Synchro Saskatchewan Resource Catalog
Members can request resources by emailing or telephoning there request to Danielle (Contact Page)
Routine Development Resources
RD.1234 Routine Choreography Tips – A one-page pointer sheet for coaches seeking a dynamic and interesting routine. “The best routines in the world have IMPACT and CREATIVITY!”
RD.2234 Routine Evaluation – This document is designed to help coaches ensure that they are making the most of their routines. Included are checklists to help guide the evaluation of routines.
RD.3234 Coach/Athlete Video Analysis – This package is compiled of questions guiding coach and athletes through the video analysis process. Topics include technical merit, artistic impression and synchronization just to name a few.
RD.4234 Checklist for Performance – Analyze your routines with this checklist to ensure that your routines will be ready at Divisionals. This document prepared by Leslie Sproule also contains great tidbits about international rivals.
RD.5234 Thoughts on Coaching Artistic Impression - Prepared by Sheilagh Croxon, this document gives an interesting perspective on the artistic side of routine development. “Elegant, exquisite, magnificent aesthetic, cultures and refined are words synonymous with artistic”.
RD.6234 Interpreting Russian Choreography – An engaging expose on the choreographic tactics employed by the Russian national coach. “The Russian synchronized swimmers utilize traditional ballet as a background both for physical preparation and for choreographical purposes”.
RD.7234 Canadian Standards for Routine Skills: Fall Seminar 2000 – This package details the need for standardization in basic routine skills. Included skills are split position, pike position etc…
RD.8234 Artistic Impression – This package gives coaches a chance to brush up on the artistic impression portion of choreography. “Variety, creativity, pool coverage, patterns, transitions…”
RD.9234 Choreography – A thorough document filled with great tips and tactics to choreographing a synchro routine.
RD.9334 Patterns – This article written by Sandra Roberts has information on floating patterns with illustrations and explanations.
RD.9434 Patterns for Groups in Routines – This two-page sheet gives illustrations of patterns for four and eight swimmers.
Figure Development Resources
FD.9876 Basic Sculling Techniques for Competitive Synchro Swimmers – Information on stationary sculling, propeller and more.
FD.9776 Sculling for Basic Positions – This document prepared by Debbie Muir details the necessary sculling for body position such as split, flamingo and back layout.
FD.9766 Support Scull- A Learning Progression – “The following article is written to help synchronized swimming coaches with instruction when teaching vertical support sculling.”
FD.9756 Basic Sculling, Transitions and Drills – “The purpose of this article is to review all the sculls, how they are used, how they are taught and include a variety drills to assist coaches in making the sculling section of their workouts a little more interesting.”
FD.9746 Basic Body Positions for Figure Development – This article composed by Leslie Sproule details sculling techniques and provides information on teaching basic skills. Take this opportunity to brush up on your coaching tactics.
FD.9736 Training Figures throughout the Year – This extensive document provides information on training figures. It also includes a detailed exercise program.
FD.9726 An Analysis of the Marlin – A great help to rec. coaches looking for an easy way to teach this some times difficult skill.
FD.9716 Coaching the New Thrusts and Spins – Prepared by Margo Erickson this article gives information on techniques, objectives, drills and coaching tips. Make sure that you have the greatest techniques on these skills to give your Saskatchewan athletes the upper hand.
FD.9699 Performance Standards for Figure Positions – This document provides standards for a plethora of positions to ensure that your club is in line with the rest of Canada.
Flexibility Resources
FB.1234 Fundamentals of Flexibility – This article is a good introduction to the importance of flexibility and warm up. It includes information on the physiology of muscles, complete with a front and back map of muscle structure.
FB.1334 Core Strength and Flexibility – Prepared by the Saskatchewan Sport Science Program this document provides a detailed account of stretching using the S.A.M. principle where S= stability, A= alignment and M= movement.
FB.1434 Stretches and Synchrocises – This package includes illustrations and descriptions of stretches and synchrocises, which are exercises, designed to improve strength.
FB.1534 Saskatchewan Sport Science Program – This extensive packet offers illustrations and explanations of a plethora of exercises. Perfect to whip your athletes into shape.
