Development
About
The VMS development program is designed for swimmers who have little to no synchro experience, but who want to participate and compete in a team atmosphere. In order to be a part of the development program, you need to have taken VMS novice lessons or have basic training in core synchro skills (our coaches can help you guide you to the correct program).
Potential new swimmers can look forward to learning a lot of new skills as well as working in a non-pressured and social environment. The development program is also an ideal way to either get back into the sport after a long absence, or to improve your synchro abilities for the purpose of joining the competitive program. Swimmers in the development program typically compete in the team event (although other routines are possible) at the Regional and Provincial level.
Practices are typically Sundays 7 – 10 pm (7 – 8 dryland training; 8 – 10 water) at Britannia Pool. Additional practices are sometimes added depending on routine numbers.
If you are interested in joining the VMS development program, please contact president@vanmasterssynchro.ca.
Athlete and Coach Bios
Coming soon
Schedule
| Date | Description | Place | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun. September 20 | First practice/Club meeting (6-7) | Templeton | 6-9pm |
| Sun. September 27 | Please note: no landdrill at Templeton | Templeton | 7-9pm |
| Sun. October 4 | Please note: no landdrill at Templeton | Templeton | 7-9pm |
| Sun. October 11 | Practice Cancelled – Thanksgiving | ||
| Sun. October 18 | Britannia | 7:30-10pm | |
| Sun. October 25 | Britannia | 7:30-10pm | |
| Sun. November 1 | Britannia | 7:30-10pm | |
| Sun. November 8 | Britannia | 7:30-10pm | |
| Sun. November 15 | Britannia | 7:30-10pm | |
| Sun. November 22 | Britannia | 7:30-10pm | |
| Sun. November 29 | Britannia | 7:30-10pm | |
| Sun. December 6 | Britannia | 7:30-10pm | |
| Sun. December 13 | Britannia | 7:30-10pm | |
| Sun. December 20 | Practice Cancelled – Winter Break | ||
| Sun. December 27 | Practice Cancelled – Winter Break | ||
| Sun. January 4 | Practice Cancelled – Winter Break | ||
| Sun. January 10 | Britannia | 7:30-10pm | |
| Sun. January 17 | Britannia | 7:30-10pm | |
| January 23/24 | Regionals – No Sunday practice | ||
| Sun. January 31 | Britannia | 7:30-10pm | |
| Sun. February 7 | Britannia | 7:30-10pm | |
| Sun. February 14 | Practice Cancelled | Britannia | 7:30-10pm |
| Sun. February 21 | Britannia | 7:30-10pm | |
| Sun. February 28 | Practice Cancelled – Spring Break | ||
| Sun. March 7 | Practice Cancelled – Spring Break | ||
| Sun. March 14 | Britannia | 7:30-10pm | |
| Sun. March 21 | Britannia | 7:30-10pm | |
| Sun. March 28 | Britannia | 7:30-10pm | |
| Sun. April 4 | Practice Cancelled – Easter Sunday | ||
| Sun. April 11 | Britannia | 7:30-10pm | |
| Sun. April 18 | Britannia | 7:30-10pm | |
| April 24/25 | Provincials – No Sunday practice | ||
| Sun. May 2 | Britannia | 7:30-10pm | |
| Sun. May 9 | Britannia | 7:30-10pm | |
| Sun. May 16 | Britannia | 7:30-10pm | |
| Sun. May 23 | Practice Cancelled – Victoria Day | ||
| Sun. May 30 | Britannia | 7:30-10pm | |
| Sun. June 6 | Britannia | 7:30-10pm | |
| Sun. June 13 | Britannia | 7:30-10pm | |
| June 18/19/20 | Nationals – No Sunday practice |