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CALA is offering a day of workshops, Group Aquafitness Certification and Vertical Water Training (pre-requisite) in September 2025  

Dawson Creek BC CALA is presenting VWT and GAF training in September  

Registration forms available at www.calainc.org   

COMOX CALA Training June VWT and July GAF download registration forms at www.calainc.org   

CERTIFICATION GAF - NOVA SCOTIA MAY 30, 31, JUNE 1 2025 - WITH DIANNE LEVY  

Download registration form download registration form Spread the Word CALA is excited to be bringing the CALA HW Healing Waters Specialty Certification to Comox BC in June 2025. Register now so you don't miss the early bird prices. Sessions will be presented by Charlene Kopansky  

Spread the Word CALA is excited to be bringing the CALA VWT pre-requisite and GAF Certification training to Canmore Alberta in June 2025. Register now so you don't miss the early bird prices. Sessions will be presented by Charlene Kopansky and Kim Leong. Registration is now open to everyone who is interested in perusing their CALA Certification so they can lead internationally recognized Aquafitness Classes. Spread the word to fellow aquatic associates, personal trainers, sport coaches (cross trainers), participants, medical professionals etc. Download VWT Prerequisite registration https://www.calainc.org/Scheduled_Events/2025/2025-06-23,24,25%20On-site%20VWT%20Reg%20Poster%20CanmoreAB%20Final%20input.pdf Download GAF Group Aquafitness Certification and Training https://www.calainc.org/Scheduled_Events/2025/2025-06-25,26,27%20On-site%20GAF%20Reg%20Poster%20CanmoreAB%20final%20input.pdf  

Advance notice. Save the date Registration for non Hamilton staff opens Sept 5, 2025. This is your opportunity to learn about aqua cycling. Registration form Note: None Hamilton staff registration starts Sept 5, 2025 [ https://www.calainc.org/Scheduled_Events/2025/Final%202025-09-21HydroRiderHamiltonRegForm,Dylan%20input.pdf](https://www.calainc.org/Scheduled_Events/2025/Final%202025-09-21HydroRiderHamiltonRegForm,Dylan%20input.pdf) If you have bikes at your facility and would like to host this clinic at your facility, please contact CALA cala_aqua@mac.com  

CALA will be offering VWT and GAF training June and Sept 2025.  Maria will be the presenter  

CALA is coming to Nova Scotia.  Dianne Levy will be presenting VWT and GAF.  

CALA VWT AND GAF TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION COMING TO MISSISSAUGA ON WITH MARIA  

CALA BRINGS VWT AND GAF TO NOVA SCOTIA APRIL (VWT) AND MAY (GAF)  

Videos are a flashback from a Beautiful Ai Chi workshop in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec with Dylan Harries. Consider hosting a CALA Ai Chi workshop or certification course at your facility You can become CALA Ai Chi certified by completing CALA's Ai Chi Workshops 1 & 2.m (Self Learning) Earn 3 CALA CECs per workshop Download registration forms at www.calainc.org Part 1 https://www.calainc.org/Scheduled_Events/Independent%20Study/Independent%20Study%20Ai%20Chi%20Part%201%20Registration%20Form%20Facebook%20Dylan%20Input.pdf Part 2 https://www.calainc.org/Scheduled_Events/Independent%20Study/Independent%20Study%20AI%20CHI%20The%20Dance%20of%20Life%20Part%202%20Registration%20Form%20%20Facebook%20Dylan%20Input.pdf  

LIVE... in Yarmouth, NS!  Group Aquafitness Booster  - Level Up Your Leadership Accreditation CECs: 6 CALA, 3 canfitpro, 3 CCAA, 6 OFC, 6 BCRPA, 46 SPRA, YMCA, 6 NSFA, 6 NBFA, CPTN, AFLCA, 6 CFES. Description: Develop your 45-60minute group aquafitness class including a warmup, cardio, muscle conditioning and stretch. Learn how to transition from one movement to another, add a variety of arm and leg moves, increase or decrease intensity by manipulating surface area, speed of motion and playing with buoyancy options. Learn to cue alignment while offering exercise options to meet the diverse needs of your participants. Leave this workshop with a completed class design and be ready to demonstrate your GAF practical on-stie. WHERE: Mariners Centre, Mariners on Main, Yarmouth, NS WHO: CALA Trainer, Dianne Levy WHEN: February 22, 2025 from 9am – 6pm (NS Time) Includes dry land active GAF class planning from 9am – 3:30pm plus GAF practical assessments from 3:30pm – 6pm Downlo...

CALA GROUP AQUAFITNESS SPECIALTY TRAINING & CERTIFICATION THE CHARLENE KOPANSKY METHOD June 6, 7, 8, 2025 Tansley Woods Community Centre, Burlington, ON CALA FOUNDATIONS OF VERTICAL WATER TRAINING Pre-Requisite Intensive Fast Track VWT Course The Charlene Kopansky Method April 5, 2025 from 12pm – 9pm Tansley Woods Community Centre, Burlington, ON. VWT REGISTRATION:   https://www.calainc.org/Scheduled_Events/2025/2025-04-05%20On-site%20Intensive%20VWT%20Burlington%20Poster%20final%20input.pdf GAF REGISTRATION https://www.calainc.org/Scheduled_Events/2025/2025-06-06%20On-site%20GAF%20Reg%20Poster%20Burlington%20final%20input.pdf  

 

 

  1.       What’s New        in person option What:   CALA Foundations of Vertical Water Training (VWT) When :  September 6, 7, 8, 2024 Where: Vivo, Calgary, AB Who :  Charlene Kopansky Credits (CECs):  canfitpro , 4 PTS & 4 FIS, 12 SPRA, 12 CFES, 12 BCRPA, OFC, YMCA, NSFA, NBFLA *8 CALA CECs if repeating the course or if you have completed another CALA Specialty Download Registration Form (pdf)      in person option What:   CALA Group Aquafitness Specialty (GAF) Training & Certification Course When :  October 4, 5, 6, 2024 Where: Vivo, Calgary, AB Who :  Charlene Kopansky Credits (CECs):  canfitpro , 4 PTS & 4 FIS, 12 SPRA, 12 CFES, 12 BCRPA, OFC, YMCA, NSFA, NBFLA *8 CALA CECs if repeating the course or if you have completed another CALA Specialty Download Registration For...

  What CALA Group Aquafitness Booster Workshop (9 spaces available) When:   Sunday June 9, 12:30pm – 4:45pm Where:   Riverdale Community Centre, Hamilton, ON CALA Trainer:   Jaye Graham Credits (CECs):  4 CALA, canfitpro, OFC, BCRPA, SPRA, YMCA, NSFA, NBFA, CPTN, LSS, AFLCA, CFES . Registration form for non-City of Hamilton Staff Download Registration form

If you are interested in registering for the Independent Learning contact CALA cala_aqua@mac.com or visit www.calainc.org If you would like to host a Kickbox (Upper Body, Lower Body or Choreography) contact CALA to discuss your facilities requirements. Taking all 3 workshops is required for KickBox certification. Earn CECs for each workshop