Entry Level

Parent-Child (NEW)

A dynamic and engaging introduction to water polo designed for families. The Parent-Child Water Polo Program offers a unique opportunity for children ages 5 to 13 who prefer exploring the sport alongside a participating parent or guardian. Through 60-minute sessions led by experienced coaches, families will learn the fundamentals of water polo in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment.

This program emphasizes teamwork, skill development, and shared experiences, making it an ideal way to stay active and connect as a family. No prior water polo experience is required.

Parent-Child Practice:

Richcraft pool – Fridays, 7pm to 8pm

How to Register for this Program:

Log into the RAMP Registration System and select the Parent-Child program. Remember to register both a child AND a parent!

Cost:

Our current season fees are outlined here.

What is included:

We provide all the water polo equipment (e.g. balls, caps, nets).

Water Polo is new to you. We have few program options to get you to fall in love with the sport.

Water Fun

Introduction to Aquatic Skills

This COED program is targeted at ages 5 to 7 who are not yet strong enough swimmers to join our Swim and Play programs. The Water Fun program is divided into two levels, with each practice of 45-minutes duration. Note that both levels may be combined at some pools. Each practice will include work on aquatic skills as well as free play to develop some basic water polo related skills. New players are welcome throughout the year. This program runs from mid-September to late May.

Water Fun I

For children both in 2018-2020 [see Note 1 at the bottom of this page] – Parents of younger/weaker athletes may be required to participate in the classes and be within arm’s reach of their child. This is not only for safety reasons but also, as a first-time introduction to the aquatic environment for some children, the parent’s presence helps provide a more comforting experience in the water. In this program, participants will learn basic water skills, providing a jump-start to the aquatic environment which will form a strong basis for the development of more advanced swimming skills. Game play will be used to build their confidence in the water.

Minimum requirements:

No minimum skills requirement.

Water Fun I Practice Options:

Richcraft pool – Mondays, 5:30pm to 6:15pm
Sportsplex 25m (warm) pool – Fridays, 6pm to 6:45pm
Sportsplex 25m (warm) pool – Saturdays, 5:30pm to 6:15pm

Water Fun II

For children born in 2018-2020 [see Note 1 at the bottom of this page] – At this level, participants will develop basic swimming skills. Building on the skills acquired in Water Fun I, this is where athletes will first experience the sport of water polo in a fun environment. A good fit for athletes who completed Swim Kids Levels 1 or 2, or the new city of Ottawa Yellow or Coral levels.

Minimum requirements:

The child must be comfortable in the shallow-end without a parent and without a flotation device.

Water Fun II Practice Options:

Richcraft pool – Mondays, 6:15pm to 7pm
Sportsplex 25m (warm) pool – Fridays, 6pm to 6:45pm
Sportsplex 25m (warm) pool – Saturdays, 5:30pm to 6:15pm

How to Register for this Program:

Log into the RAMP Registration System and select the desired Water Fun practice.

Cost:
Our current season fees are outlined here.

What is included: We provide all the water polo equipment (e.g. balls, caps, nets).

Swim & Play

Strengthen Swimming and Water Polo Skills

This COED program brings two incredible sports together! It gives girls and boys, ages 6 to 11 a chance to experience swimming and water polo! The program will focus on several essential skills such as water safety, flutter kick, whip kick, eggbeater, front crawl, backstroke, basic breaststroke, diving, strength and endurance, ball handling and basic tactical skills. This program provides our athletes the required strength, technique and confidence required for the next level program, I Love Water Polo. New participants are welcome throughout the year. This program runs from mid-September to late May. The Swim and Play program is divided into two levels:

Swim & Play I (born in 2015-2019) is for athletes who still need to refine their front crawl and backstroke skills, learn basic breaststroke, or learn basic eggbeater. A good fit for athletes who completed Swim Kids Levels 3 or 4, or the new city of Ottawa Red or Magenta levels [see Note 1 at the bottom of this page].
Swim & Play II (born in 2015-2018) is for athletes who are ready to refine their breaststroke and eggbeater, and build up their endurance. A good fit for athletes who completed Swim Kids Levels 5, 6 or 7, or the new city of Ottawa Purple, Navy or Aqua levels [see Note 1 at the bottom of this page].

Swim & Play I Minimum requirements:

Swim 25m (pool length) front crawl (no breath control required)
Swim 25m (pool length) backstroke
Swim 25m (pool length) flutter kick with a board (with breath control)
Swim 25m (pool length) back flutter kick without a board (streamline)

The Swim & Play I program is available in two forms:

S&P I – 2 weekly 90-minute practices + 1 game night
S&P I Light – 1 weekly 90-minute practice + 1 game night. Registration in the Light program instead of the regular program requires prior approval (please contact us at info@titanswaterpolo.ca).

