What age can my daughter start artistic swimming at Sportex?

The academy's website says girls from 5 years and above are welcome, and that swimmers should have basic swimming knowledge first. Its Pro-Competitive Program runs in age groups 11-12, 13-15 and 16-18.

Where does Sportex train in Dubai?

The Dubai sessions on the academy's timetable are at Al Wasl Club. The academy also trains in Abu Dhabi, at Al Jazira Club and MBZ Pool.

When are the Dubai sessions?

The timetable on the website lists, at Al Wasl Club: Saturday 11:00-12:00 (Beginners, U8, U12), 12:00-13:00 (U10, U15, U18) and 13:00-14:15 dry-land flexibility and strength for all squads; Monday 18:30-19:30 solo and trio (U8, U10, U12); Wednesday 17:15-18:15 solo and duet (U8 to U18) and 18:30-19:30 dry land for all squads. The timetable is not dated, so confirm it for the current season.

How much are the classes?

Fees are not published on the website: ask the provider.

Is there a trial class?

The website does not mention a trial class: ask the provider.

Sportex Artistic Swimming: synchro for girls at Al Wasl Club, Dubai

Q: What does my child need to bring?

The academy lists a comfortable athletic-cut swimsuit, goggles, a swim cap and a nose clip.

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Sportex Artistic Swimming is a private artistic (synchronised) swimming academy that trains in Dubai at Al Wasl Club, with a second group in Abu Dhabi. The academy says it launched in 2017 and describes itself as the first professional artistic swimming academy in the UAE. Its website welcomes girls from 5 years and above. New swimmers start in a Recreational Program: one-hour sessions that mix dry-land work and pool time, covering basic skills, simple figures and pieces of a routine. Girls who want to compete move up to the Competitive Program, which trains three times a week, and experienced swimmers can join the Pro-Competitive Program for national and international competition. There is also a Figures Program that follows Canadian Artistic Swimming's Star Program, with levels from Stars 1-10 up to Superstar 1-7. The website lists a head coach it describes as an Olympic-level artistic swimming coach and Egyptian national team coach. Fees are not published, so message the academy to ask.

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The activity

Artistic Swimming, explained

Artistic swimming, once called synchronised swimming, mixes swimming, gymnastics and dance, performed in the water to music. Swimmers learn sculling (small hand movements that keep them afloat and moving), how to hold shapes upside down, and 'figures', set positions that are judged on their own. They then put these together into routines as a solo, duet, trio or team. Training usually includes dry-land work on flexibility and strength as well as pool time. It builds breath control, core strength, flexibility, rhythm and teamwork. Children need to be comfortable swimming before they start, and at Sportex girls can start from 5.

Who it's for

Girls from 5 years and above, according to the academy's website. Swimmers should have basic swimming knowledge before starting. The Recreational Program is for new swimmers; the Competitive Program is for swimmers who have come through it and want to compete; the Pro-Competitive Program is for experienced competitive swimmers in age groups 11-12, 13-15 and 16-18. The academy says the Stars figures programme it follows suits a variety of ages and abilities, including swimmers with disabilities.

What to expect

A Recreational Program session lasts one hour and is split between dry land and the water. Swimmers are introduced to basic skills, simple figures and routine components, plus exercises for strength, coordination and flexibility, and they get the chance to learn a routine. The academy's kit list is a comfortable athletic-cut swimsuit, goggles, a swim cap and a nose clip, and it says swimmers should already have basic swimming knowledge. Whether a trial class is offered, and the fees, are not on the website: ask the provider.

Highlights

Artistic swimming academy training at Al Wasl Club in Dubai (sportexservices.com)
Girls from 5 years and above welcome (sportexservices.com)
Recreational, Competitive, Pro-Competitive and Figures programmes (sportexservices.com)
Figures Program follows Canadian Artistic Swimming's Star Program, Stars 1-10 then Superstar 1-7 (sportexservices.com)
Dubai timetable lists Saturday, Monday and Wednesday sessions, including dry-land flexibility and strength (sportexservices.com)
5.0 on Google from 1 review (Google listing)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

Sportex Artistic Swimming has 5.0 on Google from 1 review, a single five-star rating. With only one review so far, it is worth messaging the academy directly to ask about the programme, the coaches and a first session.

The facts

Ages: Girls: from 5 years and above
Pro-Competitive age groups: 11-12, 13-15, 16-18
Not published yet: Ask about prices and trials
Schedule: Al Wasl Club timetable on the website (undated, confirm current season): Saturday 11:00-12:00 Beginners/U8/U12, 12:00-13:00 U10/U15/U18, 13:00-14:15 dry land (all squads); Monday 18:30-19:30 solo & trio (U8/U10/U12); Wednesday 17:15-18:15 solo & duet (U8-U18), 18:30-19:30 dry land (all squads)
Where: Al Wasl Club, Dubai
How to book: +971 55 551 1028 · [email protected] · sportexservices.com

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

Bring a comfortable athletic-cut swimsuit, goggles, a swim cap and a nose clip (sportexservices.com)
Swimmers need basic swimming skills before they start (sportexservices.com)
Competitive teams train three times a week (sportexservices.com)
Wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance (Google listing)
The timetable on the website is not dated, so check it is this season's before you plan around it (sportexservices.com)