Hi everyone,

Please see below important news about Synchro Canada:

1. Two Canadian Synchronized Swimming National Team members will meet the rising stars of Saskatchewan
   Two members of the Canadian Synchronized Swimming National Team will share their knowledge, talent and passion with 110 rising star athletes from Saskatchewan, November 12-14, at the Shaw Center in Saskatoon. More details: http://www.synchro.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=273&Itemid=64&lang=english.
   
   
2. Rule book updated
   Please note that Synchro Canada’s Rule Book has been updated. The updates are in the appendix E with the list of the competitive figures. Download the updated version now: http://www.synchro.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=category&id=55&Itemid=40&lang=english.  
   
   
3. Three important events for our coaches coming up in November
   Synchro Canada is inviting all its coaches to take part in the following events coming up soon:
   - Synchro Canada High Performance Summit (November 19-20, Ottawa)
   - SPIN Summit (November 17-18, Ottawa)
   - 2010 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Conference (November 18-21, Ottawa)
   
   You can find all the information about those events in the Coaches section on our Website: http://www.synchro.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=category&id=45&Itemid=36&lang=english.
   
   
4. New scoring program
   Check out the memo regarding the development of the new scoring program: http://www.synchro.ca/images/stories/documents/Newsletter/memo_scoring_program_eng.pdf.
   
   
5. 2011 Canadian Masters Championships in Montreal
   Synchro Canada is pleased to announce that the 2011 Canadian Masters Championships will be held by Synchro Québec, June 17-19, at the Hochelaga Pool in Montreal. More details to follow!
   
   
6. NEW: Canadian Synchronized Swimming Community Member of the Month
   Would you like to mention a performance or an extraordinary story regarding one of your swimmers or judges? Or would you like to point out the hard work of one of your volunteers or administrators? Share in the celebration and achievements of this person with the sport by submitting their candidature as the Canadian Synchronized Swimming Community Member of the Month. To do so, please send the name, a picture (if possible) and an explanation (less than 150 words) of why you think this person should be the Canadian Synchronized Swimming Community Member of the Month to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . In the last newsletter of each month, one person will be recognized as the Canadian Synchronized Swimming Community Member of the Month and will be on the Synchro Canada Website and Facebook page. We are eagerly awaiting for your nomination!
   
   
   
7. Call for nomination: Chef de Mission of the Commonwealth Youth Games Canadian Team
   Commonwealth Games Canada invites nominations for the position of Chef de Mission of the Commonwealth Youth Games Team in the Isle of Man, September 7-13, 2011. More details: http://www.synchro.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=7&Itemid=29&lang=english.
   
   
8. Canadian University Synchronized Swimming League celebrates its 10 years
   The Canadian University Synchronized Swimming League is hosting a celebration night in honour of its 10th anniversary February 12, 2011, at the University of Toronto. More details: http://www.synchro.ca/images/stories/documents/Newsletter/cussl_reunion.pdf.
   
   
   
9. News from the members
   Do you have any news that you would like to share with other provinces and members? That news can be on any subject, including about an athlete, coach, administrator or official, or even on your provincials programs or competitions. Send them to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it and we’ll be more than happy to share it with the other members.
   
   Calgary Aquabelles
   Gabriella Brisson, member of the Calgary Aquabelles and of the 2010 National Junior Team, has been selected as the CTV Athlete of the Week Friday, October 29. Congratulations Gabriella! Check out her video profile : http://calgary.ctv.ca/servlet/HTMLTemplate?tf=ctvlocal/hub/hub.html&cf=ctvlocal/calgary.cfg&hub=CalgaryAotw (the video is at the right side of the page).