Recreational Synchronized Swimming Programming in Ontario!

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Synchro Ontario Novice Competition Guidelines Click here This document is now Board Approved and ready to be implemented at all the Novice Competitions in the province of Ontario. This guideline should aid all coaches at the Novice level with questions and concerns pertaining to competition. Certainly if there are additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact the office.
What is the first thing that captivates people about synchronized swimming? Routines! New in 2009. . . . .
With that in mind, Synchro Ontario has developed the new Swim Synchro! Program. This creative, routine based synchro orientation program is designed to develop basic synchro skills while increasing existing swimming skills. Swim Synchro! is offered at community pools, public/private camps and private aquatic entities across the province. The Swim Synchro! program is flexible and may be run in 9-12 week sessions or camps. Swim Synchro! will help connect individuals from the community regardless of age, gender or race within the unique foundation of this sport. (A portion on the Swim Synchro! Manual is dedicated to Adults wanting to try synchro!) The Swim Synchro! Program is comprised of 6 levels including core planning for each level. The program is designed so that there is success at every level! With topics like, ‘Ariana’s Underwater Challenge’ and ‘WOW! Highlights’ swimmers are sure to enjoy all of the 9 topics covered in each level. Also, swimmers will have a chance to earn fun ‘Ariana’ badges! If you are a pool wanting find out more information or run Swim Synchro! for your community contact Janet at jherman@synchroontario.com. If you are a parent, check your communities Recreation and Leisure Guide to find a program in your area.
	Recreational synchro swim programs may be found throughout the province at our member clubs and through municipalities and affiliates who run the Synchro Swim Ontario Programs. If you are a community pool wanting to run a synchro program contact Janet at jherman@synchroontario.com. If you are a parent, check your communities Recreation and Leisure Guide to find a program in your area.

	Synchro Swim Ontario strives to create and support programs that increase activity and interest levels for youth, adults, older adults and special populations throughout Ontario. Recreational synchronized swimming teaches skill development, provides an opportunity for interpersonal relations in both individual and group components, physically and creatively challenges both participant and instructor and, in it’s simplest form, provides a FUN and exciting aquatic activity! If you are a community pool wanting to run a synchro program contact Janet at jherman@synchroontario.com. If you are a parent, check your communities Recreation and Leisure Guide to find a program in your area.

	Given that, Synchro Swim Ontario recognizes that our programs be taught the right way and the FUN way, the weight is on our shoulders to make it as easy as possible for your staff to run a successful recreational synchro program. Understanding your programming challenges such as space, time and staff limitations, we present a program that works - The Synchro Ontario Trillium Awards Program! For more information about our great awards programs for recreational swimmers visit the Trillium Awards Program page and the Pansy Forbes Awards page. If you are a community pool wanting to run the Trillium Program or if you want more information, contact Janet at jherman@synchroontario.com. If you are a parent, check your communities Recreation and Leisure Guide to find a program in your area.

	AquaSquirts is a new play-based aquatic program for boys and girls aged 11 and under. Improving swimming skills through fun is the main objective - swimmers enjoy jumping, rolling, spinning, twisting and turning upside down as part of AquaSquirts! What makes AquaSquirts unique is that learning is cleverly disguised as play. This program, offered by Synchro Canada and the Canadian Red Cross, is designed to complement a child's progression through the swimming levels and is also an intro to other aquatic sports such as diving, synchronized swimming and water polo. If you are a community pool wanting to run this program contact Karen at jherman@synchroontario.com. If you are a parent, check your communities Recreation and Leisure Guide to find a program in your area.