Synchro Canada's Star Program

 For swimmers eager to learn the sport of synchronized swimming, Synchro Canada's Star Program offers progressive, step-by-step instruction and evaluation suitable for a variety of ages and abilities, including persons with disabilities.

This developmental skills program offers instruction starting with basic skills and moving to more advanced techniques as swimmers progress through the levels. Swimmers will learn all of the fundamental sculls, basic figures and their parts, and be introduced to a sequence and routine component in the early levels (Stars 1-10). They will then move on to the most challenging figures and routine skill sets in the Superstar 1-7 levels.

Competitions and Shows

Competitions and water shows are a chance for swimmers to show-off for family and friends. By entering competitions (regionally, provincially or nationally) swimmers will be vying for medals, trophies and awards. In Canada, swimmers are placed in a competitive Tier for competition according to the Star level achieved, thereby ensuring that they compete against swimmers with similar skills. Competitions and shows are lots of fun and will be sure to build camaraderie amongst teammates!

Who offers the Star Program?

The program is offered by community-based synchronized swimming clubs who are authorized to deliver Synchro Canada programs. It may also be offered as part of an aquatic program at local pools or as part of a varsity sport program at university or college. To find a synchro program in your area click here .

Awards

Participants in the Star Program will receive awards including jewel-toned lapel pins and certificates as they advance through the levels.

Star Resources

Swimmer Development – A Guide to the Tiers
Star Program Progress Report

Guide to the Tiers

• Club Development: A Guide to Starting a Synchronized Swimming Program
• Synchro for Athletes with a Disability: Tips and Resources

More resources to take advantage of

• Star Program Brochure Star Program Manual (.pdf) – everything you need to know to teach the Star Program
• Star Video (1-4) – available in VHS or DVD format
• Synchro Instructor Guide - for teaching Stars 1-4
• Coaching manuals for teaching Star 5 – Super Star 7
• Creative Development Manual – a fantastic resource that helps generate ideas related to routine development

For more information about available resources, please visit the Synchro Store .

Star around the world

Synchro Canada's Star program has been adopted in many other countries, including New Zealand, Japan, Bahamas and Singapore! Internationally Canada is regarded as a leader as a result of its expertise in teaching synchro skills. International inquiries about the Star Program can be directed to Bryan Cook .

Star Requirements

For all the latest information on Star requirements please see the Competitive News section on our website for the Tier System.

Star Test Sheets

Superstar Test Sheets