Upcoming Events

Live (Onsite/Virtual-ZOOM) Independent Study are listed after the live events

Free Holiday Webinar - Invitation extended to all Aquafit Enthusiasts

Aqua Kick Box Express - Just Add Water

Dylan Harries is inviting you to a holiday CALA Zoom webinar.

On Friday December 22 2023 at 6:00pm (EST).

This is a free event/gift for all CALA members and special guests.
1 CALA CEC can be purchased for $25.00 plus tax after the session has completed.

Contact CALA to register. You will be sent the link.
www.calainc.org cala_aqua@mac.com

Certification Assessments, Pre-requisite and Certification Written Exams

What: HW Open book exam writing on ZOOM

When: Wednesday Jan 17, 2024 9:00am-10:30am EDT (Ontario time) (exam is 1 hour)

Where: ZOOM

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

What: VWT Open book exam writing on ZOOM

When: Sunday Jan 21, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT (Ontario time) (exam is 2.5 hours)

Where: ZOOM

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

HW and VWT Practical Assessments

Please contact CALA to schedule live assessment. You may also submit your practical assessment by video. Please submit recording through Google Drive or other file transfer software such as e-transfer. Please ensure you are not violating any music copyright permissions. Utube, Facebook and other apps/programs will decline posting your recording if there are any music copyright violations. Some will post with the music muted if there are violations.

Certification and Pre-requisite Training

Start your CALA Aquafitness Leader Certification

Step 1:
Download How to start your CALA certification journey

Step 2:
a. Download the CALA Vertical Water (VWT) Course details and the Letter of Acceptance to Bypass VWT Course
b If you qualify, send completed Letter of Acceptance to Bypass VWT Course form to CALA cala_aqua@mac.com
or
If you do not qualify to bypass VWT course, Complete the Pre-requisite VWT Course. You can do it through Independent Study or On-site live training.
c Download the Independent Learning VWT course details and registration form or check the CALA Event Schedule below for On-site (live) available dates

Step 3:
a Once your have complete the pre-requisite VWT course were approved to bypass the VWT course:
● Download CALA Group Aquafitness (GAF) Training and Certification details
b Download the Independent Learning GAF course details and registration form or Check the CALA Event Schedule below for On-site (live) available date.

Step 4:
You may want to download a copy of the CALA Event Schedule.

What: CALA Vertical Water Training (VWT) Pre-requisite for all CALA certifications

When: TBA

Where: TBA

Who: TBA

Credits: 4 PTS & 4 FIS canfitpro, 12 SPRA, 12 CFES, 12BCRPA, OFC, YMCA, NSFA, NBFLA

*8 CALA CECs if repeating the course or if you have already completed another CALA Specialty

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

When: TBA

Where: TBA

Who: TBA

Credits: 4 PTS & 4 FIS canfitpro, 12 SPRA, 12 CFES, 12BCRPA, OFC, YMCA, NSFA, NBFLA

*8 CALA CECs if repeating the course or if you have already completed another CALA Specialty

Schedule CALA Workshops - Open to everyone
(no pre-requisites for workshops)

CALA Moves & Grooves Workshop Creating High Energy Classes!

(no ZOOM option)

When: Sunday, December 17, 2023 9:30am - 1:30pm

Where: Peterborough, ON

Who: Dylan Harries

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

Download Registration Form (pdf)

2024 Scheduled Workshops

CALA The Power Wave: Aqua Cardio and Strength Fusion Workshop
When: Sunday January 28, 2024 1:00pm - 5:15pm

Where: Dovercourt Recreation Centre, Ottawa, ON
Who: Kristin Murphy
Credits: 4 CALA, canfitpro, BCRPA, SPRA, CFES, NSFA, OFC, YMCA, NBFA

Download Registration Form (pdf)

INDEPENDENT LEARNING

Independent Learning Private Facebook Recording of live zoom session

Independent Learning: Recording of live ZOOM sessions: Certifications Courses,
Pre-requisites Course

Start your CALA Aquafitness Certification

Step 1:
Download How to start your CALA certification journey

Step 4:
You may want to download a copy of the CALA Event Schedule.

