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| Certification Assessments and Certification Written Exams | |||
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Virtual exam writing What: Open book exam writing on ZOOM for Healing Water (HW) When : Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 9:00am - 10:30am EDT (Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal time)Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 9:00am - 10:30am EDT (Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal time) Where: ZOOM
Virtual exam writing What: Open book exam writing on ZOOM for Vertical Water Training (VWT) When : Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 9:00am - 10:30am EDT (Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal time)Sunday, June 15, 2025, 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT (Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal time) Sunday, July 27, 2025, 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT (Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal time)
Where: ZOOM
Email cala_aqua@mac.com to book a space to complete the HW or VWT assessment |
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| Live and ZOOM training (certifications, workshops, clinics and webinars | |||
| May 2025 | |||
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person What: CALA Certification - CALA Group Aqua Fitness Training and CertificationWhen: Friday, May 30, Saturday, May 31, Sunday June 1, 2025Where: 14 Wing, Greenwood, Nova ScotiaCALA Trainer: Dianne LevyCECs: 4 canfitpro, 4 CCAA, 8 BCRPA, 8 SPRA, 8 CFES, 8 NBFA. If repeating course earn 8 CALA CEC |
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personCALA 2025 Aquafit Conference Saturday May 31, 2025 8CALA CECs, Canfitpro (TBD), BCRPA, CFES, SPRA, OFC, YMCA, NBFA, NSFLA
Details will be posted as they become available.
Contact CALA if you are interested in joining the CALA 32nd Anniversary Conference (details in development). Positions available included: Presenter, Guest Speaker, Trade Show Vendor, Door prized contributor, volunteer (responsible for a wide variety duties)
Download Trade Show Registration (pdf) Download Conference Brochure |
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| June 2025 | |||
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person What: CALA Certification: CALA Group Aqua Fitness Training and CertificationWhen : June 6, 7, 8 2025Where Tansley Woods Community Centre, 1996 Itabashi Way, Burlington, ON.CALA Trainer: Jaye GrahamCECs : 4canfitpro, 4CCAA, 8BCRPA, 8SPRA, 8CFES, 8NBFA, 8NSFA, 8OFC, 8YMCA. If repeating the course earn 8CALA CECsDownload Registration Form (pdf) Registration for Burlington staff e mail the registration form to meagan.laking@burlington.caRegistration for non-City of Burlington Staff complete registration form and send to cala_aqua@mac.com
What: CALA Certification: CALA Vertical Water Training (VWT) TrainingWhen : June 20, 21, 22 2025Where Burnhamthorpe Community Centre, Mississauga, ON.CALA Trainer: CALA Master Trainer - TBCCALA Apprentice Trainer: Maria Medina CECs : canfitpro, AFLCA, BCRPA, SPRA, CFES, NBFA, NSFA+ 8 CALA if repeating the VWT course Download Registration Form (pdf)
What: CALA Clinic: HydroRider Aqua Cycle FitWorkshop 1 - Introduction to HydroRider Workshop 2 - Advanced Hydro Rider When: Workshop 1 - Sat, June 21, 2025: 8:45am - 1:00pmWorkshop 2 Sat, June 21, 2025: 1:45pm -6:00pm Where Mississauga Valley Community Centre1275 Mississauga Valley Blvd, Mississauga, ON CALA Trainer: Dylan HarriesCECs : 4CALA per workshopDownload Registration Form (pdf)
What: CALA Certification - CALA Foundations of Vertical Water Training Prerequisite courseWhen: Monday June 23, Tuesday June 24, Wednesday (am), June 25, 2025Where Elevation Place, Canmore, ABCALA Trainer: Charlene Kopansky and Kim LeongCECs : 4canfitpro, 4CCAA, 8BCRPA, 8SPRA, 8CFES, 8NBFA. If repeating course earn 8CALA CECDownload Registration Form (pdf)
