BAC SPRING WATER POLO

BAC offers a multi-faceted spring water polo program with training opportunities for all athletes between the ages of 10-18. Available opportunities consist of local competitions, skill clinics, and open scrimmages. Local team competition is available to boys and girls aged 10-14 and provides an excellent opportunity to gain game experience and develop new skills. The skill clinics are open to all athletes seeking improvements in their abilities, from beginners to experienced players. The open scrimmage program is geared towards high school athletes who wish to continue improving their water polo skills without compromising their spring swim training.

Individual improvement and team development are the goals for all spring programs. All interested athletes are encouraged to come out and join one of the best aquatic clubs on the peninsula!

For detailed program information, please visit the links below

Competitive Teams: Ages 10-14

Beginner & Skill Clinics

Open Scrimmages

If you are interested in BAC’s unique Dual Sport Program, combining both swimming and water polo training, the Dual Sport information will be posted soon!

SPRING LEAGUE COMPETITIVE TEAMS

BAC’s competitive spring program for athletes 10-14 will be split into two groups. The “Gold Team” will be geared more for beginning players, while the “Blue Team” will be geared toward experienced players. Placement on either team is up to the discretion of the coaching staff and will be based on age, ability, attitude, and commitment level.

“Gold Team”
The “Gold Team” consists mainly of players who are either completely new to the game or who are still working to grasp the basic format and structure of play. In this group athletes are taught, among other basic skills, how to eggbeater properly, how to dribble a ball, how to pass and shoot, and how to function and react within a rudimentary offense and defense. While seeking to develop the fundamental skills of the game, this group also focuses its energy on enjoying the sport so that a lasting interest and sense of confidence may grow. Competitions are intended to foster that enjoyment in a low-stress and positive environment. Any athlete between the ages of 10-14 is eligible to participate with this team.

“Blue Team”
The “Blue Team” concentrates mainly on perfecting and expanding the basic skills necessary to play water polo and putting such skills into game context. A large portion of practice time is devoted to developing a strong sense of the water, effective passing and shooting techniques, situational ball handling, and commonly used offensive and defensive strategies. Players learn how to move efficiently in the water, to economize motion as a team, and to recognize advantage situations. In addition to being exposed to new skills and concepts, members of this group are also challenged to begin understanding how to be a productive member of a team. The playing environment for this group is competitive yet relaxed. Any athlete between the ages of 10-14 is eligible to participate with this team provided that the coaching staff

BAC SPRING WATER POLO CLINICS

BAC is offering two kinds of clinics this spring, skill clinics and beginner clinics. The skill clinics are designed for high school aged athletes* who are interested in focusing on a particular aspect or position of the game. These clinics are structured so as to provide every athlete with an opportunity to concentrate on enhancing and perfecting their skills in the designated area of play. The beginner clinics are designed for players who are new to water polo and want to experience a broad overview of what the sport entails.

All clinics will be run and supervised by specialists in the related field of play. Player evaluations will be completed by the coaching staff at the end of every session to as to provide a clear understanding of what techniques each athlete needs to focus on in order to improve his/her game.

Beginner Clinics
This clinic is for players new to the sport. It will outline and review all the key aspects of the game, such as passing, shooting, eggbeater (treading water), basic rules, and standard offensive and defensive positions. This is a great introduction to the sport for athletes who are interested in water polo but have had little or no exposure to how it is played.

2-Meter Clinics
This clinic will provide 2-Meter players with the opportunity to learn shot selection and technique, how to beat a front, how to turn a defender and draw ejections/penalty shots, and other skills necessary to playing 2M effectively.

Shooting Clinics
The shooting clinic will be based primarily on perimeter shooting, with a focus on technique, body positioning, and pump faking. Participants will learn how to gain power from their legs and torso as well as their arm. Techniques for shooting off the water will also be covered.

Driving Clinics
This clinic will offer opportunities for participants to practice both drive offense and drive defense. Offensively, players will learn how to gain and keep an advantage, draw ejections, and finish the shot. Defensively, players will learn how to stay in front of a driving opponent, maintain a strong body position, and avoid ejections.

Goalie Clinics
This clinic will focus on the many aspects of being a goalkeeper such as positioning within the goal, shot-blocking techniques, and passing. Blocking techniques will include blocking lobs, shots off a drive, perimeter shots, 2M shots, and shots off the counter.

Enrollment in each clinic is limited in order to ensure that each participant receives the necessary level of coaching feedback and playing opportunities. Please send in your registration form as soon as possible to reserve your place in the desired clinics(s).

How to Register
BAC Registration Form

OPEN SCRIMMAGES

BAC is offering an open scrimmage program to all high school athletes. The open scrimmage program will be solely an opportunity to play water polo in a game-simulated environment. The program is intended to allow members to continue their involvement in water polo without the necessity of making a large commitment of time or energy. The coaching staff will supervise and referee all play, and will offer feedback to participants throughout the program. All scrimmaging will be done within the club, and outside teams or players will not be incorporated.

This is a great opportunity for all athletes to gain substantial playing experience without feeling the pressure of games and tournaments. Athletes can use this opportunity to try new skills and positions and to experiment without concern over scores, win-loss records, etc. Every participant will be given an equal opportunity to compete and to enjoy the game!

How to Register
BAC Registration Form