Synchronized Swimming in Oceanside
Are you looking for a new sport to try? Do you enjoy swimming and dancing? Artistic swimming takes the love of dance and music to the water!
Previously known as synchronized swimming, artistic swimming is a sport that combines water acrobatics, dancing, technical skill, cooperation, and a whole lot of fun. Kids learn how to work as a team and build their confidence.
Our mandate is to provide an energizing artistic swimming experience for all athletes in a fun, safe, and inclusive environment. Ravensong Waterdancers is a Canadian synchronized swimming club located on Vancouver Island, BC.
Artistic Swimming is great for kids
Synchronized Swimming Programs
Ravensong Waterdancers offers several fantastic artistic swimming programs based on skill and commitment level.
AquaGo!
Designed for ages 7+, and/or athletes who have successfully completed Swim Level 5. (To note: potential athletes can be assessed by our coaches if they are not sure – must be able to complete 25m unassisted.) AquaGo! helps young children gain confidence in learning how to swim in sync with others (and fun music!). It is an introductory swimming program that teaches how to use previously learned skills such as floating, sculling, stroking, and kicking in a synchronized swimming environment. Additional artistic swimming techniques are gradually introduced in a fun, inclusive environment.
“I like meeting new friends and learning all the new moves in the water.”~Recreation Team Athlete
LComp
LComp, or Limited Competitive, offers a taste of competitive swimming that builds from the AquaGo! program. Can sometimes also be appropriate for those that began artistic swimming a little later (ages 9+) with coach assessment, LComp provides the opportunity for swimmers to compete against other athletes at one annual meet.
“I love synchro because it’s active, so it’s healthy and exercise. I love synchro because I can dance and swim at the same time. I love synchro because I met some of my best friends through it. I love synchro because it’s pretty to watch.”~Competitive Team Athlete
Competitive – Provincial Stream
Those wanting to dive into competitive artistic swimming will want to check out the Provincial Stream program. Swimmers are organized into groups based on age and are expected to practice several times a week. This program requires more commitment than LComp.
Solo/Duets
Second-year Provincial Stream swimmers are eligible to join the Solo/Duet program upon approval of the Head Coach. Solos encourage individual growth and advancement with the opportunity to participate in a duet. There are more fees and practice times with this selection.
Masters
Are you an adult over the age of 20 and don’t have the time for a full commitment? Participants meet twice a week to develop technical skills related to their routine and for enjoyable fitness workouts. An optional meet provides the opportunity to compete with other athletes if desired. No prior experience is required to join the Masters program.
“I’m so happy to have found a way to be active, challenge myself and gain strength, stamina and flexibility while having fun and basically living my childhood dream of being a mermaid!”~Masters Team Athlete
