Waterpolo Dragons
Water polo is a competitive team sport played in the water between two teams. The game consists of four quarters, usually of seven minutes, in which the two teams attempt to score goals by throwing the ball into their opponent's goal. This sport involves throwing and catching one-handed, treading water, and head-up swimming.
Water polo is not for the faint hearted!
Vision / Mission / Values
VISION
Inspiring magic moments and memories in water polo and beyond.
MISSION
An inclusive water polo family where ambitious, humble and resilient athletes are able to fulfil their potential. Build the Character, as an athletes, to drive the process through effort to reach the Goals.
CORE VALUES
Unity – We are going to be unified through thick and thin and everything. We're always going to put the team first. That's the Bo Schembechler "the team, the team, the team” philosophy.
Respect - We always show the opponents and officials respect during and after the game.
Passion – We want our teams to play with and love each other with passion, and inspire others with your example.
Appreciation – We want our guys to have the attitude of gratitude. Whatever they do, there's an attitude of gratitude. We get free gear from Adidas it seems like every week. Well, we're going to have a little “thank you” where everybody's going to say thank you for receiving that gear.
Integrity – Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them; but no legacy is better than your integrity and your honesty.
Diligence – We're going to be a hardworking team every day in our pursuit to be the best versions of us that we can possibly become.
Inclusivity - We commit to ensuring that all players are given fair chance to participate. Everyone has worth in water polo, every child should play.
Hard working and performance - Performance is the focus on executing individual and team goals at maximum ability. It consists of effort, determination, patience, and sacrifice. To execute every action as well as possible, this value is process oriented and reflects our desire for continuous improvement. In return, it cultivates confidence, responsibility, and achievement.
Excellence - Do the right thing at the right time. Maintain self-control, actively influence others. Know your individual role and responsibility.
Well - being - Create a community culture that understands the value of a work/sport/life balance.
Family and Commitment -Support and belonging are the cornerstones of our system. This is a place where the ambitious, the resilient and the humble can find like-minded people. Most importantly, where meaningful relationships can be cultivated, lasting long after the final whistle has been blown.
Why Do we like Waterpolo?
1) It's a team sport - You rely heavily on your teammates during each game, which makes for a pretty cool team bond.
2) The suits - The water polo suits are even smaller and bolder than your average competition swim suit, if that's even possible.
3) No running required - If you've always wanted to try a land sport (like soccer or basketball), but hate to run, water polo is the sport for you. Imagine a soccer net floating on top of the water. Score!
4) Less swimming - Swimmers rejoice, water polo practice only contains about a fourth of the laps (if that) that a normal swim practice would. The beauty of water polo is that you don't actually have to be a swimmer to play.
5) Team robes - Swimmers get parkas, water polo players get cool robes. Enough said.
6) It requires incredible strength - Sure, football players are strong, but there's something admirable about someone who can tread water to stay afloat and throw a ball at the same time (go ahead, pat yourself on the back, you're awesome).
7) Tanlines - Since water polo players rarely wear goggles, you can say goodbye to your raccoon eyes and awkward goggle tanlines. Hallelujah!
8) What happens underwater, stays underwater - Although we can't condone foul play, we love a little friendly competition. It's always interesting to see what really goes on beneath the surface. What the refs don't see, won't hurt them-- right? Just kidding.
9) Spirit section - Of course, in swimming you can always count on your cheerleaders at the end of the pool, but in water polo the fans in the bleachers bring a whole different kind of excitement to the game.
10) It's fun - Plain and simple. Although treading back and forth chasing a ball may seem exhausting to some, the game allows you to add a new element to the traditional sport of swimming. It's like a breath of fresh air for those used to swimming laps day in and day out.