CALA Canadian Aquafitness Leaders Alliance Inc. (Water Fitness and Exercise)

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Charlene Kopansky
President and Founder

Enjoy some Aquafit

Sports Training

Click here to view a video clip of CALA instructors being put through a water running class.

Water Running VO2Max
(flv format)

Fun Specialty Classes

Aqua Celtic
(flv format)

Personal Training

PT is for everyone
(flv format)

CALA Inc CALA Aqua Yoga

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CALA • 125 Lilian Drive, Toronto, Ontario • M1R 3W6, Canada Phone: 416-751-9823 • Fax: 416-755-1832 • Toll Free: 1-888-751-9823 (in Canada)

Ask The Sea Horse
CALA is available to answers to your Aquafit questions.

Charlene's Aquafit
Tip of the Day

Membership and Certification
Become a Member of the Internationally Recognized Elite Team of CALA Aquafit Leaders and Trainers and get CALA Certified. Please contact CALA to discuss your requirements.

þ Test your Aquafit Knowledge

Points of Interest
Learn about the Magical Properties of Water and how they are used in Aquafitness
The future of fitness may be in the pool (Mar. 7, 2011) Charlene was interviewed by the Globe and Mail.
Benefits of Aquatic Training for Older Adults (Feb. 17, 2011) Charlene Kopansky interview with ICAA TV International Council on Active Aging.

Sessions are filling quickly. Register early to ensure you get your choice sessions.

20th Anniversary Celebration CALA

Quebec
June 22-23, 2013
Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC

Registration:
English Brochure, Bios and Prices Registration
Français Brochure, Bios and Prices Registration

CanFitPro CECs

CALA FOUNDATIONS OF VERTICAL WATER TRAINING
Fast Track COURSE THE CHARLENE KOPANSKY METHOD
Saturday June 22, 2013 - 8am to 5pm
Aquatic Centre Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec
Registration: VWT Fast Track course

20th Anniversary Celebration September 2013

CALA West Conference & CALA Aqua Yoga Specialty Training & Certification Course

Conference
When: September 13 (4pm-9pm)
Where: Okotoks, Alberta

Aqua Yoga-Linear ME Specialty Training & Certification
When: September 11 (5pm–9pm), 12 (8am-6pm), 13 (9am-3pm)
Trainer: Karl Notargiovanni
Register through CALA 1-888-751-9823

Whitehorse, Yukon
July 23, 24, 25, 26, 2013
CALA TRAINING FOR TRAINERS - "T for T"
For New Trainers, Apprentice Trainers & Seasoned Trainers
Canada Games Centre,
A fabulous time to be North of 60!
Registration form: Word (doc)

Past 2013 CALA Conferences

CALA March 2013 Kitchener Conference pictures
Thank you, see you in 2014

Thank you... our AQUA QUEEN! Without your vision and passion for sharing the gift of movement... deep from within, ALL of us would not have experienced this magical journey with you, for you and to everyone that we meet along the way. You are a beautiful friend, mentor and Woman.... that is a big WOW! This was an amazing weekend for everyone that shared of themselves with each other. Felt the love and deep appreciation from and for everyone. ((HUGS)) to you 'sister of the water' Mary Lou!

CALA April 2013 Mississauga Conference -pictures
Celebrating with our CALA Aquafit Leaders

Thank you for another wonderful CALA event. So much to learn and experience in such a short period of time. Having these opportunities to share with other leaders is inspiring. We can learn so much from each other. Having these events allows us to continue our growth in the Aquafit world. Our imaginations are our only limitation. Fellow instructors, be creative and introduce new things on a regular basis.

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CALA Certified Leaders Building a Centre of Excellence in Peterborough ON

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CALA Antigua is launching
Prescription Blue!

A Mind move and CALA inspired Water-Based workout in the ocean. Therapeutic, non impact, core strengthening, cardiovascular conditioning!

Caribbean

20th Anniversary Celebration CALA Caribbean

Another great CALA launch. Charlene looks forward to future sessions with her new friends. Who knows, maybe you will meet some of them in Kitchener.

CALA Partners

Associations that grant CECs for CALA Events CALA training events are Accredited by National and Provincial Association. See chart below. CECs must be petitioned with each association. Not all events will be granted CECs.
Canadian Association of Fitness Professionals	British Columbia Recreation & Parks Association	Saskatchewan Parks & Recreation	Alberta Fitness Leader Certification Association	Canadian Professional Trainers Association	H2Oz Australian Aquafitness Organization	ROYAL Leadership Training Organization in Germany, Founder Darin Dieterich
NSFLA Nova Scotia Fitness Leaders Alliance	Sport PEI Sports PEI	YMCA & YWCA Young Men's Christian Association and Young Woman's Christian Association	LSS Life Saving Society	NLPRA	NBFLA New Brunswick Fitness Leaders Alliance	SAWFA South African Water Fitness Association
CFES Canadian Fitness Education Services	OFC Ontario Fitness Council	MFC Manitoba Fitness Council	SAPS South African Professional Sports Association
	CALA 1 CEC per hour You can bank your CECS against future recertification (8 CECS per year required for recertification.)