FB.1634 Swimming Before and After – This two-page list offers a 15-minute before and after stretching program. Ensure that you have this list for swimmers to do before and after every practice.
Strength Training Resources
ST.1234 Power Training through Plyometrics – “Plyometrics is a form of training which results in the development of explosive power and quick reaction”. This document includes general information and several exercises.
ST.1334 Trunk Stabilization Exercises – This article includes exercises using a theraball and some without.
ST.1434 Strength and Power for Young Athletes – Perfect for those working with younger swimmers. Details the benefits and risks of strength training young athletes.
ST.1534 Saskatchewan Synchronized Swimming In-Season Training Program – This program was designed for the 2003 Canada Games. It is a well rounded and detailed program..
Nutrition Resources
NF.1234 Athlete’s Grocery Shopping Guide – This booklet is design to help parents and athletes make wise and healthy decision at the market.
NF.1334 Feeding Athletes at Training Camps and Competitions –A good guide for parents needing to billet athletes at training camps.
NF.1434 Nutrition on a Shoestring Budget – This booklet will help you plan food choices to meet your needs whether eating at home, selecting foods at restaurants or cafeterias, or finding economical solutions when traveling.
NF.1534 Recovering Nutrition: Refueling at Competitions – A thorough guide to the nutritional requirements of athletes at competition.
NF.1634 Refueling Muscles When You Are on the Run – This document addresses issues and theory around refueling muscles.
NF.1734 Foods to Fuel your Muscles – A one-page list of foods include their carbohydrate and fat content.
NF.1834 What Should I Eat Before a Competition? – The perfect handout to give athletes before their next competition to prevent against upsets due to poor nutrition.
NF.1934 Sport Nutrition Advisory Committee Pamphlet – This pamphlet has information on fluids, gaining weight, and nutrition away from home.
NF.1123 Sports Nutrition Tips – Sport nutrition tips for optimal performance. “ Ever food that you eat- in combination with when you eat can affect your athletic performance.”
NF.1223 Elements of Health – A detailed document detailing vitamins and minerals and their importance to the nutritional health of athletes.
Lesson Planning Resources
LP.1234 Daily Lesson Plan – A guide to day to day lesson planing. Includes templates.
LP.1334 Weekly Lesson Plan – A guide to weekly planning of lessons. Includes templates.
LP.1434 Monthly Planning – Templates for planning a month of lessons.
LP.1534 Yearly Planning - Templates and guidelines for planning a season.
LP.1634 Preparing Athletes for Competition – This workbook details the process for preparing an athlete for major competition. The workbook begins in September and continues through until the final preparation.
Mental Training Resources
GS.1234 Goal Setting – A brief synopsis of goal setting including a questionnaire.
GS.1334 Mental Training: Goal Setting – Prepared by Sharleen Hoar from the Saskatchewan Sport Science Program this document includes information about goals and templates design to facilitate the goal setting process.
GS.1434 Relaxation – This package includes information on progressive relaxation as well as script to read to your athletes during relaxation sessions.
GS.1534 Imagery – This two-page article explains the importance of imagery and sites steps to improve imagery.
GS.1634 Visualization – This handout offers tips regarding visualization. “Your body will do what it is told if you know how to tell it”.
GS.1734 Confidence Building – This article helps coaches to build confidence in their athletes.
GS.1834 Mental Fitness: An Overview – “Mental fitness is the essential element in consistent high performance and long term health.” Information on mental fitness from The Center for High Performance.
GS.1934 Synchro Reflections – This questionnaire is designed to help athletes determine their optimal performance mood over a series of competitions.
Coaching Technique Resources
CT.1234 Coach Donohue’s Tips – This package offers advice on how to conduct the perfect demonstration and more.
CT.1235 Communicating with Clarity – From the Canadian Journal for Women in Coaching, this article is a guideline to help women succeed in coaching through communication.
CT.1236 Developing the Next Generation of Women Coaches – This article from the Canadian Journal for Women in Coaching details the role of women in coaching.
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