Ckm Water polo

Our top 10 reasons YOU should play Water Polo...

1: It will make you tough - just ask the Navy SEALS.  Water polo may not be a sport riddled with injuries, but that doesn't mean you don't have to be tough to play.  You are solving problems intellectually while trying to stay above water AND swimming up and down the pool using every muscle in you body...all while someone is trying to beat you down!  There is a reason why many Navy SEALS were once water polo players...

2: It's a great team sport.  Everyone relies on one another to be successful, which makes for a pretty cool team bond.

3: 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).  

4: 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!  

5: It's for EVERYONE: If you can swim...you can play!

6: It's a great complimentary sport for the dual-athlete.  It will help increase your strength and endurance while giving you variety in the pool. It is also an excellent companion sport to many winter and spring sports!

7: What happens underwater, stays underwater.  Although we don'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!!!

8: You can be any size or shape and be the best player in the world!  You need to be fit and strong to play water polo, but there are no stereotypes when it comes to being the best in the pool.  Being in the water evens out the playing field.

9: It's easy on your joints.  Water polo is an intense, physical game, but the fact that it’s played in water means it’s easier on joints than sports played on hard ground. Are your knees struggling on a soccer or football field, or volleyball court? Then come on down and join us in the pool! 

10.  It's just plain fun.  Enough said.

CKM Water Polo is a no-cut sport, meaning it's a great sport for everyone!  If you are interested in joining a team, contact the head coach for details and then be sure to complete all the necessary Athletic Clearance items prior to the first practice.  We hope to see you in the pool!

Water polo is a team sport and your teammates rely on you to be competitive and successful. At CKM we expect players to:

• Attend all practices and games and be on time. Each player is allowed 3 excused absences after which we reserve the right to remove you from the team

• Work hard

• Have good, positive attitude

• Be a good teammate

Just as we ask players to be good sports, we expect the same from families, parents, and supporters. Please:

• Support Your athlete: Ensure they get plenty of rest, arrive to practices and games on time, and encourage them to be positive and a good teammate

• Let Coaches Coach: Our coaches do not discuss strategy or playing time with parents

• Support the Program: Join us by volunteering your time or helping fundraise for the season

• Be Respectful: Please refrain from negative talk, outbursts or conduct at all games. Support the opposing team as much as our own...they are working hard too!