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Last week, Ontario Artistic Swimming officially kicked off its 2025-2026 season with its Lisa Alexander Skills and Figures Meets in Waterloo, Nepean, and Etobicoke! ​ The OAS community reunited after a long offseason at our annual Lisa Alexander Skills and Figures...

Twelve of Ontario’s top artistic swimming athletes are training hard this summer, preparing for the opportunity of a lifetime: to represent Ontario at the 2025 Canada Games in Newfoundland. After months of dedication, the top 10 athletes will go on to compete and with...

Ontario Artistic Swimming is pleased to announce the final list of athletes who have been selected for Ontario Cards under the 2024-2025 Quest for Gold – Ontario Athlete Assistance Program. The athletes were selected using the sport specific selection criteria...

Ontario Artistic Swimming (OAS) is now accepting coach applications for the 2025 Provincial Teams. Coaches will report to the OAS Technical Director and the Head Coach (if applicable), who will oversee and monitor the teams. For more information, please see the Job...

Nominated by their many peers and lifelong friends in the judging community, OAS is proud to share that Pat McCann and Lynda Furniss have been selected as our 2024 Wall of Honour inductees. To each of these remarkable women, we thank them for their decades of tireless...

Ontario Artistic Swimming (OAS) continues to take its commitment to wellbeing in sport very seriously. As part of our commitment, OAS is pleased to announce the re-launch of this program to ensure that everyone involved in artistic swimming in Ontario can participate...

Ontario Artistic Swimming (OAS) is excited to announce openings for Apprentice Coaches to work with our 2023 Provincial Teams. Coaches will work alongside the 2023 Provincial Team staff and gain experience working with high performance athletes and coaches. There are...

Ontario Artistic Swimming (OAS) is now accepting coach applications for the 2023 Youth Provincial Teams and 2023 12U Provincial Teams, which will each consist of 1 position of Development Team Lead Coach, 1 position of Performance Team Assistant Coach, and 1 position...

Working with athletes, coaches, judges, administrators and many experts Diane has touched the lives of thousands of artistic swimmers since she joined the sport almost 55 years ago. Diane has had an extensive career in artistic swimming, starting in Quebec as a...

Ontario Artistic Swimming is excited to announce that it will be partnering with Ahtletix Academy to run two special virtual workshops for coaches on December 8th and 15th! These sessions will be open to all coaches interested in registering, and will cost $25 CAD for...

You heard it here first: Ontario Artistic Swimming is hiring! We are looking for a talented Sport Development Coordinator to join our team. Working closely with the Technical Director and sport development staff, the Sport Development Coordinator will assist in the...

OAS is pleased to announce the 3 coaches who will be the High Performance Provincial Coaches for the 2022-23 season. Lola Shnayder Mazour, Julia Thornton and Brooke Whitney are bringing their skills and experience to leading the in-pool programming for the HP Academy...

Ontario Artistic Swimming is proud to introduce its 2022-2023 Board of Directors! Reelected on Thursday, September 29th at the 2022 Annual General Meeting was Alanna Harman as Director at Large, and Christine Fink as Board Secretary. We are thrilled to have had both...

This past weekend saw the return of its High Performance programs, as the Learn to Train (L2T), Train to Train (T2T) and High Performance Academy kicked off for the 2022-2023 season! These groups were invited to the TPASC training centre on Saturday and Sunday for a...

Ontario Artistic Swimming has released its updated Fall 2022 Coaching Course Calendar. This includes both updates and additional courses added to the course schedule. Specific course information can be found below or on our Professional Development page for coaches....

Ontario Artistic Swimming is excited to invite the provincial Artistic Swimming community to join us together in person on Saturday, September 17th and Sunday, September 18th at the Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Airport West/Mississauga for the 2022 Journey to Excellence...

The success of artistic swimming in Ontario relies on a healthy grassroots sport environment for all our member clubs and their athletes/coaches/volunteers coupled with the development and advancement of our high-performance athletes. As the governing body for the...

Ontario Artistic Swimming is excited to announce that the Sizzlin’ Summer program is BACK for the 2022 season! Offering two sessions throughout the summer, the Sizzlin’ Summer program is a great opportunity to stay engaged with artistic swimming through...

Ontario Artistic Swimming is hiring, and we want YOU to join our team! OAS is now accepting applications for the following positions: (1) Sport Development Coordinator and (1) Digital & Social Media Assistant.   Qualified applicants should send a resume and...

Ontario Artistic Swimming has released its 2022 coach training offerings, which includes both AquaGO! and Comp Intro courses. OAS will facilitate the following courses: AquaGO! Program Assistant  Course (13+):  Course #1: Wednesday, June 8 Course #2: Sunday, September...