What: CALA Certification - CALA Group Aqua Fitness Training and CertificationWhen: Wednesday(pm), June 25, Thursday June 26, Friday June 27(am), 2025Where Elevation Place, Canmore, ABCALA Trainer: Charlene Kopansky and Kim LeongCECs : 4canfitpro, 4CCAA, 8BCRPA, 8SPRA, 8CFES, 8NBFA. If repeating course earn 8CALA CECDownload Registration Form (pdf)
What: CALA Certification - CALA Healing Waters Aquatic Post Rehabilitation: Aqua Arthritis & Joint DisordersWhen : Friday June 27, Saturday June 28, Sunday June 29, 2025Where Comox Valley, BCCALA Trainer: Charlene KopanskyCECs : 4canfitpro, 4CCAA, 8BCRPA, 8SPRA, 8CFES, 8NBFA. If repeating course earn 8CALA CECDownload Registration Form (pdf)
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| September 2025 | |||
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person What: CALA Certification: CALA Group Aquafitness Training and Certification (GAF)When : September 5, 6, 7 2025Where Burnhamthorpe Community Centre, Mississauga, ON.CALA Trainer: CALA Master Trainer - TBCCALA Apprentice Trainer: Maria Medina CECs : canfitpro, AFLCA, BCRPA, SPRA, CFES, NBFA, NSFA+ 8 CALA if repeating the VWT course Download Registration Form (pdf)
What: CALA Workshop: Aqua Mat (SUP) & Ai ChiWhen : Saturday., September. 20, 2025 from 9am - 2pmWhere Victoria Park CC, Ingersoll, ONCALA Trainer: Dylan Harries CECs : 5CALADownload Registration Form (pdf)
What: CALA Clinic: HydroRider Aqua Cycle FitWhen: September 21, 2025 from 8 - 12pmAdvance Sunday, September 21, 2025 from 8 - 12pm Where Dominique Agostino Riverdale Community Centre, 150 Violet Drive, Stoney CreekCALA Trainer: Dylan HarriesCECs : 8 CALA |
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| October 2025 | |||
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person What: CALA Full Day of workshops (Topics to be confirmed)When : Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 8:00am - 4:30pmWhere Annaliese Carr Aquatic Centre, Norfolk County, ONCALA Trainer: Jaye Graham CECs : Each four, hour workshop: 4CALA, 2canfitpro, 2CCAA, 4CFES, 4OFC, 4BCRPA, 4SPRA, 4YMCA, N4SFA, 4NBFA, 4CPTN, LSS. Full day (Double the CECs)Registration form pending
What: CALA West Conference (Topics to be confirmed)When : Saturday, October 4, 2025Where Elevation Place, Canmore, ABCALA Trainer: Charlene Kopansky, Dylan Harries (TBC)CECs : Half Day registration: 4CALA, 2canfitpro, 2CCAA, 4CFES, 4OFC, 4BCRPA, 4SPRA, 4YMCA, N4SFA, 4NBFA, 4CPTN, LSS. Full day registration (Double the CECs)Registration form pending
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| November 2025 | |||
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person What: CALA Workshop: Aquafitness Booster Level Up Your LeadershipWhen: Sunday, November 23, 2025 2:30pm - 6:30pmWhere : Norman Pinky Lewis Recreation Centre, Stoney Creek, ONCALA Trainer : Jill YoungCECS: 4CALA,Also accredited by YMCA, YWCA, CPTN, LSS, AFLCA |
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| Virtual (on-line) Certifications Learning recording of the live zoom session | |||
| Vertical Water - Pre-requisite for all Specialty Certification Courses | |||
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- recording of the live zoom session CALA Vertical Water Training (VWT) Pre-requisite for all CALA certifications (VWT)CECs: 8CALA CECs if doing a refresher courseWho: Katherine McKeown Download course details and registration form
CECs 1 CALA |
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| Specialty Certification Training and Certifiction Courses | |||
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- recording of the live zoom sessionWhat: CALA Group Aquafitness Specialty (GAF) Training & Certification Course Who: Katherine McKeown CECs: 8CALA CECs, 8CALA CECs if doing a refresher coursePrerequisite Successful completion of VWT Course or Letter of Acceptance to Bypass VWT Course Course and CALA membership required Download course details and registration form
Who: Dylan HarriesCECs: 1 CALA Download course details and registration form
CALA Kick Box Training and Certification CECs: 4 CALA CECs per workshop (total 12 CECs)Who: Dylan Harries Part 1 - Aqua Cardio Kick Box with Core - Upper Body Focus Download workshop details and registration form Part 2 - Aqua Cardio Kick Box with Core - Lower Body Focus Part 3 - Aqua Kick Box Choreography Download workshop details and registration form
