Synchronized swimming is a sport that combines swimming, dance, and gymnastics. Synchronized swimmers must have technically correct and graceful strokes and endurance and stamina to cover distances while holding their breath underwater at the same time. They must be able to count music, move to the beats in unison with their teammates, and pull an audience into their performance. They must be able to move quickly, efficiently, precisely, and must develop coordination and strength. Alignment, core control, and extension are key concepts that synchronized swimmers work on during every practice.
Like all sports, it is developmental. Synchronized swimmers begin as Novices and from there progress on to Intermediates and then on to Age Group.
The Kitsap Water Blossoms consist of Novice, Intermediate, and Age Group swimmers who compete from November through June in both figure and routine meets. The season begins in September, getting the swimmers ready for the competitions that begin in November. From November through February, the team participates in Washington State meets, competing against five other clubs. From April through June, swimmers participate in both state and regional meets. The final regional meet in May determines whether Age Group swimmers will go on to Nationals.
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