Summer Programs
Again this Summer, the Titans will offer a mix of free sessions, structured practices (Swim & Play I, Swim & Play II, I Love Water Polo, Academy and 16U/18U Competitive), the Summer Recreational League at Carleton University, a Titans Day Camp, Titans Evening Clinics and a Bronze Medallion Course by Titans.
All registrations will be done via the RAMP system.
Training spots are limited. If demand exceeds our planned capacity, we will try and grow a program’s capacity by assigning additional coaches. RAMP will offer you to be added to the waitlist once a program has reached capacity. There is no cost to be added to the waitlist, so do add your name as additional training spots will be awarded in the order in which individuals were added to the waitlist. Better yet, avoid any disappointment and register ASAP for the Summer programs!
All Summer program fees have been set to reflect that most individuals will miss about 30% of their practices/games because of Summer vacations.
Below is a description of the different program options for this Summer.
To see the schedule for our Summer programs, please visit our on-line Calendar.
Free Trials
Age 4 and older
- For individuals ages 4 and older.
- Offered from July 2nd to August 24th.
- Our coaches will assess each participant’s skills to determine which of our structured programs they are ready to train in.
- Individuals can participate in Free Trials for up to 14 consecutive days after which they will have to register for one of our Summer programs if they want to continue participating for the rest of the Summer.
- For those not interested in structured practices who just want to dabble in the sport, we offer Free Summer Sessions for the entire Summer.
Free Trial locations and times (alternate arrangements can be made based on the applicant’s aquatic skills):
- General Burns pool – Mondays, 5pm to 6pm
- Glen Cairn pool – Thursdays, 6:30pm to 7:30pm
- Francois Dupuis pool – Saturdays, 4pm to 5pm
How to request a Free Trial:
- Applicants must request a Free Water Polo Trial “Green Button”.
- IMPORTANT: An individual can only participate in a series of Free Trials once in their lifetime (not our rule, sorry).
Free Summer Sessions
Ages 4 to 8
- For kids ages 4 to 8 who are either not ready or not interested in participating in our structured practices.
- Each session will last one hour.
- Offered from July 2nd to August 24th.
Free Sessions location and time:
- Beaverbrook pool – Wednesdays, 5pm to 6pm
Session Cost:
- While the Titans do not charge anything for this program, kids will have to pay a $26.79 membership fee to Water Polo Canada and Ontario Water Polo so that they are covered by Water Polo Canada’s liability insurance policy. This will be looked after as part of the registration process.
- No cost for registered Titans athletes.
Parent-Child Water Polo
- For kids aged 5 to 12 AND their parent(s)/guardian(s).
- Looking for a unique and exciting way to bond with your kids? Discover a new family adventure!
- This program introduces you and your child to the thrilling world of water polo.
- Perfect for beginners, this program is designed to make everyone feel welcome and confident in the water. Kids develop water skills in a safe, supportive environment with YOU right by their side.
- Each session will last one hour.
- Offered from July 2nd to August 24th.
Practice location and time:
- General Burns pool – Sundays, 4pm to 5pm
Program cost: $75*
* this fee applies to each participant (i.e. parents and children). Participants who have not registered as Water Polo Canada and Ontario Water Polo members for the 2024-25 season will have to pay an additional WPC/OWP membership fee of $26.79.
Swim & Play I
- This program includes:
- Two weekly practices at a pool of your choice.
- One weekly game day.
- Each practice will last one hour.
- Offered from July 2nd to August 24th.
- Regular Titans program curriculum will be followed, with a slightly higher emphasis on playing water polo (it’s Summer, after all).
Minimum requirements:
- Swim 25m (1 pool length) front crawl (no breath control required)
- Swim 25m (1 pool length) backstroke
- Swim 25m (1 pool length) flutter kick without a board (with breath control)
- Swim 25m (1 pool length) back flutter kick without a board
Practice locations and times:
- General Burns pool – Mondays and Wednesdays, 5pm to 6pm
- Glen Cairn pool – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30pm to 7:30pm
- Beaverbrook pool – Mondays, 5pm to 6pm
- Francois Dupuis pool – Tuesdays from 7:30pm to 8:30pm, Saturdays from 4pm to 5pm
- Swim & Play I Game Day – Fridays at Entrance pool, 6pm to 7pm
Program cost: $190
Swim & Play II
- This program includes:
- Two weekly practices at a pool of your choice.
- One weekly game day.
- The two weekly practices will last one hour and the game day will last 90 minutes.
- Offered from July 2nd to August 24th.
- Regular Titans program curriculum will be followed, with a slightly higher emphasis on playing water polo (it’s Summer, after all).
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
Practice locations and times:
- General Burns pool – Mondays and Wednesdays, 5pm to 6pm
- Glen Cairn pool – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30pm to 7:30pm
- Beaverbrook pool – Mondays, 5pm to 6pm
- Francois Dupuis pool – Tuesdays from 7:30pm to 8:30pm, Saturdays from 4pm to 5pm
- Swim & Play II Game Day – Sundays at the General Burns pool, 4pm to 5:30pm
Program cost: $220
I Love Water Polo - ILWP
- This program has 2 phases:
- Phase 1 (June 1st – June 28th) – 2 weekly practices
- Phase 2 (July 2nd – August 24th) – 2 weekly practices + 1 Game Day
- The duration of the practices will vary between 1 and 1.75 hours (check the on-line calendar).
- Regular Titans program curriculum will be followed, with a slightly higher emphasis on playing water polo (it’s Summer, after all).
