Program Overview

WELCOME TO THE GRANDE PRAIRIE SYNQUATICS CLUB 2024/2025 Season!

SCHEDULE **Subject to ELC pool time approval

Pre-Competitive (Rec 2x Week)

This is a SUPPLEMENTAL REGISTRATION to the Recreational (AquaGo 5/6) program. Swimmers must also be registered for Recreational (AquaGo 5/6).

The Pre-Competitive program is for swimmers who would like to expand their knowledge and expertise. An additional routine will be worked on - team, trio, duet and/or solo, for our Winter and Spring Water Shows. Routines will depend on the number of registrations, and swimmers' skill levels, and are at the coaches' discretion.

Pre-requisites: Swimmer must have passed AquaGo level 4 or have the following skills: all skills from Aquago 3/4 pre-requisites and front & back crawl, dive from kneeling, eggbeater, front & back layouts, alligator and propeller sculling, & sailboat position. They must be registered in AquaGo 5/6 in order to participate in pre-comp. Please contact us if you would like to schedule a skill assessment to figure out what level your child should join.

Dates and Time: Tuesdays 5:45 pm - 7:15 pm, October 1, 2024 - April 29, 2025 Cost: $425

Note: A minimum of 3 participants are necessary to run the program. No classes December 16th to January 3rd, or March 31st to April 4th

Pre-Competitive Clothing Requirements:

•  Three (3) nose clips
•  Goggles*
•  Swim Cap
•  Club T-shirt (included with registration)
•  One-piece athletic swimsuit. Please ensure the swimsuit fits correctly.
•  Routine suit (as determined by coach)
•  Black bottoms (shorts, capris or pants)

*One pair of goggles is sufficient for beginning of season but must be replaced if necessary.

Team Clothing Requirements:

Artistic swimming is a team sport and the GP Synquatics Club has required team clothing. Dressing uniformly instills a sense of unity and pride amongst the swimmers at both the recreational and competitive levels. When swimmers participate in club activities inside and outside of the pool, they represent the Grande Prairie Synquatics Club in all they do. We want the public to be able to identify the girls in their activities to help promote and applaud them. A club t-shirt is included with your registration. A variety of clothing with our logo will also be available for you to purchase at the beginning of the season. The link will be posted on our website and Facebook pages.

Competitive Artistic Swimming

The Competitive program is for swimmers who want to compete in Artistic Swimming Competitions. Coaches will help their swimmers learn and improve figures, physical fitness, and routines for competitions according to their age group. This upcoming season the competitive swimmers will participate in two competitions - one in Grande Prairie and one in Lethbridge. They will also perform their routines at our Winter and Spring Water Shows.

Prerequisites:
? Swimmers need to have completed 1 year of Artistic Swimming Recreationally.

Please contact our Head Coach if you need assistance deciding which program is right for your child.

Dates and Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:45 pm - 7:15 pm & Sundays 9:00 am - 12:15 pm September 10, 2024 - May 1, 2025

Cost: $1950 + AAS/CAS Fee + $200 volunteer bond = $2150 total registration + AAS/CAS Fee

Fundraising/Volunteer Bond: $200 (included with registration fee). This will be returned to you at the end of the year if fundraising requirements are completed. There will be multiple volunteer or fundraising events, at least 3 must be completed for the year.

Note: We will be swimming in the Quality Inn pool for the month of September until the Easlink Pool opens. There will be no classes October 31st, December 16th to January 3rd, or March 31st to April 4th. A minimum of 3 participants are necessary to run the program.

Competitive Clothing Requirements:

•  Five (5) nose clips
•  Goggles*
•  White swim cap**
•  Club T-shirt (included with registration)
•  One-piece black athletic swimsuit. Please ensure the swimsuit fits correctly.
•  Routine suit(s) (as determined by coach)
•  Black bottoms (shorts, capris or pants)

*One pair of goggles is sufficient for beginning of season but must be replaced if necessary. **Swimmer is not limited to a white cap during practice time, they may wear any cap they choose. A white cap is mandatory for competition.

Team Clothing Requirements:

Artistic swimming is a team sport and the GP Synquatics Club has required team clothing. Dressing uniformly instills a sense of unity and pride amongst the swimmers at both the recreational and competitive levels. When swimmers participate in club activities inside and outside of the pool, they represent the Grande Prairie Synquatics Club in all they do. We want the public to be able to identify the girls in their activities to help promote and applaud them.

A club t-shirt is included with your registration. A variety of clothing with our logo will also be available for you to purchase at the beginning of the season. The link will be posted on our website and Facebook pages.

Adult Artistic Swimming (Masters)

This program is for adults interested in learning the fine art of Artistic Swimming or looking for exercise in a creative way. No experience is required. The coaches guide the participants through the required skill building steps to achieve more creative moves. A team routine will be created to perform in the Winter and Spring Water Shows, as well as a possible duet or solo routine. If you are looking for a fun water workout that will challenge you physically and mentally, this program is for you.

NOTE: A minimum of 3 participants are necessary to run the program. There will be no classes October 31st, December 16th to January 3rd, or March 31st to April 4th.

Full Season:

Thursdays 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, October 3, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Cost: $495 + AAS/CAS Fee + $200 volunteer bond = $695 total registration + AAS/CAS Fee

Fundraising/Volunteer Bond: $200 (included with registration fee). This will be returned to you at the end of the year if fundraising requirements are completed. There will be multiple volunteer or fundraising events, at least 2 must be completed for the year.

