Recreational 2021-2022 open for registration
The recreational program is now offered in a location:
The Recreation program is intended to give participants an introduction to the sport of artistic swimming. We have combined some of the essential skills with the Ontario Artistic Swimming Aqua-Go program.
Our classes run for one hour, once a week, for various length sessions. Each lesson your child can expect to participate in stretching, warm-up, review, and practice, learning new skills, routine development, and a variety of games and activities.
Want to join the recreational team? Please complete and submit The registration Form.
Try Synchro/Try Art Swim
Are you interested in the sport of artistic swimming? Want to try it out and see if it is for you? Want to join a program, but don't know what the best fit is? Attend one of our Try Synchro/Assessment sessions!
These sessions are limited to a maximum of 5 participants per time slot. They will take place on Thursday evenings,
at the Markham Pan Am Aquatic Centre. Sessions will start every 30 minutes between 6:30- 8:00 pm, the actual class will last about 30 minutes.
- Thursday, October 21st
- Thursday, October 28th
at the Markham Pan Am Aquatic Centre. Sessions will start every 30 minutes between 6:30- 8:00 pm, the actual class will last about 30 minutes.
All programs are moving back to virtual
Due to the Provincial wide shutdown, the Markham Pan Am Centre Pool will be closed effective 12:01am Saturday, April 3rd for at least 28 days.
When we learn more information, we will let you know. For now, as of Saturday, all programs are moving back to virtual.
2021-2022 Season is about to Start!
We are so excited to be getting back into the pool to start off a new season! This season we will be offering all of our regular programs, though unfortunately, the times are limited.
Recreational Synchro
Level- Introduction
Ages- 12U
We use the Canadian Artistic Swimming AquaGo! program which focuses on four pillars:
- Athletic Abilities
- Flexibility
- Swimming Skills
- Artistic Swimming Skills
This program runs similar to the traditional swimming lessons. It will be once a week, for one hour each class, for a total of nine weeks.
Our fall session will take place on Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30 pm at Markham Centennial Pool, beginning October 12th, 2021.
Mini Synchro
Level- Introduction
Ages- 8U
This is an introduction to competitive artistic swimming. This program is a year-long program. Participants will learn the basics of the sport and work together to create a routine. There will be two regional competitions for this group to participate in.
This program will begin on October 2nd and will run through to May. Practices will initially be at Markham Centennial Pool on Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30 pm. We are looking to add in a second practice starting in January.
Regional League (formerly Novice Synchro)
Level- Introduction/Experienced
Ages 12+
This is an introduction to competitive artistic swimming. This program is a year-long program. Participants will be divided into teams that they will swim with for the season. Teams will be arranged based on a combination of age and ability level. Throughout the year participants will learn the basics of artistic swimming and create a routine for the competition. There will be two regional competitions for the teams to participate in.
This program will begin on October 3rd (this day will be to place participants into teams) and will run until May. Practices will be held two times per week.
Dryland- 1 hour- virtual- TBD
Pool- 3 hours (4:30-7:30pm) @ Markham Pan Am Aquatic Centre
Competitive 10U
Level- Introduction
Ages 10U
This is an introduction to competitive artistic swimming. The 10U team will likely consist of athletes who are all new to the sport. The team will practice together and compete in a variety of different competitions throughout the season. Anyone who is interested in this program should attend our placement sessions in September (see below). The practice schedule will be:
Thursdays- 5:00-8:00pm @ Markham Pan Am Aquatic Centre (weekly)
Saturdays- 6:30-9:00pm @ Markham Centennial Pool (weekly)
Sundays- 4:30-7:30pm @ Markham Pan Am Aquatic Centre (monthly)
1 additional hour, dryland, TBD
Competitive 12U
Level- Some Experience
Ages 12U
This team will have some athletes with prior artistic swimming experience, but beginners may also be able to swim with this team, depending on their previous swimming experience and skill level. The team will practice together and compete in a variety of different competitions throughout the season. Anyone who is interested in this program should attend our placement sessions in September (see below). The practice schedule will be:
Thursdays- 5:00-8:00pm @ Markham Pan Am Aquatic Centre (weekly)
Saturdays- 6:30-9:00pm @ Markham Centennial Pool (weekly)
Sundays- 4:30-7:30pm @ Markham Pan Am Aquatic Centre (monthly)
1 additional hour, dryland, TBDCompetitive 13+
Level- Advanced/Experienced
Ages- 13-15/Jr
We would be looking at two provincial competitive teams in these age groups. Swimmers will be placed onto a team based on a combination of factors, including age and ability. The teams will compete in a variety of different competitions throughout the season. Anyone who is interested in this program should attend our placement sessions in September (see below). The practice schedule will be:
Tuesdays- 8:30-10:00pm @ Markham Centennial Pool (weekly)
Thursdays- 5:00-8:00pm @ Markham Pan Am Aquatic Centre (weekly)
Saturdays- 6:30-9:00pm @ Markham Centennial Pool (weekly)
Sundays- 4:30-7:30pm @ Markham Pan Am Aquatic Centre (bi-weekly)
2 additional hours, dryland, TBDWant to join us? Please complete and submit the Intent to Participate Form and make sure to check out the team placement dates.