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in person option currently available. Please contact CALA if your facility is interested in hosting this training What: CALA Kick Box Training and CertificationCECs: 4CALA CECs per workshop (total 12CECs)Who: Dylan Harries
Ai Chi Training and Certification CECs: 3CALA CECs per workshop (total 6 CECs) Who: Dylan Harries, Part 1 - Ai Chi The Dance Of Life (Introduction Clinic) Download workshop details and registration form Part 2 - Ai Chi Download workshop details and registration details
Ai Chi Training and Certification CECs: 3CALA CECs per workshop (total 6 CECs) Who: Dylan Harries Part 1 - Ai Chi The Dance Of Life (Introduction Clinic) Part 2 - Ai Chi |
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Virtual On-line Self Learning
Workshops and Clinics
(recordings of Live CALA ZOOM Workshops and Clinics)
All online self study sessions are availble as on-site training at your facility. Session can be customized for your facility. |
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What: CALA Webinar - Aqua Pickle Ball Conditioning - just Add WaterCALA Trainer: Dylan Harries CECs : 1 CALA |
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of live zoom sessionWhat: CALA Liquid Barre - Just Add Water Who: Dylan Harries CECs Purchase 1 CALA |
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of live zoom session What: CALA Holiday Virtual Webinar Aqua Disco Party-Just Add Water Who: Dylan Harries CECs Purchase 1 CALA |
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What: CALA VWT Exam PrepWho: Dylan Harries CECs 1 CALA |
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recording of live zoom session What: CALA GAF Assessment Preparation (private for CALA members)Who: Dylan HarriesCECs: 1 CALA |
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What: Workshop: The Portable Weight Room - Land Meets Water - Loop & Band Resistance TrainingWho: Dylan Harries CECs: 2 CALA CECs |
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- recording of the live zoom session CALA Aqua HIIT Training - Just Add Water
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CALA Aqua Kick Box Express Just Add Water Webinar * Opportunity for Aqua Kick Box Specialty Certification (* See specialty certifications)Who: Dylan Harries CECs: 1 CALA |
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- recording of the live zoom session CALA Aqua Strength featuring the Aqualogix Bells - Power Pods Webinar * Opportunity for Aqua Kick Box Specialty Certification (* See specialty certifications)Who: Dylan Harries CECs: 1 CALA |
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- recording of the live zoom sessionCALA Super Set Aqua: Double the Work, Double the Fun! Who: Dylan Harries CECs: 2 CALA CECs |
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CALA Ai Chi Workshops Part 1 - Ai Chi The Dance Of Life (Introduction Clinic) Download workshop details and registration form Part 2 - Ai Chi The Dance Of Life Download workshop details and registration details *Opportunity for Aqua Ai Chi Specialty Certification (* See specialty certifications) Who: Dylan Harries CECs: 3 CALA CECs per workshop |
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CALA Kick Box Workshops Part 1 - Aqua Cardio Kick Box with Core - Upper Body Focus Download workshop details and registration form Part 2 - Aqua Cardio Kick Box with Core - Lower Body Focus Download workshop details and registration form Part 3 - Aqua Kick Box Choreography Download workshop details and registration form Who: Dylan Harries CECs: 4 CALA CECs per workshop (total 12 CECs) |
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- recording of the live zoom sessionAqua Running (101) - CALA Workshop Who: Dylan Harries
CECs: 4 CALA CECs |
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Aqua Healthy Back - CALA Workshop Who: Dylan Harries CECs: 3 CALA CECS |
