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 June 21-22 2008
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"The Foundations of Vertical Water Training - The Kopansky Method Pre-Requisite Course and the Group Aqua Fitness Specialty Training and Certification Course have been launched in Ontario and Alberta thus far. All other provinces continue to use the CALA Combined Foundations of Fitness Theory and Aquafitness Leadership Training Course, Part 1 & Part 2. Any person who has completed the CALA Combined Foundations course, is not required to complete the Vertical Water Training Course or the Group Aqua Fitness Specialty Course."

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CALA is recognized as the Gold Standard in Water Fitness Specialty Programs, Aqua Fitness; Water Running, Aqua Kick Box, Aqua Natal, Aqua for Older Adults, Aqua Personal Training and Healing Waters: Post Aquatic Rehabilitation Training & Certification

Employment Opportunity - Calgary Alberta

  • Class type and times
    • Deep Water Fitness classes: Wednesday May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 19:15 to 20:15 Additionally: Monday June 16th from 12:05 to 12:50 and from 19:15 to 20:15
    • Deep Water Running: Friday June 13 from 12:05-12:50
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  • Our starting hourly wage for CALA certified instructors is $25.00/hour

Click on graphic to download the conference brochureJune 21 and 22
(Register early because there is limited space in some of the sessions.)

Click here for Conference details and registration

The CALA conference is your opportunity to meet with other local, national and international Aquafit enthusiasts and share your ideas and knowledge.  You will leave the conference with skills and knowledge that you can apply immediately to your Aquafit classes.  You might even leave with ideas about a new class for your facility.

This conference is for people who love movement, whether it be vigorous or gentle, athletic or rehabilitative, group or one on one!

You can observe "on deck" and/or get in the water. You don't have to swim to benefit from this conference.

Our Aquafit leaders give back

Sunnybrook's Underwear Affair presented by: Sunnybrook Hospital

August 23, 2008     See website for registration information

Sunnybrook's Underwear Affair is a 10k run/ 5k walk that funds life-saving research for cancers like prostate, colorectal, ovarian, cervical and others that occur below the waist. Runners and walkers of all ages hit the street in everything from boxers to t-shirts and tracksuits as they raise money and awareness for this important cause.

Sue Sitki is running.  She is running and raising funds in memory of my mother, who succumbed to bladder cancer in 1990. I am running so that others like me, can enjoy longer quality lifetimes with their loved ones.  Walk or run in "The Underwear Affair", and at the end of the day, we'll know that we're making a huge difference for these awful diseases.

Sue has raised over $600 already. That's money that goes directly to help Sunnybrook Hospital uncover a cure. Please help Sue go the distance to her goal of $1000. We're all in this together. When we kick cancers 'down there' to the curb, everyone wins the race. 

Would you like to participate in the event?? Join The Unmentionables today!! Right now, they are 9, carefree, strong and loving women stripping down and running for a cause... It's easy - you can sign up online!  All enquires should be sent directly to Sue.

Contact Sue    Sue_Sitki@wsib.on.ca    Sue's personal page.   The Unmentionables page

Pictures from United Kingdom March Extravaganza Workshop

UK CALA Division is proud to announce that we will be working in partnership with Fitness Wales (www.fitnesswales.co.uk) in October 2008 to provide excellence in education and training. To keep updated on future workshops in the UK e mail your details to Linda Kanninen kanninenlinda@yahoo.co.uk

Another exciting and successful Aqua Extravaganza Workshop was held in the UK March 2008.  Keep an eye on the International upcoming page for future training events. 

Meet  Linda Kanninen     

Linda can be contacted at:  kanninenlinda@yahoo.co.uk 

Picture from the VWT course in Kamloops BC. April 25, 26, 27, 2008
Picture taken at the VWT course at the Aquadome in November 2008.  Karl Notargiovanni was the trainer.

Ryka Hydro Step shoe
Your safety comes first (can be worn on deck or in the water)

NEW! Ryka Hydro-Step shoes. 

  • Available in sizes 5 - 9.5 and even sizes 10 & 11. 
  • Colours are white, midnight (dark blue) and factory (grey)
  • The price is $75 + $15 (S&H) + GST for CALA Members. For non members the price is $85 + $15 + GST

Click on graphic to download the conference brochureJune 21 and 22
(Register early because there is limited space in some of the sessions.)