S&P I Practice Options:

Richcraft pool* – Mondays, 5:30pm to 7pm
St-Laurent pool – Tuesdays, 7:15pm to 8:30pm (by exception, Tuesday practices will be at the Canterbury pool from 7:30pm to 8:45pm until the Holidays)
(NEW) Francois Dupuis pool – Wednesdays, 8pm to 9:30pm
St-Laurent pool – Thursdays, 7:15pm to 8:30pm (by exception, Thursday practices will be at the Splash pool from 7:30pm to 9pm until the Holidays)
Richcraft pool* – Fridays, 6pm to 7:30pm
Francois Dupuis pool – Saturdays, 4pm to 5:30pm
Pinecrest pool – Saturdays, 6pm to 7:30pm (strongly recommended as 2^nd weekly practice – by exception, this practice will be moved to the Sportsplex 25m pool on Saturdays from 5pm to 6:30pm until the Holidays)

* athletes can only select one of the two Richcraft practices S&P I Game Night:

Sportsplex 25m pool – Sundays, 6pm to 7:30pm

How to Register for the S&P I Program:

Log into the RAMP Registration System and select the desired S&P I practice(s), the Game Night is automatically included.

Cost: Our fees are outlined here. What is included: We provide all the water polo equipment (e.g. balls, caps, nets). What each athlete must provide: Each S&P I athlete must provide their own set of fins. What is extra: Participation in Tournaments. Swim & Play II Minimum requirements:

Swim 50m (2 pool lengths) front crawl with breath control
Swim 50m (2 pool lengths) backstroke
Swim 25m basic breaststroke
Basic knowledge of eggbeater

The Swim & Play program is available in two forms:

S&P II – 2 weekly 90-minute practices + 1 game night
S&P II Light – 1 weekly 90-minute practice + 1 game night. Registration in the Light program instead of the regular program requires prior approval (please contact us at info@titanswaterpolo.ca)

S&P II Practice Options:

Richcraft pool* – Mondays, 5:30pm to 7pm
St-Laurent pool – Tuesdays, 7:15pm to 8:30pm (by exception, Tuesday practices will be at the Canterbury pool from 7:30pm to 8:45pm until the Holidays)
(NEW) Francois Dupuis pool – Wednesdays, 8pm to 9:30pm
St-Laurent pool – Thursdays, 7:15pm to 8:30pm
Richcraft pool* – Fridays, 6pm to 7:30pm
Francois Dupuis pool – Saturdays, 4pm to 5:30pm
Sportsplex Shallow-end – Saturdays, 6pm to 7:30pm (strongly recommended as 2^nd weekly practice)

* athletes can only select one of the two Richcraft practices S&P II Game Night:

Sportsplex Shallow-end – Sundays, 6pm to 7:30pm

How to Register for the S&P II Program:

Log into the RAMP Registration System and select the desired S&P II practice(s), the Game Night is automatically included.

Cost: Our fees are outlined here. What is included: We provide all the water polo equipment (e.g. balls, caps, nets). What each athlete must provide: Each S&P II athlete must provide their own set of fins. What is extra: Participation in Tournaments.

I Love Water Polo

Focus on Strengthening Basic Water Polo Skills

In this COED program for ages 8 to 12 (athletes born in 2014-2017) [see Note 1 at the bottom of this page], swimming skills are refined, endurance is improved, and basic water polo skills are taught in a non-intimidating environment. This Program, held in the deep end of the pool, develops the required technical skills and endurance to prepare its participants to move up to our learn-to-compete program, the Academy. This program is a good fit for athletes who have completed Swim Kids Level 8 or higher, or the new city of Ottawa Seafoam, Green, Lime level or higher. Stronger athletes may be given the opportunity to compete in 12U or 10U tournaments. New participants are welcome throughout the year. This program runs from mid-September to late May.

Minimum requirements:

Comfortable swimming in the deep end for an extended period
Swim 100m front crawl with breath control
Swim 100m backstroke
Swim 100m breaststroke with good whip kick
Treading water for 30 seconds (eggbeater preferable)

The I Love Water Polo program is available in two forms:

ILWP – 2 weekly 90-minute practices + 1 game night.

ILWP Light – 1 weekly 90-minute practice + 1 game night. Registration in the Light program instead of the regular program requires prior approval (please contact us at info@titanswaterpolo.ca)

ILWP Practice Options:

Richcraft pool* – Mondays, 5:30pm to 7pm
St-Laurent pool – Tuesdays, 7:15pm to 8:30pm (by exception, Tuesday practices will be at the Canterbury pool from 7:30pm to 8:45pm until the Holidays)
Walter Baker pool – Wednesdays, 7:30pm to 9pm
(NEW) Francois Dupuis pool – Wednesdays, 8pm to 9:30pm
St-Laurent pool – Thursdays, 7:15pm to 8:30pm (by exception, Tuesday practices will be at the Canterbury pool from 7:30pm to 8:45pm until the Holidays)
Richcraft pool* – Fridays, 6pm to 7:30pm
Francois Dupuis pool – Saturdays, 4pm to 5:30pm
Sportsplex Shallow-end – Saturdays, 6pm to 7:30pm (strongly recommended as 2^nd weekly practice)

* athletes can only select one of the two Richcraft practices

ILWP Game Night:

Sportsplex Deep-End – Sundays, 6pm to 7:30pm

How to Register for the ILWP Program:

Log into the RAMP Registration System and select the desired ILWP practice(s), the Game Night is automatically included.

