The 2026 CALA Conference
Stronger Together, Connected Through Community
What To Expect for the Day
Join us at Carmen Corbasson Community Centre on Saturday September 19th, 2026.
1399 Cawthra Road, Mississauga ON L5J 4L1
Registration, Mix & Mingle, Coffee, Introductions
7:30am to 9amChoose from one of two morning workshops: Block A or Block B
9am to 12 noonLunch & Learn
12pm to 1pm1pm to 4pm Choose from one of two afternoon workshops: Block C or Block D
4pm to 5pmGrab your swimsuit for a fun, full pool Master Class with your favourite CALA trainers.
5pm to 6pm Mix & Mingle, Goodbyes
AM Workshop Sessions 9am to 12 noon
Choose from:
Block A
Jennie Queen
Suspended in Motion: Your Compass To Inspiration
Deep water. Total Freedom. Endless Possibilities.
Take deep-water training to the next level with creative suspended and tethered movement. Explore multidirectional choreography, amplified resistance, turbulence-based training, and innovative progressions that challenge balance, core stability, coordination, and body awareness. This playful yet powerful format delivers serious fitness results while creating an experience participants won't forget.
Block B
Kristin Murphy
Interval Explosion and Aqua HIIT
Join us for a fun and interactive water workout complete with cardio and muscle training. Using circuits and group work, this Boot Camp Class activates the brain and the body, challenging core strength, stability, coordination, balance, power and agility. Incorporate various HIIT training styles including “Tabata, AMRAP & Circuits” to inspire people of all ages to push their fitness boundaries. Integrating equipment safely into your class will be explored.
PM Workshop Sessions 1pm to 4pm
Choose from:
Block C
Jaye Graham
Bridging the Depths: Increase your CALA IQ (instructional quality)
Even experienced Aqua Fitness instructors can find it challenging to effectively coach participants who are working in both shallow and deep water at the same time. This workshop focuses on practical strategies for teaching from the pool deck while cueing to participants in different depths, maintaining clear instruction, class flow, and safety. Instructors will also explore how to begin a class in shallow water and transition participants smoothly and confidently into deep water, using movement patterns with purpose, and minimal disruption to the workout while supporting participant needs.
Block D
Dylan Harries
Promoting Joint Friendly Movement - Aqua Stretch & Yoga
Explore dynamic & static exercise sequences designed to strengthen and lengthen. Activate the body, mind and spirit through aqua yoga and everyday range of motion stretches. Decrease joint pain, muscle stiffness and improve overall flexibility for functional health. No matter whether you teach under a GAF or Healing Waters certificate, this workshop is designed to benefit all instructors.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We will open up the conference to those interested in only coming for half a day in late July. Check back for more information then!
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Absolutely! Our conference is open to instructors, trainers, enthusiasts and anyone in the community that wants to gain knowledge about aquafitness.
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All of our workshops will be in classroom and in water. To gain the most from the conference we encourage you to bring multiple bathing suits for the day and partake in both the pool and classroom. If you are unable to get wet, please notify your trainer at the beginning of the workshop.
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There are no late fees. We will accept bookings for the conference up to Friday September 11th.
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Please head to our Team Bio page for bios on our presenters/trainers.
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Notepad/pen/tablet
At least 2 bathing suits
Running Shoes for classroom
Pool Deck friendly shoes
Water Bottle
Towels
Food and snacks, if you have dietary restrictions and allergies.
Smile, enthusiasm, spirit and a desire to make new friends!