Recreational Program

Gloucester Synchro offers a full-season recreational program from week of October 22- 26, 2011 to April 28 2012, as well as 8 week Intro to Synchro programs. Check out our on-line registration at https://registration.gloucestersynchro.ca. If you require a registration package or require further information please contact the registrar at registrar@gloucestersynchro.ca

The purpose of this level is to teach the basic skills of synchro while developing swimming abilities and comfort in the water. Recreational swimmers Levels 1 – 2 perform in both Club watershows (Holiday Demo Watershow on Dec. 11th and Season End Watershow April 16th). They are tested two times throughout the season for their Star Award Levels, (week of Jan 11th to Jan 22nd, and March 28th to April 2nd). We have a Bring a Friend to Synchro the week of Dec 13th to 18th. There is no swimming from Dec 19th to Jan 3rd for the holiday break and March 12 to 18th for March Break.

Level 1 is for new synchro swimmers or swimmers who have yet to pass their Star 2 test. It serves as an introduction to the sport where the swimmers will be taught the basic skills, and will learn a routine to music. Weekly practices are 1 hour long. *

Level 2 is for swimmers with at least one year of experience and who have passed obtained their Star 2 pin. The swimmers will continue to work on the basics while adding new skills to their repertoire and learning a routine to music. Weekly practices are 1.5 hours long (1 hour in water, half hour land drill/dry land). **

Cost:
*Learn to Synchro Level One (1 hr/week): $485.00
**Learn to Synchro Level Two (1 ½ hr/week) $505.00
*Fees include routine swimsuit, team and individual photos and synchro pins.

Practice times offered:

*Early start date for Sawmill classes due to pool shut down from Oct. 24–Nov. 13. No classes during shut down.

** Saturday classes at BMRC will be offered in French and English

*** Classes from March 19 – April 6 will be held on Wednesdays at BMRC from 5:00 – 6:00PM (Splash shut down)

*Early start date for Sawmill classes due to pool shut down from Oct. 24–Nov. 13. No classes during shut down.

** Saturday classes at BMRC will be offered in French and English

Swimsuit & Photos: Swimmers in Levels 1 – 2 (full year) will require a routine swimsuit for Watershows. A custom suit will be made for each swimmer (measured at BMRC pool, on November 5, 2011 ). All swimmers will have their photos taken at the first Watershow December 10, 2011. The cost of these items are included in the fees.

Refund Policy: Full Year programs- Initial registration fee is non-refundable.  There are no refunds after the 6th class for full year recreation programs. Refunds before the 6th class will be refunded on a pro-rated basis, less a $25.00 administrative fee. In addition, any financial commitments made by the club, including but not limited to routine suit, and star testing will subtracted from the refund amount. After the 6th class no refunds will be given

7 & Under Program

This program is for the young swimmers (aged 5 – 7 byDec. 31, 2011) who are comfortable in shallow water. Basic Synchro skills will be taught. Classes are 30 min. Program will run for 8 weeks. No star testing or participation to the Club Watershow. Coach will be required to get in the pool with the swimmers. Class size is limited. Cost is $60.00/session (1) (2) & (3).

• Intro to Synchro – 30 min/wk (7 & under): $60.00/ session (1) (2) & (3). You can register for one, two or all three sessions.

*  Balance of sessions to be completed when Sawmill re-opens in mid-Nov.

8 & Over Program

This program is for the older swimmers (aged 8 and over byDec. 31, 2010) who are comfortable in deep water. Basic Synchro skills will be taught. Classes are 1 hour/week. Program will run for 8 weeks. No star testing or participation to the Club Watershow. Class size is limited. Cost is $120.00/session (1) (2) & (3).

Intro to Synchro – 1 hour/wk (8 & Over): $120.00/ session (1) (2) & (3). You can register for one, two or all three sessions.

* Balance of sessions to be completed when Sawmill re-opens in mid-Nov.

Refund Policy: 8 Week Programs – Refunds before the 3rd^th class will be refunded on a pro-rated basis, less a $25.00 administrative fee. There will be no refunds after the 3^rd class.

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Equipment required: Noseclip, one-piece bathing suit, goggles and bathing cap

Schedule: The recreational program calendar is posted at the Gloucester Synchro club website, www.gloucestersynchro.ca. The calendar is updated in the event of a change in schedule. Please note the recreational program calendar takes into account those days when (due to competitive schedule or holidays) the programs are cancelled.

Pool Cancellation Policy:Gloucester Synchro will make up classes which are the result of GLOUCESTER SYNCHRO having to cancel.  Pool cancellations which are NOT the responsibility of the club (i.e. the complex cancels, double bookings, inclement weather, etc) will not be made up. It is the parents/swimmers responsibility to check their email 2 hours prior to practice on days when bad weather could affect practices.  If the practice is cancelled, an email will be sent to advise everyone accordingly.  If you do not have access to email during the day, please make arrangements for someone from your team to contact you.

Waivers

There are two pages that make up the waiver, the Synchro Swim Participant’s Agreement, the Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment and the Photograph Permission form. These forms MUST be signed and sent to the Registrar with your payment.  SYNCHROONTARIO DOES NOT PERMIT PARTICIPATION IN ANY SYNCHRO ACTIVITY WITHOUT A SIGNED PARTICIPANT’S WAIVER. For swimmers under 18, both the swimmer and a parent must sign the form.

HOW TO REGISTER:  Registration is strictly first come, first served. Applicants may choose stream and pool time according to swimmer’s level. We reserve the right to cancel or add practice times subject to enrolment. Registration is complete upon submission of all forms and post-dated cheques.

Please complete registration on-line (available as of August 1st) at https://registration.gloucestersynchro.ca and mail forms together with post-dated cheques by September 15^th to:  Gloucester Synchro Registrar, Angela O’Doherty 1749 Hunter’sRun Drive,Orleans,ON,K1C 6W6

If you have any questions please contact the Club Registrar, Angela O’Doherty, registrar@gloucestersynchro.ca, tel 613-834-2760

Checklist for Registration:

• Complete registration forms on-line, indicating first and second choice of pool time
• Complete participant’s agreement, consent to medical treatment, and information permission form and the photo release form.
• Provide ALL post dated cheques for fees (payable to Gloucester Synchro)
• Communication is provided by email…if you do not have email it is your responsibility to determine alternative methods of communication
• You are responsible to check email and website for schedule updates
•  Read and understand cancellation of pool time policy above.
• Read and understand refund policy