Registration
Welcome
Registration for the 2024/2025 season is now open! We are so excited to welcome you to our 26th season!
We offer all new members two free practices, so that they have an idea of what our club is like. For swimming, we expect that new members are able to swim one length of the pool (25 m) without stopping.
All members are required to pay a Club fee and to be registered with Swim Alberta or Alberta Water Polo Association, to cover liability insurance and to support our sports' governing bodies in the province.
Members must be at least 18 years of age to participate in Masters aquatics.
Registration is open for both returning and new members!
There is a cap for the number of swimmers we are able to accommodate. Returning members must pay their fees by 29 August and new members must pay their fees by 19 September to ensure their spot in the Club.
2 - Check e-mail for invoice and pay!
Invoices will be sent before the season begins for returning members and after the first week of practices for new members.
Making Waves is run entirely by volunteers, so during the regular season this may take a few days to be processed.
3 - Check e-mail for waivers and sign digitally
Making Waves is run entirely by volunteers, so during the regular season this may take a few days to be processed.
4 - Attend your first practice!
If you are new to the Club, please review our information for new members, including what you should expect at practice and pool etiquette.
During September and October, through 21 October, we have a second practice on Mondays, from 8:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. During this period, beginner to intermediate swimmers should attend the 7:30 p.m. practice and intermediate to advanced swimmers should attend the 8:30 p.m. practice. Swimmers who are able to attend only one practice a week should attend a Monday practice if possible.
Pool
We practise at the Dr. Gerry Kelly Aquatics Centre in the Christenson Family Centre for Sport and Wellness at MacEwan University (10800 105 Avenue).
The pool is 25 metres with six lanes. The depth of the pool is 1.2 m to 3.8 m with a zero depth entry. There are gendered locker rooms and washrooms adjacent to the pool, with private locker rooms and washrooms on the pool deck. The temperature is approximately 29 degrees and uses chlorine.
The pool is readily accessible by public transit, including the MacEwan LRT station. Paid parking is available behind the building.
Practice Times
Our swimming practice times are:
Mondays from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Until 21 October we have two practices: 7:30 p.m. for beginner to intermediate swimmers and 8:30 p.m. for intermediate to advanced swimmers
Thursdays from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Our water polo practice times are:
Thursdays from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Fridays from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Fees
Making Waves Aquatics Club
Annual fee: $40
This is required for all members and covers administrative costs and social events.
Swimming
Swim Alberta member fee: $44 (collected by the Club)
This is required for all swimmers and covers registration with Swim Alberta to provide liability insurance and allow for participation in competitions.
Practice fee: $440 annually or $60 monthly (9 months)
Fee is discounted by 1/3 for swimmers who join us only once a week
Drop-in pass: $125 for 10 practices
Water Polo
Alberta Water Polo Association member fee: $55* (paid directly to Alberta Water Polo)
This is required for all players and covers registration with Alberta Water Polo to provide liability insurance and allow for participation in competitions.
Practice fees: $660 annually or $90 monthly (9 months)
Fee is discounted by 1/3 for players who join us only once a week
Swimming and Water Polo
Swim Alberta member fee: $44* (collected by the Club)
This is required for all swimmers and covers registration with Swim Alberta to provide liability insurance and allow for participation in competitions.
Alberta Water Polo Association member fee: $55* (paid directly to Alberta Water Polo)
This is required for all players and covers registration with Alberta Water Polo to provide liability insurance and allow for participation in competitions.
Practice fees: $990 annually or $135 monthly (9 months)
Fee is discounted by 1/3 for athletes who join us only once a week for either sport
Swimmers who are unable to practice with us but would like to join Making Waves to compete with us should contact us.
We do not deny anybody membership for financial reasons. Any member who is not able to pay the Club fees should discuss the situation with the Club treasurer.
* Fee subject to change; fees for 2024/2025 not yet released.Refund Policy
The Club fee and sport governing body fees are non-refundable.
Monthly passes may be cancelled at the start in the month following a request. Annual passes will be refunded on a prorated basis to the start of the month following a request. Requests should be made to the Club treasurer. Drop-in passes are non-refundable.
Alumni
If our practice times don't work for you, or if you're taking a break from the Club, but you're still interested in knowing what we're doing, please sign up to continue receiving our Club newsletters!
Friends are always welcome at our Club events, and this includes our former and future members!
Visitors and Guests
We welcome members of other aquatics teams affiliated with IGLA+ to join us for training if they are in Edmonton. Please contact us to let us know you're coming and bring proof of membership in your home club.
Your first two practices with us are free. After that, we charge the drop-in rate per practice. Making Waves Club membership is not required.