SCHEDULED CALA TRAINING EVENTS

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Conference
In person
Save the date - Catch the Wave
 

Early Bird prices effective until May 24, 2024

 

What: CALA 31st Anniversary Mississauga Conference

When: Saturday June 8th, 2024

Where: Mississauga Ontario - Burnhamthorpe Community Centre. 1500 Gullenden Drive

Who: Charlene Kopansky and the CALA Team of Presenters

Credits: 8 CALA, canfitpro,  PTS &  FIS canfitpro,
SPRA, CFES, LSS, BCRPA, OFC, YMCA, NSFA, NBFLA 
(8 CECs full day 4 CECs per half day)

Conference page - details, registration, pictures etc

   Brochure and registration form
Early Bird prices effective until May 24, 2024


Charlene Kopansky promoting her sessions

 
Katherine McKeown promoting her session
Dylan Harries promoting his session


Jennie Queen promoting her Thunder session
Jennie Queen promoting her Tidal Twist - Totally Toned Upper Body Exploration session
Amelia Holden promoting the conference

Julia promoting her session
 		 Jaye Graham promoting her session
Live and ZOOM training
In person - Special invitation to CALA members and the public

What: CALA Baby Boomers Dilemma: Hips & Knees

When: Friday April 19, 9:00am - 10:30am (class 9-9:45am; theory 10-10:30am
Where: Fairmount Hotel, Whistler, BC

Who: Charlene Kopansky, President and Founder
Credits (CECs): 2 CALA, CFES, BCRPA, SPRA. 1 canfitpro
 

Registration:  Please complete this registration form in advance of arriving at the Fairmount outdoor pool at 8:30am to register.  Wilma will ask for the registration form and payment when you register upon arrival at the pool at 8:30am
In person

What: CALA a Day of Workshops

When: Tuesday April 23, 2024 8:30am-5pm
Where: Comox B.C. at Sports Centre

Who: Charlene Kopansky, President and Founder
Credits: CALA CECs - number of CECs to be finalized

Download Registration Form (pdf)

  On line - available for independent learning after April 20, 2024

CALA Aqua ZOOM Series #1 Pattern Method
When:  Sunday April 28, 2024 from 1pm - 3pm (EST)
Where: from the comfort of your home

Who: Oded Netzer from Israel
 Credits:  2 CALA CECs

Download Registration Form (pdf)

In person

What: Warm Water Workshop
When: Friday May 3, 10:00am - 2:15pm

Where: Grandview Children's Center, Oshawa

Who: Katherine McKeown  CALA Master Trainer

Credits: 4 CALA & 2 canfitpro.

Download Registration Form (pdf)

In person

What CALA Intensive Combination Vertical Water Training & Group Aquafitness Clinic - Option to Achieve CALA Certification in Group Aquafitness Specialty

When: Saturday June 1 and Sunday, June 2, 2024 (8 hours per day)

Where: Norman Pinky Community Centre, Hamilton, ON

Who: Jaye Graham, CALA Trainer

Credits: 8 CALA CECs Also canfitpro, OFC, BCRPA, SPRA, YMCA, NSFA, NBFA, CPTN, LSS, AFLCA, CFES.

Registration for non-City of Hamilton Staff opens May 1, 2024: Stay tuned for further info

In person

What: CALA Eastern Conference - Keeping the Party Going in 2024

When: Saturday June 8th, 2024 8am-5:30pm

Where: Mississauga Ontario - Burnhamthorpe Community Centre. 1500 Gullenden Drive

Who: Meet Charlene Kopansky and Fabulous Team of prsenters including Dylan Harries, Jennie Queen, Julia Cabral, Katherine McKeown, Leah Widnynowski, Amelia Holden, Jaye Graham

Credits: Full day - 8 CALA, canfitpro,  PTS &  FIS canfitpro, SPRA, CFES, LSS, BCRPA, OFC, YMCA, NSFA, NBFLA 4 CECs per half day


Brochure and Registration
In person

What CALA Group Aquafitness Booster Workshop
When: Sunday, June 9, 2024 from 12:30pm - 4:45pm
Where: Riverdale Community Centre, Hamilton, ON
Who: Jaye Graham, CALA Trainer:
Credits: 4 CALA CECs Also canfitpro, OFC, BCRPA, SPRA, YMCA, NSFA, NBFA, CPTN, LSS, AFLCA, CFES.
Registration for non-City of Hamilton Staff opens May 8, 2024: Stay tuned for further info

In person option

What: CALA Vertical Water Training (VWT) Pre-requisite for all CALA certifications

