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AquaSquirts water orientation program is designed for children aged 11 and under who want to experience the joy of twisting and hanging upside down in the water. It is a great intro to synchronized swimming.

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Welcome to SYNCHRO SWIM MANITOBA

IN MEMORY OF RICHARD ALAN MEADES

As many of you are already aware Richard Meades, beloved father of Natashia Meades, passed away peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer, during the early hours of the morning on Tuesday, August 3, 2010. Richard had been sick since late March. At the Marj Simpson meet he had complained of a sore back on deck and shortly after that was diagnosed with cancer and began treatment for his illness. Natashia swims with Aquatica and is one of the top 17 swimming with the CWG team this summer. The CWG team has been supporting Natashia throughout the summer during her Dad’s illness. Her mother, Marielle, is on the Aquatica Board of Directors and has been working with Janie Patterson on awards this past year. Her younger brother, Justin, is often in the stands watching practices between his own activities. The Meades are active members of the synchro community supporting Natashia and her team and volunteering as much as they can while remaining active in sport themselves. A memorial service was held on Saturday, August 7th at 10:00 am at St. Charles Catholic Parish, 320 St. Charles Street on Portage Ave, by the perimeter. Many members of the synchro community attended this service to celebrate his life. A private family interment will follow at a later date.

Donations may be sent to CancerCare Manitoba on behalf of the family.

The SSM Board, along with other members of the synchro community send their condolences to Marielle and her family.

There is a very wide range of Synchronized Swimming opportunities in Manitoba. Programs are available for all: for the very young and masters alike, for those that would like to do Synchro occasionally to those with dreams of the Olympics.

Synchronized Swimming skills are acquired through a skill development system called the Star Program. It is a progressive way to learn Synchro skills regardless of your ultimate goals.

Aqua Squirt - An aquatic development program intended for younger swimmers (6-9). Basic swimming and Synchro skills are acquired through purposeful play. This program is an excellent bridge between standard swimming lesson levels.
Recreation/Star 1-3 - Entry level for all synchronized swimmers.
Provincial Stream - Swimmers progress through the age levels as they build on their skills and continue to master the skills in each Star level (of which there are 10). If interested, swimmers at this level may compete at a local, provincial or inter-provincial level.
National Stream - Swimmers master more complex skills in each SuperStar level. Swimmers at this level may compete locally, provincially, interprovincially, nationally and internationally.
Masters - For adult swimmers of any skill level. Swimmers from twenty years of age and over may participate. If interested, Masters swimmers may compete locally, provincially, nationally, and internationally.

Synchro Swim Manitoba offers a number of different services and programs. For specific information please cruise through this web site. If your questions are not answered, please call the office at (204) 925-5693.

Alumni REGISTRATION

Synchro Canada is looking for past athletes, coaches, officials and general members who want to remain connected to the sport by registering through our Synchro Canada Alumni registry.

We need your support and involvement as an integral member of this Association in order to make this alumni project a success.

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Meet the clubs

Aquatica Synchro
Flin Flon Aquadoves

Selkirk Synchro
Thunder Bay Synchro
Winnipeg Synchro Swim Club

AUGUST 2010

Please see attached SSM Meet fees for 2010-2011

SSM Provincial Meet Fees for 2010

FINA WORLD MASTERS RESULTS

Katelyn McGuffin and Amy Norquay finished 8th at the FINA World Masters Championships in Sweden with an overall score of 75.375. Congratulations ladies!

Espoir Championships for 2011

Please see the attached memo from Synchro Canada regarding this event

Espoir 20 11.

Also find attached information regarding age group changes. The age groups have been changed in order to come in line with LTAD. For more information on LTAD read LTAD

CompetitionStructureChangesSummaryJuly

FrequentlyAskedQuestionsEnglishJuly

CompetitionStructureChangesSummaryFRENCHJuly

FrequentlyAskedQuestionsFrenchJuly

REMINDER

The SSM AGM will take place on Saturday October 16, 2010 commencing at 2:00pm at the Cindy Klassen Pool.