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

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

8 CALA CECs if doing a refresher course

CALA Master Trainer: Katherine McKeown

Download course details and registration form

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

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

Certification GAF

8 CALA CECs

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 course details and registration form

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

CALA (PPN) Aqua Pre and Post Natal Specialty Training & CERTIFICATION

Certification Pre and Post Natal

8 CALA CECs

CALA Master Trainer: Jennie Queen

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

Download course details and registration form

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

CALA Kick Box Training and Certification

4 CALA CECs per workshop (total 12 CECs)

CALA Master Trainer: Dylan Harries

Kick Box Certification

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

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.

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

Download workshop details and registration form

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

Download workshop details and registration form

Aqua Kick Box Choreography - part 3 of certification

Download workshop details and registration form

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Ai Chi Training and Certification

3 CALA CECs per workshop (total 6 CECs)

CALA Master Trainer: Dylan Harries

Ai Chi Certification

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

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

Ai Chi - Part 1 The Dance Of Life (Introduction Clinic) 3 CECs

Download workshop details and registration form

Ai Chi - Part 2 The Dance of Life Workshop 3 CECs

Download workshop details and registration details

Independent Learning: Recording of live ZOOM: Workshops and Clinics

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

CALA Aqua Flow(TM)

1 CALA CECs

CALA Master Trainer: Katherine McKeown

Download workshop details and registration form

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

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

2 CALA CECs

CALA Master Trainer: Dylan Harries

Download workshop details and registration form

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Anatomy Series:
CALA Master Trainer: Katherine McKeown

Credits 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

Download workshop details and registration form

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

CALA Kids: Aqua Fitness Friendship and Fun Clinic

8 CALA CECs

Created by CALA Master Trainer: Katherine McKeown

Download clinic details and registration form

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Pelvic Floor & Core Foundations

4 CALA CECs

CALA Master Trainer: Jennie Queen

Download workshop details and registration form

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Your Compass to Inspiration - Aqua 360 x 180

3 CALA CECs

CALA Train Master: Jennie Queen

Download workshop details and registration form

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

ABS-olutely Core Essentials

3 CALA CECs

CALA Master Trainer: Jennie Queen

Download workshop details and registration form

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Aqua Infused Yoga Workshop - BCRP Conference

1 CALA CECS

CALA Founder and President: Charlene Kopansky

Download workshop details and registration form

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Functional Aquatic Training - CALA Workshop

3 CALA CECS

CALA Trainer Kristin Murphy

Download workshop details and registration form

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Aqua Zen - Updated for Today's World

3 CALA CECS

CALA Master Trainer: Jennie Queen

Download workshop details and registration form

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Aqua Running (101) - CALA Workshop

4 CALA CECs
CALA Master Trainer: Dylan Harries

Download workshop details and registration form

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Amazon Arms

3 CALA CECs

CALA Master Trainer: Jennie Queen

Download workshop details and registration form

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Aqua Beats Create CALA Waves

3 CALA CECS

CALA Master Trainer: Jennie Queen

Download workshop details and registration form

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Golden Gait - Water Walking - CALA Workshop

3 CALA CECs
CALA Master Trainer: Katherine McKeown
Download workshop details and registration form

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Aqua Healthy Back - CALA Workshop

3 CALA CECS

CALA Master Trainer: Dylan Harries

Download workshop details and registration form

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Muscle Strength & Endurance with the CALA Tempo Tree - CALA Workshop

3 CALA CECs

CALA Master Trainer: Katherine McKeown

Download workshop details and registration form

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Feast on Form: Increase your CALA IQ - CALA Workshop

3 CALA CECs

CALA Master Trainer: Katherine McKeown

Download workshop details and registration form

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Aqua Articulation - CALA Workshop

3 CALA CECs

CALA Master Trainer: Katherine McKeown

Download workshop details and registration form

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Changing the Chatter - CALA Workshop

3 CALA CECs

CALA Master Trainer: Katherine McKeown

Download workshop details and registration form

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Integrating Aqua Yoga Poses into Aquafitness Classes - CALA Workshop

3 CALA CECs

CALA Master Trainer: Katherine McKeown

Download workshop details and registration form

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.

Dylan Harries, Master Training also offers these workshops

Katherine McKeown, Master Trainer also offers these workshops

Kristin Murphy, CALA Trainer also offers these workshops