Click here for Conference details and registration

The CALA conference is your opportunity to meet with other local, national and international Aquafit enthusiasts and share your ideas and knowledge.  You will leave the conference with skills and knowledge that you can apply immediately to your Aquafit classes.  You might even leave with ideas about a new class for your facility.

This conference is for people who love movement, whether it be vigorous or gentle, athletic or rehabilitative, group or one on one!

You can observe "on deck" and/or get in the water. You don't have to swim to benefit from this conference.

Healing Waters Program Testimonial

To the CALA team

After having just completing the evaluation process for the Healing Waters Course I want to thank the whole team for making the experience so positive. Right from the start getting my many questions answered and setting up registration from Ottawa was welcoming and made the decision to go ahead with the course very easy. During the course Linda and Janet were very professional and shared their knowledge on a level that was able to reach all participants. Questions were welcome, practice in the water was well balanced and really helped hit the theory home. We also benefited by sharing the experience of other participants. The course content was informative and will be applicable in both specialty and main stream classes that have varied participants. How fortunate Linda and her team are to have such a great facility to work in. The exam process was again very accommodating, I appreciate being able to write the exams in Ottawa, and have my supervisor act as proctor. This definitely helped complete the certification process in a good time frame. As always this CALA training like past experience has left me with a lot of new knowledge and skill, as well as confirming there is always more to learn and expand on. The addition of the AET text was very helpful as an extra recourse.

In conclusion, thank you to all for being part of "the team" and for providing the education that helps make us better leaders.

Nancy Peever, Kanata, Ontario

PEI's SUMMERSIDE WELLNESS CENTRE OFFICIALLY OPENS January 2008

The residents of Summerside PEI will now be able to enjoy the benefits of a modern, multi-purpose recreational and business facility. The new structure includes: two NHL size ice surfaces, one with stadium seating for over 3,600; a walking track; 2 pools, hot tub and wet/dry sauna; bowling lanes; two squash courts and a fitness facility. There is also a 4500 square-foot convention centre which includes three meeting rooms, each equipped with a food service area. It combines excellence in terms of the quality of facilities with the access to participation for not only professional athletes but also the local community. Recreation Centres are an important aspect of the future growth and prosperity of Island communities, and the provincial government is pleased to have provided funding support for this endeavour. The Wellness Centre's athletic venues are expected to play a major role when the province hosts the 2009 Canada Summer Games. This facility was built for use by people of all ages and will be here for many years for our citizens to enjoy.

CALA is proud to announce that several of the aquafitness staff are CALA trained and certified. Upcoming courses and workshops are being planned. Keep the upcoming page for upcoming events.  If the course or workshop you are looking for is not scheduled, please contact CALA to discuss your requirements, there might be an opportunity for your facility to host the event. Knowing what people are interested in helps CALA plan future events.

Employment

Keep checking the employment page for new job postings.  All job postings should be sent to CALA or the webmaster.

Make Aquafitness your New Year's Resolution

Make your health your first priority by becoming active.  

Contact your local recreation centre, fitness club or pool facility and give Aquafitness a try.  If you have a pool in your living complex, why not start an Aquafitness class.  If your pool facility doesn't have an Aquafitness program, consider speaking to them about starting one.  CALA can help your facility find a local instructor or conduct demonstration classes.

If you are already involved with Aquafitness as a participant, consider becoming an Aquafit Instructor. Contact CALA to discuss available training in your area.

If you are an Aquafitness Instructor, consider hosting workshops for the instructors and participants or host a course to expand your credentials.  Your facility can generate revenue by hosting a CALA event. 

Instructors consider expanding and enhancing the Aquafitness program at your facility by adding new programs or periodically conducting special classes. You could hold land classes to discuss Aquafitness and educate the participants about the benefits of Aquafitness and your class(es). Continuously try to find new ways to invite new participants to class.

