Summer 10 & Under Coed Competitive Team

10U Competitive Coed Team
SUMMER INFO

Who: Boys and Girls age 10 or under as of August 1, 2019 with good swimming ability eager to learn the tough but incredibly fun and rewarding sport of water polo

What: Two-three practices a week from mid-May through the end of July with a few opportunities to play other 10U coed teams and in Youth League Games (scheduled to avoid Saturday rec swim meets).

When:  Summer Session
  May 13- June 12 (Mon, Wed)
      Practices will be Mon/Wed from 6:00-7:00p at Rio Americano? HS

  June 17- July 19  (Mon, Wed, Friday)
  *No practices July 1-5
         10U Practices Wednesday 5:00-6:00p at Rio Americano HS
         Athletes will ALSO participate in the Summer Youth League (no extra fee)
               Practices - Mon/Friday 6:00-7:00p with the Youth age athletes 
               Summer Youth League Game days Friday, June 28, and July 12 & 19th 

Where: All at Rio Americano High School

Cost: 10U Summer Team $180??

Coach: The 10 and Under program will be led by Rafael Ruano.  Raf is the American River WPC President and has 20+ years coaching experience working with boys and girls of all ages. He will be assisted by other ARWPC coaches and athletes.


Game Dates

Summer Youth League Game days 
      Friday, June 28, and July 12 & 19th
Junior Olympic's Qualifier- if needed- 
      June 30th in Modesto, CA 

Junior Olympics Travel Trip
      July 25-28 in Irvine, CA 
      American River Water Polo Club is planning to take a 10U Coed team to USA Water Polo’s marquee event, National Junior Olympics, for the 10th consecutive year. This is a great opportunity for our young athletes to compete against teams from across the country in a festival atmosphere. ARWPC’s goal in sending a team is to expose as many young girls and boys to national-caliber water polo event, while having a fun and memorable experience. Participation in Junior Olympics is not required to participate in the summer 10U program. There is a separate fee for participation in Junior Olympics to cover entry fee and coaches’ travel costs (estimated about $185 depending on number of athletes on team).

More Info:
The 10 & Under Coed team is meant to be an introductory level of competitive club play. Open to boys and girls 4th grade & Under (10U). This is the youngest competitive team in our club and is open to introduce young water polo players to club water polo by laying a foundation of fundamental skills, character and value lessons, and plenty of water polo fun. We are not looking for the biggest and fastest kids at age 8, 9 or 10 (though we will gladly welcome them!), but rather kids that love the water and are looking for a fun, team sport to play while in the pool. Good swimming ability is essential, as water polo is hard to enjoy if you are barely able to keep up with the other players.

Prior experience with American River WPC is not required, though good swimming ability is a must. Athletes who are unsure if they will be able to keep up or if they will enjoy this level of water polo are encouraged to register and attend the first practice.