Competitive Programs
Athlete Figure recognition
This program focuses on skill development of figures rather than placings. There are two benchmarks per age group, titled Merit and Excellence. When the athletes acheive one of the two benchmarks their achievements are recognized at the Wildrose Classic.
Provincial TEAMS
Alberta Artistic Swimming offers provincial teams in the following age groups:
- 11-12
- Youth
- Junior
Information on eligibility and the selection process is circulated annually to competitive clubs and the membership via RAMP. Due to age restrictions at international meets, athletes who are outside of the FINA are requirements (Junior 15-18 as of December 31 of the year in which the competition takes place) may not be eligible to participate on provincial teams.
Alberta winter games
The Alberta Winter Games take place every two years in Feburary, typically over the Family Day weekend. Events for this are figures, duets and teams.
There are 7 zones in Alberta as determined by the Alberta Government.
Athletes must qualify to participate in this event. AAS holds a trials event in Late November/early December in the year prior the games.
Representation is by zone and the clubs within the zone. The selection will determine duets and teams to represent their zone, where each zone can sesnd 10 athletes.
Information about this event and trials will be circulatd to the membership by email via RAMP.
For general infomation about the Alberta Winter Games, including dates and locactions, including dates and locations, click on this link.
CANADA SUMMER games
This event takes place every four years. The games generally take place at the beginning of August. Athletes must be between 12-21 as of December 21 of the year in which the games take place in order to qualify.
AAS will distribute information about the team selection and games information to the membership via email through RAMP when it’s available.
For general infomation about the Alberta Wintjkmer Games, including dates and locactions, including dates and locations, click on this link.
Artistic Swimming will be in the 2034 Canada Summer Games, we will not be in the 2029 games.