ARTISTIC SWIMMING
What is Artistic Swimming?
Artistic swimming, formerly known as synchronized swimming, is a relatively new discipline with its origins in water acrobatics.
In July 2017, swimming's international federation FINA (now World Aquatics) decided to change the name of the sport
from synchronized swimming to artistic swimming.
Artistic swimming routines consist of a variety of moves including 'figures' (leg movements), arm sections, and lifts (also known as highlights). Swimmers must not touch the bottom of the pool and scull or use advanced methods of treading water to avoid doing so.
They must also not be out of the water for more than 10 seconds.
Men will be able to compete in artistic swimming for the first time at Paris 2024
with up to two permitted per NOC in the eight-person team event.
Meet the Coaches
Coach Aliaksandra Ramankova
Coach Aliaksandra Ramankova
Coach Aliaksandra Ramankova
Aliaksandra Ramankova is an experienced Artistic Swimming instructor with a coaching career spanning over 15 years. Having spent over a decade as a professional athlete, she was an integral part of the Belarus Junior and Senior National teams, where she participated in various European and World Cups and Championships, winning several int
Aliaksandra Ramankova is an experienced Artistic Swimming instructor with a coaching career spanning over 15 years. Having spent over a decade as a professional athlete, she was an integral part of the Belarus Junior and Senior National teams, where she participated in various European and World Cups and Championships, winning several international trophies.
Upon retiring from her athletic career, Aliaksandra transitioned to coaching. In the United States, she served as a creative development coach at Ohio State University, concurrently working with the Ohio Coralinas Synchronized Swimming Club. Serving as the head coach for the 13-15 year-old age group for two and a half years and over three years as the head coach for the 12 year-old and under age group, her team ranked sixth out of forty-three teams throughout the country, earning a finals spot at the 2019 Junior Olympic Games in Buffalo, New York.
After relocating to Atlanta with her husband a year ago, Aliaksandra realized the absence of Artistic Swimming programs in the metro area. She believes that the creation of an Artistic Swimming program in Atlanta would offer numerous benefits to young people of all backgrounds.
Coach Christina Yang
Coach Aliaksandra Ramankova
Coach Aliaksandra Ramankova
Christina Yang is a multilingual expert in Artistic Swimming with over 20 years of experience as an athlete, judge, and coach. A former member of South Korea’s junior national team, she earned a silver medal at the 2002 FINA Junior Championships in Uzbekistan. Christina has trained internationally in China and Russia, performing with the
Christina Yang is a multilingual expert in Artistic Swimming with over 20 years of experience as an athlete, judge, and coach. A former member of South Korea’s junior national team, she earned a silver medal at the 2002 FINA Junior Championships in Uzbekistan. Christina has trained internationally in China and Russia, performing with the Russian team
from 2006 to 2012.
She holds a specialist degree in Artistic and Sports Celebration and worked as an administrator for the Olympic Games and as a judge with the Korea Swimming Federation. In 2016, she earned her
FINA International Judge Certificate.
Now based in the U.S., Christina is certified as both a coach and judge under USA Artistic Swimming Federation. After welcoming her first child, she is excited to return to coaching young athletes at the Atlanta Artistic Swimming Club.
WHY JOIN US?
Why Join Us?
Atlanta Artistic Swimming is recreational, but our mid to long-term goal and vision is building a nationally competitive artistic swim team. Our lifelong ongoing goal is to promote the health and growth of its athletes through participation in team oriented training and competition.
Joining Atlanta Artistic Swimming Swim Club is a great way to improve your skills, stay active, and meet new people. Our programs are designed to meet the needs of swimmers of all levels, from beginners to competitive athletes. Plus, our supportive community and experienced coaches will help you achieve your goals.
Club and Coaches Philosophy
Club Philosophy
Our goal is to create a club with a positive and welcoming atmosphere where all children
feel unique and valued, while also working together as a unified team.
We do not separate children by gender, race, or language—everyone is welcome.
We have a strict zero-tolerance policy for any form of bullying, harassment, or humiliation.
Positivity and open communication are key to our environment.
We believe in balancing hard work with fun. This combination is central to our club’s
philosophy.
Coaches' Philosophy
As coaches, we aim to stay positive and focus on developing not only strong athletes but, more importantly, good human beings.
Sports may be a temporary part of your child’s life, but the kind of person they become will leave a lasting impression. It is our mission to guide them toward becoming great athletes and, more importantly, great individuals.
Bullying Policy
Any form of bullying or harassment will not be tolerated. We are committed to maintaining a positive and respectful environment for all children.
If any bullying or harassment occurs, the individual responsible will be immediately suspended from the club, based on the coaches' decision.