Join Eastern Sirens Artistic Swimming Class Free Trial for Seniors
What do you think of when you hear the words “synchronised swimming” or “artistic swimming”?
Maybe it’s the glitz and glam of water ballet shows in Old Hollywood films. Or it’s the incredible athleticism and strength displayed at the Olympics every four years.
At Eastern Sirens, the reality is somewhere in the middle. We have fun and do displays at community events, but we also work hard and challenge ourselves every session to be stronger and more graceful in the water. Our adult classes are open to senior swimmers and we invite readers of Seniors in Melbourne to take up to five classes for free in 2025.
Synchronised Swimming for Seniors
Artistic swimming, previously called synchronised swimming on the world stage, has always balanced performance with strength by making the incredibly difficult look easy. The sport has been steadily growing in its presence and appeal across Melbourne.
Since the Paris 2024 Olympics, men have been allowed to compete in the sport at the highest level and there are even a few men who have taken up the challenge here in Melbourne already!
The sport is perfect for older adults because it is a low-impact sport enjoyed in the water. Those interested in swimming, dancing, or simply being active and social will love these artistic swimming classes.
Eastern Sirens Artistic Swimming
Eastern Sirens, a club located in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, believes in the physical and psychological improvements that can be experienced from participating in artistic swimming as an older adult.
As an aquatic sport, swimmers use every muscle each session while controlling their bodies as they go upside down (without touching the bottom of the pool). It’s a fantastic team sport that promotes camaraderie and wellbeing.
It’s not just us, a study looking at cognitive function in middle-aged and older adults who regularly engaged in artistic swimming activities found that it provided beneficial effects on cognitive function after participation for one year.
Artistic swimming provides all the benefits of regular swimming, with the additional fun aspect of being able to participate with music and learn choreography.
Related reading: Ballet For Seniors in Melbourne: Join a Flock of Senior Swans
Artistic Swimming
Eastern Sirens has introduced the sport to adults and seniors without any previous artistic swimming experience since 2015.
One of the Eastern Sirens’ adult swimmers describes her experience in the sport as “a whirlwind of learning, challenging my body, and meeting incredible people. The mix of the three is what I love the most about this sport.”
Fun Fact: The first artistic swimming competitions were for men, before it transitioned to a female dominated sport. Artistic swimming has a long history worldwide, with an Australian, Annette Kellermann, popularising the sport by appearing in several aquatic movies in the early 1900s.
We are at a point in time where the sport will continue to develop and grow as more people get a chance to experience the absolute thrill of being able to dance and move throughout the water with ease.
Join a Free Trial Class of Artistic Swimming for Seniors
Learn a new way to swim – join a free trial class and experience it for yourself.
Free trial classes are available throughout the year at Eastern Sirens located at Aquanation, Ringwood. If you are comfortable in the water and would like to have a go, please email [email protected]
Not sure about getting in the pool yourself yet? Our annual showcase is coming up on March 23rd from 2pm at Aquanation, Ringwood. Free spectator entry to watch!
Frequently asked questions
1. How do I book a free trial class?
Please email [email protected] and we will send you the registration link.
2. When are the free trial classes available?
We have classes coming up on Jan 28th, Jan 30th and Jan 31st 2025 from 6:30-7:30pm.
Or please contact us for additional times from Feb 2nd 2025.
3. Where is Eastern Sirens located?
We run classes at Aquanation, Ringwood. There is free public parking and change facilities available. The closest train station is Ringwood Station, with the pool located a short bus ride or twenty minute walk from the station.
4. What do I need to bring?
Bathers, cap and goggles. Nose clip is not required until you decide to join regular sessions.
We use nose clips when learning more advanced skills that require inversion in the water.
5. What is a class like?
We start with a short swimming warm up to acclimatise to the pool water, before moving on to artistic swimming specific swimming such as sculling.
After everyone is sufficiently warmed up, we begin working on artistic swimming skills with different modifications provided to everyone to suit their level.
The coach will be on pool deck and supervising all swimmers.
6. What is the minimum swimming ability required?
Swimmers should be comfortable in deep water and able to swim 25m freestyle, 25m backstroke and 25m breaststroke.
Eastern Sirens Synchronized Swimming Club
Artistic Swimming Classes for Seniors
Aquanation, Corner Greenwood Avenue and, Reilly St, Ringwood VIC 3134
www.easternsirenssynchro.com.au
Contact: [email protected]
This post has been produced in collaboration with Eastern Sirens Synchronised Swimming Club Inc.
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