When: June 21, 22, 23 2024 (to be confirmed)

Where: Carmen Corbasson Community Centre, Mississauga, ON

Who: Katherine McKeown CALA Master Trainer

Credits: 4 PTS & 4 FIS canfitpro, 12 SPRA, 12 CFES, 12BCRPA, OFC, YMCA, NSFA, NBFLA

*8 CALA CECs if repeating the course or if you have already completed another CALA Specialty

Download Registration form (in development)
In person

What CALA Aqua HIIT Power Workshop
When: Sunday, September 29, 2024. 12:45pm - 7:00pm
Where: Westmount Community Centre, Hamilton, ON
Who: Dylan Harries, CALA Master Trainer
Credits: 4 CALA CECs Also canfitpro, OFC, BCRPA, SPRA, YMCA, NSFA, NBFA, CPTN, LSS, AFLCA, CFES.
Registration for non-City of Hamilton Staff opens August 29, 2024: Stay tuned for further info

In person option

What: CALA Group Aquafitness Specialty (GAF) Training & Certification Course

When: TBA

Where: Mississauga, ON

Who: Katherine McKeown   CALA Master Trainer

Credits: 4 PTS & 4 FIS canfitpro, 12 SPRA, 12 CFES, 12B CRPA, OFC, YMCA, NSFA, NBFLA

*8 CALA CECs if repeating the course or if you have already completed another CALA Specialty

Download Registration form

In person option

What: CALA Healing Waters Aquatic Post Rehabilitation Specialty (HW) Training & Certification Course

When: TBA

Where: Mississauga, ON

Who: Katherine McKeown    CALA Master Trainer

Credits: 8 CALA CECs 4 PTS & 4 FIS canfitpro, 12 SPRA, 12 CFES, 12BCRPA, OFC, YMCA, NSFA, NBFLA

*  8 CALA CECs if repeating the course

Download Registration form

Certification Assessments, Certification Written Exams

  On line

What: HW Open book exam writing on ZOOM

When: Date to be announced (9am - 10:30am Ontario time)

Where: ZOOM

Who: Email cala_aqua@mac.com to book a space to write the HW

 

  On line

What: VWT Open book exam writing on ZOOM

When: Sunday April 21, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm (Ontario time)

Where: ZOOM

Who: Email cala_aqua@mac.com to book a space to write the VWT

 

In person

What: Practical Assessments for Group Aquafitness & Healing Waters (30- minute mini-class)

Limited Spots available. Book ahead! First come, first served!

When: Friday May 3, 6:30pm - 8pm (3 assessment spots available)
           Saturday May 4, 12:30pm - 2:45pm (4 assessment spots available)
           Sunday May 5, 12pm - 4:30pm (7 assessment spots available)

Where: Valleys Community Centre, Mississauga, ON
Email cala_aqua@mac.com to book a space for your 30-minute GAF Practical Assessment or a HW Practical Assessment

HW and GAF Practical Assessments

Please contact CALA to schedule live assessment.  You may also submit your practical assessment by video.  Please submit recording through Google Drive or other file transfer software such as e-transfer.  Please ensure you are not violating any music copyright permissions.  Utube, Facebook and other apps/programs will decline posting your recording if there are any music copyright violations. Some will post with the music muted if there are violations.
Certification and Pre-requisite Training

Start your CALA Aquafitness Leader Certification

Step 1:
Download How to start your CALA certification journey

Step 2:
a.  Download the CALA Vertical Water (VWT) Course details  and the Letter of Acceptance to Bypass VWT Course  
 b  If you qualify, send completed Letter of Acceptance to Bypass VWT Course form to CALA cala_aqua@mac.com
or
    If you do not qualify to bypass VWT course, Complete the Pre-requisite VWT Course.  You can do it through Independent Study or On-site live training.
c  Download the Independent Learning VWT course details and registration form or check the CALA Event Schedule below for On-site (live) available dates

Step 3:
 a  Once your have complete the pre-requisite VWT course were approved to bypass the VWT course:
● Download CALA Group Aquafitness (GAF) Training and Certification details
b Download the Independent Learning GAF course details and registration form or Check the CALA Event Schedule below for On-site (live) available date.

