Tampa Synchrays

An amateur age group synchronized swim team;
An Independent USA Synchro Registered Team

• Practice Schedule

  We are currently holding fall/winter practice at Interbay Pool, across the street from Coleman Middle School, 4321 West Estrella St., off of Henderson Blvd. in South Tampa. Practice is on Tuesdays and Thursdays; and Saturdays at 11:00 a.m., all at Interbay. We will be practicing on Tuesdays and Thursdays until August 2012.
  Reminder: Bring lots of Sunscreen to Saturday practice!

  Items needed for practice:

  A CAP MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES IN THE WATER

  1. One piece suit
  2. Beach Towel
  3. Goggles (2)
  4. Swim Cap
  5. Noseclips (3)
  6. Beach Shoes

• Five Minute Routines

  In a five minute routine, synchronized swimmers might spend up to one minute under water without air. At the same time, they are using their arms and legs to suspend themselves above water. Doing this is similar to running while holding your breath!

• About Lifts

  A lift is done by raising the body of one or more swimmers up to or above the surface of the water. Swimmers execute lifts with only their body strength and are not allowed to use the bottom of the pool.

• Important Equipment

  The most important piece of equipment for synchronized swimmers is the nose clip. Although it may seem unusual, the nose clip is vital because it prevents water from entering the nasal cavity during upside-down movements. For lack of a better product, dissolved unflavored gelatin is used to keep the synchronized swimmer's hair in place while she is spinning upside down and moving through the pool.