Fall Session:

Thursdays 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm October 3, 2024 - December 12 2023
Cost: $225 + AAS/CAS Fee + $100 volunteer bond = $325 total registration + AAS/CAS Fee

Fundraising/Volunteer Bond: $100 (included with registration fee). This will be returned to you at the end of the year if fundraising requirements are completed. There will be multiple volunteer or fundraising events, at least 1 must be completed for the season.

Winter Session:

Thursdays 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm January 9, 2025 - May 1, 2024
Cost: $325 + AAS/CAS Fee + $100 volunteer bond = $425 total registration + AAS/CAS Fee

Fundraising/Volunteer Bond: $100 (included with registration fee). This will be returned to you at the end of the year if fundraising requirements are completed. There will be multiple volunteer or fundraising events, at least 1 must be completed for the season.

Adult Artistic Swimming Clothing Requirements

•  Club T-shirt (included with registration)
•  Routine suit (as determined by coach)
•  Goggles
•  Nose clips
•  Swim cap

Team Clothing Requirements:

Artistic swimming is a team sport and the GP Synquatics Club has required team clothing. Dressing uniformly instills a sense of unity and pride amongst the swimmers at both the recreational and competitive levels. When swimmers participate in club activities inside and outside of the pool, they represent the Grande Prairie Synquatics Club in all they do. We want the public to be able to identify the girls in their activities to help promote and applaud them. A club t-shirt is included with your registration. A variety of clothing with our logo will also be available for you to purchase at the beginning of the season. The link will be posted on our website and Facebook pages.

Youth Mermaids

This program is for any swimmer who would like to gain experience with a mermaid monofin while learning mermaid swimming safety and having fun. This is open to swimmers age 7+ who have completed Red Cross Swim Level 5, or are able to swim unassisted 50m in the pool and are comfortable in deep water. Swimmers will perform a mermaid routine for the Spring Water Show to show off what they have learned. A Mermaid Swim Test must be passed in order to join the program; this will typically be held on the first day of class. Please submit registration prior to the first class session so that your swimmer is registered for the Swim Test.

NOTE: A minimum of 3 participants are necessary to run the program. There will be no classes October 31st, December 16th to January 3rd, or March 31st to April 4th.

Full Season:

Thursdays 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm October 3, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Cost: $495 + AAS/CAS Fee + $200 volunteer bond = $695 total registration + AAS/CAS Fee

Fundraising/Volunteer Bond: $200 (included with registration fee). This will be returned to you at the end of the year if fundraising requirements are completed. There will be multiple volunteer or fundraising events, at least 3 must be completed for the year.

Fall Session:

Thursdays 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm October 3, 2024 - December 12, 2024
Cost: $225 + AAS/CAS Fee + $100 volunteer bond = $325 total registration + AAS/CAS Fee

Fundraising/Volunteer Bond: $100 (included with registration fee). This will be returned to you at the end of the year if fundraising requirements are completed. There will be multiple volunteer or fundraising events, at least 1 must be completed for the season.

Winter Session:

Thursdays 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm January 9, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Cost: $325 + AAS/CAS Fee + $100 volunteer bond = $425 total registration + AAS/CAS Fee

Fundraising/Volunteer Bond: $100 (included with registration fee). This will be returned to you at the end of the year if fundraising requirements are completed. There will be multiple volunteer or fundraising events, at least 1 must be completed for the season.

Fins will be provided if needed.

Youth Mermaids Clothing Requirements

•  One-piece swimsuit
•  Club T-shirt (included with registration)
•  Routine suit (as determined by coach)
•  Goggles
•  Nose clips
•  Swim cap (optional)

Team Clothing Requirements:

Artistic swimming is a team sport and the GP Synquatics Club has required team clothing. Dressing uniformly instills a sense of unity and pride amongst the swimmers at both the recreational and competitive levels. When swimmers participate in club activities inside and outside of the pool, they represent the Grande Prairie Synquatics Club in all they do. We want the public to be able to identify the girls in their activities to help promote and applaud them. A club t-shirt is included with your registration. A variety of clothing with our logo will also be available for you to purchase at the beginning of the season. The link will be posted on our website and Facebook pages.

Sirens (Adult Mermaids)

This program is for anyone 16+ who wants to have fun, be a mermaid/merman, and get a great workout in the process! Classes will consist of water aerobic type moves while keeping your feet and legs together, as well as some basic artistic swimming mermaid moves that work on arm, core, and back strength. There will be monofins available if requested, but feel free to use your own if you have one, or come as you are - no monofin is required for this class. The class will be held in the dive tank, and basic swim ability is required as you will not be able to touch the bottom.

NOTE: A minimum of 3 participants are necessary to run the program. There will be no classes December 16th to January 3rd, or March 31st to April 4th.

Full Season:

Dates and Time: Tuesdays 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm October 1, 2024 - April 29, 2025 Cost: $525 + AAS/CAS Fee

Fall Session:

Dates and Time: Tuesdays 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm October 1, 2024 - December 10, 2024 Cost: $250 + AAS/CAS Fee

Winter Session:

Dates and Time: Tuesdays 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm January 7, 2024 - April 29, 2025 Cost: $370 +AAS/CAS Fee

Punch Pass:

Perfect for anyone 16 and older who wants to try mermaids but can't commit to the full season. Can be used anytime throughout the season for any 8 classes.
Cost: $200 + AAS/CAS Fee

Must be used within 1 year of purchase date.

Sirens Clothing Requirements

•  Suggested to have a one piece suit, or one with no ties or loose hanging pieces
•  Goggles
•  Nose clips
•  Swim cap (Optional)
•  Tails provided if needed