Independent Study Live-Onsite and Virtual-ZOOM are listed after the live events |
Certification Assessments, Pre-requisite and Certification Written Exams |
Virtual Online VWT
What:
Open book
exam writing on ZOOM
Who: Email cala_aqua@mac.com to book a space to write the VWT If you require accommodation, please speak with CALA cala_aqua@mac.com |
Virtual Online HW What:
Open book
exam writing on ZOOM
Who: Email cala_aqua@mac.com to book a space to write the HW If you require accommodation, please speak with CALA cala_aqua@mac.com |
Certification and Pre-requisite Training |
Live On-site,
Windsor, Nova Scotia
What: Pre-requisite: CALA Vertical Water (VWT)When: June 12, 13, 14, 15, 2023Where: Hants Aquatic Centre, Windsor, NSWho: Dianne Levy Credits: Earn CECs, 4 PTS & 4 FIS canfitpro, 12 SPRA, 12 CFES, 12 BCRPA, OFC*8 CALA CECs if repeating the course |
Live On-site, Windsor, Nova Scotia
What: CALA Group Aquafitness Specialty (GAF) Training & Certification CourseWhen: June 27, 28, 29, 30, 2023Where: Hants Aquatic Centre, Windsor, NSWho: Dianne Levy Credits: Earn 8 CALA CECs, 4 PTS & 4 FIS canfitpro, 12 SPRA, 12 CFES, 12 BCRPA, OFC, YMCA, NBFA, *8 CALA CECs if repeating the course or if you have already completed another CALA Specialty |
![]() What: Pre-requisite for all Certifications: CALA Vertical Water Training (VWT) Training CourseWhen: July 7, 8, 9 2023Where: Dovercourt Recreation CentreWho: Kristin Murphy, CALA TrainerCredits: Earn 8 CALA CECs, 4 PTS & 4 FIS canfitpro, 12 SPRA, 12 CFES, 12 BCRPA, OFC, YMCA, NBFA, *8 CALA CECs if repeating the course or if you are taking as a refresher. |
![]() What: Certification: CALA Group Aquafitness Specialty (GAF) Training & Certification CourseWhen: August 11, 12, 13, 2023Where: Dovercourt Recreation CentreWho: Kristin Murphy, CALA TrainerCredits: Earn 8 CALA CECs, 4 PTS & 4 FIS canfitpro, 12 SPRA, 12 CFES, 12 BCRPA, OFC, YMCA, NBFA, *8 CALA CECs if repeating the course or if you have already completed another CALA Specialty. |
![]() What: Pre-requisite for all Certifications: CALA Vertical Water Training (VWT) Training CourseWhen: August 18, 19, 20, 2023Where: Peterborough Sport & Wellness Ctr.Who: Kristin Murphy, CALA TrainerCredits: Earn 8 CALA CECs, 4 PTS & 4 FIS canfitpro, 12 SPRA, 12 CFES, 12 BCRPA, OFC, YMCA, NBFA, *8 CALA CECs if repeating the course or if you are taking as a refresher.Download course details and registration form (in development - contact CALA) |
![]() What: Certification: CALA Group Aquafitness Specialty (GAF) Training & Certification CourseWhen: August 25, 26, 27, 2023Where: Peterborough Sport & Wellness Ctr.Who: Jaye Graham, CALA TrainerCredits: Earn 8 CALA CECs, 4 PTS & 4 FIS canfitpro, 12 SPRA, 12 CFES, 12 BCRPA, OFC, YMCA, NBFA, *8 CALA CECs if repeating the course or if you have already completed another CALA Specialty.Download course details and registration form (in development - contact CALA) |
![]() What: Pre-requisite for all Certifications: CALA Vertical Water Training (VWT) Training CourseWhen: August 18, 19, 20, 2023Where: TBCWho: Katherine McKeown, CALA Master rainerCredits: Earn 8 CALA CECs, 4 PTS & 4 FIS canfitpro, 12 SPRA, 12 CFES, 12 BCRPA, OFC, YMCA, NBFA, *8 CALA CECs if repeating the course or if you are taking as a refresher.Download course details and registration form (in development - contact CALA) |
![]() What: Certification: CALA Group Aquafitness Specialty (GAF) Training & Certification CourseWhen: TBCWhere: TBCWho: Katherine McKeown, CALA Master TrainerCredits: Earn 8 CALA CECs, 4 PTS & 4 FIS canfitpro, 12 SPRA, 12 CFES, 12 BCRPA, OFC, YMCA, NBFA, *8 CALA CECs if repeating the course or if you have already completed another CALA Specialty.Download course details and registration form (in development - contact CALA) |
