14 & Under
Programs

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 2017-2019 [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 2017-2019 [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).

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Swim and 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.  Stronger athletes may be given the opportunity to compete in U12 or U10 tournaments.  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 2014-2018) 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 2014-2017) 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
  • St-Laurent pool – Thursdays, 7:15pm to 8:30pm
  • 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 2nd weekly practice)

* 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 (suggestion: Speedo Switchblade Fin | GoSwim) and pull-buoy (suggestion: JR or SR PB). If purchasing from this site, use promocode TITANS2024.

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
  • 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 2nd 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 (suggestion: Speedo Switchblade Fin | GoSwim) and pull-buoy (suggestion: JR or SR PB). If purchasing from this site, use promocode TITANS2024.

What is extra: Participation in Tournaments.

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I Love Water Polo

Focus on Strengthening Basic Water Polo Skills

In this COED program for ages 8 to 12 (athletes born in 2013-2016) [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 U12 or U10 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
  • Walter Baker pool – Wednesdays, 7:30pm to 9pm
  • St-Laurent pool – Thursdays, 7:15pm to 8:30pm
  • Richcraft pool* – Fridays, 6pm to 7:30pm
  • University of Ottawa pool – Fridays, 6:30pm to 8pm
  • Francois Dupuis pool – Saturdays, 4pm to 5:30pm
  • Sportsplex Shallow-end – Saturdays, 6pm to 7:30pm (strongly recommended as 2nd 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 (suggestion: Speedo Switchblade Fin | GoSwim) and pull-buoy (suggestion: JR or SR PB). If purchasing from this site, use promocode TITANS2024.

What is extra: Participation in Tournaments.

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Academy

Train to become a Competitive Water Polo Athlete

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.

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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 2010-2015) [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

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).

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Academy Foundations

Training boost for pre-Competitive athletes

This COED program is by invitation only and will be offered to stronger ILWP athletes getting ready to transition to the Academy B program and to new Academy B athletes who need a bit of extra training to catch up to their more experienced peers.  Emphasis is placed on the development of fundamental water polo skills, tactics and fitness required to succeed at the Academy level. This practice option 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. The program runs from September to May.

Academy Foundations Practice:

  • Walter Baker pool – Thursdays, 8pm to 9:30pm

How to Register for the Academy Foundations practice:

  • If you have been invited to join this practice by your coach, log into the RAMP Registration System and select the Academy Foundations practice.

Cost:
 The program is offered at no cost.

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

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Notes on 14 & Under 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.

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