Even though it looks
like one of the easier Olympic disciplines,
synchronized swimming calls for strength,
endurance, flexibility, grace, artistry, and
special endurance breathing techniques.
About half of a swimmer's routine is performed
with their head underwater. While in this
position, the swimmer keeps their legs in the air,
above water, executing a series of kicks, spins
and choreographed movements.
In these cases, the swimmer must show artistic
skill and flare while, in many instances, keeping
the body out of the water from the waist up.
A panel of judges marks the competitors on
technical merit and artistic impression. Technical
merit includes the execution, synchronization and
degree of difficulty of a swimmer's routine.
Artistic expression is based on choreography,
music interpretation and presentation.
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EVENT SCHEDULE
WHERE:
Canada Games Aquatic Centre
WHEN:
March 12, 5:15 p.m.-7:15 p.m.
March
13, 12-2 p.m.
