Sessions
Glass Mill Leisure Centre
Saturday
Development Session : 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Intermediate Session : 3:0 pm -4:00 pm
Advanced: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Monday
Development Session : 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
St Dunstan's College
Tuesday
Advanced Session: 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday
Intermediate Session: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Development Session
The development squad programme is based on 30 minutes long sessions designed to introduce the sport of water polo to young athletes. The sessions focus on developing the three fundamental skills of the sport: swimming, water treading and ball handling.
All this is done in a fun and supportive environment to encourage the right attitude.
Requirements:
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Able to swim 25 meters frontcroll
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Able to demosntrate a good breastroke kick
Intermediate Session
The intermediate squad programme is based on a 1 hour long session designed to further develop the athlete’s understanding of the principles of the game. Sessions continue to have a strong emphasis on the fundamentals but now gradually start focusing on advancing the technical and tactical knowledge of the players too. This includes incorporating things such as special game like situations, power play and the defence philosophy.
Requirements:
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Able to swim 400 meters frontcrawl
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Have strong water treading skill
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Throw and catch the ball with one hand several times
Advanced Session
The best players will be selected to be part of the competition squad, where they will compete in the London Junior Water Polo League and London Youth Games. They will also have the chance to compete in other tournaments and cups and also have the opportunity to be promoted to the London National Squad.
Requirements:
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Able to swim 1000 meters front crawl
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Good understanding of technique and tactical skills
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Have strong ball skills