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How can I join Conqueror Club Polo?
You can join Conqueror Club Polo anytime. Go to our site https://sites.google.com/view/conquerorclubpolo, and sign up online. Look on the calendar to find the practice schedule. Our water polo seasons and fees are split into four quarters throughout the year.
What are the seasons?
Conqueror Club Polo is divided into four quarters: FALL from September to November, WINTER from December to February, SPRING from March to May, and SUMMER from June to August.
What is the difference between scimmages and tournaments?
Scrimmages are typically one day, or during evening practices. Scrimmages are set up usually between coaches to develop their players. Scrimmages are usually refereed by coaches, and no score is taken. Players typically all get the same amount of playing time, in order to develop each individual player. We recommend all players attend scrimmages.
Tournaments are typically entire weekend events organized with referees, score tables, and the use of clocks.We will only enter if we have enough full time participants able to make the commitment. There is a universal fee involved in participating. Each participant of a tournament must be registered with USA Waterpolo. All information about tournaments are posted on the website, and communicated by emails beforehand.
What if our family can't afford to be members of Conqueror Club Polo?
Conqueror Club Polo has always been fortunate and supportive of the community. No player has been denied playing because of true financial difficulty. If you have trouble with the dues and fees, please approach Coach Coleman. Coach Coleman will handle any special payment request discretely. There are many creative ways to work payments.
Does my child have to play for the high school's club team at their future high school?
The answer is no. Public or private, when a team is not competing in a high school CIF season, they are allowed to compete and practice with whatever club they prefer. The development of your childs skills to prepare them for the next level is the most important thing.
Does the club make cuts?
No. Everyone has an opportunity to play and will play in every game.
Do you teach kids to swim?
No, we teach them to play water polo.
Why would I ever want my child to play water polo?
Water polo is a small sport with great opportunities in high school. Water polo is an Olympic sport. Many colleges offer water polo. Many of Conqueror Club Polo athletes choose to play water polo in high school and in college after high school. Water polo is a great background for participating as a lifeguard at pools. Water polo athletes are some of the best physical specimens in sports today. No one is better conditioned than water polo players.
How old do you have to be to play water polo?
Being comfortable in the water is the primary criterion for playing water polo. Contact us for more information about entry level programs.
What equipment do we have to purchase or wear?
We desire players wearing team swim suits and team apparel that helps build unity and pride. Basic apparel and other merchandise like sweats, towels, etc. are available through our supplier and website.
When should we plan our vacations?
Never take a vacation in July. The best times for vacations are August (after Junior Olympics) and anytime from mid-November thru April. If you are on a team that is competing for a title, advise your coach about vacation plans months in advance of obligations and commitments.
What are the basic skills of water polo?
Comfort and balance in the water are the most fundamental water polo skill. Swimming is part of that but swimming is considered to be "horizontal." Being able to stay high above the water "vertically" using a leg skill called the “eggbeater” is vital to success. We teach the eggbeater. Learning to handle the ball with one hand is another skill that is important. Water polo is like soccer and basketball played in the water. The object is to score the ball in the goal on offense and prevent the ball from going in the goal on defense.
How do I learn the rules of water polo?
Unlike other sports, water polo action does not stop when the whistle blows. Action begins when the whistle blows. The object of the game is to throw the ball in the goal. Goalies can touch the ball with two hands. All other players can only touch the ball with one hand. Fouls create free throws for the person fouled. In some instances, when the person fouled is grossly impeded, the defender has to leave the game for 20 seconds and the offense has a “power play opportunity.” In the worst fouls, a penalty throw is awarded.
What is USA Water Polo?
USA Water Polo is our secondary Insurance. All athletes must be registered with USA Water Polo to compete for Conqueror Club Polo.
What if I have more questions, who do I ask?
Contact Chris Coleman to answer all your questions.
email: conqueroraquatics@gmail.com
Where do we practice?
Los Altos High School, 15325 E. Los Rob
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