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| Jennie Queen | |||
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ABS-olutely Core Essentials Who: Jennie Queen CECs: 3 CALA CECs |
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Pelvic Floor & Core Foundations Who: Jennie Queen CECs: 4 CALA CECs |
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  On-line
- recording of the live zoom sessionAqua Zen - Updated for Today's World Who: Jennie Queen CECs: 3 CALA CECS |
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Your Compass to Inspiration - Aqua 360 x 180 Who: Jennie Queen CECs: 2 CALA CECs |
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- recording of the live zoom sessionAmazon Arms Who:Jennie Queen CECs: 3 CALA CECs |
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- recording of the live zoom sessionAqua Beats Create CALA Waves Who: Jennie Queen CECs: 3 CALA CECS |
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| Katherine McKeown | |||
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CALA Aqua Flow™ Program (Warm water
specialty class 45 minute created by Katherine McKeown - can be
adapted to recreational water - combines multiple disciplines into a
slow progressive flowing movement class)
Who: Katherine McKeown CECs: 1 CALA |
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- recording of the live zoom sessionGolden Gait - Water Walking - CALA Workshop
Who: Katherine
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Anatomy Series:
CECs per workshop: 3 CALA, 3 BCRPA, 3 SPRA, 3 CFES, 2 NSFA canfitpro, 2 OFC, YMCA, NBFA
Session 1: Main Muscles of the Shoulder Girdle -Serratus Anterior, Pectoralis Minor, Levator Scapulae, Rhomboids, Trapezius Workshop Download workshop details and registration form Session 2: Shoulder Joint- Deltoids and Rotator Cuff: Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Subscapularis & Upper Arm - Biceps Brachii, Triceps Brachii Download workshop details and registration form Session 3: Inner Core - Pelvic Floor Muscles, Transversus Abdominis, Multifidus, Internal & External Obliques, Rectus Abdominis, Erector Spinae, Diaphragm Download workshop details and registration form Session 4: Muscles of the Trunk: Global Abdominals (Extrinsic Core) and Back Erector Spinae & Quadratus Lumborum Muscles Download workshop details and registration form Session 5: Erector Spinae and QL Muscles Download workshop details and registration form Session 6:Hip Abductors: Glut Med & Min, TFL, IT Band Download workshop details and registration form Session 7: All Five Hip Adductors
Download workshop details and registration form
Session 8:
Gluteus Maximus & Hamstrings
Download workshop details and registration form
Session 9:
Hip Flexors & Knee Extensors |
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Muscle Strength & Endurance with the CALA Tempo Tree - CALA Workshop Who: Katherine McKeown CECs: 3 CALA CECs |
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Feast on Form: Increase your CALA IQ - CALA Workshop Who: Katherine McKeown CECs: 3 CALA CECs |
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Changing the Chatter - CALA Workshop Who: Katherine McKeown CECs: 3 CALA CECs |
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- recording of the live zoom sessionIntegrating Aqua Yoga Poses into Aquafitness Classes - CALA Workshop Who: Katherine McKeown r CECs: 3 CALA CECs |
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Aqua Articulation - CALA Workshop
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CALA Kids: Aqua Fitness Friendship and Fun Clinic Who: Katherine McKeown CECs: 8 CALA CECs |
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| Julia Ito | |||
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recording)
What: Shoulder Posture CoreWho: Julia ItoCECs : 1CALA |
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| Kristin Murphy | |||
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- recording of the live zoom sessionFunctional Aquatic Training - CALA Workshop Who: Kristin Murphy CECs: 3 CALA CECS |
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