~ National stream

National stream

The Auroras' national stream program is for experienced synchro swimmers who want to compete at a national level and specialize in synchronized swimming. At this level, it's a commitment. The Edmonton Aurora Synchronized Swim Club is the only club in Edmonton offering synchronized swimming training at the national level.

Focused on pursuing excellence, national stream athletes participate at provincial, regional, and national competitions. At Nationals athletes may have an opportunity to try out for a national team. There may also be opportunities to compete internationally and attend training camps.

At this level the athletes have chosen to commit to a specialty in synchro; therefore, the hours of training increase. Weekly training hours are in a group/team training environment. Training hours are subject to head coach approval and a sufficient number of athletes training at a similar level within that training hour block. Fees are based on a group and team training environment. The level of one-on-one attention by the coach to a swimmer or coaching focus on particular swimmers may vary based on training needs during the sessions.

Age is determined as at the end of the year when the competitions are held. For 2010-11 the competitions occur in 2011, so age is calculated as at December 31, 2011.

As well as fees, this program has other requirements:

• bingo requirement
• volunteering commitment
• fundraising commitment
• wardrobe merchandise
• deposits -- all deposits are required at the time of registration by way of undated cheques

Below is the tentative plan for September 2010 to June 2011. Until the city of Edmonton finalizes their pool allocation, we can't say for sure when or where we'll have pool time.

Programs are offered at the Kinsmen Sports Centre unless indicated otherwise.
Programs are offered based on demand.
The registration fee and 1/10 of the training fee is required at the time of registration. The balance of the training fee is due over 9 monthly payments commencing in September (or one lump sum if you prefer).
Hours and practice times may vary over the season.
Needless to say, all programs and fees are subject to change. Please check back.
To register, click the Start Registration link at the top left.

13 to 15:

September 2010 to June 2011
~ Sunday 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
~ Monday 5:30 to 7:30 a.m.
~ Tuesday 4:00 to 6:30 p.m.
~ Wednesday 5:30 to 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
~ Thursday 4:00 to 6:30 p.m.
~ Friday 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
(18 hours per week)
$2,840 training fee plus $125 registration fee
~ Please provide cheques as follows: registration fee of $125 plus 10 instalments of $284 from September 1 to June 1

Junior (15 to 18):

September 2010 to June 2011
~ Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
~ Monday 5:30 to 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
~ Tuesday 3:00 to 6:15 p.m.
~ Wednesday 5:30 to 7:30 a.m.
~ Thursday 3:00 to 6:15 p.m.
~ Friday 5:30 to 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
(22.5 hours per week)
$3,550 training fee plus $125 registration fee
~ Please provide cheques as follows: registration fee of $125 plus 10 instalments of $355 from September 1 to June 1

16 to 18:

If you're interested in a program in this age range, please contact the head coach.

~ National stream

National stream

13 to 15:

Junior (15 to 18):

Senior (18 +):