CALA's newest member of the Internationally recognized Aquafitness Team

Karl Notargiovanni, B.FA major: Choreography; CALA; Massage Therapist, AMPQ

Karl is a recent graduate in choreography, with experience in modern ballet and contemporary dance. Possessing additional training in massage therapies such as Swedish, Shiatsu, and Yoga-Tai, he uses dance and body work, as well as yoga and somatic techniques and blends these disciplines developing a unique connection between movement, memory, and imagery. 

Karl encourages the practice of engaging the mind through body consciousness. 

As an instructor, Karl has been teaching for over 10 years and is presently the Aqua-fitness Coordinator for the City of Lachine, Quebec. He is also the Assistant-Coordinator of the Aquadome - the Aquatic Family Centre of the City of Lasalle. One of his many highlights was helping to organize the Aqua Arthritis Jamboree, a Forester's Big Swim fundraising event promoting awareness of arthritis through aquatic activities and endeavors.

Plan to attend Karl's upcoming workshop.

CALA invites you to learn more about our trainers

CALA "Exclusively Water" Canmore Alberta Canada Conference

Pictures from the conference

CALA invites you to participate or present at one of the 2008 " Exclusive Water" Conferences.  Keep checking the conference page for dates, locations, and details.

Enjoying where you are... the conference was amazing. The volunteers were exceptional: Dawn, Cindy, Karen and Leslie. The facility was absolutely perfect thanks to Leslie and her team. The delegates were so much fun - lots of laughter and moves galore. And special thanks to Michelle McLaren, CALA trainer extraordinaire and CALA West Conference Coordinator who pulled it all together. Plus of course, huge thanks to Darin Dieterch who flew all the way from Germany to present in Canmore along with Charlene Kopansky, CALA Founder and President from Toronto.

CALA is highly regarded internationally for their aquafitness, and specialty programs. By encouraging your Aquatic staff to become CALA certified ensures consistent, high level programming and ongoing improvements to your programs

Aquamat

CALA is pleased to announce that the arrival of the new Black Magic Aquamat.  

Your safety while leading a class is important.  This product is a must for all aquafitness leaders and aquatic rehabilitation specialists.  The unique high-density microcellular open cell structure of Aquamat™ provides superior energy absorption together with an excellent 'memory'. These two key features are vital to achieve effective and long lasting shock absorption under repeated impact conditions.

The defined microcellular structure of the Aquamat™ offers a valuable combination of properties.  The tiny interconnecting cells act like springs - constantly absorbing energy and returning to their original state immediately following impact. It is the behaviour of this cellular system during impact which reduces the rate at which potentially damaging forces are returned to the body, and the natural flexibility of Aquamat™ ensures that this high level of performance does not alter throughout the life of the material.

More details

CALA Fun Handouts

Aquafitness Vocabulary   CALA Leg Movements   CALA Cues  

Other Aquafit handouts available.  
CALA welcomes all handout contributions.

Jennie Queen has provided us with a new handout that answers questions a new instructor might ask before starting the Aquafit Instructor program.

Take your voice and music to the water.  The answer to your Pool Sound System needs is now available from CALA.  

Instruct from the pool or deck while continuing to use your microphone. Click here for more details

Picture of the pool sound system equipment

Contact CALA for prices and additional information  Download details

Merchandise

New Aquamat

  • CALA is now carrying the improved Aqua Safety Mat. Remember your safety comes first. It comes in one size 60" x 54". 

New CALA Clothing

  • AIR KNIT T Shirts - white/blue, Nylon Vest – blue, Fleece Pull Over - blue, Yoga Pant – black with logo price list

AquaLogix Bells and Fins

  • AquaLogix takes rehabilitation to a new level. The AquaLogix Fitness System is not only an effective exercise product that shapes, tones and increases cardiovascular endurance; but is also an incredible rehabilitation and therapy tool that has far-reaching applications.
  • Bells and Fins can be used in the treatment of shoulders, elbows, hips, knees and lower back.
  • AquaLogix equipment is particularly beneficial to those people with problems with their joints, feet, coordination, or any condition that requires low impact and low stress.

