GP Synchro Mermaids

These innovative monofin covers are going LIVE today!!

Announcement!! There is no swimming for Youth Mermaids next week.
Adult mermaids is still running March 27 and April 3

Please Note: there is NO swimming over spring break for youth sessions (Rec, Intro, and Youth Mermaids)
March 26-April 4
Enjoy the gorgeous spring weather!

New Nautilus Tail in the pod

The Adult Synchro Mermaids having some fun, and the debut of my FinFolk Productions Nautilus Tail! 😍🧜‍♀️🧜‍♂️🧜
https://youtu.be/LqkdRm5xyjM

New Nautilus Tail in the pod Frist swim in the nautilus tail with the synchro pod Nautilus Tail by FinFolk Productions

Here is the official launch!! Check out the new Monofin covers!

Have you ever wanted to have that Mermaid look, but taking a full tail on and off just isn't feasible or you're not comfortable in a full tail skin yet?
Check out this NEW upcoming product designed by an amazing Canadian mermaid - The Vancouver Mermaid, Courtney!
Combining a beautiful monofin cover to create a beautiful mermaid fluke, and matching leggings to complete the look!
Keep an eye out on her website for the release! 🧜‍♀️🧜‍♂️
https://shopvancouvermermaid.com/

UPDATE for Adult Mermaids:

There WILL BE class this Sunday Jan 23 (The swim meet is only on Sat Jan 22), so we will not need to cancel class for this coming weekend.
So sorry for the confusion!

🧜‍♀️🧜🧜‍♂️Exciting News! 📢❗️
Adult Mermaids now offers an 8 Punch Pass!
Thinking of trying out Mermaids, but can't commit to the entire season? Check out the new Punch Pass - this option will allow you to register and use the pass to attend any 8 classes throughout the season!
Register now: http://gpsynchro.com/content/registration

Youth Mermaids starts tomorrow!
Don't forget to register your little fishes! 🧜‍♀️🧜‍♂️🧜
www.gpsynchro.com/content/registration

Please ensure your registration is completed before the first class so we know how many mermaids we have! :)
The start date for YOUTH MERMAIDS has been postponed 1 week to extend registration. New start date is Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Classes will be canceled if we do not get sufficient participants.
Register at http://www.gpsynchro.com/content/registration

Make sure you're registration is in before the first class!
Registration for Youth Mermaids is open!!
We need a minimum amount of swimmers to run the program - sign up today!
Updated start date is January 18

Adult Mermaids start today!
If you are interested, but are unsure if you can join (working every second weekend, or curious about potentially other payment options) let me know! We are working with the board for some different options :)

www.gpsynchro.com

Youth Mermaid registration is open for January start! Running Tuesdays @ 5:30-7pm

Adult Mermaid registration will be opening soon for January! Classes will run on Sundays - time to be confirmed (between 3-5pm)

www.gpsynchro.com to register!

www.gpsynchro.com

Grande Prairie Synquatics Club : Website by RAMP InterActive

Registration is open!

Grande Prairie Synquatics Club : Website by RAMP InterActive Website by RAMPInterActive.com

Youth mermaid registration opens tomorrow!!
(Info on Adult mermaids still to come)

Calling all ADULT Mermaids!!
What swim times work better for you?
👍 for the Weekday Evenings (Tuesday or Thursday)
❤️ for the Weekends (Likely Sunday)

I Spy a Mermaid (or 2 or 3)! 🧜🧜‍♀️🧜‍♂️
Mermaid swim meet-up event on December 19, 2021 between the 1-4pm public swim times at the GP Eastlink Centre! **NOTE: this is a FUN Drop in Mermaid Meet-up - NOT run as part of the Synchro Program**

Come drop in during the public swim time to say hi, try a fin, swim, and be ready to sign up Adult or Youth Mermaid classes with the GP Synquatics Club in January!
Grande Prairie Synquatics Club

👀🧜‍♀️🧜‍♂️🧜...Exciting announcement coming soon!!

Grande Prairie Synquatics Club

Good morning!
Yesterday the Province announced changes to Step 1 in their Path Forward plan coming into effect Monday Feb 8, 2021. From what we understand, this means we should be able to get our swimmers back in the water sooner than expected! Before announcing any firm plans, we will be in touch with Alberta Artisitc Swimming to ensure our club is following all necessary protocols. Thank you for your patience so far, and as we navigate these developments.
Thank you!
GP Synquatics Board

Grande Prairie Synquatics Club

Good afternoon everybody!
Thank you for your patience while we navigate this upcoming season!
For the 2020/2021 season, things will look a little different than in previous seasons.
The first half of the season will be run more like a 'camp', 9 weeks long, with an anticipated start date of October 13 and concluding December 12, 2020. We are working with the Eastlink Centre to see if we can have our annual Winter Watershow, and that will be communicated at a later date.

The second half of the season will require a second, separate registration, which will open in December, but will hopefully be more 'normal' than the first half - beginning right after New Year's Day and running through to the first weekend of May. Details will be announced as they become available for the second half.

Visit our website here for more details: http://gpsynchro.com

If you have any questions, please feel free to get in contact with either our Board members or Head Coach, or send a message via FB messenger.

Thank you!!

Grande Prairie Synquatics Club

Watch for registration coming this weekend!! Details will be announced here and on our website!

