Competitive

KW Synchro’s competitive programs are designed around the Canada Sport Centres’ Long-term Athlete Development (LTAD) Training to Train and Training to Compete Stages.

Athletes ready to make the commitment to KW Synchro’s competitive program will continue to develop their stamina (endurance), strength, speed, and suppleness (flexibility), while gaining more advanced synchro skills. Mental training is introduced and developed, including goal setting and evaluation, visualization and competition preparation.

Working with team members and coaches in a supportive environment, KW Synchro athletes gain grace, confidence and poise as they proudly represent their club and their community at regional, provincial and national competitions.

Synchro Ontario’s competitive program is based on age, while the national program uses a skill-based system that divides athletes into Tier levels. Swimmers may join the competitive team at any point in their career and KW Synchro coaching team members, with assistance from Synchro Ontario officials, will determine the optimal placement for each swimmer.

Formal Competitive Team Assessments occur in June, when each swimmer’s skill level is evaluated and initial teams are created. The first weeks of the season are then used to finalize team and coaching assignments. This process allows swimmers to try out the competitive program, and enables coaches and parents to determine the optimal placement for each swimmer.

Opportunities to swim additional routines such as solos, duets and combos exist. Decisions about additional routines are made in the fall after team assignments are complete.

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Competitive Registration Package

2009-2010 Competitive Programs

KW GREEN
(Formerly Tier 1)
KW Green swimmers are typically 10 and younger, with no previous synchronized swimming experience, or experience from KW Synchro’s Recreational programs. Athletes gradually and systematically learn the basics of synchronized swimming, along with fundamental skills that contribute to future success in sport. KW Green swimmers will compete in one meet before December and two to four meets in the New Year, plus two club Water Shows. KW Green swimmers train two to three days each week, for a total of five to six hours per week.

KW WHITE
(Formerly Tiers 2 and 3)
KW White swimmers are typically aged 12 and younger. Swimmers focus on improving and perfecting the basics of synchronized swimming with an emphasis on swimming strokes, flexibility training and the foundations of mental training. KW Green swimmers will compete in one meet before December and three to five meets in the New Year, plus two club Water Shows. KW White swimmers train three to four days each week, for a total of seven to 10 hours per week.

KW BLACK
(Formerly Tiers 4 and 5)
KW Black swimmers are typically aged 15 and younger, or for the swimmer 18 and younger who wishes to continue competing at a provincial level. Athletes continue to improve and perfect the basic and more advanced skills of synchronized swimming. Emphasis is placed on swimming strokes, flexibility training, and mental training, with semi-private figure sessions added to enhance technical performance and skills. KW Black swimmers will compete in one meet before December and three to five meets in the New Year, plus two club Water Shows. KW Black swimmers train four to five days each week, for a total of nine to 12 hours per week.

KW ESPOIR
(Formerly Tier 6)
KW Espoir swimmers are typically aged 15 and younger. Athletes begin to compete in National competitions. Training focuses on perfecting synchro and swimming skills, flexibility, endurance, strength training, performance skills, and mental training. Athletes participate in semi-private figure sessions. KW Espoir swimmers will compete in one meet before December and four to six meets in the New Year, plus two club Water Shows. KW Espoir swimmers train five days each week, for a total of 12 to 15 hours per week.

KW JUNIOR
(Formerly Tier 7 Junior)
KW Junior swimmers are highly motivated athletes, typically aged 18 and younger. Athletes compete in multiple National competitions. Synchro and swimming skills, flexibility, endurance, strength training, performance skills, and mental training are further honed. Athletes participate in semi-private figure sessions. KW Junior swimmers will compete in one meet before December and four to six meets in the New Year, plus two club Water Shows. KW Junior swimmers train five to six days each week, for a total of 15 to 20 hours per week.

KW SENIOR
(Formerly Tier 7 Senior)
KW Senior swimmers are highly motivated athletes, typically aged 18 and over. Athletes begin to compete in multiple National and International competitions. Synchro and swimming skills, flexibility, endurance, strength training, performance skills, and mental training are polished and perfected. Athletes participate in semi-private figure sessions. KW Senior swimmers will compete in one meet before December and four to six meets in the New Year, plus two club Water Shows. KW Senior swimmers train five to six days each week, for a total of 20 to 25 hours per week.

Information about competitive programs for swimmers over 19 is located on the Masters Page.

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12 & Under “Barracuda” Team

12 & Under “Marshmallow” Team

13 – 15 “Annihilator” Team

Solos and Duets

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