Synchronized Swimming

Information Related To Adding the Sport

• Level of Participation (high school/college):  Approximately 5,000 student-athletes compete in synchronized swimming nationally; currently, more than 30 institutions offer competitive synchronized swimming programs.
  
  
• Number of Student-Athletes Needed:  Twelve (ideally, though only one is needed).
  
  
• Estimated Start-Up Costs:  Approximately $3,000.
  
  
• Equipment Needed:  Sound system, suits, warm ups and training equipment.
  
  
• Facilities Necessary:  Swimming pool.
  
  
• Number of Coaches Needed:  Two.
  
  
• Annual Cost of Program (including approximate coaches' salaries):  Approximately $25,000 to $30,000.
  
  
• Funds/Grants Available:  Matching funds up to $2,500 available from Synchro Swimming USA, with a further possibility of up to four years of matching funding.
  
  
• Typical Season (dates, duration):  March through April (training in the fall).
  
  
• Remarks:  Since 90 percent of all synchronized swimming participants attend college, recruitment opportunities appear plentiful.
  
  
• Key Organizations/Agencies:
  Synchro Swimming USA
  President:  Ginny Jasontek
  Emerging Programs Manager:  Cathy Gower
  201 South Capital Avenue Suite 901
  Indianapolis, Indiana  46225
  Telephone:  317/237-5700
  
  Legislative Updates
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Last updated 09/14/07

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