Minimum requirements:
- Comfortable swimming in the deep end for an extended period
- Swim 100m (4 pool lengths) front crawl with breath control
- Swim 100m (4 pool lengths) backstroke
- Swim 100m (4 pool lengths) breaststroke with good whip kick
- Treading water for 30 seconds (eggbeater preferable)
Practice locations and times:
- Phase 1 (June):
- Sportsplex (Deep End) – Tuesdays, 8:15pm to 10pm
- Sportsplex (Deep End) – Sundays, 6pm to 7:45pm
- Phase 2 (July – August):
- General Burns pool – Mondays and Wednesdays, 5pm to 6pm
- Glen Cairn pool – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30pm to 7:30pm
- Beaverbrook pool – Mondays, 5pm to 6pm
- Francois Dupuis pool – Tuesdays from 7:30pm to 8:30pm, Saturdays from 4pm to 5pm
- ILWP Game Day – Sundays at the General Burns pool, 4pm to 5:30pm
Program cost: $295
Academy B
- This program has 2 phases:
- Phase 1 (June 1st – June 28th) – 2 weekly practices
- Phase 2 (July 2nd – August 24th) – 2 weekly practices
- The duration of the practices will be between 1 and 1.75 hours (check the on-line calendar)
- Regular Titans program curriculum will be followed, with a slightly higher emphasis on playing water polo (it’s Summer, after all).
- I Love Water Polo athletes hoping to be invited to join the Academy B program in September should consider joining this Summer program.
Practice locations and times:
- Phase 1 (June):
- Sportsplex – COED, Tuesdays, 8:15pm to 10pm
- Sportsplex – COED, Sundays, 6pm to 7:45pm
- Phase 2 (July – August):
- Boys:
- Sportsplex – Mondays, 7:30pm to 9pm [note: Sportsplex pool time ends on August 10th]
- Richcraft pool – Thursdays, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
- Girls:
- Richcraft pool – Tuesdays, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
- Sportsplex – Wednesdays, 7:30pm to 9pm [note: Sportsplex pool time ends on August 10th]
- Boys:
Program cost: $235
Academy A and Competitive
- This program has 2 phases:
- Phase 1 (June 1st – June 28th) – 2 weekly practices
- Phase 2 (July 2nd – August 24th) – 2 weekly practices
- The duration of the practices will be between 1 and 1.75 hours (check the on-line calendar)
- Academy B athletes hoping to be invited to join the Academy A program in September should consider joining this Summer program
Practice locations and times:
- Phase 1 (June):
- Sportsplex – COED, Mondays, 8:15pm to 10pm
- Sportsplex – COED, Wednesdays, 8:15pm to 10pm
- Phase 2 (July – August):
- Boys:
- Sportsplex – Mondays, 7:30pm to 9pm [note: Sportsplex pool time ends on August 10th]
- Richcraft pool – Thursdays, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
- Girls:
- Richcraft pool – Tuesdays, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
- Sportsplex – Wednesdays, 7:30pm to 9pm [note: Sportsplex pool time ends on August 10th]
- Boys:
Program cost: $235
Carleton University Recreational Summer League
- For stronger Academy athletes, competitive athletes, House League athletes and adult athletes (ex-competitive and recreational).
- 2 games per week
- Offered from July 2nd to August 21st.
- We will have a separate league for male and female athletes
- Depending on the number of participants, players may be broken out into 2 tiers
- Games will be played between 6pm and 8pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays
- Game format and duration will depend on the level of participation
Recreational League cost: $180
Summer Day Camp (August 11 – August 15)
- Camp runs from 8:30am to 4:30pm at the Nepean Sportsplex
- Each day will include at least 2 sessions in the pool and 1 non-aquatic sport activity
- Targeting ILWP athletes, Academy B athletes and younger Academy A athletes (exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis).
- In addition to acquiring core water polo skills and improved team play, participants will also complete the Lifesaving Society’s Bronze Star certification which is an important step in the journey to become a swimming instructor or a lifeguard
- The camp can accommodate a maximum of 50 participants
Camp cost: $365*
* when you register, you will automatically be placed on the Camp’s waiting list. You will be contacted once your spot has been secured.
Summer Evening Clinics (August 11 – August 14)
- Clinics runs from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at the Nepean Sportsplex
- Each evening includes 2 hours of training in the pool
- Targeting older Academy A athletes and Competitive athletes (exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis).
- These advanced clinics will be led by our very own coach Andras Szeri (head coach for National Teams of several age groups) and coach Myriam Lizotte (National Team athlete).
- The clinics can accommodate a maximum of 20 participants
Clinics cost: $110*
* when you register, you will automatically be placed on the clinics’ waiting list. You will be contacted once your spot has been secured.
Titans Bronze Medallion (August 11 - August 14)
- Course runs from 6:30pm to 9:30pm at the Nepean Sportsplex
- Each evening includes 1 hour of classroom and 2 hours of training in the pool
- Targeting Titans who are 13 years of age or older
- The Lifesaving Society’s Bronze Medallion certification is yet another meaningful and important step towards becoming a swimming instructor or a lifeguard
- The course fee includes the Livesaving Manual (a $50 value). This manual will also be used for the Bronze Cross and National Lifeguard Service certifications.
- The course can accommodate a maximum of 16 participants.
Course cost: $135*
* when you register, you will automatically be placed on the course’s waiting list. You will be contacted once your spot has been secured.
