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 Rhonda@vanmasterssynchro.ca.
Athlete and Coach Bios
Coming soon
2011 Schedule
Development Team practices while Britannia Pool is shut down:
Sundays (Sept 11 &18, Oct 2): Templeton Pool 7-9pm
Sunday, Sept 25: Templeton Pool 9:30-11pm
Vancouver Masters Synchro 2011/2012 Season Important Dates:
Oct. 9: NO PRACTICE – Thanksgiving
Oct. 16: NO PRACTICE – US Masters Nationals
Oct. 23: Britannia practices resume
Dec. 18: Last practice before Winter Break
Jan. 8: First Sunday practice back after Winter Break
Jan. 28: Masters Regionals
Jan. 29: NO PRACTICE – Masters Regionals
Mar. 11: Last practice before Spring Break
Mar. 25: First practice back after Spring Break
Apr. 8: NO PRACTICE – Easter
Apr. 21/22: NO PRACTICE – Masters Provincials
Development swimmers competitive season ends with Masters Provincials but there is an option to continue to swim until the beginning of June.