“Not all treasure is silver and gold, mate.” -Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean
The word “treasure” brings the excitement of finding precious metals, rare jewels and doubloons (shiny coins) to mind. Maybe it’s a surprise trinket for your child after a night out at local restaurant. Captain Jack Sparrow reminds us that treasure is not just tangible goods. It is simply something one values, including friendship & fitness.
Water polo is a fast-paced team sport played in a swimming pool, where two teams of seven players each (six field players and a goalkeeper) compete to score goals by throwing a ball into the opposing team’s net. It has defined positions, offensive plays and both zone & man-on-man defensive strategies just like basketball, hockey, lacrosse (who else misses the excitement of a RUSH game?) and soccer. It requires players to have strong swimming skills, endurance, and teamwork. The game is played in four quarters, and the team with the most goals at the end wins. Players can’t touch the bottom of the pool, so they tread water and swim constantly, making it a physically demanding and dynamic sport.
We have a program for everyone ages six and older! Learn more in the menu bar above. Below is Water Polo Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development model. It can help you determine what program your child belongs in. If you’re unsure, please contact us.
Still curious about what water polo is? Watch a game from the Paris 2024 Olympics of our Canadian women vs China: Canada vs China - Paris 2024 Olympics