A volunteer, a coach, a builder and a judge – in one capacity or another Leslie has touched the lives of thousands of artistic swimmers since she began her involvement back in 1965.  She started out coaching a small group of girls in Hamilton where she was the aquatic...

Over the course of over thirty years, Joyce Corner was instrumental in the growth of Artistic Swimming Provincially, Nationally and Internationally. Beginning back in 1969, Joyce first introduced synchronized swimming  to Mississauga by offering recreational classes...

TORONTO, Ontario, March 21, 2022 – On March 8, 2022, the Ministry of Heritage, Sports, Tourism and Culture Industries announced the investment $30 million to stabilize Ontario’s sport and recreation sector; the investment is to help offset increased costs as a...

TORONTO, Ontario, March 01, 2022– Effective March 1, 2022, Ontario is in the Roadmap Exit Step of the Province’s Roadmap to Reopen. Under the Roadmap Exit Step, the Government of Ontario has lifted many public health measures implemented to limit the spread of...

Ontario Artistic Swimming is pleased to announce the 2022 Provincial Team Coaching Staff who will be leading our teams this summer. OAS will field an 11-12, 13-15, and Junior Provincial Team, all of which will attend the SYNC Competition, July 14-18 in Edmonton, AB....

OAS will be offering a virtual Comp Intro Module 1-8 coaching course from March 23-27, 2022, led by facilitator Jennifer Scott. To register, please use the Artistic Swimming Coach calendar. Registration is open to all and will be on a first come first serve basis....

OAS will be offering a virtual AquaGO! Module 1-5 instructor course from January 24-29, 2022. This course is for new coaches or previously trained Comp Intro+ coaches who will be delivering the AquaGO! Program in their clubs. To register, please use the Artistic...

Ontario Artistic Swimming is excited to offer a unique partnership opportunity for Ontario clubs! In lieu of January’s Lisa Alexander figure and routine meet, OAS will be facilitating partnered training and relationship-building sessions between Ontario clubs on a...

In response to growing concerns and closures imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Ontario Winter Games host Renfew County announced Friday that the 2022 games will be postponed to 2023. Please find the attached news release below and stay tuned for more information....

Ontario Artistic Swimming (OAS) is now accepting coach applications for the 2022 11-12 Provincial Team, 2022 13-15 Provincial Team, and 2022 Junior Provincial Team, which will each consist of 1 position of HEAD COACH (paid), 1...

OAS Congratulates 15 OAS Athletes Attending CAS Selection/Evaluation Camp Ontario Artistic Swimming is pleased to congratulate the 15 Ontario athletes attending the 2021 CAS Selection/Evaluation Camp this week in Montreal. These athletes are vying for spots on the...

OAS is pleased to announce the Try Art Swim campaign for the 2021-2022 season! Try Art Swim is an amazing resource for promoting grassroots programs and events at local OAS clubs. On our site, the Try Art Swim landing page can be found under the “Learn...

We are excited to confirm Ontario Artistic Swimming’s 2021 Journey to Excellence conference will take place virtually, from Wednesday, September 22 nd to Sunday, September 26th. Sessions on Wednesday through Friday will be in the evenings. Saturday and Sunday will be...

Ontario Artistic Swimming (OAS) announces a new position for a Technical Director who will be responsible for directing the design, implementation, and evaluation of OAS provincial sport development programs at all levels for both athletes and coaches, aligned with...

Our OAS Annual Meeting gives the organization the opportunity to reflect on recent activities and plan for the upcoming season. OAS has confirmed that this year’s Annual Meeting will be held virtually on Thursday evening, September 30, 2021, from 7 – 9...

This call is set up with the intention of educating new and existing registrars on how to register athletes for the upcoming season. If you are a club registrar for the 2021-22 season and are interested in attending, please use the form below to register and gain...

The schedule below is a tentative guide through the 2021-22 season as we continue our journey back to the pool.   TENTATIVE EVENT...

OAS HP Academy Application and Selection Process 2021-2022 Ontario Artistic Swimming is excited to announce the application and selection process for the OAS HP Academy for the 2021-2022 season! The OAS HP Academy provides additional training and support through...

Athlete Advisory Council & Coach Committee Coach Committee Ontario Artistic Swimming is launching the Ontario Coach Committee. If you are a coach in Ontario who wants to further develop the coaching community within OAS you are encouraged to submit your statement...

Ontario Artistic Swimming takes great pride to announce and congratulate the athletes from across the province who are named to the 11-12, 13-15 & Junior 2021 Provincial Team athlete pools. We wish to acknowledge the efforts...

It is time to begin the process of forming the Candidate slate of those seeking election to the Ontario Artistic Swimming (OAS) Board of Directors for 2021-2024. In September 2021, two board positions will be open for election. OAS President Ruth...

2021 Please note: This program has reached capacity and will not be taking any new registrants Ontario Artistic Swimming presents a special five part to give athletes the tools to prepare for the 2021-2022 season. Our high...