July 2010

2011 Canada Winter Games Update.

The Canada Winter Games squad of 18 athletes has been training since June 25, 2010 in preparation for the Phase 3 Trials. They have been working hard 3 days a week at the Assiniboine Athletic Club under the watchful eye of the CWG coaching team assisted by the expertise of Dean Kreillaars. The athletes also have their own "off day" program to compliment the team sessions.

The trail will take place on Tuesday August 31, 2010, 5:00pm - 8:00pm at the Cindy Klassen Pool.

Congratulations to 3 Manitobans who have already been selected to attend the 2011 Canada Winter Games in Halifax in February as judges;

Jaclyn Deonarine

Laura Ealing

Jewel McMurachy.

The SSM AGM will take place on Saturday October 16, 2010 commencing at 2:00pm at the Cindy Klassen Pool.

Katelyn McGuffin and Amy Norquay will soon be leaving to go to Sweden for the FINA World Masters Championships in August. Have fun!

For information you would like to see posted or if you have any questions feel free to call the office at 925-5693.

June 2010

Please be advised that Allison Gervais is now on maternity leave and Kim Knowles will be interim Executive Director. We wish Allison all the best!

If you have not already visited the new Sports For Life Centre at 145 Pacific Avenue please do so. If you want to visit the Synchro Manitoba office we can be found in room 305.

Kim will normally be in the office Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, feel free to come in and meet her or call her at 925-5693 to introduce yourself.

Congratulations to athletes from Aquatica and Winnipeg Synchro Clubs who participated at MASY in Saskatoon May 28 - 30, 2010. We look forward to hosting this event next year.

Please check out the Canada Winter Games Training Schedule for the summer. We wish all the athletes good luck in their training endeavours. Please click here CWG summer schedule

There will be a meeting at the Sport For Life Centre for all athletes and their families to meet the coaching staff and mission staff on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 in the new Theatre at 6:00pm.

April 2010

Congratulations Aquatica Synchro

Aquatica Synchro has been approved by Synchro Canada for two international bids.

Marlène Desaulnier-Bernard's solo and Carly Ayres and Holly Ediger's duet will be competing at the French National Championships this coming May!

Katelyn McGuffin and Amy Norquay have been approved to go to Sweden for the FINA World Masters Championships in August!

This is great news for both the athletes as well as Synchro Swim Manitoba! Congratulations!

To read the full press release please click here.

Congratulations to Megan Rutherford

Winnipeg Synchro's Tier 6 athlete has been awarded a Women to Watch Grant!

These awards are given out quarterly to a deserving athlete that shows "dedication, expertise and leadership".

Congratulations Megan! We look forward to seeing your performances at the Crocus Challenge and best of luck at the Espoir National Championships!

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March 2010

Congratulations to Winnipeg Synchro!

Winnipeg Synchro has been awarded Silver Club Status from Synchro Canada! Way to go!

Please click on this link to learn more about the Synchro Canada Club Excellence Program.

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Megan Rutherford, Winnipeg Synchro Athlete makes the news!

An article on Megan was featured in "The Herald" and the Winnipeg Free Press. The Manitoba Junior Champ and her coach Jennifer Land give great insight into the sport and Megan's current and future goals and accomplishments.

Please click here to read the full article!

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January 2010

Congratulations to Aquatica Synchro!

Aquatica has been awarded the prestigious Chevrolet Making Dreams Possible Coaching Grant. Aquatica -synchronized swimming- is the only sport in Manitoba to receive this grant! For full details please read the media release.

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Please visit the SSM web site frequently for club and other synchro news and resources.

Clubs can contact us at execdirector@synchromb.ca to get their news & events posted on our web site.

Children's Fitness Tax Credit
The Government of Canada allows a non-refundable tax credit based on eligible fitness expenses paid by parents to register a child in a prescribed program of physical activity. Click here to learn more.



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