SCHEDULED CALA TRAINING EVENTS

Certification Assessments and Certification Written Exams

Email cala_aqua@mac.com to book a space to write the HW and VWT

   On line

Virtual exam writing

What: Open book exam writing on ZOOM for Healing Water (HW)

When
Wednesday, Nov 26, 2025, 9:00am - 10:30pm EST (Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal time)

Wednesday, Jan 7, 2026, 9:00am - 10:30pm EST (Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal time)

Where: ZOOM

 

 

On Site

Onsite exam writing

What: Open book exam writing on site for Healing Water (HW)

When: Sunday Nov 2 10:30am - 12:30pm

Where: Dovercourt (Ottawa - Dovercourt Recreation Centre (Boardroom)

Proctor: Dylan T Harries (CALA Master Trainer)

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

 

 

  On line

Virtual exam writing

What: Open book exam writing on ZOOM for Vertical Water Training (VWT)

When:

Sunday, Nov 30, 2025, 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST (Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal time)

Sunday, Jan 11, 2026, 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST (Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal time)

Where: ZOOM

 

 

Onsite exam writing

What: Open book exam writing on-site for Vertical Water Training (VWT)

When: Sunday Nov 2 10:30am - 12:30pm

Where: Dovercourt (Ottawa - Dovercourt Recreation Centre (Boardroom)

Proctor: Dylan T Harries (CALA Master Trainer)

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

 

 

Email cala_aqua@mac.com  to book a space to complete the HW or VWT assessment

Live and ZOOM training (certifications, workshops, clinics and webinars
November 2025

In person

What: CALA Certification - CALA Healing Waters Aquatic Post Rehabilitation: Aqua Arthritis & Joint Disorders (pre-requisite VWT)

When:  November 14, 15, 16 2025

Where: Mississauga Valley Community Centre, Mississauga, ON

CALA Trainer: Linda Northcott

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

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In person

What: CALA Intensive Combination VWT/GAF Course: Introduction to Water Fitness

NOTE: Space is limited in this Introductory Course

When: November 22 & November 23, 2025 from 8:30am - 5:30pm

Where: Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre, 876 Cannon St E,
Hamilton, ON L8L 0C6

CALA Trainer: Jill Young

CECs: 4CALA, 2canfitpro, 4CFES, 4OFC, 4BCRPA, 4SPRA, 4YMCA, 4NSFA, 4NBFA, CPTN.

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In person

What: CALA Workshop: Aquafitness Booster Level Up Your Leadership

When: Sunday, November 23, 2025 1:30pm - 5:30pm EST

Where: Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre, 876 Cannon St E,
 Hamilton, ON L8L 0C6

CALA Trainer: Jill Young

CECS:  4 CALA, 2 canfitpro, 4 OFC, 4 BCRPA, 4 SPRA, YMCA, 4 NSFA, 4 NBFA, CPTN, AFLCA, 4 CFES.

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In person

What: CALA 2 days of workshops - South Africa

When: November 22-23, 2025

Where: South Africa

CALA Trainer: Charlene Kopansky

CECS:  8CALA Also accredited by YMCA, YWCA, CPTN, LSS, AFLCA

Download Brochure (pdf)

Registration and information contact Veronika Smook at admin@sawfa.co.za 

 

Virtual (on-line) Self Learning Certifications   recording of the live zoom session
Vertical Water - Pre-requisite for all Specialty Certification Courses
On-line - recording of the live zoom session

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

CECs: 8CALA CECs if doing a refresher course

Who:  Katherine McKeown   

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 On-line - recording of live zoom session
What:
CALA VWT Exam Prep
Who: Dylan Harries

CECs 1 CALA

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Specialty Certification Training and Certifiction Courses
On-line - recording of the live zoom session

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

Who:   Katherine McKeown

CECs: 8CALA CECs, 8CALA CECs if doing a refresher course

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

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On-line - recording of live zoom session
What:
CALA GAF Assessment Preparation (private for CALA members)

Who: Dylan Harries 

CECs: 1 CALA

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On-line - recording of the live zoom session

CALA Kick Box Training and Certification

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

Who: Dylan Harries

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

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

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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

What: CALA Kick Box Training and Certification

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

Who: Dylan Harries

 

 

On-line - recording of the live zoom session

Ai Chi Training and Certification

CECs:  3CALA CECs per workshop (total 6 CECs)

Who: Dylan Harries,

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

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Part 2 - Ai Chi

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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

CECs: 3CALA CECs per workshop (total 6 CECs)

Who: Dylan Harries 

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

Part 2 - Ai Chi

Virtual On-line Self Learning Workshops and Clinics
(recordings of Live CALA ZOOM Workshops and Clinics)

 

All online self study sessions are availble as on-site training at your facility.  Session can be customized for your facility.

