The CALA Mission Statement
The Canadian Aquafitness Leaders Alliance Inc. is dedicated to providing a high quality training,
certification and communication network for vertical water training leaders, group aquafitness
instructors, water running coaches, personal trainers, kickbox professionals and aquatic rehabilitation specialists. CALA promotes professionalism and excellence through careful integration of the mind, body and spirit with research based programs.

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Times

Friday April ??/2006

12pm - 5pm

Registration open / Treatments available (special prices for delegates)

5pm - 6pm

Dinner

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Workshop #1 - Aqua (active theory, pool) Charlene Kopansky- Changing Tide
This workshop will focus on the physiological changes associated with the aging process and the subsequent implications for correct exercise design. Another focus is: understanding the importance of modifying communication techniques in aquatic exercises.

Workshop #2 - Land (lecture)
 Regula Wittmer- Nutritional Fundamentals:
Learn myth vs fact about several key issues that are facing the fitness professional & participant today: antioxidants; low fat/carb diets; eating to exercise

Times

Saturday April ??/2006

8am - 9am

Breakfast

9am - 12pm

Workshop # 3 ~ Land (active theory)
 Tish Diamond - Circuit Training
Join Tish for circuit-style training developed on sound scientific training principles. All exercises are designed to challenge the novice to the athlete. Improve aerobic & anaerobic conditioning, muscular strength & endurance, balance (dynamic & static), proprioception, & core strength.

Workshop #4 - Aqua (pool, active theory)
David Hatch - The Next Step: Water Sport / Personal Training
Challenge yourself & your participants by taking a closer look at the potential power of the water. Give teams the “leading edge” using sport specific techniques. Offer diversity to your group aqua classes or personal training clients by expanding on the 'basins' — moves, music & intention

12pm - 1pm

Lunch

1pm - 3pm

Workshop #5 - Land (lecture)
An Approach to Wellness (Panel):
Meet our wellness experts who will share their secrets: Preparing light & healthy meals (The Hills Chef, Anna); Vitamins & Alternative Therapies (The Hills Nutritionist, Regula); Skin Analysis (The Hills Owner, Juanita); A Healthy Mind, Body & Spirit (CALA president & Founder, Charlene)
Q & A Format

Workshop #6 - Aqua (active theory, pool) Shelagh Noonan - Aqua Nia:
"Following your feet"
Your feet - the hands that touch the earth - root your energy into the ground and feel the articulation of your posture, your balance, your awareness & sensation. Pay attention to your feet as you move, as an instructor, as a participant, as a person; and bring more power & purpose to your whole body movements.