DASC Programs
Durham Artistic Swimming Club offers a range of recreational, regional league (formally novice) and competitive programs for athletes of all ages and abilities. We would be happy to help you find the program that best fits your needs.
Recreational
(Up to age 12)
Durham Artistic Swimming Club’s Recreational Program is for swimmers with little or no artistic swimming experience. Swimmers must be able to pass their local community pool swim test (swim 2 lengths independently), be comfortable in deep water and follow water safety and social distancing rules. They must also be able to participate in a group learning environment.
Swimmers will be taught the fundamentals of artistic swimming and will develop a choreographed routine throughout the program. Programs focus on improving strength, coordination, flexibility and team building. Swimmers will be able to participate in the club's Winter Water Show OR year-end Water Show to showcase their new skills for family and friends (admission fee required).
NEW for 2022-23: DASC will be running the AQUA GO! Program. This is a nation-wide foundation program for artistic swimming in Canada, with a focus on a fun, safe and welcoming environment.
At the first lesson, they will be placed in a class based on an assessment of their swimming skills and prior artistic swimming experience by the Recreational Head Coach. All efforts will be made to place swimmers in classes with children of a similar age and skill level.
2023-24 Season Information
Recreation
Different sessions to choose from - each session will include 22 lessons/practices as a custom suit, swim cap and photos. The cost is $730.00 (broken up into monthly payments. The season will run from late September/early October 2023 to May of 2024. More information will be available soon about specific dates.
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Saturdays at Anne Ottenbrite Pool (Whitby) 1:30pm to 3:00pm
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Saturdays at Anne Ottenbrite Pool (Whitby) 3:00pm to 4:30pm
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Sundays (only for 4 to 6 year olds) at Oshawa Civic 8:30 am-10:00 am
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Sunday (only for 4 to 6 year olds) at Oshawa Civic 9:00am -10:30 am
Click here to register - spaces are limited.
Adaptive Recreation
If you are interested in our Adaptive Recreation program, please contact Catherine at vp@dasc.ca
Regional League
Swimmers must be able to pass the swim test at our local pools (swim 2 lengths independently) and be comfortable in deep water. Practices typically are 2 hours in duration, 2 days per week and the program runs from September to end of April/beginning of May. Swimmers work on artistic swimming skills and develop a choreographed routine throughout the program. Swimmers compete at 2 to 3 competitions in a season. Swimmers also perform in a holiday and year-end water show for family and friends (admission fee required).
Regional League Registration Fees
Regional League fees are determined seasonally; please inquire about our fees for the upcoming season. A non-refundable registration fee of $50 is due upon enrolment. Fees are paid in monthly instalments over the season.
Competitive
(Ages 8 to 18)
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The Durham Artistic Swimming Club's Competitive Program is designed for swimmers (ages 8 to 18) who want to master artistic swimming and compete at a provincial and/or national level. Our competitive program has been highly successful with numerous awards and titles acquired each year by our athletes and coaches.
Team placement takes place each year in the spring. Our program includes strength and flexibility training, swimming stroke improvement, routine choreography skills, team bonding events, synchro figures and synchro routine skills. Swimmers train from 7 up to 15 hours per week depending on team placement. The program runs from September to June and swimmers compete in 3 or more competitions each season. Swimmers also perform in a winter and year-end water show for family and friends (admission fee required). Swimmers on our 13-15 and higher teams may also compete out of province.
Competitive Registration Fees
Competitive fees are determined seasonally; please inquire about our fees for the upcoming season. A non-refundable registration fee of $100 is due upon enrolment. Fees are paid in monthly instalments over the season.
Want more information? Please send us an email.
Masters
(18 and older)
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The Durham Artistic Swimming Club's Competitive Program is designed for swimmers (ages 8 to 18) who want to master artistic swimming and compete at a provincial and/or national level. Our competitive program has been highly successful with numerous awards and titles acquired each year by our athletes and coaches.
The Masters Team just finished competing at World Aquatics Master's Meet in Japan, where they placed 4th over all!
Our masters team swims on Sunday nights from 7:30-9:30 pm coached by DASC Head Coach, Holley Lundmark. The program runs from September to May/June each season. If you would like information, please contact us.
Masters Registration Fees
Masters fees are determined seasonally; please inquire about our fees for the upcoming season. A non-refundable registration fee of $50 is due upon enrolment. Fees are paid in monthly instalments over the season.
Adaptive Programs
The Adaptive Programs is for both recreation and competitive streams. It is designed for athletes of all ages who want to learn artistic swimming.
Thank you to the Community Sport for All Grant, DASC is able to offer a free Adaptive Try Art Swim Program in June at Whitby's Iroquois Pool.
Click here for more information.
*Please note only NEW swimmers are eligible for this program
Try Art Swim
Introduction to the sport
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Our Try Art Swim programs offer a great introduction to the sport for new swimmers or returning recreational swimmers looking to get back to basics.
2024 Try Art Swim Session Information
Registration is now closed - check back for information about Summer Try Art Swim programs.