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: Next date to be announced (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: Next date to be announced (exam is 1 hour)
Where: ZOOM

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

If you require accommodation, please speak with CALA cala_aqua@mac.com
Certification and Pre-requisite Training
Live On-site, Windsor, Nova Scotia

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

When: June 12, 13, 14, 15, 2023

Where: Hants Aquatic Centre, Windsor, NS 

Who: Dianne Levy

Credits: Earn 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, Windsor, Nova Scotia

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

When: June 27, 28, 29, 30, 2023  

Where: Hants Aquatic Centre, Windsor, NS

Who: Dianne Levy

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

Live On-site, Ottawa, Ontario

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

When:  July 7, 8, 9 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 are taking as a refresher.

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:  CALA East 30th Anniversary Celebration Conference

When: Saturday, September 16 from 8:30am - 6:00pm EST

Where: LIVE at Meadowvale Recreation Centre, Mississauga, Ontario

Who: Charlene Kopansky & a team of presenters

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

Download Brochure and Registration Form (pdf) In development

On-site (no zoom option)

What: CALA West 30th Anniversary Celebration Conference

When: Saturday, October 14 from 12:30pm - 4:30pm Alberta time

AND Sunday, October 15 from 11:00am - 4:30pm Alberta time

Where: LIVE at Elevation Place, Canmore, Alberta

Who: Charlene Kopansky & a team of presenters

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

Download Brochure and Registration Form (pdf) In development

On-site (no zoom option)

What: CALA Mexicana 30th Anniversary Celebration Conference

Plus Aqua Yoga Specialty Training & so much more!

When: November 2023 (option for one or two weeks stay)

Where: Huatulco, Mexico

Who: Charlene Kopansky & a team of presenters

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

Download Brochure and Registration Form (pdf) In development

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

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

When: When: Sunday, June 4 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

On-site (no zoom option)

What: Waves of Wonder Workshop 

When: Sunday, June 25 from 2 pm - 6 pm EST

Where: Dovercourt Recreation Centre

Who: Jennie Queen

Credits: 4 CALA, 4 BCRPA, 4 SPRA, 4 CFES, 4 NSFA, 2 canfitpro, 4 OFC, 4 NBFA, 4 YMCA

Download the Registration Form and Course Details

ZOOM (on-line)

What: CALA Anatomy Series Workshop - Session 8 Glut Max & Hamstrings

When: Sunday, July 30, 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

On-site (no zoom option)

What:  CALA East 30th Anniversary Celebration Conference

When: Saturday, September 16 from 8:30 am - 6:00 pm EST

Where: LIVE at Meadowvale Recreation Centre, Mississauga, Ontario

Who: Charlene Kopansky & a team of presenters

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

Download Brochure and Registration Form (pdf) In development

ZOOM (on-line)

What: CALA Anatomy Series Workshop - Session 9 Hip Flexors and Quadriceps

When: Sunday, August 27 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

On-site (no zoom option)

What: CALA Introduction to WaterFit Clinic (This is not a Certification Course)

When: Sat. Sept 23 from 8:45am - 6pm & Sun, Sept 24 from 8:45am - 1:15pm

Where: Valley Park Community Centre, Hamilton, ON

Who: Katherine McKeown

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

Download workshop details and registration form

On-site (no zoom option)

What: CALA Aquatic Falls Prevention Strategies!

When: Sunday, September 24 from 2:30pm - 7pm EST

Where: Valley Park Community Centre, Hamilton, ON

Who: Katherine McKeown

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

Download workshop details and registration form 

On-site (no zoom option)

What: CALA West 30th Anniversary Celebration Conference

When: Saturday, October 14 from 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Alberta time

AND Sunday, October 15 from 11:00 am - 4:30 pm Alberta time

Where: LIVE at Elevation Place, Canmore, Alberta

Who: Charlene Kopansky & a team of presenters

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

Download Brochure and Registration Form (pdf) In development

ZOOM (on-line)

What: CALA Anatomy Series Workshop - Session 10 Lower Leg and Foot

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

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 

On-site (no zoom option)

What: CALA Let's Get This Party Started!

When: Sunday, October 29 from 9am - 1pm

Where: Bennetto Community Centre, Hamilton, ON

Who: Dylan Harries

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

Download workshop details and registration form

On-site (no zoom option)

What: CALA Mexicana 30th Anniversary Celebration Conference

Plus Aqua Yoga Specialty Training & so much more!

When: November 2023 (option for one or two weeks stay)

Where: Huatulco, Mexico

Who: Charlene Kopansky & a team of presenters

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

Download Brochure and Registration Form (pdf) In development

ZOOM (on-line)

What: CALA Anatomy Series Workshop - Session 11 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

ZOOM (on-line)

What: CALA Anatomy Series Workshop - Session 12 Muscles of the Neck

When: Sunday, December 3, 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

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 1:  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

Anatomy Series Session 2:  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

Anatomy Series Session 3: Inner Core - Pelvic Floor Muscles, Transversus Abdominis, Multifidus, Internal & External Obliques, Rectus Abdominis, Erector Spinae, Diaphragm

CALA Master Trainer:  Katherine McKeown 

Download Registration Form and Course Details (pdf)

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Anatomy Series Session 4:  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

Anatomy Series Session 5:  Erector Spinae and QL Muscles

CALA Master Trainer: Katherine McKeown 

Download workshop details and registration form (pdf)

ZOOM Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Anatomy Series Session 6 Hip Abductors: Glut Med & Min, TFL, IT Band

CALA Master Trainer: Katherine McKeown 

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ZOOM Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Anatomy Series Session 7 All Five Hip Adductors

CALA Master Trainer: Katherine McKeown   

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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

Download registration form and course details

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Aqua Infused Yoga Workshop - BCRP Conference

CALA Founder and President:  Charlene Kopansky

Download registration form and course details
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

Download registration form and course details

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

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

Download registration form and course details

Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Amazon Arms 

CALA Master Trainer: Jennie Queen

Download registration form and course details

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   

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Private Facebook Recording Independent Learning

Feast on Form: Increase your CALA IQ - CALA Workshop

CALA Master Trainer:  Katherine McKeown

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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

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Private Facebook Recording  Independent Learning

Integrating Aqua Yoga Poses into Aquafitness Classes

CALA Master Trainer: Katherine McKeown

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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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