across the province will once again be participating in a province-wide charity initiative throughout the month of October for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation - Ontario Chapter called “Burning Bright for Breast Cancer”. Press Release

August 22, 2005 - The National Junior team swam to the ASUA Junior Pan American Championship August 18-21 in Orlando, Florida. Ontario's Jennifer Knobbs and Courtney Brown, along with Head Coach Julia Warren were part of the gold medal winning team. Click here for the Synchro Canada press release.

July 4, 2005 - 2004-05 is a year to Celebrate!  Ontario set and reached its goals this past year and we were successful in so many ways … and now its time to celebrate! Read message

Ontario captures silver medals at Espana Sincro

June 22, 2005 – Ontario’s Provincial synchro swim team captured silver medals in all international standings at the VIII Espana Sincro competition June 17-19 in Xirivella, Spain. Results, Press Release & Photos

Ontario athletes capture spots on National 13-15 Synchro Team

June 14, 2005 - The 2005 Canadian Espoir Synchronized Swimming Championships wrapped up on Saturday, June 4^th where two Ontario athletes were successful in claiming spots on the new Canadian 13-15 National Team. Samantha Mawhinney of Synchro Optima and Katie Lepage of Durham Synchro will be representing Canada at the Comen Cup August 4-7 in Greece. Jadine Cleary of the Olympium Synchronized Swimming Club in Toronto was named Head Coach of the 13-15 National Team earlier this year, while Elena Podolsky of Synchro Optima in Toronto was named one of the Assistant Coaches. Press Release

May 30, 2005 - Synchro Swim Ontario’s 2005 Provincial Team has been selected to represent Canada June 17-19 at the VIII Espana Sincro in Xirivella, Spain. Press Release

Waterloo Regional Synchro Club plays host to largest synchro swim meet in the country – the 2005 Tier Championships!

May 25, 2005 – The Waterloo Swimplex will be “in synch” May 26-29 as it plays host to the 2005 Ontario Synchronized Swimming Tier Championships. The competition, hosted this year by the Waterloo Regional Synchro Club, is the largest of its kind in Canada, with over 600 athletes from across the province competing over the weekend. Press Release

May 18, 2005 - The 2005 Canadian Open Synchronized Swimming Championships wrapped up Tuesday following two days of National Team Trials, where three Ontario athletes were successful in claiming spots on the Canadian Junior National Team. Courtney Brown (Markham, ON) and Jennifer Knobbs (Oakville, ON) of Olympium Synchro and Caitlin Stewart (Huntington Beach, CA) of Synchro Optima will be representing Canada at the Pan American ASUA Junior Synchronized Swimming Championships in Orlando, Florida August 18-21. Press Release.

April 4, 2005 - The 2005 Eastern/Atlantic Divisional Challenge was held March 30-April 3 at the Nepean Sportsplex in Ottawa. The competition hosted by Gloucester Synchro saw over 300 elite synchronized swimming athletes from Ontario, Quebec, and the Atlantic Provinces vie for divisional titles in figures, solo, duet and team competition. Press Release.

March 30, 2005 - The 2005 Eastern/Atlantic Divisional Challenge is being held March 30-April 3 at the Nepean Sportsplex in Ottawa. Press Release

February 17, 2005 - The 2005 Provincial Synchronized Swimming Championships will be held February 18-20 at the Etobicoke Olympium in Toronto. The competition hosted by the Olympium Synchronized Swimming Club will see over 200 of the province’s most talented athletes from 16 clubs across the province vie for provincial titles over the weekend in compulsory figures, solo, duet and team competition. Press Release

Synchro Swim Ontario announces 2005 Provincial Team

January 26, 2005 - Synchro Swim Ontario officially selected athletes to the 2005 provincial team “Canada Games – Team Ontario 2005” this past weekend in Waterloo, ON. For the complete press release click here.

Courtney Brown, Katie Cornish, Taylor Durand, Katie Hammond, Laura Killey, Jennifer Knobbs, Amy Levine, Meredith Mason, Alissa Sadler, Rachel Scott, Kendra Warner, Erin Willson.

Synchro Ontario announces Julia Warren as Head Coach of Canada Games Team Ontario 2005

January 18, 2005 - Synchro Ontario is pleased to announce that Julia Warren has been selected as Head Coach of the Canada Games Team Ontario 2005. Press Release

Synchro Swim Ontario announces VTR Uniforms as official uniform supplier

December 16, 2004 - Synchro Swim Ontario is pleased to announce a new sponsorship agreement with VTR Uniforms, of Guleph, ON. VTR Uniforms will be the official uniform supplier of Synchro Swim Ontario for the 2004-2005 season. For the press release click here.

Ontario Synchro Clubs raise $28,942.45 in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation!

November 26, 2004 - Synchro Swim Ontario member clubs across the province have raised an astonishing $28,942.45 for "Burning Bright for Breast Cancer" a province-wide charity initiative during the month of October in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation - Ontario Chapter. For more information please read the press release and visit www.cbcf.org/ontario/

Synchro Swim Ontario announces Brooks Did This Creative Services as official photographer

November 25, 2004 - Synchro Swim Ontario is pleased to announce a new sponsorship agreement with Brooks Did This Creative Services, of Kitchener, ON. Brooks Did This Creative Services will be the official photographer of Synchro Swim Ontario for the 2004-2005 season. For the press release click here.

Town of Whitby Recognizes Durham Synchro For Outstanding Achievement

November 19, 2004 - On Monday, November 8, 2004, Town of Whitby Mayor Marcel Brunelle presented recognition medals for outstanding achievement to the 2003/2004 Durham Synchro Club Tier 6 team. For the club news release click here.

September 28, 2004 - Synchro Swim Ontario is pleased to announce a new sponsorship agreement with CHIP Hospitality. CHIP Hospitality will be the official hospitality sponsor of Synchro Swim Ontario for the 2004-2005 season. CHIP Hospitality is one of Canada's leading hotel and resort management companies and has over 30 properties located across Canada. Three CHIP hotels in Ontario will be official host hotels of Synchro Swim Ontario’s major competitive events. The Sandalwood Suites Hotel is the official hotel of the 2005 Provincial Championships, the Crowne Plaza Ottawa is the official hotel of the 2005 Eastern/Atlantic Divisional Challenge, and the Four Points by Sheraton Kitchener is the official hotel of the 2005 Tier Championships.For the official press release click here.

September 2004 - Synchro Swim Ontario is proud to be supporting the Ontario Chapter of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation through a province-wide event "Burning Bright for Breast Cancer" planned to take place at member clubs across the province throughout the month of October which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For more information please read the program outline and read the press release and visit www.cbcf.org/ontario/

Synchro Ontario launches new website!

August 19, 2004 - Synchro Ontario is proud to introduce the new look of synchroontario.com! The new site, inspired by the new Synchro Ontario logo launched in April, has a fresh new look and great new features. We invite you to explore the new easy-to-navigate website, which is full of great resources and the news and information you need quickly!

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