AQx Sports Aquatic Training Shoe - Women

  • The AQx Aquatic Training Shoe "ATS" is great for general fitness, cross-training, deep water running, rehab and recovery. Added resistance is 2-3 times depending on your velocity. Designed for both deep and shallow water training. Contact CALA for details
  • Alan Webb, who trains with AQx Aquatic Training Shoes recently broke the American record in the mile, Lornah Kiplagat, who does 2 hour deep water running workouts with the AQx Aquatic Training Shoes recently broke the World Record in the 10 mile, and countless NBA, NFL, & NFL Teams are now training with our innovative Aquatic Training and Therapy Products.  Contact CALA to learn about the Water Running: Clinics, workshops and certification courses that are offered through CALA.  Consider hosting one of these events at your facility.

Resource available! New CALA Vertical Water Training Manual

  • 350 page manual – the Foundation manual, completely revised… with colour photos of the CALA moves.  Contact CALA for details

Music 

  • Aqua African CD  (limited  supply so order your copy now)

  • Price:  $34.55CDN plus shipping and taxes

  • CALA is pleased to announce the Aqua African CD is now available through CALA
  • Impressions of Africa ... an African experience. This has just become available to CALA once again. We know that you will especially enjoy this CD as will your class participants. 
  • We have a limited supply - so contact CALA contact CALA today to order your copy NOW.

Training DVD’S FROM CALA

  • First introduced at the CALA-Kitchener "Exclusively Water" Conference March 2007.
    Set of 4  DVD's price available) -
    Download order form

  • Fluid Yoga-Tai-Lates! - Presented by Katharine McLarty

  • Stretch Fusion! - Presented by Laurie Denomme

  • Cardio Core Fusion I! - Presented by Laurie Denomme

  • Cardio Core Fusion II! - Presented by Laurie Denomme

  • Liquid Mix Workshop - Charlene Kopansky

CALA Certification

Recertification form and Guidelines

Picture of CALA Certification

Picture of Course flow - CALA Educational Opportunities

The Foundations of Vertical Water Training (VWT) Course is 20 hours in length and sets the stage for you to choose one or more specialty certifications. Refer to the above is a flow chart.

Once the VWT course and an open book theory exam are completed, you are eligible to proceed to the specialty certification of your choice. Most people choose to get their certification in Group Aqua Fitness. This is another 20 hour course and in order to achieve certification as a GAF instructor, you will need to do a 30 minute practical assessment (a mini class) and complete an assignment.

The costs are as follows:

1. CALA membership fees: $49 annual fee + tax
2.
VWT 20 hour Course, Manual and Exam Fees: $249 + tax GAF 20 hour Course, Manual, Assignment and Practical Assessment Fees: $254 + tax

Once you are CALA certified you will need to do the following:

1) Maintain your membership status on an annual basis ($49)
2) Attend 8 hours of workshops or other specialty courses. Note: If you attend more than 8 hours of workshops, you can bank your extra credits (CECs) and use them for future recertification. You never lose the credits that you earn. If you are unable to attend workshops or a conference, you can petition for CECs by completing a "
tele-class" or by attending other events that are related to fitness
3) Pay a recertification fee of $15 annually

Continuing Education TeleClasses

Download TeleClass flyer
Join top Aqua Fitness & Aquatic Post Rehabilitation experts in a live, 60 or 90 minute TeleClass. Conducted live over regular phones with state-of-the-art teleconferencing technology, every class includes an interactive question and answer period where you can speak directly to instructors if you have a question. If you are not available for the live class you can purchase a recorded version. Explore popular aquatic educational topics from the comfort of your own home!

Earn Continuing Education Credits

Earn CALA and Canfitpro CEC’s. Advance and upgrade your knowledge, ask questions plus connect with new and interesting people. You will also gain valuable teaching tips and awareness of additional resources. 

WaterWays Fitness

Invitation for CALA Members!  
If you live or visiting the Toronto area, CALA Members can enjoy a complimentary aquafitness class with WaterWays Fitness.  
Class times available:  - Thursdays 6:15-7:00pm at Avenue/Lawrence - Mondays 8:30-9:15pm at Bayview/Lawrence

For class details and registration visit http://www.waterwaysfitness.com
RSVP required
For new WaterWays participants - Call: 416-485-9593 - Email: nancy@waterwaysfitness.com

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Credits are granted for CALA courses, workshops and conferences with many provincial, national and international organizations.

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