Are you new to artistic swimming (previously known as synchronized swimming)? Do you want to know more about our sport? You're in luck!
"Artistic swimming (formally synchro) is a hybrid form of swimming, gymnastics, and dance consisting of swimmers performing a synchronized routine of complex and dynamic underwater movements (known as [hybrids]) and arm movements in the water accompanied by music. Duet and Team events also include many creative and acrobatic movements that require strength and skill." (p.3)
"Athletes 15 and under will train many hours on their figure skills (performed individually involving demonstrating transitions through various positions in the water) and routines, which are the most popular and recognized elements of artistic swimming involving dynamic swimming that is synchronized to music and each other (in duet and team)." (p.3)
Source: Langlois, J., Heald, K. (2019). Canada Artistic Swimming - A Parent’s guide to Artistic Swimming. Retrieved from https://artisticswimming.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Canada-Artistic-Swiming-A-Parents-Guide-to-Artistic-Swimming-May-2019.pdf
Here is a great video on the evolution of Artistic Swimming. One amendment to this video: as of 2024, men can participate in the Olympics in Artistic Swimming!