Our athletes had a jam-packed weekend to close out the 2020-2021 competitive season! The athletes have put so much work into Dryland training and have really improved over the year- it showed with the technical ability the athletes...

Coaching Courses Dates Announced On the pool deck, coaches play a key role in supporting, motivating and teaching our swimmers on the path to success.  This summer we have planned a number of coaching courses to certify more coaches in our sport. Please find all the...

Marketing & Communications Project Assistant The Summer Student Program candidate will play a key role in a small, dynamic, multi tasking/project environment, with exposure and experience in the area of Marketing and...

Our novice athletes closed out the year on Saturday at the 2021 Novice Championships! This event had almost 200 athletes competing in Dryland Skills, Figures and Routine Events. Even though we missed having all of you there live, we did...

Propoer nutrition plays an important role in sport performance and falls within our OAS value of health and wellbeing. On recommendation from our very own, internationally acclaimed Dr. Margo Mountjoy, we have been fortunate to...

There was no time for dull moments last week! From hands-on in the kitchen, very special world renowned guests, the inaugural Land Games, spectacular routines and endless fun, our OAS 2021 Artistic Swimming Hilton...

To our Ontario Artistic Swimming Community,   We are writing to touch base and provide you with an update on what happened last week. You will recall that on March 9, 2021, we learned that five former elite swimmers had filed an application to...

This is a chance to have some fun in your kitchen! Joins us Monday march 22, at 7 p.m. to learn how to make Strawberry Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothies with Brittany. Brittany is a Registered Dietitian and completed her Master of Science in Foods...

2021 Novice & Masters Dryland Competition and OGT Camp  We had an action packed weekend! OAS balanced both the OGT Camp as well as the Novice & Masters Dryland Competition. In this recap, we will highlight some of the memorable moments from each events. OGT...

2021 Leslie Taylor Cup Event Recap  The Leslie Taylor Cup was host to over 600 OAS athletes in nine events, competing over two days and 18 hours of Zoom live streaming! We once again had some very supportive audience members including our swimmers’ furry friends, and...

Do you have an athlete in mind who you think deserves recognition based on performance, training, an act of kindness, or simply based on who they are? Our partner, Canadian Sport Institute Ontario (CSIO) is thrilled to rollout their...

Pink Shirt Day began in Nova Scotia, Canada in 2007 when two grade 12 students, David Shepherd and Travis Price, took a stand against homophobic bullying, after a new grade 9 student was harassed and threatened for...

Looking for new creative ways to keep your athletes engaged in our sport? Join us on Wednesday, February 24 from 7-8 p.m. EST for a zoom session led by development and high performance expert coach Sheilagh Croxon....

! After 31 Years of service as an Official in Ontario Janice McLaughlin as moved on to retirement leaving a sport where she has contributed at all levels. Janice’s commitment to our sport has influenced all levels of our...

Win a Free Ticket to the 2021 Sport for Life Canadian Summit! More information about the SummitEnter to win a free...

It is a new year and we have a new opportunity for our artistic swimming coaches! The Coach Evaluator Course is a workshop that will give Ontario coaches the chance to learn about the principles and processes that NCCP Coach Evaluators need...

2020 A Year in Review This year has brought about challenges that have strengthened our community. We would like to take this opportunity to reflect the highlights of this year and welcome 2021. Below are some of our favourite moments of this year. ^ January Lisa...

Due to the quickly aproaching holidays, the OAS office will be closed from December 21, 2020 to January 1, 2021. This will give our dedicated staff an oppportunity to recharge and come back refreshed in the new year.  From the entire team at...

OAS Presents a New Board of Directors  Ontario Artistic Swimming’s  2019-2020 Annual Meeting was held virtually, November 7, 2020 concluding with the election of three new board members to a three-year term on the OAS Board of Directors.  We extend a warm welcome to...

Ontario Artistic Swimming Community Engagement Survey Ontario Artistic Swimming, as a sport community, has fallen short in fostering a safe and welcoming environment for everyone including athletes and coaches. For this, we sincerely apologize. Several former and...

OAS Announces Independent Third Party Safe Sport Officer Ontario Artistic Swimming is dedicated to providing training and competition environments that are safe, inclusive, and welcoming for everyone including athletes and coaches. OAS Safe Sport-related policies and...

Register for the Revised Comp Intro Pilot We are pleased to share with you all that Canada Artistic Swimming has received approval from the Coaching Association of Canada to proceed with the Comp Intro Revision and pilot the modules! The modules will take place over 2...

Ontario’s Got Talent Athletes We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the athletes selected for our Ontario’s Got Talent HP Program. These athletes will be participating in their first virtual camp this weekend. We are so excited to welcome...