 Dylan Harries

  On line  

What: CALA Webinar: Aqua Movement Lab (part 1)

Who: Dylan Harries CALA Master Trainer

CECs: 1 CALA

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On-line -recording of live zoom session

What: CALA Webinar - Aqua Pickle Ball Conditioning - just Add Water

CALA Trainer: Dylan Harries

CECs: 1 CALA

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  On-line -recording of live zoom session

What: CALA Liquid Barre - Just Add Water

Who: Dylan Harries

CECs 1 CALA

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 On-line - recording of live zoom session

What: CALA VWT Exam Prep
Who: Dylan Harries

CECs 1 CALA

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On-line - recording of live zoom session

What: CALA GAF Assessment Preparation (private for CALA members)

Who: Dylan Harries 

CECs: 1 CALA

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On-line - recording of live zoom session

What: Workshop: The Portable Weight Room - Land Meets Water - Loop & Band Resistance Training

Who: Dylan Harries

CECs: 2 CALA CECs

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On-line - recording of the live zoom session

CALA  Aqua HIIT Training - Just Add Water

Who: Dylan Harries
CECs:  1 CALA

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On-line - recording of the live zoom session

CALA Aqua Kick Box Express  Just Add Water Webinar

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

Who: Dylan Harries

CECs: 1 CALA

Download registration form

On-line - recording of the live zoom session

CALA Aqua Strength featuring the Aqualogix Bells - Power Pods  Webinar

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

Who: Dylan Harries

CECs: 1 CALA

Download registration form

On-line - recording of the live zoom session

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

Who:  Dylan Harries

CECs: 2 CALA CECs

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On-line - recording of the live zoom session

CALA Ai Chi Workshops

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

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Part 2 - Ai Chi The Dance Of Life

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

Who: Dylan Harries

CECs: 3 CALA CECs per workshop

On-line - recording of the live zoom session

CALA Kick Box Workshops

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

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

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Part 3 - Aqua Kick Box Choreography

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Who: Dylan Harries

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

On-line - recording of the live zoom session

Aqua Running (101) - CALA Workshop

Who: Dylan Harries

CECs: 4 CALA CECs
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On-line - recording of the live zoom session

Aqua Healthy Back - CALA Workshop

Who:    Dylan Harries

CECs: 3 CALA CECS

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Jennie Queen

On-line - recording of the live zoom session

ABS-olutely Core Essentials

Who: Jennie Queen

CECs: 3 CALA CECs

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On-line - recording of the live zoom session

Pelvic Floor & Core Foundations

Who:  Jennie Queen

CECs: 4 CALA CECs

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On-line - recording of the live zoom session

Aqua Zen - Updated for Today's World

Who:  Jennie Queen

CECs: 3 CALA CECS

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On-line - recording of the live zoom session

Your Compass to Inspiration - Aqua 360 x 180

Who:  Jennie Queen

CECs: 2 CALA CECs

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On-line - recording of the live zoom session

Amazon Arms 

Who:Jennie Queen

CECs: 3 CALA CECs

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On-line - recording of the live zoom session

Aqua Beats Create CALA Waves 

Who:  Jennie Queen

CECs: 3 CALA CECS

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Katherine McKeown 
On-line - CALA Aqua Flow™ Program (Warm water specialty class 45 minute created by Katherine McKeown - can be adapted to recreational water - combines multiple disciplines into a slow progressive flowing movement class)

Who: Katherine McKeown 

CECs: 1 CALA

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On-line - recording of the live zoom session

Golden Gait - Water Walking  - CALA Workshop

Who:  Katherine McKeown  
CECs: 3 CALA CECs
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On-line - recording of the live zoom session

Anatomy Series: 
Who:
Katherine McKeown   

CECs 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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On-line - recording of the live zoom session

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

Who:   Katherine McKeown 

CECs: 3 CALA CECs

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On-line - recording of the live zoom session

Feast on Form: Increase your CALA IQ - CALA Workshop

Who:  Katherine McKeown 

CECs: 3 CALA CECs

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 On-line - recording of the live zoom session

Changing the Chatter  - CALA Workshop  

Who: Katherine McKeown 

CECs: 3 CALA CECs

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On-line - recording of the live zoom session

Integrating Aqua Yoga Poses into Aquafitness Classes  - CALA Workshop

Who: Katherine McKeown r

CECs: 3 CALA CECs

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On-line - recording of the live zoom session

Aqua Articulation  - CALA Workshop

Who:   Katherine McKeown 

CECs: 3 CALA CECs

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On-line - recording of the live zoom session

CALA Kids: Aqua Fitness Friendship and Fun Clinic

Who: Katherine McKeown 

CECs: 8 CALA CECs

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Kristin Murphy
On-line - recording of the live zoom session

Functional Aquatic Training - CALA Workshop

Who:   Kristin Murphy

CECs: 3 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.

Dylan Harries, Master Training also offers these workshops Katherine McKeown  , Master Trainer also  offers these workshops Kristin Murphy, CALA Trainer also offers these workshops