Aurora Provincial Competitive teams are organized into age groups. The earliest someone can compete according to Alberta Artistic Swimming (AAS) rules is 8 turning 9 in 2023. Each age group competes in a team routine and figures skills at competitions within the Province. The 16-20 age group does not compete figures, instead they participate in two routines. In Alberta provincial level athletes are also referred to as Wildrose.
Team routines are what most people see on TV - a routine with music in a minimum group size of 4 to a maximum of 10. This is the event where swimmers wear make-up, fancier suits, gel their hair up and wear a nose clip. Figures are skills that are competed individually in front of a panel of 3-5 judges who will flash a score between 0.1-9.9. Swimmers compete in 4 figures at each competition. In this event, swimmers wear black caps, white caps, nose clip and goggles.
The next opportunity to join an Aurora competitive program is when registration opens for September 2022.
First practice is September 7, 2023.
For more details about appropriate levels or more about the sport, see the Auroras Pathways and the Parent's Guide to Artistic Swimming.
If you have any questions about the club, pricing or COVID response changes to our practices, please email headcoach@aurorasynchro.org.
Please note the following when registering your child:
If you know the program you want to register for click on the link below, or click the links below to get more information on programs we offer.
Pre-competitive (fall and winter programs)
Pre-season camps (competitive swimmers from any club)
Age Group (2022-2023) | Birth Year | Times per week | Location | Training Times |
9-10 | 2013-2014 | 3x a week | Kinsmen Sport Centre | Monday 4:00-7:00pm Wednesday 4:00-7:00pm Saturday 8:00-11:00am |
11-12 & Novice | 2011-2012 | 4x a week | Kinsmen Sport Centre | Monday 4:00-7:00pm Wednesday 4:00-7:00pm Thursday 4:00-7:00pm Saturday 8:00-11:00am |
13-15/16-20 | 2008-2010 | 4x a week | Kinsmen Sport Centre | Monday 4:00-7:00pm Wednesday 4:00-7:00pm Thursday 4:00-7:00pm Saturday 8:00-11:00am |
Swimmers enjoy team training and competition, including competing in individual figures skills, travelling to out-of-town meets, plus training other aquatic skills like swimming and diving. Swimmers gain a sense of achievement and team work as they have fun.
The Aurora Advantage:
Aurora competitive athletes participate in ACRO classes with a certified ACRO instructor, swim technique with a former high level competitive swim coach and ballet with a certified ballet teacher.
>Because artistic swimming is a team sport, swimmers are required to attend all events and may not miss practice two weeks prior to an event. Expect that the Friday of the Northern Lights Event, Rocky Mountain Qualifier and Wildrose will require attendance during the day or will require travel.<
All fees are broken down into 8 payments
Team | SeasonalSwimFees* | Bingo fees | Meet fee | Administration fee | Registration fee(Paid directly to AAS- Link below) | Security fee |
9-10 | $2228 | $360 | $600 | $25 | $104.16 | $500 |
11-12/Novice | $3065 | $480 | $600 | $25 | $104.16 | $500 |
13-15 | $3065 | $480 | $600 | $25 | $104.16 | $500 |
16-20 | $3065 | $480 | $600 | $25 | $104.16 | $500 |
Please note the following when registering your child:
*The swimming fees for the entire season (can be paid monthly over 8 months)