Program Information
Artistic Swim Kids ** CLASSES FULL
Ages 4-6+
A unique and exciting program for the young artistic swimmer. This program combines basic swimming and artistic swimming skills.
Participants must be comfortable submerging, blowing bubbles and being in deep water with a life jacket. The program is taught in the deep pool but life jackets can be used to start with.
CHOICE of class times:
SESSION TWO: week of Feb 12, 2024 to week of June 17, 2024 (Registration Open)
- Mondays 4:00-5:30 pm FULL
- Tuesdays 4:00-5:30 pm FULL
- Fridays 5:30-7:00 pm FULL
Payment is either by cheque or E transfer, full instructions sent after registration.
What is AquaGo? ** CLASSES FULL
Ages 5-9
The new physical and aquatic literacy program was developed by Canada Artistic Swimming, a nation-wide grassroots foundation program for artistic swimming in Canada. This program reflects the current science behind long-term athlete development (LTAD) in the sport of artistic swimming, focusing on developing aquatic literacy as well as providing an introduction to the sport. This is a shorter beginner program focussing more on individual skills.
· Swimmers should be comfortable in the water and jumping into the water without the assistance of a life jacket
· Swimmers should have previous beginner swimming lesson experience
Classes are in the dive tank.
FRIDAYS 4:30 to 5:30 pm CLASS FULL
Saanich Commonwealth Place
DATES: April 12, 2024 to June 21, 2024
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** CLASSES FULL
Ages 7-12
These classes are designed to gradually teach the basics of artistic swimming in an enjoyable, creative and supportive environment. This program teaches basic artistic swimming skills and working as a team. Participants will:
- Participate in Watershows and Club Development meet
- Receive a report card and certificate at the end of the season
- Receive an evaluation from our head coach at the end of the season
Each class meets 2 x each week
CHOICE OF:
Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30-7 pmFULLTuesdays & Thursdays 5:30-7 pmFULL
DATES:
Starts the week of Sep 18, 2023, ends the week of Jun 17th
Swimmers must be:
- comfortable in deep water.
- able to swim 25 meters unassisted
- able to tread water for 30 seconds.
No previous artistic swimming experience is required!
Payment is by pre-authorized debit, a pre-authorized debit form will be emailed to you with your confirmation of registration.
Ages 13+
These classes are designed to gradually teach the basics of artistic swimming in an enjoyable, creative and supportive environment. This program teaches basic artistic swimming skills and working as a team. Participants will:
- Participate in Watershows and Club Development meet
- Receive a report card and certificate at the end of the season
- Receive an evaluation from our head coach at the end of the season
CLASS:
- 1 x week Thursdays 5-7 pm
Dates: Sep 21, 2023 to June 20,2024
Payment is by pre-authorized debit, a pre-authorized debit form will be emailed to you with your confirmation of registration.
PROVINCIAL STREAM by invitation
This is for returning competitive athletes or those who have been assessed by our coaches and invited to join our competitive program by our head coach.
A competitive team is the next step up and is designed for swimmers who want to build their basic skills, work as a team, swim routines, and compete. This program is suggested for those that have already accomplished basic artistic swimming skills.
The first level of competitive artistic swimming is the Provincial Stream. Athletes work individually and as a team on achieving personal bests, they compete within the province.
Team structure in the Competitive Stream is based on age groupings, the age groups for this stream are: 10& Under, 11/12, 13-15, and 16-20
Athletes will participate on teams, duets, solos or a combination of above at the coach's discretion. The training hours depend on the age group and amount of routines. In this stream they will work on further developing the skills learned in the development program and on learning as many artistic swimming specific skills as possible, including flexibility, strength, and speed development. Swimmers are encouraged to participate in gymnastics and dance outside of artistic swimming practices.
NATIONAL STREAM - by invitation
Athletes are invited to this level as their skills progress and mature. This program is for those swimmers who want to compete at a National level and want to specialize in the sport of artistic swimming.
They typically have competed in the Provincial Stream before moving to National Stream.
Our National Stream Athletes will compete according to their age. The categories are 13-15, Junior and Senior. Athletes are placed on teams according to their age and skill level. These athletes will be selected to swim on teams, solos, duets or a combination of these routines at the discretion of the coaches.
National Stream athletes have chosen to specialize in artistic swimming, therefore the number of training hours are greater than for the Provincial Stream program.
Training Schedule
- Pool training
- Land drill, stretching, and strength training
- At home, elite swimmers should spend a 1/2 hour a day stretching and doing land drill for routines.
- there may be specialist training such as dance and boot camps