Effective October 14, 2020 Effective immediately, OAS guidelines for COVID-19 screening will be aligned with those recommended by local public health units. These guidelines continue to evolve, and we encourage COVID...

The CSIO Performance Pathways Team is excited to share an opportunity for our coaches to learn from a leader in the sports industry. Circle noon on Wednesday October 7th in your calendars to join this interactive session with Mike...

Jennifer Saunders becomes the first inductee to the OAS Virtual Wall of Honour Our  Ontario Artistic Swimming community is filled with dedicated and passionate individuals who collectively help to grow our sport.  OAS is very proud to announce the creation of our OAS...

Sion Ormond retires from the Senior National Team After doing an outstanding job representing OAS and CAS throughout her career, Sion Ormond has made the decision to step away from Artistic Swimming.  From Aurora, Ontario, Sion joined the National Team in Montreal in...

Tune in to watch Alyssa Smith be honoured in the 2020 Ontario Coaching Excellence Awards The Ontario Coaching Excellence Awards are awarded annually to 10 coaches across Ontario to celebrate and recognize coaches for the integral role they play with their team(s),...

Celebrate National Coaches Week with FREE PD points National Coaches Week is almost here! This year the CAO will be providing FREE professional development webinars and lunchtime Q&A sessions for coaches! Both of these opportunities will be free of charge to all...

OAS Board of Directors Call for Nominations Deadline extended to September 28, 2020 The Nominations Committee has extended the deadline to submit a nomination package to Monday, September 28 at 4:00pm. This decision was not made lightly by the committee, and was made...

August 31, 2020 – Summer is coming to a close and we are ramping up for the upcoming season! This edition of the OAS Coach’s Toolbox is the last one of the Summer and will focus on the CAS 2021 Competition Season Guiding Principles. These Guiding...

Framework for This post is meant to act as a reminder for the mandatory protocols in place as clubs return to the training environment. For more details please refer to the Framework for Return to Artistic Swimming...

August 17, 2020 – Good morning coaches! This week we are sharing some of our favourite resources on the Canadian Sport Institute Ontario (CSIO) website. The CSIO’s mission is to provide a world-class multi-sport daily training environments for athletes,...

Apply now for the ! The is a one-time fund to support the non-profit sector recover and rebuild from the impacts emerging from COVID-19 so they can effectively meet the needs of communities across Ontario.  Ontario...

OAS Board of Directors Call for Nominations Deadline extended to September 28, 2020 It is time to begin the process of forming the Candidate slate of those seeking election to the Ontario Artistic Swimming Board of Directors for 2020-2023. If you have any questions...

August 10, 2020 – Happy Monday! This week we are taking a closer look at the FINA Learning Platform. FINA administers international competition and development in all six FINA aquatic disciplines: Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Diving, Water Polo, Artistic...

August 7, 2020 – We spotted some familiar names this morning when CAS announced the newest additions to the Senior Full-Time Olympic Training Group! These 19 athletes will form the 2020-2021 Olympic Training...

  Make a splash and help us create change! We want nothing more than to have our athletes and coaches back on the pool deck where they belong. However currently, there is no legislation that protects amateur sports organizations in...

AquaGO Instructor and Program Assistant courses are coming, register now to reserve your spot AquaGO! is the nation-wide grassroots foundation program for artistic swimming in Canada and is the launching pad for all other programs delivered by Canada Artistic...

Reminder: Ontario’s Got Talent! live info session Ontario Artistic Swimming is excited to announce its plans for HP Talent Identification, Selection and Programming for the 2020-2021 season! Led by OAS HP advisor Sheilagh Croxon, a task force of experienced...

August 3, 2020 – For this long weekend edition of the OAS Coach’s Toolbox, we are shining a light on a resource that is utilized by coaches across all sports and provinces. The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) and its partners are stewards of...

Reminder: Don’t miss Coffee with Coach this Wednesday!  Grab a coffee and settle in, Coffee with Coach is releasing their final segment of the Summer! This CAS series features casual conversations with experts in every area of the sports world. These...

July 27, 2020 – On this week’s edition of the OAS Coach’s Toolbox, we are taking a look at TeachAids!This non-profit organization is an award-winning social venture that creates breakthrough technology to solve persistent problems in health education...

Ontario Artistic Swimming is excited to announce its plans for HP Talent Identification, Selection and Programming for the 2020-2021 season! Led by OAS HP advisor Sheilagh Croxon, a task force of experienced Ontario coach leaders (see...

July 20, 2020 – The Coach’s Toolbox is a new weekly series that will share resources to help you expand your coaching toolbox! These resources will cover everything from advice from professionals to coaching strategies during COVID-19. Missed last...

July 13, 2020 – The Coach’s Toolbox is a new weekly series that will share new resources to help you expand your coaching toolbox! These resources will cover everything from advice from professionals to coaching strategies during COVID-19. Check back in...