The purpose of the Summer Water Polo program is to teach water polo skills to children who are interested in playing such a fun and exciting sport. There will be two sessions: one for athletes entering sixth through ninth grade; and another for younger athletes entering second through fifth grade. Although the program is geared to middle and elementary school students, first time high school age players are welcome to play too. The program is suitable for both new players, and those who have played in another middle school program in the past. There are high school seniors who are also there to help run the practices and get to know the players. This program will teach water polo skills and basic game strategy.
NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY TO PLAY.
Time: 9:00 am – 10:15 am for sixth grade through high school players.
10:15 am - 11:15 am for second grade through fifth grade.
Dates: Weekly, starting Saturday 6/8 ending Sunday 7/28.
Please note which weeks are Saturday, and which weeks are Sunday.
There are no conflicts with the Colonial Swim League.
*Additional practices or scrimmages may be added depending on availability.
Saturday 6/8 Saturday 6/15 Sunday 6/23 Sunday 6/30 Sunday 7/7 Sunday 7/14 Saturday 7/20 Sunday 7/28
Location: Sunny Willow Swim Club, 40 School Lane, Willow Grove, PA 19090
Cost: $50/player
For: Boys and girls entering grades 2-9; also any first time player in high school
Head coach: Chris Ianni
Please bring: Swim suit, towel, and personal ball if you have one. [kap7 recommended]
Note: Boys high school uses size 5 ball; Girls size 4; All middle school size 4; Elementary size 3.
Important: Please bring the signed consent form and emergency contact form and check for $50/player written to Sunny Willow Swim Club to the first practice which are both posted below. Children will not be allowed to participate until both forms have been completed. Thank you.
The program is being run by Sunny Willow Swim Club.
Please contact Chris Ianni (cianni@udsd.org) with any questions, or concerns.
Perkiomen Valley High School is hosting clinic on Saturday June 15th and Monday June 17th!
Registration and Information here: 5 meter clinic with Genai Kerr
Each day will consist of different material - so sign up for both! (Space is limited)
*If you played in the Spring league for UDWP then you are registered with AWP.
*$50 to register for the tournament (additional $50 to register with AWP).
More Information Regarding 2019 National State Challenge
**Game Schedule for the National State Challenge**
Every year in July there are open scrimmage dates for ANYONE in (or going into) high school who lives in Upper Dublin may come and play water polo for free. PLEASE UD, try your best to be there for these scrimmages!!
Two hour sessions in the afternoon: 1-3pm (in the water - be there for 12:45pm)
July 3rd, 8th, 10th, 15th, 17th, 22nd, 25th
*Fall PIAA high school season begins Monday August 12th!!
(Please take vacations before season begins - attendance is critical for practices - thank you!)
All PIAA paperwork is due to the Athletic Office at the high school by the end of June.
This program has been cancelled for 2019 because too few of teams/players registered.
We are hopeful to run this in the future.
We are excited to announce a new program for the Summer of 2019. We are inviting local athletes and coaches to participate in an evening of game play. The program is open to athletes entering 9th thru 12th grade for the 2019-20 school year.
The program will run from June 24 through July 24 offering one night of play per week per gender for a total of 5 weeks.
Athletes will be split into teams each week and rotated to make teams as equal as possible. Coaches are encouraged to attend to give real time analysis and participate in officiating the games. Game clock, shot clock and score will be kept each week but the goal of this program is player development and sportsmanship.
This is a great opportunity to gain live game exposure in a fun and interactive environment.
All games will be played at Upper Dublin High School on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7-9 PM. This is a deep water pool for the entire length. Ample warm up time will be provided and players will be provided equal playing time.
Boys: 7-9 PM on June 26 (Wed), July 1 (Mon), 10 (Wed), 15 (Mon), 24 (Wed)
Girls: 7-9 PM on June 24 (Mon), July 3 (Wed), 8 (Mon), 17 (Wed), 22 (Mon)
The cost for each participant is $50.00.
To register email – udhswaterpoloboosters@gmail.com
Include athlete name, high school, grade for 2019-20, email address and phone number. All athletes must complete the attached waiver and have signed by Guardian prior to participation. Payment is also due on first night. All payments can be made by cash or check made out to - Upper Dublin High School Water Polo Booster Club.
Our Summer Camps are for the athlete who aspires to play at the college level. Attendees will be divided based on age and experience level to ensure each individual is able to train and compete against the appropriate level of competition.
Sessions will focus on individual skill development and focus on team tactics and team play. Attendees will receive high level instruction at every skill or game station from a coach who understands what it takes to play at the college level. Sessions will be intense and designed to push each camper past their comfort zone to improve their overall play.
Two sessions will be offered in the summer of 2019;
• Session 1: June 23rd to 26th
• Session 2: June 30th to July 3rd
• Ages: 10-19
• Level: All levels
DAY and OVERNIGHT camp options are available for both Session 1 and 2.
$50 discount for team members of 8 or more attending the same session*
*Let's plan to have anyone interested to go for session one if possible
*And please let me know if you plan on attending!
*Fall PIAA high school season begins Monday August 12th!!
(Please take vacations before season begins - attendance is critical for practices - thank you!)
All PIAA paperwork is due to the Athletic Office at the high school by the end of June.
Please click on Fall 2019 tab (at the top) for more information