Introductory Youth Water Polo
Boys & Girls -- Ages 5-14
Our "Splashball" Youth Water Polo Program is our entry point into the sport of water polo. This program is a terrific way for kids to enhance their water safety skills while being introduced to the basics of water polo. Our program is a five-week clinic designed for kids ages 5-14. All levels of experience and ability are welcome (must be able to swim comfortably). Participants will learn the basic rules of the game, along with introductory movements and skills that will help them become more confident in the water. Participants will also have the opportunity for intrasquad scrimmages to get a feel for what it's like to play in a water polo game.
2025 Spring Splashball
(coming Feb 2025)
2024 Fall Splashball Information
**Registration now open**
September 7 - October 26
Saturdays only
Granite Bay High School & Oakmont High School
Ages 8-14: 1-hour sessions
Ages 5-7: 30-min sessions
Eight total sessions
Scroll down for a complete list of days and times.
During each practice session, participants will be split up into groups based on age and ability. Ages 5-7 will practice for 30 minutes and ages 8-14 will practice for one hour. Prior water polo experience is not necessary. Participants should be able to swim 25 yards comfortably and tread water for one minute. It's not a problem at all if you have to miss a practice.
Complete Fall Splashball Schedule
Sat, Sep 7: 9:00-9:30am (age 5-7) / 9:00-10:00am (age 8-14) @ Granite Bay HS
Sat, Sep 14: 9:00-9:30am (age 5-7) / 9:30-10:30am (age 8-14) @ Oakmont HS
Sat, Sep 21: 9:00-9:30am (age 5-7) / 9:30-10:30am (age 8-14) @ Oakmont HS
Sat, Sep 28: 9:00-9:30am (age 5-7) / 9:30-10:30am (age 8-14) @ Oakmont HS
Sat, Oct 5: 9:00-9:30am (age 5-7) / 9:30-10:30am (age 8-14) @ Oakmont HS
Sat, Oct 12: 9:00-9:30am (age 5-7) / 9:00-10:00am (age 8-14) @ Granite Bay HS
Sat, Oct 19: 9:00-9:30am (age 5-7) / 9:00-10:00am (age 8-14) @ Granite Bay HS
Sat, Oct 26: 9:00-9:30am (age 5-7) / 9:30-10:30am (age 8-14) @ Oakmont HS
What to Bring/Wear to Splashball
All Splashball participants should come to each practice with a swim suit, a towel, and a latex swim cap (for those with long hair). For girls, a one-piece swim suit is recommended. For boys, a jammer (bike shorts style) or brief is recommended. Please apply sunscreen at least 10-min before entering the water. Participants will not need swim goggles.
USA Water Polo Membership Required
All athletes are required to have a current USA Water Polo membership in order to participate in our spring Splashball program. USAWP offers a $20 Splashball membership. The USAWP membership covers the necessary insurance to participate in practices, scrimmages, and games. To purchase a USAWP membership, visit www.usawaterpolo.org.
Program Cost & Billing
The program cost $115 for ages 8-14 (1-hour sessions) and $60 for ages 5-7 (30-min sessions). Participants are not billed upon registration. Sign-up and try the first week out for free! You can submit payment via credit/debit card, check, cash, or Venmo. The billing date for Fall Splashball is Monday, September 9th, so participants will have the opportunity to try the first session free of charge.
How to Register
To register for our Fall Splashball program, please click on the "Registration" tab above, then click on "Event Registration." Select the appropriate event, "Fall Splashball Program." After filling out the registration form, you will be asked to select your payment option, but please note, you will not be billed upon registration.
Questions?
If you have any questions at all about the program, or if you are having trouble with the registration process, please email our Youth Water Polo Coordinator, Kira Gardin, at calrepyouthpolo@gmail.com.