Classes & Teams

The New Canaan YMCA offers a variety of classes for swimmers of different ages, abilities and commitment levels.  

 

Synchro Fish

Synchro Stripes

Synchro Stars Team

Aquianas Synchronized Swimming Team

 

Synchro Fish

(12 week program)  

A non-competitive synchronized swimming program.  Participants will develop flexibility and learn basic synchronized swimming skills including extension, sculling and body positions.  In addition, participants will learn to swim together in a routine to music. Each week will focus on the development of a specific skill, and there will be a demonstration and skills play day at the end of the session.

Practice Commitment: Class meets Fridays, 4-5:30pm in the Rec. Pool.  First class of Fall Session is September 10th.

Prerequisites: Must be able to swim the length of the pool using freestyle, backstroke and breastroke, as well as be comfortable going underwater.  Minnow proficiency or higher.  No synchro experience is necessary.  

 

Synchro Stripes

(12 week program)

 A non-competitive synchronized swimming program.  Participants will continue to build upon and develop skills learned in the Synchro Fish program.  This class will introduce more challenging skills including compulsory figures, routine elements and team swimming.  This class is ideal for those who wish to continue developing competitive skills at a non-competitive level. Each week will focus on the development of a specific skill, and there will be a routine demonstration and skills play day at the end of the session.

Practice Commitment

  • 10 & under class meets Mondays, 5-7:30pm in the Rec. Pool; Fridays, 4-6pm in the Rec. Pool; Optional: Saturdays, 2:30-4:30pm in the Valles Pool. First class of Fall Session is September 10th.

  • The 11/12 class meets Mondays, 5:30-7:30pm; Fridays, 4:00-6:30pm; Optional: Saturdays, 1-3pm.  All days in the Valles Pool.  First class of Fall Session is September 10th.

  • The 13 & over class meets Mondays, 5:30-7:30pm; Fridays, 4:00-6:30pm; Optional: Saturdays, 1-3pm.  All days in the Valles Pool.  First class of Fall Session is September 10th.

Prerequisites:  Recommended for strong swimmers – Flying Fish/Shark or higher.  Synchro Fish skills assessment, summer club experience or demonstrated ability preferred but not required.  

 

Synchro Stars Team

(September – June)

 A beginning-level synchronized swimming program.  This is the entry to the Aquianas Synchronized Swimming Team.  The emphasis will be on skill development for intermediate competition, including compulsory figures, extension and routine elements.  .  Routines will be offered in the solo, duet, trio and team events.  Strong emphasis will be placed on the team event.  Competitive opportunities available for those who qualify.

Practice Commitment: 3 days per week.

Prerequisites:  Recommended for strong swimmers – Porpoise level or equivalent.  Synchro Stripes skill assessment, summer club experience or demonstrated ability.  Mid-season enrollment accepted.

 

Aquianas Synchronized Swimming Team  

 

A competitive synchronized swimming team.  Athletes may compete in the solo, duet, trio and team events, as well as compulsory figures.  Competition on the local, regional, zone, national and international levels are available for those who qualify.  For more information see the ‘Registration Info’ tab to the left.