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Synchronized Swimming
Find A Location Now! Get In Synch! Looking for a fun way to cool off this Summer? Does your child enjoy swimming, tumbling, music and friendship? Ever thought about teaching synchro but not sure where to start? The Get In Synch program is an official program of United States Synchronized Swimming and supported by the United States Synchronized Swimming Foundation. Escape the rut of lap lessons with the Get In Synch (GET) program. Have fun while learning or teaching basic synchronized swimming. Aspiring swimmers and coaches are invited to participate in GET, an introductory level synchronized swimming league. The program includes synchronized stroking events, sculling races, underwater swimming and short routines. Resources to guide in your learning or coaching include meet management information, sample registration forms and flyers, a training video, CD with music and work cues, Synchro Intro textbook, laminated coaching cards and swim caps!
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Synchro Facts
Synchronized Swimming History
1907-- Australian, Annette Kellerman, performing in a glass tank, attracts national attention at the New York Hippodrome as the first underwater ballerina. 1915-- Katherine Curtis, student at the University of Wisconsin, experiments with diving actions and stunts in the water. 1923-- Curtis starts a water ballet club at the University of Chicago. The group executes strokes, "tricks" and floating formations. more synchronized swimming history synchronized swimming medals
How to start or join a Synchronized Swimming Team
Getting Started in Synchronized Swimming Grassroots programs are the foundation for USA Synchro's Olympic success. Find a club in your area or email USA Synchro for help. Member clubs offer opportunities for all experience levels, from beginner to elite. Most young synchronized swimmers start competing in local meets with their clubs. More experienced competitors participate in Association meets – there are 37 Synchro Associations in the country. Teams with qualifying scores in Association meets are invited to one of four Zone meets, and from there they can advance to the National Championships. Joining USA Synchro You must be a member of USA Synchro to participate in sanctioned events. Membership provides liability insurance during sanctioned competitions. You can download membership forms online. Major Events There is a National Championship for Juniors (18 and under), where the Junior National Team is selected, and Seniors (no age requirement), where the Senior National Team is selected. The Age Group National Championship is for juniors who do not qualify for Junior Nationals. World Championships are also held for Juniors and Seniors. The Masters National and World Championships are recreational events for synchronized swimmers in age divisions from 19 and over. Becoming a U.S. Olympian USA Synchronized Swimming names a total of nine athletes to its Olympic Team, including the two who will swim the duet event. Athletes may qualify for the Olympic games by their performance at Olympic trials. Selection procedures vary greatly from sport to sport. Please contact your sport’s National Governing Body for complete selection criteria.