Ottawa, March 24, 2010 – Synchro Canada is pleased to announce the 15 clubs selected for its 2009-2010 Club Excellence Program.

The Club Excellence Program, now in its second year, encourages clubs to streamline its operational guidelines in order to help develop better athletes, coaches and clubs with the main objective to keep Synchro Canada among the world’s elite in synchronized swimming.

While respecting the specific needs of each club that applies for the program, Synchro Canada reviews various criteria such as daily operations, marketing, and the hosting and planning of competitions.

"On behalf of Synchro Canada, I wish to congratulate all the selected clubs for their unique contribution in elevating the level of excellence of Canadian synchronized swimming,’’ said Jadine Cleary, Synchro Canada’s Domestic Technical Director.  "The success of our national team can be credited to the strength, depth and hard work of our clubs and their coaches.    The Club Excellence Grant Program was created in 2009 in order to recognize the work of these clubs which contribute to the pride we show to the world in Canadian synchronized swimming."

A $14,0000 investment
This year, Synchro Canada is distributing $14,000 to the recipients with amount varying between $4,000 and $1,500 for clubs in the Gold category, $500 for Silver and $250 for Bronze.

The 2009-2010 recipients are:

Gold Club Category
Calgary Aquabelles, AB ($4,000)
Synchro Élite, QC ($2,500)
BC and Pacificsport Aquasonics, BC (joint application – $1,500)
Estevan Mermaids, SK ($1,500)
Regina Synchro, SK ($1,500)

Silver Club Category
Corner Brook Synchro, NL ($500)
London Synchro Club, ON ($500)
Vancouver Pacific Wave, BC ($500)
Winnipeg Synchro, MB ($500)

Bronze Club Category
C.B.S. Silhouettes, NL ($250)
Comox Valley Orcas, BC ($250)
Charlottetown Naiads, PEI ($250)
PacificSport Synchro Victoria, BC ($250)
St. John’s Sea Star, NL ($250)

More information on the Club Excellence Grant Program is available on-line at Synchro Canada’s website: www.synchro.ca. 

About Synchro Canada
Synchro Canada is the national organization that governs synchronized swimming in Canada and that represents more than 130 clubs and 6400 members all across Canada. A member of FINA, the world’s governing body of aquatic sports, Synchro Canada promotes the quest for excellence through the development of athletes and synchronized swimming ambassadors at all levels Synchro Canada would like to thank its sponsors: Speedo, Sport Canada, Adup Display and MKI Travel. For more information, check out Synchro Canada’s website at www.synchro.ca. 

For information:
Patrick Godbout
Synchro Canada
Communications Manager
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Cell.: (514) 213-9897
Website: www.synchro.ca