![]() What: Certification: CALA Healing Waters (HW) Specialty Training & Certification CourseWhen: TBCWhere: TBCWho: Katherine McKeown, CALA Master TrainerCredits: Earn 8 CALA CECs, 4 PTS & 4 FIS canfitpro, 12 SPRA, 12 CFES, 12 BCRPA, OFC, YMCA, NBFA, *8 CALA CECs if repeating the course or if you have already completed another CALA Specialty.Download course details and registration form (in development - contact CALA) |
Train the Trainers (T4T) |
What: CALA T4T - Train the Trainer When: TBC Where: Somewhere beautiful - For a Retreat Style Experience with a ZOOM option Who: Charlene Kopansky Download Pre-Screen Process & submit to cala_aqua@mac.com |
Conference |
On-site (no zoom option) What: CALA East 30th Anniversary Celebration Conference When: Saturday, September 16 from 8:30am - 6:00pm ESTWhere: LIVE at Meadowvale Recreation Centre, Mississauga, OntarioWho: Charlene Kopansky & a team of presentersCredits: 8 CALA, 8 BCRPA, 8 SPRA, 8 CFES, 8 NSFA, canfitpro, 8 OFC, YMCA, NBFADownload Brochure and Registration Form (pdf) In development |
On-site (no zoom option) What: CALA West 30th Anniversary Celebration ConferenceWhen: Saturday, October 14 from 12:30pm - 4:30pm Alberta timeAND Sunday, October 15 from 11:00am - 4:30pm Alberta timeWhere: LIVE at Elevation Place, Canmore, Alberta Who: Charlene Kopansky & a team of presentersCredits: Per Day: 4 CALA, 4 BCRPA, 4 SPRA, 4 CFES, 4 NSFA, canfitpro, 4 OFC, YMCA, NBFADownload Brochure and Registration Form (pdf) In development |
On-site (no zoom option) What: CALA Mexicana 30th Anniversary Celebration ConferencePlus Aqua Yoga Specialty Training & so much more! When: November 2023 (option for one or two weeks stay)Where: Huatulco, Mexico Who: Charlene Kopansky & a team of presentersCredits: 8 CALA, 8 BCRPA, 8 SPRA, 8 CFES, 8 NSFA, canfitpro, 8 OFC, YMCA, NBFADownload Brochure and Registration Form (pdf) In development |
Schedule CALA
Workshops - Open to everyone (no pre-requisites for workshops) |
![]() What: CALA Anatomy Series Workshop - Session Seven - All Five Hip AdductorsWhen : When: Sunday, June 4 from 1 pm - 4 pm ESTWhere: ZOOM Who: Katherine McKeownCredits: 3 CALA, 3 BCRPA, 3 SPRA, 3 CFES, 3 NSFA, canfitpro, 3 OFC, 3 NBFA, 3 YMCA |
![]() What: Waves of Wonder WorkshopWhen : Sunday, June 25 from 2 pm - 6 pm ESTWhere: Dovercourt Recreation CentreWho: Jennie QueenCredits: 4 CALA, 4 BCRPA, 4 SPRA, 4 CFES, 4 NSFA, 2 canfitpro, 4 OFC, 4 NBFA, 4 YMCA |
![]() What: CALA Anatomy Series Workshop - Session 8 Glut Max & HamstringsWhen : Sunday, July 30, 2023 from 1 pm - 4 pm ESTWhere: ZOOM Who: Katherine McKeownCredits: 3 CALA, 3 BCRPA, 3 SPRA, 3 CFES, 3 NSFA, canfitpro, 3 OFC, 3 NBFA, 3 YMCA |
On-site (no zoom option) What: CALA East 30th Anniversary Celebration Conference When: Saturday, September 16 from 8:30 am - 6:00 pm ESTWhere: LIVE at Meadowvale Recreation Centre, Mississauga, OntarioWho: Charlene Kopansky & a team of presentersCredits: 8 CALA, 8 BCRPA, 8 SPRA, 8 CFES, 8 NSFA, canfitpro, 8 OFC, YMCA, NBFADownload Brochure and Registration Form (pdf) In development |
![]() What: CALA Anatomy Series Workshop - Session 9 Hip Flexors and QuadricepsWhen : Sunday, August 27 from 1 pm - 4 pm ESTWhere: ZOOM Who: Katherine McKeownCredits: 3 CALA, 3 BCRPA, 3 SPRA, 3 CFES, 3 NSFA, canfitpro, 3 OFC, 3 NBFA, 3 YMCA |
![]() What: CALA Introduction to WaterFit Clinic (This is not a Certification Course)When : Sat. Sept 23 from 8:45am - 6pm & Sun, Sept 24 from 8:45am - 1:15pmWhere: Valley Park Community Centre, Hamilton, ONWho: Katherine McKeownCredits: 4 CALA, 4 BCRPA, 4 SPRA, 4 CFES, 4 NSFA, canfitpro, 4 OFC, 4 NBFA, 4 YMCA |
