Aquatics - Synchronized Swimming

Sychronized Swimming
in the Olympics is a
combination of swimming,
gymnastics, and ballet.

We have our own variation of the
Synchronized Swimming Event...





CAUTION: Bilibos are not life-saving devices. Adult supervision is required. This event is recommended for children who can swim. Life jackets are highly recommended.

What You Will Need:

• Bilibo
• Swimming Pool
• 2 or more Athletes

What You Do:

• Athletes enter the pool with a Bilibo, and sit inside it.
• To begin the competition, each athlete must complete three entire rotations in synchronization with the other athletes. Athletes can decide ahead of time if they want to use their legs, arms, or legs and arms to spin themselves on the Bilibo.

Variations:

• Allow athletes to practice this event before the competition. Expect splashing!
• Encourage athletes to choreograph their movements for the competition.
• Have one athlete be the leader and demonstrate to the others what move to make to complete a rotation. All other athletes must then imitate the leader to complete their rotations. The athlete who most closely follows the leader, wins the event.

Make sure to check out our free Olympic printables for children of all ages! Enjoy an Olympic Picture Puzzle in our Print and Play area, as well as Olympic event puzzles in our Picture It™ area. We also have an Olympics Research Form and Olympics Awards to print in our Helpful Forms area.

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