Step 4:
 download a copy of the CALA Event Schedule.
Vertical Water - Pre-requisite for all Specialty Certification Courses

In person option

What: CALA Vertical Water Training (VWT) Pre-requisite for all CALA certifications

When: June 21, 22, 23 2024 (to be confirmed)

Where: Carmen Corbasson Community Centre, Mississauga, ON

Who: Katherine McKeown CALA Master Trainer

Credits: 4 PTS & 4 FIS canfitpro, 12 SPRA, 12 CFES, 12BCRPA, OFC, YMCA, NSFA, NBFLA

*8 CALA CECs if repeating the course or if you have already completed another CALA Specialty

Download Registration form (in development)
Independent learning option

CALA Vertical Water Training (VWT) Pre-requisite for all CALA certifications (VWT)

8 CALA CECs if doing a refresher course

Who:  Katherine McKeown   CALA Master Trainer

Download course details and registration form
Specialty Certification Courses

In person option

What: CALA Group Aquafitness Specialty (GAF) Training & Certification Course

When: TBA

Where: Mississauga, ON

Who: Katherine McKeown   CALA Master Trainer

Credits: 4 PTS & 4 FIS canfitpro, 12 SPRA, 12 CFES, 12B CRPA, OFC, YMCA, NSFA, NBFLA

*8 CALA CECs if repeating the course or if you have already completed another CALA Specialty

Download Registration form

Independent learning option

CALA Group Aquafitness Specialty (GAF) Training & Certification Course

8 CALA CECs

Who:   Katherine McKeown CALA Master Trainer

Prerequisite Successful completion of VWT Course or Letter of Acceptance to Bypass VWT Course     Course and CALA membership required

Download course details and registration form

In person option

What: CALA Healing Waters Aquatic Post Rehabilitation Specialty (HW) Training & Certification Course

When: TBA

Where: Mississauga, ON

Who: Katherine McKeown  CALA Master Trainer

Credits: 8 CALA CECs 4 PTS & 4 FIS canfitpro, 12 SPRA, 12 CFES, 12BCRPA, OFC, YMCA, NSFA, NBFLA

*  8 CALA CECs if repeating the course

Download Registration form

No in person option currently available.  Please contact CALA if your facility is interested in hosting this training

What: CALA Healing Waters Aquatic Post Rehabilitation Specialty (HW) Training & Certification Course

Who: Jennie Queen CALA Master Trainer

 

Independent learning option

CALA (PPN) Aqua Pre and Post Natal Specialty Training & CERTIFICATION

8 CALA CECs

Who: Jennie Queen CALA Master Trainer

Download course details and registration form
No in person option currently available.  Please contact CALA if your facility is interested in hosting this training

What: CALA Kick Box Training and Certification

4 CALA CECs per workshop (total 12 CECs)

Who: Dylan Harries, CALA Master Trainer

 

Independent learning option

CALA Kick Box Training and Certification

4 CALA CECs per workshop (total 12 CECs)

Who: Dylan Harries, CALA Master Trainer

Part 1 - Aqua Cardio Kick Box with Core - Upper Body Focus

Download workshop details and registration form

Part 2 - Aqua Cardio Kick Box with Core - Lower Body Focus

Download workshop details and registration form

Part 3 - Aqua Kick Box Choreography

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No in person option currently available.  Please contact CALA if your facility is interested in hosting this training

Ai Chi Training and Certification

3 CALA CECs per workshop (total 6 CECs)

Who: Dylan Harries  CALA Master Trainer

Part 1 - Ai Chi The Dance Of Life (Introduction Clinic)

Part 2 - Ai Chi

 

Independent learning option

Ai Chi Training and Certification

3 CALA CECs per workshop (total 6 CECs)

Who: Dylan Harries, CALA Master Trainer  

Part 1 - Ai Chi The Dance Of Life (Introduction Clinic)

Download workshop details and registration form

Part 2 - Ai Chi

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Independent learning option

CALA Aqua Infused Yoga Specialty Training and Certification Course

8 CALA CECs

Who: Karl Notargiovanni

Download course details and registration form
CALA Workshops and Clinics - Open to everyone
(no pre-requisites for workshops)
In person

VWT Exam Prep Booster
When:  Fri. April 5 6pm - 8pm
Where:  Mississauga Ontario

Who: Katherine McKeown    CALA Master Trainer

Credits: Earn CECs: 2 CALA & 1 canfitpro.
 *If you are ready, write the new multiple choice open book VWT exam from 8:15pm – 9:45pm
Download registration form (same registration form for all sessions)

 GAF Booster
When:  Sat. April 6 9:30am - 5:30pm
To complete & submit your GAF Assignment & Practice for your GAF Practical Assessment.
Where:  Mississauga Ontario

Who: Katherine McKeown    CALA Master Trainer

Credits: Earn CECs: 6 CALA & 3 canfitpro.
*If you are ready, complete your 30-minute GAF practical assessment. Available times: 3pm – 5:30pm or continue to practice your GAF Class plan.
Download registration form (same registration form for all sessions)


HW Booster
When:  Sun April 7 9:30am - 5:30pm
To complete & submit your HW Assignment & Practice for your HW Practical Assessment.

