📅 Registration for Winter and Winter / Spring Short Term Rec Opens to Public: November 22nd

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📬 Questions? Email [email protected]

 

What is our Recreational Program?

The Recreational Program at GO Capital is the perfect first step into artistic swimming, giving athletes a fun and supportive introduction to the sport while building confidence, skills, and a lifelong love of the water.

 

Requirements

To participate in our Recreational Programs, athletes should be comfortable swimming:

• 25 metres without assistance
• In deep water without assistance

 

Equipment needed for all Recreational Programs

• Swimsuit
• Nose clip
• Goggles
• Swim cap

 

Our Recreational Coaches

Our Recreational Program coaches are all past or current artistic swimmers looking to share their love of the sport with the next generation. All recreational coaches must be at least 15 years old and complete mandatory training including the AquaGO! Instructor Workshop for instructors working in a recreational non-competitive program. Some of our recreational coaches also have their National Lifeguard Certification and additional coaching certifications.

For some classes, your athlete’s coach may also be accompanied by a volunteer who will be assisting with the class. Volunteers must be at least 13 years old and complete mandatory training including the AquaGO! Program Assistant training.

 

Recreational Program Options

GO Capital Artistic Swimming Club offers TWO Recreational Program options - FULL YEAR PROGRAM and SHORT-TERM PROGRAM - for our recreational athletes. These two programs differ with respect to time commitment and participation in our watershows. Families are encouraged to look at both program options and determine which would be the best fit for their athlete.

Program Comparison

 

FULL YEAR RECREATIONAL PROGRAM

 

Ideal for new or returning swimmers looking for a full-season team-based experience with participation in water shows

1.5-hour classes include:

• Dryland training for core strength, flexibility, and land drilling
• Water practice to learn and review basic artistic swimming skills
• Skills incorporated into a team routine focused on small patterns and group synchronization

Runs from the October through the end of April (pending confirmation of Year-End Watershow date)

 

Class Options - FULL YEAR RECREATIONAL PROGRAM (2025–2026 season)

Holiday and Pool Closure Dates: Regular schedules will be modified as required due to pool closures, special events, and holidays. In order to accommodate these, practice times and days may be rescheduled or canceled, or practice locations may be re-routed to another pool. Any changes to the schedule or locations will be shared as soon as they become available.

 

Brewer Pool: We are expecting a pool closure at Brewer Pool later this fall/early winter for maintenance. A tentative reroute plan has been proposed and exact dates will be shared with families once confirmed.

 

• Mondays 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  Brewer Pool (with Saturday reroute during closure)
  Swimmers born 2015–2018
  Starts: October 6
  Reroute: Carleton University, Saturdays 8:00–9:30 a.m., Nov 3rd–Feb (tentative)

 

• Tuesdays 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  Splash Pool (Ogilvie Road)
  Swimmers born 2015–2017
  Starts: October 7

 

• Thursdays 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex
  Swimmers born 2015–2017
  Starts: October 2

 

• Fridays 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Advanced)
  Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex
  Swimmers born 2012–2015
  Must have 1+ years rec experience
  Starts: October 3

 

• Saturdays 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  Sawmill Creek Pool
  Swimmers born 2011–2014
  Starts: October 4

 

• Sundays 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  Francois Dupuis Recreation Centre
  Swimmers born 2016–2018
  Starts: October 5

 

Performances

Full Year Recreational athletes participate in the Winter and End of Season Watershows.

 

Fees

• $1100 (includes routine suit) – paid to GO Capital
• $32.50 OAS/CAS fee paid separately to Ontario Artistic Swimming. Note: These fees are expected to be paid directly by families through a separate online registration system - more information on the process for payment will be shared once available.

Payment Options:

• Pay in full at registration OR
• Two installments (2nd due Nov 1, 2025)

Please refer to the GO Capital Artistic Swimming Payment Policy for information related to refunds and withdrawals.

 

SHORT TERM RECREATIONAL PROGRAM

Three sessions are typically offered throughout the season:

• Fall: October to December
• Winter: January to March
• Winter/Spring: January to May

Recommended for new or returning swimmers seeking short-term options.

1-hour classes include:

• Dryland training for core strength, flexibility, and routine land-drilling
• Water practice to learn and review basic artistic swimming skills
• Skills incorporated into a short routine with simple patterns and group synchronization

 

*NEW* SHORT TERM PROGRAM INFORMATION – WINTER 2026

• Fridays 5:00–6:00 p.m.
  Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex
  Swimmers born 2015–2017
  Jan 9 – Mar 13 (9 weeks)
  Note: No class Feb 13

 

• Saturdays 3:00–4:00 p.m.
  Sawmill Creek Pool
  Swimmers born 2015–2017
  Jan 10 – Mar 7 (8 weeks)
  Note: No class Feb 14

 

• Sundays 4:00–5:00 p.m.
  François Dupuis Recreation Centre (FDRC)
  Swimmers born 2015–2017
  Jan 11 – Mar 8 (8 weeks)
  Note: No class Feb 15, will be re-routed to BMRC on Fridays 4:00 - 5:00 pm  Jan 9, 16, and 23.

 

*NEW* WINTER / SPRING 2026 SCHEDULE

• Tuesdays 5:00–6:00 p.m.
  Splash Pool
  Swimmers born 2015–2017
  Jan 6 – Apr 28 (15 weeks)
  Note: No class Feb 17 or Mar 17 (March Break)

 

• Saturdays 8:30–9:30 a.m.
  Carleton University Pool
  Swimmers born 2017–2019
  Jan 10 – May 2 (15 weeks)
  Note: No class Mar 14 (March Break) or Apr 4 (Easter).  Will be re-routed to Sawmill Creek on Saturdays 3:00-4:00 pm on April 18, 25, and May 2.

 

Performance

Swimmers will demonstrate their routine to parents during the final class.

 

Fees

• $240 - 8-week program
• $270 - 9-week program
• $450 - 15-week program
• $32.50 OAS/CAS fee paid separately to Ontario Artistic Swimming. Note: These fees are expected to be paid directly by families through a separate online registration system - more information on the process for payment will be shared once available.

 

Payment: Paid in full at registration

Please refer to the GO Capital Artistic Swimming Payment Policy for information related to refunds and withdrawals.

 

Still have questions?
📬 Contact us at [email protected] — we’re happy to help!