We are pleased to announce the 2021 synchro summer camp, which will take place at Hutton between 23rd August and 26th August. This is an exciting opportunity for swimmers to receive additional coaching and refine skills in preparation for the new season of competitions and grades.
To register, please sign up via the event page (logged in CoPA members) or contact Fiona.
There will be a new training course for synchronised swimmers and coaches to help master the new FINA figures and technical elements. Please see the event page for full details and let Fiona know as soon as possible if you wish to attend this course.
There will be an official Swim England coaching course run over two weekends in December for those interested in gaining an official synchro coaching qualification. This course would be ideal for teachers, volunteers and older swimmers. Please see the events page for details of the dates in December and how to apply.
The NW Region are running a range of courses for those wishing to qualify to become a synchro judge at various levels, or to update their existing judging qualifications to move in line with the new grading structure. Courses are being run at both levels – please see the chart below to ensure that you are applying to attend the correct type and level of course dependant on your current qualifications/experience. Only qualifications for judging will count for level 2 courses. If you previously hold an assessors’ qualification but no judging qualifications then you will need to attend the full Level 1 course. The NW Region will refund the cost of the course for all those who attend on the day.
Please see the events pages for details of the individual courses.
Please direct any questions about the courses to Sarah Clarke.
| Current Judging Qualification | Course to Attend | What they can then judge | When course is available in the NW | Course Length | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No judging qualification | Full level 1 | Grades 1,2 | 25th Feb – Leigh Sports Centre | full day | £30 |
| Basic Judge | Level 1 update (advised but not compulsory) | Grades 1,2 | 18th February – Leigh Sports Centre | morning | £10 |
| Level 2 full course | Grades 1-5 | 11th March -Leigh Sports Centre | full day | £30 | |
| Part of National Judge (1 or 2 sections) | Level 2 update (advised but not compulsory) | Grades 1-5 | 28th January – Broughton Pool | morning | £10 |
| (…and not confident/experienced) | Level 2 full course | Grades 1-5 | 11th March -Leigh Sports Centre | full day | £30 |
| Full National Judges | Level 2 update (advised but not compulsory) | Grades 1-6 | 28th January – Broughton Pool | morning | £10 |
Any ASA/club members wishing to become Scorers for national competitions, please take note of the forthcoming National Scorers’ Course being run at Leigh Leisure Centre.
Courses for Assessor and Basic Judge have been announced and can be found on the events page. If you wish to attend please follow the instructions from the swimming.org event pages and submit your application and fee before the closing date of 5th February.
