Would you like to keep swimming in the winter?

Now that Summer 2021 is coming to a close it is time to think about everything you have achieved!  You have tried new things, learned new skills, perfected skills that you were having trouble with and through it all you had fun.  Why not continue your aquatics training during the school year?

Continuing your sport through the winter is a great way to perfect skills and to develop further as an athlete.  Many of our members have followed this route and have enjoyed pursuing excellence in aquatics sports.  Maybe you will enjoy it too!

To help you navigate the information out there, here are some recommendations for clubs that have been frequented by members of the Westmount Dolphins Community.  You can speak to other Dolphin members and ask questions or contact the clubs directly. We have listed them in order of popularity for you here:

COMPETITIVE CLUBS popular with Dolphins:

CSLA (Cote Saint Luc Aquatics) (CSL Aquatics and Community Centre)


Websites:
http://www.swimteamcotesaintlucaquatics.com/; http://www.swimteamcotesaintlucaquatics.com/synchro.html;

TRY-OUTS: Try-outs for 2021-2022 season will be held on August 31st, September 1st, and September 2nd from 3:00 PM - 6:00. To reserve your spot please fill out the online form.
 
Programs offered:  Swimming, Synchro, Triathlon, Masters Swimming, Masters Triathlon
 
Many Dolphins are or have been members of this pool including:  Head Coach Ethan, our coaches Anahita, Laetitia, Leon, Mackenzie, Maya, Michael, Ralph, Yousef and Zoé as well as many former head coaches including Daniel, Devin and Hannah.

CDNDG (Club de natation Cote des Neiges-NDG) (Centre de Loisirs Van Horne)

Websites: 
https://www.loisirssportifscdn-ndg.com/cours-et-activites/club-de-natation/ https://www.loisirssportifscdn-ndg.com/cours-et-activites/club-de-nage-synchronisee/ https://www.loisirssportifscdn-ndg.com/cours-et-activites/club-de-water-polo/

Disciplines usually offered:  Swimming, Artistic Swimming, and Water Polo

Many Dolphins have been members at this pool including Coaches Mackenzie, Maya and Ralph. 

 
NEPTUNE NATATION

Website:
http://www.neptunenatation.com/
https://parcolympique.qc.ca/centresportif/cours-et-services/

Programs offered:  Swimming, Masters Swimming
Several swimmers and coaches have been members of the teams at the Olympic Pool: Neptune Natation or the former team PPO, including Coach Michael. It is easily accessible by metro on the Green line.
 
CASO (Club Aquatique de Sud-Ouest) (Centre Gadbois)

Website: www.caso-montreal.com 
Disciplines offered:  Swimming, Diving, Water-polo; Synchro
Many Dolphin members have gone to this club in the past including Head Coach Juliette and Coach Laetitia.
                                                                                                                                    
CALAC (Club Aquatique LaSalle Aquatic Club) (Aquadôme LaSalle)

Website:  www.calac.ca; 


Tryouts:  Nothing posted yet but keep an eye on their website.

​Programs offered:  Swimming, Masters Swimming

Many Dolphins have been members of this club including current and former head coaches.
                   
CAMO (Club  Aquatique de Montreal) (Centre Claude Robillard)

Websites:
www.camonatation.org
www.camoplongeon.ca 
www.camowaterpolo.com

Disciplines offered:  Swimming, Diving, Water polo, Triathlon, Masters Swiming

Several Dolphins have been involved with the CAMO Swim Team including past coaches. Past Diving coaches have been members of the CAMO Dive Team.  Several former Water Polo coaches have also been members of the CAMO Water Polo team. Current and former Olympians have trained here.


CLUB AQUATIQUE ROSEMONT PETIT-PATRIE (R2P)
Website:  http://www.clubaquatiquerpp.com/
Disciplines offered:  Swim Team, Artistic Swimming and Diving
Some Dolphins members have competed in their Artistic Swimming program.


DOLLARD DES ORMEAUX AQUATICS CENTRE
 
Website: http://www.ddoswim.com/
http://dollardsynchro.ca/
http://www.ddowaterpolo.ca/
 
Former Head Swimming Coaches Zach and Leah and former Head Synchro Coach Meagan were members at DDO Pool aquatics clubs.  Though it is a drive, the quality programs there make it worth the trek.


POINTE CLAIRE AQUATICS CENTRE
 
Website :
 http://www.natationpointe-claire.ca/
http://www.pointe-claire.ca/fr/clubs-de-competition/
 
Programs offered:  Swimming, Diving
 
Head Coach Juliette, former Head Coach Taylor and other Dolphins coaches and members have trained at this club, one of the leading clubs in Canada and Quebec. Current and former Olympians have trained here.


 
RECREATIONAL CLUBS members have attended:

Westmount YMCA
 
Website:  
http://www.ymcaquebec.org/en/Find-a-Y/Westmount-YMCA/List-of-Activities
http://westmountymcaswimclub.qc.ca/masters/

Programs normally offered:  Swimming, Masters Swimming, Water-Polo (new for 2018)

We are not certain what programs what may be offered at this time due to Covid restrictions.

YM-YWHA (Westbury Y)

Website: http://www.ymywha.com/fitness-pool-sports/child-and-teen-pool-bw/​

Disciplines offered:  Swimming, Synchro and Water Polo

We are not certain if the usual programs are being offered this fall due to Covid restrictions.



For more information regarding other swimming clubs in Quebec visit the site of the Federation de natation du Quebec   www.fnq.qc.ca. 

To find out more about diving clubs visit the Plongeon Quebec website: www.plongeon.qc.ca. 

For information regarding Synchronised Swimming clubs the website for Federation de nage-synchronisée du Quebec is here: www.synchroquebec.qc.ca. 

To find other water-polo clubs the website of the Quebec Water-polo Federation iswww.waterpolo-quebec.qc.ca. 

Continuing your sport through the winter is a great way to perfect skills and to develop further as an athlete.  Many of our members have followed this route and have enjoyed pursuing excellence in aquatics sports.  Maybe you will enjoy it too!