Where:  Mississauga Ontario

Who: Katherine McKeown     CALA Master Trainer

Credits: Earn CECs: 6 CALA & 3 canfitpro.
*If you are ready, complete your 30-minute HW practical assessment. Available times: 2:30pm – 3:30pm or continue to practice your HW Class plan.

Download registration form (same registration form for all sessions)
  On line - available for independent learning after April 20, 2024

CALA  Aqua CALA ZOOM Series #1 Pattern Method
When:  Sunday April 28, 2024 from 1pm - 3pm (EST)
Where: from the comfort of your home

Who: Oded Netzer from Israel
 Credits:  2 CALA CECs -

Download Registration Form (pdf)

In person

What CALA Intensive Combination Vertical Water Training & Group Aquafitness Clinic - Option to Achieve CALA Certification in Group Aquafitness Specialty

When: Saturday June 1 and Sunday, June 2, 2024 (8 hours per day)

Where: Exact Location to be announced Hamilton, ON

Who: Jaye Graham, CALA Trainer

Credits: 8 CALA CECs Also canfitpro, OFC, BCRPA, SPRA, YMCA, NSFA, NBFA, CPTN, LSS, AFLCA, CFES.

Registration for non-City of Hamilton Staff opens May 1, 2024: Stay tuned for further info

In person

What CALA Group Aquafitness Booster Workshop
When: Sunday, June 9, 2024 from 12:30pm – 4:45pm
Where: Riverdale Community Centre, Hamilton, ON
Who: Jaye Graham CALA Trainer
Credits: 4 CALA CECs Also canfitpro, OFC, BCRPA, SPRA, YMCA, NSFA, NBFA, CPTN, LSS, AFLCA, CFES.
Registration for non-City of Hamilton Staff opens May 8, 2024: Stay tuned for further info

In person

What CALA Aqua HIIT Power Workshop
When: Sunday, September 29, 2024. 12:45pm – 7:00pm
Where: Westmount Community Centre, Hamilton, ON
Who: Dylan Harries, CALA Master Trainer
Credits: 4 CALA CECs Also canfitpro, OFC, BCRPA, SPRA, YMCA, NSFA, NBFA, CPTN, LSS, AFLCA, CFES.
Registration for non-City of Hamilton Staff opens August 29, 2024: Stay tuned for further info

Independent learning option

CALA  Aqua HIIT Training - Just Add Water

Who: Dylan Harries, CALA Master Trainer
Credits:  1 CALA CECs -

Download Registration Form (pdf)

Independent learning option

CALA Aqua Kick Box Express  Just Add Water Webinar

*Opportunity for Aqua Kick Box Specialty Certification (* See specialty certifications)

Who: Dylan Harries, CALA Master Trainer

Credits: 1 CALA, 1 BCRPA, 1 SPRA, 1 CFES, canfitpro, OFC, 1 NSFA, NBFA, YMCA

Download registration form

Independent learning option

CALA Aqua Strength featuring the Aqualogix Bells – Power Pods  Webinar

*Opportunity for Aqua Kick Box Specialty Certification (* See specialty certifications)

Who: Dylan Harries, CALA Master Trainer

Credits: 1 CALA, 1 BCRPA, 1 SPRA, 1 CFES, canfitpro, OFC, 1 NSFA, NBFA, YMCA

Download registration form

Independent learning option

CALA Super Set Aqua: Double the Work, Double the Fun!

Who:  Dylan Harries, CALA Master Trainer

Credits: 2 CALA CECs

Download workshop details and registration form

Independent learning option

CALA Ai Chi Workshops

Part 1 - Ai Chi The Dance Of Life (Introduction Clinic)

Download workshop details and registration form

Part 2 - Ai Chi The Dance Of Life

Download workshop details and registration details

*Opportunity for Aqua Ai Chi Specialty Certification (* See specialty certifications)

Who: Dylan Harries, CALA Master Trainer  

Credits: 3 CALA CECs per workshop

Independent learning option

CALA Kick Box Workshops

Part 1 - Aqua Cardio Kick Box with Core - Upper Body Focus

Download workshop details and registration form

Part 2 - Aqua Cardio Kick Box with Core - Lower Body Focus

Download workshop details and registration form

Part 3 - Aqua Kick Box Choreography

Download workshop details and registration form

Who: Dylan Harries, CALA Master Trainer

Credits: 4 CALA CECs per workshop (total 12 CECs)

