Year at a Glance


 

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NOVA ARTISTIC SWIMMING 

YEAR-AT-A-GLANCE 2026/2027

 

This Year-at-a-glance is a dynamic document and is continually updated. 

 

September 2026
 
Sept 10
First Practice 
Sept 21, 22, 23, 24, 26
Free Trials
Sept 24
Team Announcements, AGM & Club Parent Meeting for L2AS, TR & Competitive
Sept 28
AquaGO starts
Sept 30
NO PRACTICE FOR CLUB - National Day of Truth & Reconciliation
October 2026
 
Oct 2 - 4
Elevate & Accelerate (AAS & CAS athlete camp, coaches & board conference)
Oct 12
NO PRACTICE FOR CLUB - Thanksgiving Monday
Oct 24
Annual Club Swim-a-thon from 9-11am @ U of A West Pool (arrival time TBC)
November 2026
 
Nov 8
Team Choreography Camp (11-12, Youth & Junior Teams) from 4:30-7:30pm at Kinsmen
Nov 11
NO PRACTICE FOR CLUB - Remembrance Day 
Nov 13
NO PRACTICE FOR CLUB
Nov 22
Extra Routine Choreography Camp (Duets only)
Nov 26
Club Day & Parent Meeting
Practice for all athletes from 5:45-8:15pm (9pm for youth & junior).  This includes L2AS, Teen Rec and competitive.
  • 5:45-6:45pm nutrition session for swimmers and parents in the Kinette Room
  • 6:45-8pm practice for all swimmers in the pool
  • 6:45-8pm parent meeting in the Kinette room
  • 8-8:15pm mini watershow in the deep tank.
Nov 28
CASE Event (All L2AS & Competitive) at U of A
No practice for Teen Rec
December 2026
 
Dec 13
Club Watershow from 7-8pm @ Bonnie Doon (swimmers arrive at 5:45pm)
Dec 20 - Jan 3
NO PRACTICE FOR CLUB - Winter break
January 2027
 
Jan 4
First practice back
Jan 4
AquaGO starts
February 2027
 
Feb 4
Club Day & Parent Meeting
Feb 13 - 16
NO AquaGO or Teen Rec (L2AS & Competitive do have practices)
Feb 25 - 27
Rocky Mountain Qualifier in Edmonton (Kinsmen)
March 2027
 
Mar 20
Spring Watershow from 10-11am @ U of A (AquaGO & L2AS arrive at 9am)
Mar 26 - Apr 4
NO PRACTICE FOR CLUB - Spring break
April 2027
 
Apr 5
AquaGO Starts
Apr 22 - 25
Wildrose Classic Provincial Championships in Lethbridge
May 2027
 
Apr 29 - May 2
Canadian Prairie Championships in Regina (11-12, Youth & Junior ONLY) 
May 1
Spring Splash Recreational Showcase in Red Deer (Advanced AGO & TR) 
May 22 - 24
NO PRACTICE FOR CLUB - May long weekend
May 30
Year End Watershow from 7-8pm @ Bonnie Doon
 
NOTES:
The practices two weeks before each competition are considered mandatory. 
  • February 11 - 24, 2027 (prior to Rocky Mountain Qualifier)
  • April 8 - 22, 2027 (prior to Wildrose Classic)
  • April 26 - 28, 2027 (prior to Canadian Prairie Championship)