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Newport And District Synchronised Swimming Club. 

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Newport and district synchronised swimming club

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Club information

    The club is based at Newport Swimming Pool, our aims are
to teach and promote the art of synchronised swimming, to help each member to fulfil their own potential, to work together to achieve a successful club, and to provide a safe and friendly environment.

There will be a 3 session trial period for newcomers to decide whether they feel that this sport is right for them. After the three week trail period if you decide to join you will be required to register with the A.S.A. (this is done automatically when you fill out your membership forms and the club sends them off for registration)

 fee costs are available on request.

Some Olympic facts about Synchro

·        Synchronised swimming is a growing sport in this country with the number of swimmers and clubs involved increasing nationally. 

·        When was synchro first included at the Olympics?
In 1984. The USA, Canada and Russia have all claimed gold while Japan and France have shared in silver and bronze medals. 

·        Synchronised Swimming was one of the first events to sell out at the Olympic Games. 

How is synchronised Swimming marked

Synchro is Judged in two sections:

1.    Technical merit,

Is how the swimmer(s)  are judged on perfection of figures and synchronisation (in time)

2.    Artistic Expression

Is to do with choreography and music.

What equipment is required?

·        The most well known piece of equipment used is the

      nose clip/plug which prevents water from entering the swimmer's nose.

·        Goggles

·        Swim suit (Black)

·        Swim cap

·        Other equipment includes music system and underwater speakers (so swimmers can hear the music underwater)

Synchro Training

·        Synchronised swimmers must be extremely fit, and completely at home in the water. They must be strong yet graceful, interested in music sufficiently to be able to choose and interpret pieces for routines, and have stamina and determination.  

·        In order to achieve the standard needed for competition, swimmers must train with speed swimmers in distance work. Sessions are devoted to working on 'figures'. As well Synchronised swimmers need to work on routines which include solos, duets, trios and team routines. Teams are made up of not less than four and no more than eight team members. A lot of time is required to perfect the choreography of routines.   

·        Land work sessions are also a very important part of a Synchronised swimmers training, this includes; working on flexibility and strength.

Send mail to: NADSSC Club Secretary  if you want to contact the club.

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