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Coaches / Board

Our Coaches

Selina Lee

Head Coach

selina.lee@yorksynchro.com

Kate McInnis

Club Manager

kate.mcinnis@yorksynchro.com

Sabrina L.
Sydney D-B.
Rachel D.
Sanaz S.
Kayla Lum

Stefanie K.
Carol H.
Alyssa Smith
Rojina T.
Charmian

Specialty Coaches

Chihiro Ishii
Choreographer / Development Coach

Chihiro was the Head Coach of Aqurab Fujisawa (Kanagawa Japan) Club for 11 years where she developed many young athletes including Kano Omata who was a member of the 2016 Japan Olympic Team.  Working with the Granite Synchro Club in Toronto from 2012-2017, Chihiro coached across all age groups, leading many athletes to provincial and national podium successes.  Chihiro has worked with athletes from RTC Ontario and Canada's National Senior Team as well as athletes from Aruba and Brazil.  Chihiro's greatest gift is her ability to understand and interpret music, enabling her to create meaning and impact in all of her routine choreography.  Chihiro has been working with York since 2019 to develop and create many award winning routines.

ATHLETIX ACADEMY

Athletix Academy offers evidence-based cross-training to support the development of today’s elite athlete. We are a collective of professionals with a passion for sports exercise, therapeutics, mindful movement, and the performing arts. Our love for continuing education and high-quality instruction is the centre of our programming. We are dedicated to promoting self-awareness, athletic education, and the importance of cross-training for today’s artistic athlete. 

ALPHA CHEER

Alpha Cheer and tumbling is the newest competitive cheer program in the region, with many similarities between the two sports. Alpha Cheer coaches help cross-train our York athletes to build 
additional strength, balance and flexibility necessary for the required acrobatic moves in artistic swimming. Athletes chosen as "flyers" whom through the needs of choreography lifts; need to be able to jump, tumble, dive and lack fear! 

Debbie Stanton
Specialty Coach, National Level

Larissa Ryssina
Specialty Coach, National

Evans Lai
Speed Swimming

AquaGo!

Abigail G.
Regina S.

Joy J.

Our Board of Directors

2024 - 2025 Season

President

Brad B.

president@yorksynchro.com

Secretary

Serena Y.

secretary@yorksynchro.com

Finance

Vacant

Communications

Alfred L.

alfred@yorksynchro.com

Human Resources

Julie R.

hr@yorksynchro.com​

Fundraising

Shen W.

fundraising@yorksynchro.com

Registrar

Cathy Y.

registrar@yorksynchro.com

Director at Large

Fernanda C.
fernanda@yorksynchro.com

Director at Large

Leona M.

leona@yorksynchro.com

The Board of Directors of York Artistic Swimming Club (YASC) are parents dedicated to artistic swimming. Individuals should demonstrate a commitment to the club’s mission, have relevant skills (e.g., leadership, finance, planning or marketing), and attend board meetings. Serving on the board helps support athletes, plan events, and shape the future of the club.  Joining the Board involves active participation in monthly meetings, decision-making, and supporting club initiatives. It’s a meaningful way to contribute to the YORK club and help athletes thrive.

Serving on the Board helps ensure YORK’s growth, enhance programs, and foster a thriving environment for our athletes.

Interested in making an impact? If you're interested in joining, contact Brad at:
president@yorksynchro.com

Employment Opportunities

Employment Opportunities

We are seeking enthusiastic coaches, at all levels, specializing in either AquaGo, Artistic Swimming Competitive Stream or Speed Swimming.

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