This COED program introduces children ages 9 to 14 to competitive water polo. Emphasis is placed on the development of fundamental water polo skills, tactics and fitness required to succeed in competitive water polo, as well as advanced swimming skills. This program corresponds to the ‘training to train’ phase of the Long-Term Athlete Development model (LTAD). Team building, discipline, personal growth and elementary tactics are key learning objectives of this program. No water polo experience is necessary, but players should be very good deep-water swimmers and be ready to train in a more structured environment. An evaluation of the player’s current abilities and overall potential will first be performed by the team Coach to ensure that the player is ready to participate in the Academy. Academy players will have the opportunity to participate in invitational and Provincial tournaments and championships. This program includes four (Academy A) or three (Academy B) practices per week.  This program also offers Mini National Capital Water Polo League (Mini-NCWPL) games on Sunday nights at the Nepean Sportsplex.  New players are welcome throughout the year. The program runs from September to May. 

Academy B is for athletes born in 2012-2015 [see Note 1 at the bottom of this page].

Academy B Practice Options:

• University of Ottawa pool – Mondays, 6:30pm to 8pm (COED practice)
• Walter Baker pool – Wednesdays, 7:30pm to 9pm (girls practice)
• University of Ottawa pool – Thursdays, 6:30pm to 8pm (boys practice)
• University of Ottawa pool – Fridays, 6:30pm to 8pm (girls practice)
• Splash pool – Saturdays, 5pm to 6:30pm (COED 12U and/or 10U athletes)
• Sportsplex shallow-end – Saturdays, 6pm to 7:30pm (COED practice strongly recommended as one of the weekly practices)
• Sportsplex deep-end – Sundays, 7:30pm to 9:30pm (COED Game Night)
• Coaches may offer additional practice options

Academy A is for athletes born in 2011-2015 [see Note 1 at the bottom of this page].

Academy A Practice Options:

• Sportsplex – Mondays, 8:15pm to 10pm (boys practice)
• Richcraft pool – Wednesdays, 7:15pm to 9pm (boys practice)
• Sportsplex – Wednesdays, 8:15pm to 10pm (girls practice)
• University of Ottawa pool – Thursdays, 8pm to 9:30pm (boys and girls practice)
• University of Ottawa pool – Fridays, 6:30pm to 8pm (girls practice)
• University of Ottawa pool – Saturdays, 4pm to 6pm (boys practice)
• University of Ottawa pool – Saturdays, 6pm to 8pm (girls practice)
• Sportsplex Deep-end – Sundays, 7:30pm to 9:30pm (COED Game Night)
• Coaches may offer additional practice options

Cost:
   Our current season fees are outlined here.

What is included: All practices, coaching, equipment (balls, caps, nets).

What is extra: Participation in Tournaments. Team uniform is mandatory.