Orca Synchro offers recreational synchronized swimming at Scona pool in Edmonton, with no fundraising and plenty of free features.

Orca Synchro programs

2009-2010 Season

 

Notes

•  Water show
•  Attendance
•  Advantages of Orca Synchro

Most Orca Synchro programs run from September 10, 2009, to May 31, 2010. 

Orca Synchro programs
2009-2010 Season

AquaSquirts (AS1)

AquaSquirts is an exciting new play-based aquatic program designed to develop the fundamentals of swimming in a creative forum.

Swimmers must wear nose clips, goggles, and swim caps. Nose clips and swim caps are available from the Orca Synchro head coach.

AS1 Sundays
Sundays 2:15 to 3:00 p.m.
Sep 20, 2009, to December 6, 2009

SynchroKids (SK1)

SynchroKids practise once a week for 1.5 hours on either Sundays consisting of half an hour on deck and an hour in the pool. Typically swimmers are 6 to 12 years old. At a minimum they are comfortable in deep water, although they may not yet be able to swim a length. Or SynchroKids may have some experience with synchronized swimming, up to the Star 2 level. Teams are organized based on the ages and skills of the swimmers.
SynchroKids participate in Star level testing.
Maximum team size is 8.
Swimmers must wear nose clips, goggles, and swim caps. Nose clips and swim caps are available from the Orca Synchro head coach.

SK1 Sundays
Sundays 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Sep 13, 2009, to May 16, 2009
(no class October 1, 4, 11, and 12 or from December 14 to December 27)
Star testing in November and/or March (at coaches' discretion)
Christmas water show on Sunday, Dec 13, 2009, time TBD 
Spring water show on Sunday, May 16, 2010, time TBD 

Cost for 2009-2010 Season
$450 first year registrants
$400 second year registrants
$350 third year registrants and subsequent years

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SynchroStars (SS2)

SynchroStars practise twice a week for two hours per practice, each consisting of half an hour on deck and 1.5 hours in the pool. Typically swimmers are 7 to 15 years old. They must have at least synchronized swimming Star level 1.
SynchroStars participate in Star level testing.
Maximum team size is 8.
Swimmers must wear nose clips, goggles, and swim caps. Nose clips and swim caps are available from the Orca Synchro head coach.

SS2
Sundays 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Thursdays 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Sep 10, 2009, to May 13, 2010
(no class October 1, 4, 11, and 12 or from December 14 to December 27)
Star testing in March (at coaches' discretion)
Christmas water show on Sunday, Dec 13, 2009, time TBD 
Spring water show on Sunday, May 16, 2010, 5:00 to 6:00 

Cost for 2009-2010 Season
First year enrollment "by special approval only" - no fee applied
$800 second year registrants
$600 third year registrants and subsequent years

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Seasoned Synchro (SS3)

Seasoned Synchro is for intermediate/advanced swimmers who want to keep up their skills without swimming competitively. Typically swimmers are teens or adults with at least Star 6 or tier 3. Seasoned Synchro swimmers practise once a week for an hour and a half.
Maximum team size is 8.
Swimmers must wear nose clips, goggles, and swim caps. Nose clips and swim caps are available from the Orca Synchro head coach.

SS3
Sundays 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Sep 13, 2009, to May 9, 2010
(no class October 1, 4, 11, and 12 or from December 14 to December 27)
Christmas water show on Sunday, Dec 13, 2009, time TBD 
Spring water show on Sunday, May 16, 2010, 5:00 to 6:00 

Cost for 2009-2010 Season
$450 first year registrants
$400 second year registrants
$350 third year registrants and subsequent years

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Synchro Moms (SM)

Synchro Moms is beginner-intermediate level synchro for adults. SynchroMoms do not participate in Star testing, but they demonstrate their skills at water shows.
Maximum team size is 8.
Swimmers must wear nose clips, goggles, and swim caps. Nose clips and swim caps are available from the Orca Synchro head coach.

SM
Sundays 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Sep 13, 2009, to May 9, 2010
(no class October 1, 4, 11, and 12 or from December 14 to December 27)
Christmas water show on Sunday, Dec 13, 2009, time TBD 
Spring water show on Sunday, May 16, 2010, 5:00 to 6:00 

Cost for 2009-2010 Season
$550 first year registrants
$500 second year registrants
$450 third year registrants and subsequent years

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Cross-training Mondays (CTM)

To develop strong, well-rounded athletes, cross-training specific to synchro is an optional supplement for all our synchro swimmers -- SynchroStars, SynchroKids, Seasoned Synchro, and SynchroMoms. Skill-level and/or age-based groups will visit stations for 20 to 30 minutes of diving, stroke improvement, synchro figures, ballet, acting, yoga, or pilates, but not team routines.
Swimmers must wear nose clips, goggles, and swim caps. Nose clips and swim caps are available from the Orca Synchro head coach.

CTM
Mondays 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Sep 14, 2009, to May 10, 2010
(no class October 1, 4, 11, and 12 or from December 14 to December 27)

Cost for 2009-2010 Season
$600 first year registrants
$550 second year registrants
$500 third year registrants and subsequent years

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Water Show

Notes about the water show:
  • it's about an hour long
  • it's very warm on deck so dress appropriately
  • arrive early for good seats
  • held at University Alberta Pool


Attendance

Synchronized swimming is a team sport, so attendance is very important. Team members are relying on you to attend every practice.
  • Please contact 428-ORCA (6722) if you are unable to attend a practice.
  • If you are not too sick, come to the practice and observe it on deck.
  • If you do not attend a practice and did not let your coach or the head coach know, a coach will contact you.
  • Being on time is important too!


Synchro advantages

Synchronized swimming is:
  • great for developing aquatic skills
  • a combination of aquatics and team skills
  • a challenging sport combining athleticism and grace
  • not expensive. Special family swim rates for the rest of the family!
  • great exercise for any body

Orca Synchro advantages

Orca Synchro is:

  • the only purely recreational (noncompetitive) synchronized swimming club in Edmonton
  • a member of Synchro Alberta and Synchro Canada
  • active for over 10 years
  • run by parent volunteers and coaches

The Orcas have:

  • a congenial synchronized swimming club 
  • synchronized swimmers working together in teams
  • no fundraising except a casino (the next one scheduled for October, November, or December 2009) -- no selling chocolates, sausages, or raffle tickets; no scrounging pledges; and no bingos!
  • synchronized swimming for the fun of it
  • no competition fees and no travel fees
  • testing for Synchro Canada Star levels (For more info visit www.synchroalberta.com/recreational.htm)
  • certificates for participants
  • water shows
  • certified coaches and instructors
  • small classes
  • convenient pool times
  • a cheery, central location at Scona pool, 10450 - 72 Avenue, Edmonton
  • plenty of free parking
  • a fall season that ends by mid December, well before Christmas

Star level testing

Synchronized swimming stars and tiers are levels of difficulty learned and earned by recreational and competitive synchronized swimmers respectively. Orca Synchro performs Star testing once a term at the coaches' discretion.
The Synchro Alberta website explains the different levels and tiers.

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Orcas swim at Scona pool, 10450 - 72 Ave, Edmonton.

Dates, times, and fees are subject to change.
Orca Synchro does not charge GST.

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