Recreational Programs

Pre-Competitive Programs (Kinsmen)

Our pre-competitive program is an introduction to team artistic swimming for children ages 5/6 and 7-10 (exceptions may be made by contacting the Head Coach). It's a great way to find out if artistic swimming is right for you! Our pre-competitive program is offered once or twice a week at the Kinsmen Sports Centre. At this point the once a week programming at Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre is on pause as we are trying to get pool time. 

For the 5-6 year old program, kiddos must be comfortable in the water. Floatation devices will be used. 

For the 7-10 year old program, kiddos must be comfortable in the water and be able to swim 15m without help or aids. 

Information Booklet from last season to give you an idea of what to expect.

Here are some of the skills swimmers will learn as the progress through the 5-6 & 7-10 programs:

- simple and advanced floating

- sculling (using their hands to maneuver through the water)

- positions (moves with the legs out of the water while breathing and upside down)

- eggbeater (moving in all four directions and advancing to arms out)

- going under water and upside down (getting comfortable in the water)

- basic swim strokes and propulsion

- a routine to show to family and friends

- fun in and under the water and with music (we have an under water speaker and the kids can hear music while under water)

There are several options to fit your schedule:

Want to know more about who does artistic swimming, read this article. 

Winter Program participants have an opportunity to participate in a province wide performance and skills camp typically in May. 

Fees and Registration Details for Recreational swimmers

Fall Programs 2022 (October/November/December) 

Programs run from Oct 1- Dec 22 depending on the program registered for. 

Winter Programs 2023 (January/February/March/April)

Programs run from Jan 10- April 29 depending on the program registered for. 

If any pre-comp families want to work bingos to help pay for fees contact bingo@aurorasynchro.org. 

Events:

• Water shows occur in December and April Dates are TBD
• Provincial Recreational Watershow (Potentially May 6, 2023 in Red Deer)

Registration details and additional fees

Please note the following when registering your child:

• All members will be required to set up an account with RAMP, which you will use to register, pay and view your account invoices
• If you already use the RAMP interface (perhaps through another sport) you will be expanding your profile when you log in, but you do not need to create a new account
• At the time of registration you will need to choose the program you wish to register your child in - for example, pre-competitive Wednesday fall or pre-competitive Wednesday winter. Please read carefully to select the program you want.
• If you want to sign up for the full year you will need to register for the programs one at a time. Sign up for the fall program you want and then the winter program you want. 
• TBA other fees
• Additional fees: Wardrobe items totalling approximately $100, club suit and club shirt. 

*This is the total swimming fees for the session. There is a non-refundable administration fee $25 and a one time registration fee of $31.50.

Link to AAS registration. [Choose Auroras]

**Only volunteering requirement is the years we have a Casino. 

For more information please contact the Head Coach.