Independent Study   Live-Onsite and Virtual-ZOOM are listed after the live events
Certification Assessments, Pre-requisite and Certification Written Exams

Virtual Online VWT

What: Open book exam writing on ZOOM
When: Sunday, March 26 from 1pm - 4pm EDT Ontario Time (exam is 2.5 hours)
Where: ZOOM

Who: Email cala_aqua@mac.com to book a space to write the VWT

If you require accommodation, please speak with CALA cala_aqua@mac.com

Virtual Online HW

What: Open book exam writing on ZOOM
When: Wednesday March 22 from 8:00am-9:00am EDT Ontario time (exam is 1 hour)
Where: ZOOM

Who: Email cala_aqua@mac.com to book a space to write the VWT

If you require accommodation, please speak with CALA cala_aqua@mac.com
Certification and Pre-requisite Training

Live On-site, Comox, Vancouver Island, British Columbia

What: CALA Healing Waters Specialty (HW) Training & Certification Course (New Release)

When: March 31, April 1 & 2 2023

Where: Comox Valley Sports Centre 

Who: Charlene Kopansky, Katherine McKeown and Mary Lou Hall

Credits: Earn 8 CALA CECs, 4 PTS & 4 FIS canfitpro, 12 SPRA, 12 CFES, 12 BCRPA, OFC

*8 CALA CECs if repeating the course

Download the Registration Form and Course Details

Live On-site, Ottawa, Ontario

What: Pre-requisite:  CALA Vertical Water (VWT)

When: July 7, 8 & 9 2023 (TBC)

Where: Dovercourt Recreation Centre

Who: Kristin Murphy

Credits: Earn 8 CALA CECs, 4 PTS & 4 FIS canfitpro, 12 SPRA, 12 CFES, 12 BCRPA, OFC

*8 CALA CECs if repeating the course

Download the Registration Form and Course Details

Live On-site, Ottawa, Ontario

What: Certification: CALA Group Aquafitness Specialty (GAF) Training & Certification Course

When: August 11, 12, 13, 2023

Where: Dovercourt Recreation Centre

Who: Kristin Murphy, CALA Trainer

Credits: Earn 8 CALA CECs, 4 PTS & 4 FIS canfitpro, 12 SPRA, 12 CFES, 12 BCRPA, OFC, YMCA, NBFA, *8 CALA CECs if repeating the course or if you have already completed another CALA Specialty.

Download the Registration Form and Course Details
Train the Trainers (T4T)

ZOOM + On Site Hybrid CALA Course - OPEN for Registrations

What: CALA T4T - Train the Trainer

When: TBC

Where: Somewhere beautiful - For a Retreat Style Experience with a ZOOM option

Who: Charlene Kopansky

Download the Pre-Screen Process & submit to cala_aqua@mac.com
Conference

On-site (no zoom option)

What:  Celebrate CALA's 30th Anniversary - CALA Conference featuring a Variety of Workshops (Topics TBC)

When: Sat. October 14, 2023 from 12:30pm - 4:30pm Alberta time

AND    Sun. October 15, 2023 from 11:00am - 4:30pm Alberta time

Where: LIVE at Elevation Place, Canmore, Alberta

Who: Charlene Kopansky & a team of presenters

Credits:  8 CALA, 8 BCRPA, 8 SPRA, 8 CFES, 8 NSFA, canfitpro, 8 OFC

Download Registration Form and Course Details (pdf) In development
Schedule CALA Workshops - Open to everyone
(no pre-requisites for workshops)
On-site

What: CALA HydroRider Clinic - On-site

When: Saturday April 1, 2023 from 9:15am - 6:30pm

Where: Westmount Recreation Centre, City of Hamilton, ON

Who: Dylan Harries

Credits: 8 CALA, 8 BCRPA, 8 SPRA, 8 CFES, 8 NSFA, canfitpro, 8 OFC, 8 NBFA, 8 YMCA

Download Clinic details and Registration Form

On-site

What: Let's Get this Party Started! Workshop

When: Sunday April 2, 2023 from 9am - 1pm

Where: Dalewood Recreation Centre, 1150 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON

Who: Dylan Harries

Credits: 4 CALA, 4 BCRPA, 4 SPRA, 4 CFES, 4 NSFA, canfitpro, 4 OFC, 4 NBFA, 4 YMCA

Download Clinic details and Registration Form

On-site

What: CALA HydroRider Introductory Workshop

When: Friday April 14 from 4pm - 8pm

Where: Westside Recreation Centre, Calgary, AB

Who: Mary Lou Hall

Download workshop details and registration form  

ZOOM (on-line)

What: Anatomy Series Workshop - Session Five Erector Spinae and QL Muscles

When: Sunday, April 16, 2023 from 1 pm - 4 pm EST

Where: ZOOM

Who: Katherine McKeown

Credits: 3 CALA, 3 BCRPA, 3 SPRA, 3 CFES, 3 NSFA, canfitpro, 3 OFC, 3 NBFA, 3 YMCA

Download workshop details and registration form

ZOOM (on-line)

What: CALA Anatomy Series Workshop - Session Six Hip Abductors: Glut Med & Min, TFL, IT Band