Grande Prairie Synquatics Club

Good news!! We are still planning on running programs this year!! With covid, planning is just a bit more complicated with all the regulations and restrictions getting sorted out.
We're currently hoping to start a bit later for a Fall mini session, and hopefully open up to a full winter session for January-May.
Keep checking back here for updates ☺🐬🐳

Grande Prairie Synquatics Club

Stay tuned!

Keep your eyes out for updates on the upcoming season!
There have been some big changes, and the current situation with COVID has made some of the planning and organization for the new year slightly more complicated and behind than typical years.
Please bear with us, and we will be sending out an update on programs soon!

It's been quite the year so far, between COVID, closures, social adjustments, slow re-openings, and the rain...
But, so many beautiful local business to brighten up our day!
Check out these adorable little mermaid peg dolls made locally by Pretty as a Peg!

Grande Prairie Synquatics Club

Please read - an update from the Board

**👀👂🌟🧜‍♀️ A VERY IMPORTANT UPDATE FROM THE BOARD 🧜‍♀️🌟👂👀**

Good afternoon parents,

I trust you are all well despite the crazy circumstances of the past few months. Brighter days ahead!!

I, on behalf of our president and board members, am reaching out to you today with an update regarding the club and our status for next season.

As of right now, we do not know when the pool will reopen, however, we would like to see the club ready to swim as soon as it does.

In saying that, we want to share with you some challenges that the club is facing.

Unless one more coach is hired and we elect new boards members to run the club, we regret to say that GP Synquatics will not exist next season; no matter when the pool facilities open. Currently, we have only one coach available for next year and all but one member of the 2019-2020 executive has resigned. As per regulations set by AAS (Alberta Artistic Swimming), the club needs at least two coaches and an official board needs at least three people.

If your swimmer is interested in returning when it is possible to do so and, like us, you would like to see the club continue, we ask that you please consider volunteering your time as a new board member. The club needs you!

We also ask you to please let us know if you are aware of anyone that might be interested in applying for a coaches position. We have been diligently trying to find new coaches, but have not been successful so far.

As for how the structure of the club will look should it return, we are still uncertain at this time. A competitive team is unlikely and there may only be an Intro group. Should we find a second coach and we get the necessary number of registrations, a pre-competitive group may be added. Therefore, it will be considered a recreational club only. It is also possible that we may not start up until January.

Again, unless we are able to meet the AAS requirements stated above, there will be no club at all!

Please reach out and let us know as soon as possible how and where you can help our club survive!!

Sincerely,

President and Board
GP Synquatics Club

Good afternoon all you fantastic Mers!
As a few of you might know, I (Coach Cassie) will be off in the Fall, as a new little merling will be joining our family! 💙
That being said, and with the COVID situation and uncertainty of when precisely the pool will be re-opening, along with a shortage of coaches and no board members continuing, the GP Synchro Club is looking at options on how we might keep our club running. It is possible that we may not start programs until 2021, when we have some potential for a few more coaches to be available, but it may be that the club will not open with a competitive stream.
If any of you amazing followers have some ideas, suggestions, or would like to be more involved in the club to help keep it going, please let me know! ❤️
Thank you all for your support 🤗

Eastlink Centre

With the recent temporary closure of the Eastlink Centre, ALL Mermaid classes, fundraisers, and events (as part of the GP Synchro Club) are on HOLD until further notice.

Thank you for your understanding.
Please visit our website for additional information: http://www.gpsynchro.com/

Effective Friday, March 13th 2020 Eastlink Centre and Coca Cola Centre will be closed to the public until further notice. This is a precautionary measure as Alberta Health Services has not confirmed any cases of COVID-19 in Grande Prairie as of this release.

At Community Knowledge Campus, the health and well-being of our members, staff and community is of the utmost importance. Earlier today the Province recommended that all large gatherings such as sporting events and community events of more than 250 people should be cancelled. For this reason, the City has decided to close Eastlink Centre and the Community Knowledge Campus until further notice. We are committed to providing recreation programs and activities in a safe and healthy environment.

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

UPDATE: The Collision Reporting Centre at the Eastlink Centre is open, use the south doors. Please do not go to the Grande Prairie RCMP detachment to report collisions.

Say "Starfish!"

Grande Prairie Synquatics Club

Just FYI - Please keep you eyes out on the page and for any emails about cancelled practices if temperatures drop below -30 (before wind) by noon of practice day (Coaches still have discretion if the temperature is borderline).

Brrrr!
Practice for Tuesday, January 14, 2020 is still a go! Please bundle up, ensure you have a toque and stay warm!

On that note, did you know that the Club has a Cold Weather Policy? it can be found here under "Club Policies": http://www.gpsynchro.com/content/club-regulations
On days where the weather is borderline, the Coaches will decide if practice is to go ahead or not on that day.
Thank you!

Grande Prairie Synquatics Club : Website by RAMP InterActive

The new, Winter session of Mermaids starts this week - Thursday, January 9th.
Don't forget to register! 🧜‍♀️🧜‍♂️
http://www.gpsynchro.com/content/registration

gpsynchro.com Website by RAMPInterActive.com

Great job on the Watershow to everyone!
Have a great Winter Break, enjoy the holidays, and make waves in the New Year! :) 🎉
Don't forget that Registration for the Winter Session of Mermaids is open! 🧜‍♀️🧜‍♂️

Routine practice from last week