Programs
Synchro Canada has introduced a new structure for the sport of Synchronized Swimming. This new structure is based on skill and is intended to eliminate age as a barrier to competition. It provides a seamless program for all swimmers, from "cradle to grave".
At MSSA, our programs begin with Learn to Synchro, and continue to Introduction to Competition and Performance Development.
Learn to Synchro is focused on skill acquisition, based on the Star program. Swimmers are tested at each Star level. Swimmers may remain in this stream for their whole synchro career. In this stream, swimmers do not compete and are not ranked against other swimmers.
In order to move to the Competitive stream, swimmers must have passed Star 3. At this level, swimmers compete and are ranked against other swimmers at local, provincial or national meets. The competitive year runs from January 1 to June 30, and swimmers must be assessed as to their Star level by December 15 in order to be placed in the appropriate tier level for competitions.
Learn to Synchro - Satellite
- One hour per week at various Mississauga pools - 10 week session
- For swimmers at Aquaquest 7 and up
- Swimmers are taught the Star skills program
- Excellent introduction to the sport, and an opportunity for physical activity for girls of various ages
Learn to Synchro - Recreation (Rec)
- 1.5 hours per week - full or half year
- Swimmers are taught the Star skills program
- Synchro skills are also applied to a choreographed routine, which is presented at the year-end club swim show.
- New this year - an adult recreational program!!
Competitive - Tiers 1 to 3
- Twice weekly for 4 to 5 hours - full year
- For swimmers who can pass Star 3 by December 15
- Participation in both individual compulsory technical figures and a choreographed routine at regional and provincial competitions
- Excellent develop of teamwork and strong basic synchro skills
Competitive - Tiers 4 & 5
- Three times per week for 7.5 hours - full year
- Swimmers have previous synchro experience, and have passed Star 9
- Participation in both individual compulsory technical figures and a choreographed routine at regional and provincial competitions
- Skills develop quickly within a discipline, teamwork environment
Competitive - Tier 6+
- Three times per week for 9 hours - full year
- Swimmers have passed SuperStar 3
- Participation in both individual compulsory technical figures and a choreographed routine at regional and provincial competitions
- Goals of this program are to provide further technical skill development, athletic conditioning and a positive environment to work as a team.
Unique Athletes Program
- Providing opportunities for special needs athletes to try the sport of synchronized swimming