![]() What: CALA Aquatic Falls Prevention Strategies!When : Sunday, September 24 from 2:30pm - 7pm ESTWhere: Valley Park Community Centre, Hamilton, ONWho: Katherine McKeownCredits: 4 CALA, 4 BCRPA, 4 SPRA, 4 CFES, 4 NSFA, canfitpro, 4 OFC, 4 NBFA, 4 YM |
On-site (no zoom option) What: CALA West 30th Anniversary Celebration ConferenceWhen: Saturday, October 14 from 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Alberta timeAND Sunday, October 15 from 11:00 am - 4:30 pm Alberta timeWhere: LIVE at Elevation Place, Canmore, Alberta Who: Charlene Kopansky & a team of presentersCredits: Per Day: 4 CALA, 4 BCRPA, 4 SPRA, 4 CFES, 4 NSFA, canfitpro, 4 OFC, YMCA, NBFADownload Brochure and Registration Form (pdf) In development |
![]() What: CALA Anatomy Series Workshop - Session 10 Lower Leg and FootWhen : Sunday, October 22, 2023 from 1 pm - 4 pmWhere: ZOOM Who: Katherine McKeownCredits: 3 CALA, 3 BCRPA, 3 SPRA, 3 CFES, 3 NSFA, canfitpro, 3 OFC, 3 NBFA, 3 YMCA |
On-site (no zoom option)![]() What: CALA Let's Get This Party Started!When : Sunday, October 29 from 9am - 1pmWhere: Bennetto Community Centre, Hamilton, ON Who: Dylan HarriesCredits: 4 CALA, 4 BCRPA, 4 SPRA, 4 CFES, 4 NSFA, canfitpro, 4 OFC, 4 NBFA, 4 YMCA |
What: CALA Mexicana 30th Anniversary Celebration ConferencePlus Aqua Yoga Specialty Training & so much more! When: November 2023 (option for one or two weeks stay)Where: Huatulco, Mexico Who: Charlene Kopansky & a team of presentersCredits: 8 CALA, 8 BCRPA, 8 SPRA, 8 CFES, 8 NSFA, canfitpro, 8 OFC, YMCA, NBFADownload Brochure and Registration Form (pdf) In development |
![]() What: CALA Anatomy Series Workshop - Session 11 Muscles of Forearm & HandWhen : Sunday, November 5 from 1 pm - 4 pm ESTWhere: ZOOM Who: Katherine McKeownCredits: 3 CALA, 3 BCRPA, 3 SPRA, 3 CFES, 3 NSFA, canfitpro, 3 OFC, 3 NBFA, 3 YMCA |
![]() What: CALA Anatomy Series Workshop - Session 12 Muscles of the NeckWhen : Sunday, December 3, 2023 from 1 pm - 4 pm ESTWhere: ZOOM Who: Katherine McKeownCredits: 3 CALA, 3 BCRPA, 3 SPRA, 3 CFES, 3 NSFA, canfitpro, 3 OFC, 3 NBFA, 3 YMCA |
INDEPENDENT
LEARNING Independent Learning Private Facebook Recording of live zoom session |
Independent Learning: Conference |
![]() ![]() "Freedom at Last" CALA 2022 Lacombe AB Conference What: Conference: "Freedom at Last" Lacombe AB June 4, 2022
CALA Presenters: Charlene Kopansky, CALA Founder and President and Dylan Harries, CALA Master Trainer |
Independent Learning: Recording of live ZOOM sessions: Certifications Courses, Pre-requisites Course |
![]() Pre-requisite - CALA (VWT) Vertical Water Training Course (VWT) 8 CALA CECs if doing a refresher course CALA Master Trainer: Katherine McKeown |
![]() CALA (GAF) Group Aqua-Fitness Certification Course (English) Certification GAF 8 CALA CECs CALA Master Trainer: Katherine McKeown Prerequisite Successful completion of VWT Course or Letter of Acceptance to Bypass VWT Course Course and CALA membership required |
![]() CALA Aqua Pre and Post Natal Specialty Training & CERTIFICATION Certification Pre and Post Natal 8 CALA CECs CALA Master Trainer: Jennie Queen Prerequisite Successful completion of VWT Course or Letter of Acceptance to Bypass VWT Course and CALA membership required |
CALA Kick Box Training and Certification 4 CALA CECs per workshop (total 12 CECs) CALA Master Trainer: Dylan Harries
Kick Box Certification Prerequisite Successful completion of VWT Course or Letter of Acceptance to Bypass VWT Course and CALA membership required Complete all 3 workshops Part 1 (pdf), Part 2 (pdf), Part 3 (pdf) & become eligible for Certification in the CALA Aqua Kick Box - Centre of Power Specialty.
