The Calgary Aquabelles

How are the Aquabelles’ swimmers organized for training and competition?

The Aquabelles have competitive synchronized swimming programs both at the provincial and national levels. The Calgary Aquabelles will be following the High Performance Long Term Athlete Development program, starting in the 07/08 competitive season.

Provincial Stream (formerly Wildrose)

Our Provincial swimmers compete in 3 categories:

• FUNdamentals (10 & Under, formerly Tier 1) – LTAD Fundamentals Level
• Mini-Belles (12 & Under, formerly Tier 2) – LTAD Fundamentals Level
• Team-Belles (13-15, formerly Tier 3) – LTAD Learn to Train Level

These athletes compete and local, regional, provincial and inter-provincial competitions.

National Stream (formerly NAG)

Our National swimmers compete in 3 age categories:

• Espoir (13-15, formerly Tier 6) – LTAD Train to Train Level
• Junior (16-18, formerly Tier 7 Jr) – LTAD Train to Compete Level
• Senior (18 & Over, formerly Tier 7 Sr) – LTAD Train to Win Level

These athletes compete at local, regional, provincial, Western Divisional, National, and International competitions. Some of these athletes will earn spots on Canada’s National Teams and represent our country at events selected by Synchro Canada.

All age groups are organized into teams for performance and competition. Individual swimmers may also swim solos and/or partner up for duets.

What swimming experience do I need to become an Aquabelle?

To join a Provincial team, you should have a reasonable ability to swim with completion of some Red Cross programs. Swimmers wanting to join a National team should be accomplished swimmers. Competitive experience at the Provincial or Recreational level and/or participation in an Aquabelles or Synchro Alberta training camp is recommended.

How are teams picked?

All swimmers who join the Calgary Aquabelles are assigned a team. In the case where there are enough swimmers, more than one team may be organized for a specific age group. Teams are chosen based on technical and artistic ability. Provincial swimmers with exceptional ability may be invited to try out for the Espoir 13-15 team, and younger National Stream swimmers may be invited to “swim up” with the next higher age category. Training and try-outs for these teams occurs during the months of August and September.

How often do the Aquabelles practice?

Provincial 10 & Under: 3 days per week – 6 hours per week total
Provincial 12 & Under: 4 days per week – 10 hours per week total
Provincial 13-15: 5 days per week – 11 hours per week total

National Espoir: 15-20 hours per week
National Junior: 17-22 hours per week
National Senior: 20-30 hours per week

Note that there will be some variance depending on participation in solos and duets

Where do the Aquabelles train?

The Calgary Aquabelles make use of the following facilities:

• Talisman Centre – NAG home pool, Wildrose & Recreation
  2225 MacLeod Trail S.
  Calgary, AB
• Inglewood Pool – Wildrose home pool
  1527 17 Ave SE
  Calgary, AB

What competitions do the Aquabelles go to?

Pre-Competitive Full Season Program

• Will compete at all Aquabelles hosted competitions
• They will be registered as exhibition or pre-swimmers. No pressure, just fun.

Provincial Stream Competitions

• City of Calgary Figures Meet (November at Talisman)
• Southern Alberta Trials (February)
• Provincials (April)
• MASY Challenge (End of May in Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan or Yukon)
• Other invitational competitions (if time and money permit)

National Stream Competitions

• City of Calgary Figures Meet (November at Talisman)
• Southern Trials (January at Talisman)
• Michelle Cameron Invitational (February at Talisman)
• Provincials (February in Calgary or Edmonton)
• Westerns (March in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba)
• Nationals (May or June)
• International competitions (if time and money permit)

When is registration for the Aquabelles?

The Aquabelles’ season begins near the end of August with registration packages being distributed a few weeks before. Training camps are offered in June, July, and August.

What should I do if I am interested in joining the Aquabelles?

For further information about registration, training camps and try-outs, please feel free to use the contact information below.

Contact Us

Calgary Aquabelles Synchro Club
Talisman Centre, 2225 Macleod Trail South,
Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2G 5B6
Phone: 403-209-2941
Fax: 403-209-2665
Office: info@aquabelles.com
Website: webmaster@aquabelles.com
Head Coach: headcoach@aquabelles.com