Cost:
Our current season fees are outlined here.

What is included: We provide all the water polo equipment (e.g. balls, caps, nets).

What each athlete must provide: Each ILWP athlete must provide their own set of fins.

What is extra: Participation in Tournaments.

Rec House League

House league is a COED recreational program for born between 2007 and 2012. Have fun while learning basic skills, tactics and rules of the game. Emphasis is on fitness, fun and sportsmanship. Players get a weekly 90-minute practice. No water polo experience is necessary, but participants should be comfortable deep-end swimmers. New players are welcome throughout the year.

The program runs from September to June.

Weekly Rec House League Games:

Sundays, Carleton University pool, 8pm to 9:30pm

Cost:
Our current season fees are outlined here.

What is included: We provide all the water polo equipment (e.g. balls, caps, nets).

Junior House League

For those who just want to have fun

The Junior House League is a COED recreational program for ages 9 to 14 (athletes born in 2011-2016) [see Note 1 at the bottom of this page], conceived especially as a fun alternative for those who may not wish to, or cannot enroll in our Swim & Play II, I Love Water Polo or Academy programs. Learn new skills, tactics and improve your endurance while playing water polo games. Emphasis is on fitness, fun and sportsmanship. Players get a weekly 90-minute practice. New players are welcome throughout the year. This program runs from mid-September to late May.

Minimum requirements:

Comfortable swimming in the deep end for an extended period
Swim 75m front crawl with breath control
Swim 75m backstroke
Swim 75m basic breaststroke
Treading water for 30 seconds (eggbeater preferable)

Junior House League Night:

Walter Baker pool – Mondays, 6:30pm to 8pm (by exception, practices will be at the Pinecrest pool from 6pm to 7:30pm on Saturdays until the Holidays)

How to Register for the Junior House League:

Log into the RAMP Registration System and select the Junior House League program.

Cost:
Our fees are outlined here.

What is included: We provide all the water polo equipment (e.g. balls, caps, nets).

Learn To Play

Learn to Play is a COED recreational program for those who prefer a non-intimidating, relaxed atmosphere where basic skills, tactics and the rules of water polo are taught in a positive environment that promotes fun team play and fitness. No water polo experience is necessary, but participants should be comfortable deep-end swimmers. New players are welcome throughout the year.

The program runs from September to June.

Weekly Learn To Play Session:

Sundays, Carleton University pool, 6:30pm to 8pm

Cost:
Our current season fees are outlined here. Note that individuals who register for this program are welcome to also attend the Pick-up Games and/or the Semi-Competitive scrimmages at no additional cost, as long as these programs have spare spots for them.

What is included: We provide all the water polo equipment (e.g. balls, caps, nets).

Pick Up Games

Pick-up games is a COED recreational program for ages 16+. Participants meet once or twice a week to play a pick-up game of recreational water polo. No formal training provided: participants warm-up, are divided into 2 equal-strength teams and scrimmage. Emphasis is on fun and sportsmanship. No water polo experience is necessary, but participants should be comfortable deep-end swimmers. New players are welcome throughout the year.

The program runs from September to May.

Weekly Pick-up Games:

Mondays, Richcraft pool – 9pm to 10pm
Wednesdays, Richcraft pool – 9pm to 10pm

Cost:
Our current season fees are outlined here. Note that individuals who register for this program are welcome to also attend the Learn-to-Play practices and/or the Semi-Competitive scrimmages at no additional cost, as long as these programs have spare spots for them.

What is included: We provide all the water polo equipment (e.g. balls, caps, nets).

Notes on Entry Level Programs

Note 1 – Training spots may be given to athletes outside the target age range on a case-by-case basis depending on the age of the athlete, the athlete’s skills and the number of spare training spots. Please contact us at info@titanswaterpolo.ca BEFORE registering an athlete that is outside the specified range.

Entry Level

Parent-Child (NEW)

Water Polo is new to you. We have few program options to get you to fall in love with the sport.

Water Fun

Introduction to Aquatic Skills

Swim & Play

Strengthen Swimming and Water Polo Skills

I Love Water Polo

Focus on Strengthening Basic Water Polo Skills

Rec House League

Junior House League

For those who just want to have fun

Learn To Play

Pick Up Games

Notes on Entry Level Programs

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