Synchro Scoop - Mar 9

Enjoy your March Break!

Wishing everyone a fantastic March Break! Please check your schedules, as some programs may have adjusted training times. Enjoy the break, stay active, and we’ll see you back in the pool soon!

March Calendar for Provincial/National Stream

Here is the new colourful calendar for the month of March.

Download PDF

National Qualifiers 2025 

Is coming up from March 19 – 23 in Victoria, BC!

The Canada Artistic Swimming event page has been updated with key details, including schedules, venue info, and livestream links. Athletes and families can stay informed by checking the site regularly: 2025 National Qualifier. 

For real-time updates, download the Sportity app and use the code Qualifier2025.

TPASC Parking

Please note the parking lot is going to be REALLY busy this weekend - please allow for more time and earlier drop off of your athlete to ensure they are on time - really critical for National Stream athletes - we are exactly 7 days away from our departure to Qualifiers

The OSBA High School Championship basketball event will be taking place in the facility this weekend, Saturday, March 8 and Sunday, March 9, 2025. 

MAGNA CENTRE FRIDAY PROGRAMS:

AQUAGO! 1-6 and PreComp - Friday March 7 practice was CANCELLED due to pool maintenance closure. We have added an additional training day - May 23 to your program to accommodate for this situation.

REGIONAL LEAGUE - Friday March 7 practice was CANCELLED due to pool maintenance closure. Effective Sunday March 23 - April 13, we will start TPASC practice at 4pm to accommodate for the loss of training time.

Please check the online calendar for any further changes in start times as we navigate through the MAGNA maintenance schedule. Your patience is appreciated.

Volunteers Needed for Jolyn Invitational

The Jolyn Invitational on April 3-6th is coming up, and as a participating club , we need to provide 20 volunteers to meet our quota with OAS.

📌 Volunteer Requirements: ✔️ 1 volunteer per team entered ✔️ 1 volunteer per every 2 extra routines entered (Duets, Solos, Combo & Acro)

We need as many hands as possible to support this event!  As a reminder, anyone that hasn’t fulfilled their volunteer efforts, this is a good opportunity to complete it.  If you can help, please reach out.

📧 Volunteer Contact: fundraising@yorksynchro.com

Thank you in advance for your support!

Lake Wilcox Park – Free Resident Parking Permits

Pay parking at Lake Wilcox Park resumes April 1 – September 30. Richmond Hill residents can now get their free parking permit online at Parking.RichmondHill.ca.

🚗 Non-resident parking rates:

• $4/hr at Oak Ridges Community Centre, skate park, and north gravel lots

• $7/hr at the main/splash pad lot
  

Street parking restrictions apply on weekends, with permits required for certain areas. Carpooling is encouraged to help manage traffic.

For more info or to get your permit, visit RichmondHill.ca/Parking.

JOKE OF THE WEEK 🤪

Q:  How do you know it’s the last month of winter?

A:  The pool is warm, but after driving your kid to practice five times this week, your soul is frozen solid. 😵🚗❄️