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 SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING

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Synchronized swimming is in some respects dancing in the water, teams work out a routine all performing exactly the same moves at exactly the same time, presenting artistic routines and patterns in the water.

Popularity
A hugely popular sport, with the best swimmers performing at Olympic Level.

Location
At a swimming pool near you, check with your local sports centres and swimming pools for information for a team and lessons near you.

Age
It is unclear at what the minimum age for synchranized swimming is though 'Junior' classes are available ther is no upper age limit.

Ability
You will need to have a good sense of health and fitness, be agile, have the ability to hold your breath and able to swim.

Description
Synchronized swimming is a mixture of swimming, ballet and gymnastics performed in the water, there are ancient records of people dancing in the water, though it started being the competition it is today in the early 20th centuary, when it was known as Ornamental Swimming. Routines are carried out by Individuals, Pairs, Trios and whole teams. Artistry, grace, agility, swimming and an ability to hold your breath as moves are sometimes performed upside down in the water. T

Dedication
This really is a skilled craft and if your intention is to learn it for fun or to become a part of a team you will need 100% dedication, the Swimmers make it look so effortless and graceful like modern day mermaids, however these are very skilled individuals who spent alot of their free time training.

Potential
There is the potential to have fun and make new friends, to perform in public displays and for the best to compete at Olympic Level.

Closely Related Activities
Ballet 181, Artistic Gymnastics 293, Rythmic Gymnastics 698, Swimming 592.

Further Reading
Look on the internet and at the library for further reading on this subject, intructors should be able to recommend relevant and helpful reading material.

Cost
Check with your local club for up to date membership fees, you will also need a swimming suit and swimming hat.

Level of Demand
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