OSSC Spring Water Show – May 11, 7-9pm
Mark your calendars for the OSSC Spring Water show at the Olympium on May 11 from 7pm-9pm.
April 5th – Provincial Program Information Session
Mark your calendars! A Provincial Stream Information Session will be held for Recreation and Novice swimmers interested in learning about competitive synchro, during the evening of April 5th, 6:30pm – 8:30pm at the Olympium (Main Floor Meeting Room next to women’s changeroom entrance). Provincial Program Director Stephanie Breitigam and parent representative and Board member Susan St. Pierre will provide an overview of the different competitive programs available and to answer questions.
“Try Provincial” Nights:
For 10-12 year old athletes
Date: Tuesday April 11th
Time: 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Location: Etobicoke Olympium, meet downstairs at track. Athletes will finish in pool at 8:30
For 13-15 year old athletes
Date: Thursday April 13th
Time: 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Loction: Etobicoke Olympium, meet downstairs at track. Athletes will finish in pool at 8:30
Provincial program skills assessments/try-outs:
Thursday April 20th @ Carelton Village (315 Osler St, Toronto) 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Saturday April 22nd @ Downsview (7 Hawksdale Rd, Toronto) 12:00 pm-2:00 pm
Participants will need to bring with them their yoga mats (or towels) to stretch on, a one piece bathing suit, cap, goggles and a nose plug.
To sign up, email sbreitigam@hotmail.com
Spring 2017 Programs Now Available!
Designed for young swimmers interested in learning about the exciting and fun sport of Synchronized Swimming. Participants are introduced to the fundamental sculls, basic figures and complete short routines to music.
The Spring Programs finish with a Water Show on May 11, 2017
SEVEN different date/location options – we are sure one of them will fit your schedule!
To view the programs and register, click Here!
OSSC Day 2 at Regionals!
Congratulations to the 10 & Under Provincial team for the entire team placing in the Top 27 for Figures on Saturday.
More updates to come!
January Athlete of the Month – Evening – Abby Muscat
Abby, age 10, started synchro in the recreational classes followed by last year’s Winter Novice Team and is now a member of the 10&U provincial team. She loves synchro because of the creative routines, making new friends and being able to swim all the time. Her goal one day is to swim for Canada! She also enjoys soccer, drawing and reading. Her coach, Diana says, “Abby is constantly asking for corrections. She is always trying to improve her figures even working on them at home on land and going upside down to simulate them. She is constantly pushing herself to become stronger and better. In addition she always makes sure that she is doing the movements in the routine correctly by always checking in with her coaches.” Her hard work paid off with amazing results at the Lisa A competition.
January Athlete of the Month – Morning – Janet Soilis
Janet, age 13, started synchro at OSSC’s Summer Splash Camp, followed by 1 year in pre-provincial before moving to High Performance as an 11-12 last year. She is now on the 13-15 HP Team. Along with absolutely loving synchro she has a very creative side. She enjoys arts and crafts. She also loves to paint.
Her coach, Laura, nominated her for the huge improvements she’s made in all areas, including figure skills, focus at practice, positive attitude and confidence. She’s also made tremendous strides in her mental competition skills. As a result of all of her hard work, she had a great performance at the Lisa Alexander Meet.
Try High Performance – Tuesday Feb, 21, 2017
Have your chance to workout with the OSSC High Performance Teams and Coaches. Details are as follows:
- 7:30-8:15 flexibility and extension training with our ballet consultant, Jaclyn
- 8:15-8:30 move to pool deck & break
- 8:30-11 pool session – figure and routine skills, learn part of an HP routine!
Open to experienced synchro athletes both from within and outside of the club, with birth years 2004-2007. If interested, must RSVP to Julie Thaden at juliethaden@yahoo.com by Feb. 19.
Snapd Etobicoke Highlights OCCS Winter Water Show!
The magazine Snapd (Etobicoke) stopped by the Olympium Synchro Winter Water Show in December 2016. Click here to link to the article and photos.
OSSC Rocked the Waterloo Invitational!
Congratulations to the OSSC teams who participated in the Waterloo Invitational! Great teams, great results.
Claire Christie
Novice Coach
Claire started swimming with OSSC in the Novice Competitive Program when she was 8. She swam for two years in the Provincial Competitive Program, after which she moved to the National Competitive Program. Claire currently swims on Coach Steph’s 13-15 FINA Team. Claire participated in OSSC’s Coach in Training program as an assistant coach for 2 years. This past fall she began as a lead coach in the recreational program where she enjoyed coaching Aqua Stars. This spring Claire is excited to be lead coaching a 9-10 Novice Team. She likes watching young swimmers grow through sport and develop life-long skills and friendships. Claire has her Bronze Cross and has successfully completed the Swim Synchro Introduction to Competition Course.