10U/12U/14U Comp Winter Session
Our Youth Competitive Winter Water Polo Session will run November 11th through February 2nd. This session is open to all boys and girls, ages 8-14. One completed session of splashball is recommended, but not required. All participants must be comfortable in the water (swim 100 yards unassisted and tread water for one minute). We expect our athletes to train and compete in water polo exclusively with our club. All atheltes must be USAWP affiliated with Cal Republic WPC.
This competitive program is designed to teach all athletes the technical and tactical water polo skills needed to compete at the highest level of play. Athletes in this program will compete in local scrimmages and games.
Practice Schedule
ALL PRACTICES WILL BE AT GRANITE BAY HIGH SCHOOLNovember (one day a week due to HS playoffs)
Monday, 11/11 5:15pm-7:15pm 14U Boys **MANDATORY PARENT MEETING**
Thursday, 11/14 5:15pm-7:15pm 14U Girls/ 12U Mixed/ 10U Mixed **MANDATORY PARENT MEETING**
Monday, 11/18 5:15pm-7:15pm 14U Boys
Thursday, 11/21 5:15pm-7:15pm 14U Girls/ 12U Mixed/ 10U Mixed
Monday, 11/25 5:15pm-7:15pm 14U Boys
Tuesday, 11/26 5:15pm-7:15pm 14U Girls/ 12U Mixed/ 10U Mixed
December and January (two days a week)
Mon & Wed 5:30pm-7:15pm 14U Boys
Tues & Thur 5:30pm-7:15pm 14U Girls/ 12U Mixed/ 10U Mixed
(all practices are subject to change)
Coaching Staff
Kira Gardin - Youth Water Polo Coordinator - CalRepYouthPolo@gmail.com
Mateja Maksimovic
Heidi Sherman
Greyson Tynes
Sam Allen
Claire Contreras
Game/Scimmage Schedule
January 4 (14U, 10U) - California Super League
January 5 (12U) - California Super League
January 11 (12U) - California Super League
January 12 (14U, 10U) - California Super League
January 18 (14U, 10U) - California Super League
January 19 (12U) - California Super League
January 25-26 - Frozen Cup (East Bay Area)*^
February 1-2 - Kap7 Tournament (Orange County)*^
* we will organize a block of rooms at a team hotel
^ additional fee will be required to participate
USA Water Polo Membership
All athletes are required to have a current USA Water Polo membership in order to participate in our winter water polo session. USAWP offers three levels of membership: bronze, silver, and gold. A bronze membership is all that is necessary for our winter water polo session. The USAWP membership covers the necessary insurance to participate in practices, scrimmages, and games. To purchase a USAWP membership, visit www.usawaterpolo.org.
USA Water Polo Age-Up Date
USA Water Polo uses an age-up date to determine the age of each athlete. According to USAWP, your athlete's is determined by what their age is on August 1st of each year.
- if you were born on July 15, 2012, then your water polo age is 13
- if you were born on August 15, 2012, then your water polo age is 12
Fees & Registration
Registration for our Fall Water Polo Session will open shortly. Login to your club account to register. If you are new to Cal Republic, you must first create a club membership by clicking the "Registration" tab at the top of the page, then click "New Member Registration." The registration fee is $575 (sibling discounts available). The registration fee will include all practices, scrimmages, and local tournaments.
Registration is now open!
Questions?
If you have any questions about our Winter Water Polo Session, please email our Youth Water Polo Coordinator, Kira Gardin, at CalRepYouthPolo@gmail.com.
10U/12U/14U Comp Fall Session
Our Youth Competitive Fall Water Polo Session is a 8-week program that will run September 7th through October 26th. This session is open to all boys and girls, ages 8-14. One session of prior sprlashball is recommended, but not required. All participants must be comfortable in the water (swim 50 yards unassisted and tread water for one minute).
This competitive program is designed to teach all athletes the technical and tactical water polo skills needed to compete at the highest level of play. Athletes in this program will compete in local scrimmages and games.
**MANDATORY PARENT MEETING -- SAVE THE DATE**
- Saturday, September 7th at 10:00am on the GBHS pool deck
Practice Schedule
Sat, Sep 7: 10:00am -12:00pm (10u/12u/14u boys & girls)@ Granite Bay HS
Sat, Sep 14: 10:30-12:30pm (10u/12u boys & girls/ 12:30pm-2:30pm (14u boys & girls)@ Oakmont HS
Sat, Sep 21: 10:30-12:30pm (10u/12u boys & girls/ 12:30pm-2:30pm (14u boys & girls)@ Oakmont HS
Sat, Sep 28: 10:30-12:30pm (10u/12u boys & girls/ 12:30pm-2:30pm (14u boys & girls)@ Oakmont HS*
Sat, Oct 5: 10:30-12:30pm (10u/12u boys & girls/ 12:30pm-2:30pm (14u boys & girls)@ Oakmont HS
Sat, Oct 12: 10:00am -12:00pm (10u/12u/14u boys & girls)@ Granite Bay HS
Sat, Oct 19: 10:00am -12:00pm (10u/12u/14u boys & girls)@ Granite Bay HS
Sat, Oct 26: 10:30-12:30pm (10u/12u boys & girls/ 12:30pm-2:30pm (14u boys & girls)@ Oakmont HS
(all practices are subject to change)
*Main parking lot closed 9/28, plan to park and walk in
Coaching Staff
Kira Gardin - Youth Water Polo Coordinator - CalRepYouthPolo@gmail.com
Mateja Maksimovic
Jordan Galbaugh
Game/Scimmage Schedule
Davis Fall League Tournaments:
Sunday, September 22
Sunday, October 27
USA Water Polo Membership
All athletes are required to have a current USA Water Polo membership in order to participate in our summer water polo session. USAWP offers three levels of membership: bronze, silver, and gold. A bronze membership is all that is necessary for our winter water polo session. The USAWP membership covers the necessary insurance to participate in practices, scrimmages, and games. To purchase a USAWP membership, visit www.usawaterpolo.org.
USA Water Polo Age-Up Date
USA Water Polo uses an age-up date to determine the age of each athlete. According to USAWP, your athlete's is determined by what their age is on August 1st of each year.
- if you were born on July 15, 2012, then your water polo age is 13
- if you were born on August 15, 2012, then your water polo age is 12
Fees & Registration
Registration for our Fall Water Polo Session will open shortly. Login to your club account to register. If you are new to Cal Republic, you must first create a club membership by clicking the "Registration" tab at the top of the page, then click "New Member Registration." The registration fee is $220 (sibling discounts available). The registration fee will include all practices, scrimmages, and local tournaments.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our Winter Water Polo Session, please email our Youth Water Polo Coordinator, Kira Gardin, at CalRepYouthPolo@gmail.com.
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