Independent learning option

ABS-olutely Core Essentials

Who: Jennie Queen CALA Master Trainer

Credits: 3 CALA CECs

Download workshop details and registration form

Independent learning option

Anatomy Series: 
Who: Katherine McKeown   

Credits per workshop: 3 CALA, 3 BCRPA, 3 SPRA, 3 CFES, 2 NSFA canfitpro, 2 OFC, YMCA, NBFA

 

Session 1: 

Main Muscles of the Shoulder Girdle -Serratus Anterior, Pectoralis Minor, Levator Scapulae, Rhomboids, Trapezius Workshop

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Session 2: 

Shoulder Joint- Deltoids and Rotator Cuff: Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Subscapularis & Upper Arm - Biceps Brachii, Triceps Brachii

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Session 3:

Inner Core - Pelvic Floor Muscles, Transversus Abdominis, Multifidus, Internal & External Obliques, Rectus Abdominis, Erector Spinae, Diaphragm

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Session 4: 

Muscles of the Trunk: Global Abdominals (Extrinsic Core) and Back Erector Spinae & Quadratus Lumborum Muscles

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Session 5: 

Erector Spinae and QL Muscles

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Session 6: 

Hip Abductors: Glut Med & Min, TFL, IT Band

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Session 7:   

All Five Hip Adductors

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Session 8:   

Gluteus Maximus & Hamstrings

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Session 9: 

Hip Flexors & Knee Extensors

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Independent learning option

CALA Aqua Flow(TM)

Who: Katherine McKeown     

Credits: 1 CALA CECs

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Independent learning option

Your Compass to Inspiration - Aqua 360 x 180

Who:  Jennie Queen CALA Master Trainer

Credits: 3 CALA CECs

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Independent learning option

Functional Aquatic Training - CALA Workshop

Who:   Kristin Murphy

Credits: 3 CALA CECS

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Independent learning option

Pelvic Floor & Core Foundations

Who:  Jennie Queen CALA Master Trainer

Credits: 4 CALA CECs

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Independent learning option

Aqua Zen - Updated for Today's World

Who:  Jennie Queen CALA Master Trainer

Credits: 3 CALA CECS

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Independent learning option

Aqua Running (101) - CALA Workshop

Who: Dylan Harries CALA Master Trainer

Credits: 4 CALA CECs
 Download workshop details and registration form
Independent learning option

Amazon Arms 

Who:Jennie Queen CALA Master Trainer

Credits: 3 CALA CECs

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Independent learning option

Aqua Beats Create CALA Waves 

Who:  Jennie Queen CALA Master Trainer

Credits: 3 CALA CECS

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Independent learning option

Golden Gait - Water Walking  - CALA Workshop

Who:  Katherine McKeown  CALA Master Trainer
 Credits: 3 CALA CECs
 Download workshop details and registration form

Independent learning option

Aqua Healthy Back - CALA Workshop

Who:    Dylan Harries, CALA Master Trainer

Credits: 3 CALA CECS

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Independent learning option

Muscle Strength & Endurance with the CALA Tempo Tree  - CALA Workshop

Who:   Katherine McKeown CALA Master Trainer

Credits: 3 CALA CECs

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Independent learning option

Feast on Form: Increase your CALA IQ - CALA Workshop

Who:  Katherine McKeown       CALA Master Trainer

Credits: 3 CALA CECs

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 Independent learning option

Changing the Chatter  - CALA Workshop  

Who: Katherine McKeown CALA Master Trainer   

Credits: 3 CALA CECs

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Independent learning option

Integrating Aqua Yoga Poses into Aquafitness Classes  - CALA Workshop

Who: Katherine McKeown CALA Master Trainer

Credits: 3 CALA CECs

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Independent learning option

Aqua Articulation  - CALA Workshop

Who:   Katherine McKeown CALA Master Trainer

Credits: 3 CALA CECs

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Independent learning option

CALA Kids: Aqua Fitness Friendship and Fun Clinic

Who: Katherine McKeown CALA Master Trainer

Credits: 8 CALA CECs

Download clinic details and registration form

Independent learning option

Aqua Infused Yoga Workshop - BCRP Conference

Who:  Charlene Kopansky

Credits: 1 CALA CECS

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Help CALA plan their upcoming ZOOM events by sending CALA your wish list. CALA continues to offer newly developed workshops based on various factors. Previously offered workshops remain available if there is interest.

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