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Winter Session Water Polo Programs:  

 

10u Boys & Girls 

12u Boys & Girls 

14u Boys & Girls 

16u Boys only

18u Boys only

Note: There will be no 16u and 18u Girls in winter due to high school water polo season

Splashball/Transition Group Programs | ages 5-9:  

These programs will take a break during the winter session and will return in the spring when the weather warms up.

 

Due to the yearly cycle of club water polo, teams are typically formed in the fall and train together through the end of the following summer. This means that winter tryouts are focused on filling a LIMITED number of spots available on certain teams. If your athlete is interested in joining, this is a great opportunity to become part of our Del Mar Water Polo Club family!

Winter Session Tryouts Available For The Following Age Groups:

 

Boys 16u

Boys 18u

THE TRYOUT PROCESS

  1. Only registered athletes will be allowed to tryout and practice in the pool.
  2. The Winter Session tryout/assessment period for Boys 16u and Boys 18u division will take place from Monday, December 2 through Thursday, December 5, 2024. 
  3. There is a $50 non-refundable fee to tryout for Boys 16u and Boys 18u teams.
  4. At the end of the tryout/assessment period, the athlete can choose not to join.
  5. If the athlete is invited to join one of our Del Mar Water Polo Club teams, a formal registration link will be sent via email to the athlete's parents; and, the full winter session fee will be charged.
  6. Note: an athlete's assignment to a team will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: prior experience, attitude, effort and current skill level. Team placement is not guaranteed.

 

Winter Session Tryout Schedule for Boys 16u and Boys 18u:

Monday, December 2 through Thursday, December 5, 2024, for 4 consecutive days:

Boys 16u: Mon-Thu 7:00-9:00pm

Boys 18u: Mon-Thu 7:00-9:00pm

Cost: $50 non-refundable fee

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All practices during the tryout/assessment period will take place at Cathedral Catholic High School's pool.

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Winter Session Dates: Mon 12/2/2024 - Thu 2/27/2025

There will be a 2-week holiday break beginning Fri 12/20-2024 - Sun 1/5/2025

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Winter Session Program Fees:

16u Boys session fee = $850 - 4 days/week, 2 hrs per day (exact days and time to be announced)

18u Boys session fee = $850 - 4 days/week, 2 hrs per day (exact days and time to be announced)

To Register for Boys 16u/18u Tryouts, Click Link Below

USAWP Membership

All athletes registered with Del Mar WPC must provide proof of a current USA Water Polo membership.

Players will be withheld from participation in practice and tournaments if they do not possess a current USAWP membership. 

If your athlete does not already have a current membership, please visit www.usawaterpolo.org to renew or sign up for a membership. 

The options for USAWP membership are:

Gold Athlete – recommended for all Competition Athletes. The “complete” athlete membership; eligible for all USAWP sanctioned activity, including club practices, sanctioned events, National Championship Events and all Olympic Development programs.

Silver Athlete – recommended for our Training Only athletes. The “amateur” athlete membership; eligible for club practices and sanctioned events.

Splashball Pass Holder - an entry-level membership for first time or recreational water polo athletes aged 5-11.

* Note: Age Eligibility - A player’s age division is determined by the athlete’s age on August 1st of the year in which the tournament is being held. For example: If a player is 14 years old on August 1, they are eligible to compete in the 14U division. If an athlete turns 15 on July 31, his/her age is 15 on August 1st and is therefore not eligible for the 14U division. They are, however, able to participate in the 16U division. 

Please bring proof of your athlete's USAWP membership to the first practice and give it to the Parent Liaison on deck.