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What kinds of equipment will I need to buy for Synchro? Synchro terms are confusing - what does it all mean? Can my daughter try recreational until January and then switch to competitive? What do we need to pack for swim meets? How do I find out about Club Rules and Guidelines?
No. However, it is helpful to
have strong swimming skills before starting to swim competitively and the
recreational program may help strengthen the most important swimming skills.
TOP What kinds of equipment will I need to buy for Synchro? The requirements for recreational, pre-comp, and competitive are
different. For recreational, swimmers need a swim suit, cap, goggles, and a
nose clip. For pre-competitive athletes, swimmers need a swim suit, cap,
goggles, nose clip, and depending on whether they choose to pre-swim
competitions, they may also need a black suit and white cap for figures as well
as a routine swim suit. For competitive, swimmers need a club swim suit, club cap,
goggles, nose clip, club shirt, as well as a black swim suit and white cap for
figures competitions and a custom suit for their routine. Water bottles
and deck shoes are also recommended for all swimmers. TOP Synchro terms are confusing - what does it all mean? Here are a list of some of the most commonly used terms: Figures
are the foundation of any routine, are a combination of basic positions joined
together by transitional movements. During competition, figures are performed
in front of a panel of judges who mark the figure out of ten points. Five
marks are given for the design of the figure; the remaining five marks are
given for control. Design is broken down into three main categories: body
position, transitions, and the distinction between position and transition.
Control is broken down into motion, height above water, ease of execution, and
extension. TOP Individual marks for the figures are combined with the scores for the routine to arrive at the overall championship score of a team. Both individual and team performance are thus recognized in the team's score. A routine is performed as a team, combo, duet, or solo. For a team, a minimum of four swimmers is required. A combo, as the name implies, is a combination of a solo, duet, and team performances in one routine. Combos are performed usually by eight to ten swimmers. All routines are choreographed to music by the coach and swimmer(s). Like figures,
routines are marked on a ten-point scale by two panels of judges for both
technical merit and artistic impression. The mark for technical merit is
broken down into execution, synchronization, and degree of difficulty, with
execution weighted the most. Ideally, higher marks are given to a routine
where swimmers execute difficult elements that are well performed. Artistic
impression consists of choreography, music use, and presentation.
TOP Land drill
is the rehearsal of routines out of the water, with or without music.
Land drill includes determining counts, setting patterns, clarifying position
presentation, and practicing movements out of the pool. Since
synchronization is a key part of our sport, executing movements properly and
at the correct time is essential - land drill helps with all of this. TOP Can my daughter try recreational until January and then switch to competitive? No. Unfortunately not, swimmers who wish to swim
competitively must be registered that way with Synchro Alberta at the beginning
of the season (Recreational swimmers however, may register through out the
year.) Not only that, but swimmers compete relatively early after the
winter holidays, and learning/choreographing routines takes months of hard work
- there simply is not enough time. For all of these reasons we have
developed the Pre-competitive program for athletes who
wish to compete next year. TOP What do we need to pack for swim meets? Here is a packing checklist for download: How do I find out about Club Rules and Guidelines? All important information about the club is in the Club Handbook, click the link below to download: Club Handbook
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