Learn to Synchro

The Brock pool will be closed April 1st - August, 2013 for maintenance. First Aid/CPR - Courses will be offered over the Spring & Summer. Fall Swim Registration: Saturday, August 16th, 9am-12nn. 

Brock offers a complete line-up of lessons from Beginner, to Pre-competitive, and Competitive programs.

Swim Synchro! (Beginner)

The Swim Synchro program is comprised of six levels, including core planning for each level. The program is designed so that there is success at every level! With topics like, "Ariana's Underwater Challenge" and "WOW!" swimmers are sure to enjoy all of the nine topics covered in each level. Swimmers will have a chance to earn fun "Ariana" badges.

Swim Synchro Level 1

This creative, routine-based synchro orientation program is designed to develop basic synchro skills while increasing existing swimming skills. Pre-requisite: Swimmer 4 or equivalent

Swim Synchro Level 2

Begin to put together foot-first entries with music appreciation, travelling, transitions and a creative routine. The skills include hand stands, tub position, a 360° cookie turn, egg beater kick and creative arms. Pre-requisite: Swim Sychro Level 1

The Trillium Program (Pre-competitive)

As a ten-level graduated skill development program, this thorough, well-balanced synchronized swimming program is offered through partnerships with facilities and is led by trained, certified staff. In addition to learning fun synchro skills, it supports learn-to-swim programs, brings music to the pool deck and adds creativity to the aquatic environment. As early as level one, participants begin linking their swimming and synchro skills together with music creating fun sequences! As the participants move through the levels, they are challenged with new and more difficult skills and can create longer and more complex sequences or routines.

Brock Niagara Synchro's Recreational program is a great introduction to a unique and challenging sport. The focus of the program is to build strong basic synchro skills in a team environment while having fun. The program provides physical and artistic challenges, preparing the swimmer for participation on a competitive team in the future. The Recreational team will learn a choreographed routine for presentation at our year-end water show and at Recreational Meets.

Prerequisite: Swim Synchro 2

Example activities in the Trillium levels:

Trillium Level 1
Back Layout (5 seconds)
Head First Sculling (10 metres)
Extended Back Flutter (10 metres)
Back Crawl (10 metres)
Tub Turn - one each way
Back Tuck Somersault
Sequence

Trillium Level 2
Front Layout (5 seconds)
Foot First Sculling (10 metres)
Side Flutter Kick (10 metres)
Front Crawl (10 metres)
Sailboat Alternate
Cookie Turn - One Way
Sequence

Trillium Level 3
Propeller (10 metres)
Whip Kick with Board (10 metres)
Alligator (10 metres)
Front Pike Pulldown
Head Up Front Flutter Kick (5 metres)
Back Pike Somersault
Sequence

Trillium Level 4
Reverse Propeller (5 metres)
Front Pike Somersault
Eggbeater Stationary with Assistance
Ballet Leg Single
Flamingo Position
Split Position
Sequence

Trillium Level 5
Support Scull at Wall (10 seconds)
Head Up Breast Stroke (10 metres)
Side Eggbeater (10 metres)
Back Layout in Inverted Tuck Position
Kick-Pull-Kick (5 metres)
Bent Knee Vertical Position
Sequence

Trillium Level 6
Forward Eggbeater (10 metres)
Eggbeater Boost
Crane Position
Vertical Position
Kipnus (bent knee kip)
Pulldown to Crane
Sequence

The Trillium levels are a program of Synchro Swim Ontario. For more information about Synchro Swim Ontario, please visit their website at www.synchroontario.com

Brock Niagara Synchro (Competitive team)

For infomation on the competitive team, visit the Competitive Programs web page.