Analysis and Suggestions on the Development for China Synchronized Swimming

This paper is aimed to review and analyze the development status of China synchronized swimming by the survey with the status of coaches, athletes, the problems in the training centers all over the country, as well as competition results achieved in recent years. The results show that 1) There have 9 provinces and 35 institutions to carry out the training of synchronized swimming in China;2) There are 116 coaches whom all with college degree or above and 95 with bachelor degree or above and almost 85% of them are under 40 years old, only 6 are national coaches;3) The number of participating in synchronized swimming training is 1582, the number of International Master, Master, 1st grade, 2nd grade, below 2nd grade are 15, 66, 39, 183 and 1279;4) Only 4 times competitions per year by the CSA. Problems:There is no long-term strategic plan and backup talent cultivation mechanism for synchronized swimming. There is no complete training system and certification system leading to the lack of a high level of coaches. The lack of promotion policies and projects resulted in the low of popularity. Suggestions:1) Making the long-term strategic plan with detailed rule;2) Supporting the construction of youth sports club;3) Expanding propaganda way;4) Building high quality events;5) Backup talent cultivation mechanisms;6) Improving the ability of coaches;7) Strengthening the personnel training to promote the comprehensive development of synchronized swimming.