Competitive

KW Synchro’s Competitive programs will run on the following days according to age group:

10&Under - Wednesdays & Sundays

11-12 - Wednesdays & Sundays (2 day program), OR Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Sundays (3 day program)

13-15/16-18 Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Sundays

 

Please email kwsynchro@gmail.com for a competitive registration package.

 

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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PROVINCIAL LEVEL

AGES:  10 & UNDER KW Synchro is pleased to provide a competitive program for young swimmers Ages 10 and under, with no previous synchronized swimming experience, or experience from KW Synchro’s Recreational or Pre-Competitive (Novice) programs.  Athletes gradually and systematically learn the basics of synchronized swimming, along with fundamental skills that contribute to future success in sport.  Swimmers will compete in one meet before December and two to four meets in the New Year, plus two club Water Shows. KW 10 & under team will train two days a week total of 6 hours a week.

AGES:  12 & UNDER KW Synchro swimmers are typically 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.  Swimmers will compete in one meet before December and three to five meets in the New Year, plus two club Water Shows.  KW 12 & under team will train three days a week total of 9 ½ hours.

AGES:  13-15 KW Synchro swimmers are typically aged 15 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.  Swimmers will compete in one meet before December and three to five meets in the New Year, plus two club Water Shows. KW 13-15 team will train four days a week total 12 hours.

AGES:  16-18 KW Synchro swimmers 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.  Swimmers will compete in one meet before December and three to five meets in the New Year, plus two club Water Shows. KW 13-15 team will train four days a week total 12 hours.

NATIONAL / HIGH PERFORMANCE LEVEL

AGES 15 & Under
(FINA Tier 6) KW Synchro 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 Synchro high performance swimmers train four days a week total of 13 ½ hours.

AGES 16 & Over
(FINA Tier 6 / FINA 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 athletes  will compete in one meet before December and four to six meets in the New Year, plus two club Water Shows.  KW Team train four days a week 13 ½ hours.

2011 12 Competitive Registration Form

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

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