When: Sunday, May 7, 2023 from 1 pm - 4 pm EST

Where: ZOOM

Who: Katherine McKeown

Credits: 3 CALA, 3 BCRPA, 3 SPRA, 3 CFES, 3 NSFA, canfitpro, 3 OFC, 3 NBFA, 3 YMCA

Download workshop details and registration form

ZOOM (on-line)

What: CALA Anatomy Series Workshop - Session Seven All Five Hip Adductors

When: Sunday, June 4, 2023 from 1 pm - 4 pm EST

Where: ZOOM

Who: Katherine McKeown

Credits: 3 CALA, 3 BCRPA, 3 SPRA, 3 CFES, 3 NSFA, canfitpro, 3 OFC, 3 NBFA, 3 YMCA

Download workshop details and registration form
ZOOM (on-line)

What: CALA Anatomy Series Workshop - Session Eight Glut Max & Hamstrings

When: Sunday, July XX, 2023 (TBC) from 1 pm - 4 pm EST

Where: ZOOM

Who: Katherine McKeown

Credits: 3 CALA, 3 BCRPA, 3 SPRA, 3 CFES, 3 NSFA, canfitpro, 3 OFC, 3 NBFA, 3 YMCA

Download workshop details and registration form (contact CALA cala_aqua@mac.com )

ZOOM (on-line)

What: CALA Anatomy Series Workshop - Session Nine Hip Flexors and Quadriceps

When: Sunday, September 17, 2023 from 1 pm - 4 pm EST

Where: ZOOM

Who: Katherine McKeown

Credits: 3 CALA, 3 BCRPA, 3 SPRA, 3 CFES, 3 NSFA, canfitpro, 3 OFC, 3 NBFA, 3 YMCA

Download workshop details and registration form (contact CALA cala_aqua@mac.com )

On-site (no zoom option)

What:  Celebrate CALA's 30th Anniversary - CALA Conference featuring a Variety of Workshops (Topics TBC)

When: Sat. October 14, 2023 from 12:30pm - 4:30pm Alberta time

AND    Sun. October 15, 2023 from 11:00am - 4:30pm Alberta time

Where: LIVE at Elevation Place, Canmore, Alberta

Who: Charlene Kopansky & a team of presenters

Credits:  8 CALA, 8 BCRPA, 8 SPRA, 8 CFES, 8 NSFA, canfitpro, 8 OFC

Download Registration Form and Course Details (pdf) In development
ZOOM (on-line)

What: CALA Anatomy Series Workshop - Session Ten Lower Leg and Foot

When: Sunday, October 22, 2023 from 1pm - 4pm

Where: ZOOM

Who: Katherine McKeown

Credits: 3 CALA, 3 BCRPA, 3 SPRA, 3 CFES, 3 NSFA, canfitpro, 3 OFC, 3 NBFA, 3 YMCA

Download workshop details and registration form (contact CALA cala_aqua@mac.com )

ZOOM (on-line)

What: CALA Anatomy Series Workshop - Session Eleven Muscles of Forearm & Hand

When: Sunday, November 5 from 1 pm - 4 pm EST

Where: ZOOM

Who: Katherine McKeown

Credits: 3 CALA, 3 BCRPA, 3 SPRA, 3 CFES, 3 NSFA, canfitpro, 3 OFC, 3 NBFA, 3 YMCA

Download workshop details and registration form (contact CALA cala_aqua@mac.com )

ZOOM (on-line)

What: CALA Anatomy Series Workshop - Session Twelve Muscles of the Neck

When: Sunday, December 3, 2023 from1 pm - 4 pm EST

Where: ZOOM

Who: Katherine McKeown

Credits: 3 CALA, 3 BCRPA, 3 SPRA, 3 CFES, 3 NSFA, canfitpro, 3 OFC, 3 NBFA, 3 YMCA

Download workshop details and registration form (contact CALA cala_aqua@mac.com )

INDEPENDENT LEARNING

Independent Learning Private Facebook Recording of live zoom session
Independent Learning:  Conference
 Private Facebook Recording

"Freedom at Last" CALA 2022 Lacombe AB Conference

CALA Presenters:  Charlene Kopansky, CALA Founder and President and Dylan Harries, CALA Master Trainer

Download Registration Form and Course Details
Independent Learning:  Recording of live ZOOM sessions: Certifications Courses, Pre-requisites Course
Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Pre-requisite - CALA (VWT) Vertical Water Training Course  (VWT)

CALA Master Trainer:    Katherine McKeown

Download Registration Form and Course Details (pdf)
Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

CALA (GAF) Group Aqua-Fitness Certification Course (English)

Certification GAF

CALA Master Trainer:   Katherine McKeown 

Prerequisite Successful completion of VWT Course or Letter of Acceptance to Bypass VWT Course     Course and CALA membership required

Download Registration Form and Course Details (pdf)
Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

CALA Aqua Pre and Post Natal Specialty Training & CERTIFICATION

Certification Pre and Post Natal

CALA Master Trainer: Jennie Queen

Prerequisite Successful completion of VWT Course or Letter of Acceptance to Bypass VWT Course   and CALA membership required

Download Registration Form and Course Details (pdf)

Complete all 3 workshops Part 1 (pdf), Part 2 (pdf), Part 3 (pdf) & become eligible for Certification in the CALA Aqua Kick Box - Centre of Power Specialty.

