Our Club

  • Excel Synchronized Swimming Club was established as a non-profit organization in August of 2012. The Club began with six national stream athletes who were able to continue training at an elite level in Edmonton under the Excel umbrella. In 2012-2013, the Club also offered a recreational program for young swimmers. During the 2013-2014 season a head coach (Teresa) was hired and four junior national stream athletes competed for Excel as well as the first provincial stream competitive athlete. The Club has grown to be among the largest in Canada, with multiple branches operating successfully in outlying communities of Edmonton as well as the main hub in Edmonton itself. Key milestones of the Club can be found prominently displayed on the club milestones timeline.

  • Excel Artistic Swimming Club’s mission is to serve both general and unique groups of individuals in the artistic swimming community by providing respectful, positive, and enjoyable environments that allow members, regardless of ability, to achieve their full potential in the sport of artistic swimming.

  • Our vision is that children and youth have the opportunity to participate to their fullest in the sport of Artistic Swimming to develop both athletic and life skills that will enable them to be successful athletes and individuals throughout their lives.

  • Excel was created in 2012 to provide an opportunity for all regardless of age or ability to access quality programming and develop to their full potential. Coaches provide high quality training environment and encourage balance between sport and life. We strive to create a respectful and supportive environment that focuses on achievement in an inclusive and upbeat way. We believe artistic swimming should offer valuable sport experiences that enrich athletes’ lives both in and out of the pool.

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  • What people are saying

    “Synchro has become so much more than a sport for my daughter. The team work, having fantasic role models in the coaches and older swimmer is so important to her. We cannot say enough good things about Excel.”

    -Carly J.

  • What people are saying

    “I am very grateful to all of Excel’s SOAR coaches for making a difference in my daughter’s life. SOAR has created an environment that fosters friendship, communication, teamwork and the development of life skills for children with disabilities. These new experiences have contributed to building confidence, resilience and self-esteem in my daughter.”

    -Iryna R.

  • What people are saying

    “The mentorship at Excel has helped me become who I am today, in the water and throughout my everyday life! They have taught me to work hard for what I want, and accommodate to sudden changes.”

    -Mary L.

  • What people are saying

    “Excel offers a safe and supportive experience for lovers of artistic swimming. The coaches genuinely care about the swimmers and their journey to adulthood.”

    -Zuzana S.

  • What people are saying

    “My daughter started with Excel when she was only seven. I was hesitant to sign her up because she was young and not the strongest swimmer, but the coaches encouraged us to try. She attended a free trial lesson and loved it! She continues to train today and looks forward to every practice. Being part of a team has created an amazing camaraderie and supportive bonds of friendship between teammates. The headcoach and coaches are encouraging, supportive, positive and enthusiastic role models which is what makes Excel such an exceptional club.”

    -Donna D.

  • What people are saying

    “ I migrated to Canada with my family as a Permanent resident. I am glad that I could utilize this opportunity to enroll my daughters to gain quality lessons over this period starting Jan 2022. It will not be possible for us to enroll both of them to a paid swimming lesson which is really expensive and hard to afford for any new immigrant like us. This opportunity truly helped my daughters”

    -Ashija J.

Excel Artistic Swimming Applies the LTAD Model to Training

 
 
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What is LTAD- (long term athlete development model) is a seven- stage training, competition and recovery pathway guiding an individual’s experience in sport and physical activity from infancy through to adulthood. LTAD is a model for development in physical activity and sport that provides a safe, enjoyable, and progressive pathway for children to pursue healthy physical activity, but also provides a pathway to excellence.