Aqua Cardio Kick Box with Core - Upper Body Focus - part 1 of certification Download workshop and registration form
Aqua Cardio Kick Box with Core- Lower Body Focus - part 2 of certification Download workshop and registration form
Aqua Kick Box Choreography - part 3 of certification |
Ai Chi Training and Certification 4 CALA CECs per workshop (total 8 CECs) CALA Master Trainer: Dylan Harries
Ai Chi Certification Prerequisite Successful completion of VWT Course or Letter of Acceptance to Bypass VWT Course and CALA membership required Complete both Ai Chi Part 1 (pdf) and Part 2 (pdf) to become eligible for Certification in the CALA Ai Chi
Ai Chi - Part 1 The Dance Of Life (Introduction Clinic) Download workshop details and registration form
Ai Chi - Part 2 The Dance of Life Workshop |
Independent Learning: Recording of live ZOOM: Workshops and Clinics |
CALA Super Set Aqua: Double the Work, Double the Fun! 2 CALA CECs CALA Master Trainer: Dylan Harries |
Antomy Series:
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 Download workshop and registration form
Session 2: Shoulder Joint- Deltoids and Rotator Cuff: Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Subscapularis & Upper Arm - Biceps Brachii, Triceps Brachii Download workshop and registration form
Session 3: Inner Core - Pelvic Floor Muscles, Transversus Abdominis, Multifidus, Internal & External Obliques, Rectus Abdominis, Erector Spinae, Diaphragm Download workshop and registration form
Session 4: Muscles of the Trunk: Global Abdominals (Extrinsic Core) and Back Erector Spinae & Quadratus Lumborum Muscles Download workshop details and registration form
Session 5: Erector Spinae and QL Muscles Download workshop details and registration form
Session 6: Hip Abductors: Glut Med & Min, TFL, IT Band Download workshop details and registration form
Series Session 7: All Five Hip Adductors (available after June 4th) Download workshop details and registration form
Series Session 8:
Gluteus Maximus & Hamstrings (available
after July 30th) Download workshop details and registration form
Session 9:
Hip Flexors & Knee Extensors (available
after August 27th) Download workshop details and registration form
Sessions 10-12:
To be posted Download workshop details and registration form |
CALA Kids: Aqua Fitness Friendship and Fun Clinic 8 CALA CECs Created by CALA Master Trainer: Katherine McKeown |
Pelvic Floor & Core Foundations 4 CALA CECs CALA Master Trainer: Jennie Queen |
Your Compass to Inspiration - Aqua 360 x 180 3 CALA CECs CALA Train Master: Jennie Queen |
ABS-olutely Core Essentials 3 CALA CECs CALA Master Trainer: Jennie Queen |
Aqua Infused Yoga Workshop - BCRP Conference 1 CALA CECS CALA Founder and President: Charlene Kopansky |
![]() Functional Aquatic Training - CALA Workshop 3 CALA CECS CALA Trainer Kristin Murphy |
![]() Aqua Zen - Updated for Today's World 3 CALA CECS CALA Master Trainer: Jennie Queen |
Aqua Running (101) - CALA Workshop 4 CALA CECs |
Amazon Arms 3 CALA CECs CALA Master Trainer: Jennie Queen |
Aqua Beats Create CALA Waves 3 CALA CECS CALA Master Trainer: Jennie Queen |
Golden Gait - Water Walking - CALA Workshop
3 CALA CECs |
Aqua Healthy Back - CALA Workshop 3 CALA CECS CALA Master Trainer: Dylan Harries |
Muscle Strength & Endurance with the CALA Tempo Tree 3 CALA CECs CALA Master Trainer: Katherine McKeown |
Feast on Form: Increase your CALA IQ - CALA Workshop 3 CALA CECs CALA Master Trainer: Katherine McKeown |
![]() Aqua Articulation 3 CALA CECs CALA Master Trainer: Katherine McKeown |
Changing the Chatter Workshop 3 CALA CECs CALA Master Trainer: Katherine McKeown |
![]() Integrating Aqua Yoga Poses into Aquafitness Classes 3 CALA CECs CALA Master Trainer: Katherine McKeown |
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