Certification Kick Box

Prerequisite Successful completion of VWT Course or Letter of Acceptance to Bypass VWT Course and CALA membership required

 

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Aqua Cardio Kick Box with Core - Upper Body Focus - part 1 of certification

SPECIAL NOTE: CALA is offering 3 Aqua Kick Box Workshops

CALA Master Trainer: Dylan Harries

Download Registration Form and Course Details (pdf)

 

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Aqua Cardio Kick Box with Core- Lower Body Focus - part 2 of certification

CALA Master Trainer: Dylan Harries

Download Registration Form and Course Details (pdf)

 

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Aqua Kick Box Choreography - part 3 of certification

CALA Master Trainer:   Dylan Harries 

Download Registration Form and Course Details (pdf)

Complete both Ai Chi  Part 1 (pdf) and Part 2 (pdf) to become eligible for Certification in the CALA Ai Chi

Certification Kick Box

Prerequisite Successful completion of VWT Course or Letter of Acceptance to Bypass VWT Course and CALA membership required

 

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Ai Chi - Part 1 The Dance Of Life (Introduction Clinic)

CALA Master Trainer: Dylan Harries

Download Registration Form and Course Details (pdf)

 

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Ai Chi - Part 2 The Dance of Life Workshop
Pre-requisite:  CALA Ai Chi - Part 1 The Dance of Life

CALA Master Trainer: Dylan Harries

Download Registration Form and Course Details (pdf)
Independent Learning:  Recording of live ZOOM: Workshops and Clinics 

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

CALA Super Set Aqua: Double the Work, Double the Fun!

CALA Master Trainer:  Dylan Harries

Download Registration Form and Course Details (pdf)

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Anatomy:  Session One of Six:  Main Muscles of the Shoulder Girdle -Serratus Anterior, Pectoralis Minor, Levator Scapulae, Rhomboids, Trapezius Workshop

CALA Master Trainer: Katherine McKeown

Download Registration Form and Course Details (pdf)

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Session Two of Six:  Shoulder Joint- Deltoids and Rotator Cuff: Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Subscapularis & Upper Arm - Biceps Brachii, Triceps Brachii

CALA Master Trainer: Katherine McKeown

Download Registration Form and Course Details (pdf)

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Session Three of Six Inner Core - Pelvic Floor Muscles, Transversus Abdominis, Multifidus, Internal & External Obliques, Rectus Abdominis, Erector Spinae, Diaphragm

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Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Session Four: Muscles of the Trunk: Global Abdominals (Extrinsic Core) and Back Erector Spinae & Quadratus Lumborum Muscles

CALA Master Trainer: Katherine McKeown

Download Registration Form and Course Details (pdf)

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

CALA Kids: Aqua Fitness Friendship and Fun Clinic

Created by CALA Master Trainer: Katherine McKeown

Download registration form and course details

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Pelvic Floor & Core Foundations

CALA Master Trainer: Jennie Queen

Download registration form and course details

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Your Compass to Inspiration - Aqua 360 x 180

CALA Train Master:  Jennie Queen

Download registration form and course details

Private Facebook Recording  Independent Learning

ABS-olutely Core Essentials

CALA Master Trainer: Jennie Queen

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Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Aqua Infused Yoga Workshop - BCRP Conference

CALA Founder and President:  Charlene Kopansky

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Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Functional Aquatic Training - CALA Workshop

CALA Trainer   Kristin Murphy

Download registration form and course details
Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Aqua Zen - Updated for Today's World p

CALA Master Trainer:  Jennie Queen

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Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Aqua Running (101) - CALA Workshop
CALA Master Trainer: Dylan Harries

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Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Amazon Arms 

CALA Master Trainer: Jennie Queen

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Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Aqua Beats Create CALA Waves 

CALA Master Trainer:  Jennie Queen

Download registration form and course details

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Golden Gait - Water Walking  - CALA Workshop
CALA Master Trainer:  Katherine McKeown   
 Download registration form and course details

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Aqua Healthy Back - CALA Workshop

CALA Master Trainer: Dylan Harries

Download registration form and course details

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Muscle Strength & Endurance with the CALA Tempo Tree

CALA Master Trainer:   Katherine McKeown   

Download registration form and course details

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Feast on Form: Increase your CALA IQ - CALA Workshop

CALA Master Trainer:  Katherine McKeown

Download registration form and course details
Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Aqua Articulation

CALA Master Trainer:   Katherine McKeown

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 Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Changing the Chatter Workshop  

CALA Master Trainer:  Katherine McKeown

Download registration form and course details
Private Facebook Recording  Independent Learning

Integrating Aqua Yoga Poses into Aquafitness Classes

CALA Master Trainer: Katherine McKeown

Download registration form and course details

Help CALA plan their upcoming ZOOM events by sending CALA your wish list. CALA continues to offer newly developed workshops based on various factors. Previously offered workshops remain available if there is interest.

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