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Newport And District Synchronised Swimming Club. ASA affiliated |
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Welcome to www.NADSSC.org.uk
Newport and district synchronised swimming club
Home page.
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Club information |
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The club is based at Newport Swimming Pool,
our aims are
fee costs are available on request. |
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Some Olympic facts about Synchro · Synchronised swimming is a growing sport in this country with the number of swimmers and clubs involved increasing nationally.
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When was synchro first
included at the Olympics? · 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: Is how the swimmer(s) are judged on perfection of figures and synchronisation (in time)
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) |
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Synchro Training |
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· 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. |
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Send mail to: NADSSC Club Secretary if you want to contact the club.
Send mail to: NADSSC webmaster with questions or
comments about this web site.
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