In Synch with VVSC!

The Variety Village Athletes with Disabilities program is the most comprehensive in Canada, and the leader in Canada within the sport of synchronized swimming. The program has National recognition, and athletes have swum exhibitions during Canadian National competitions. We have had visiting dignitaries from China who have well-formed athletes with disabilities program.

 

For Athletes with physical disabilities, and cognitive disabilities these are some of the options that can be available:

 

·       One on one solo time, for   a minimum of one hour a week

·       Work with a partner on a duet, for a minimum of one hour a week

·       Team training up to 7 hours a week.

·       Recreational or competitive available for all athletes…all abilities

-recreational can participate in two watershows a year

-competitive 2 to 5 competitions throughout the Province

·       Male and Female equally welcome

 

Some of the benefits of Synchronized Swimming for All Athletes Are:

 

·       Increase in spatial awareness

·       Learn timing and rhythm

·       Learn sequencing and patterning

·       Improve concentration & listening skills

·       Respectful boundaries reinforced in a     supportive cooperative environment

·       Learn to music, drawing on the right side of the brain

·       Exercise to music, in the water

·       Increase cardio

·       Stretching, strength and conditioning

·       Land training of dance, gymnastics

·           Social interactions following a family        grouping, and peer mentorship model

·       Opportunities to enhance social lifeskills

·       Social activities, bbq, sleepover, zoo trip

·       Bonding with peers

·       The opportunity to perform, if you choose at 2 watershows a year, or up to 5 competitions

·       Most of all….FUN….FUN…FUN!!

 

Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to meet a multitude of needs, as well as growth and enjoyment. Please check out our summer camp as an introduction, and sign up in September….we are looking forward to hearing from you!!!!