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Hi NIWPC Families, What an amazing Junior Olympics we had as a program. I'm so proud of all the individual and team improvements. Special shout out to our 18U Girls (Gold Medalist) in the Classic Division. 14U Boys (9th in the Platinum Division). 12U Boys (Silver Medalists, Platinum - Gold Division) 14U Girls (14th in the Platinum Division) 12U Girls (4th in the Platinum - Gold Division) 10U Coed (20th Platinum Division) 10 Coed Red (25th Gold Division) Thank you to all the athletes, parents, admins, and coaches for a...
14U Girls coach and former USA Women's Water Polo Team member and Tri-athlete Olympian Julie Swail Ertel will be commentating for NBC Olympics covering Women's Water Polo and Triathlon Events! GO JULIE!!!
Congratulations to former North Irvine Water Polo athletes Hannah Palmer, Anna Pearson, Malia Allen and the rest of the Women's UCLA Water Polo team on winning the NCAA Division 1 Championship! We are all so proud of you!
Congratulations to this years San Diego County Cup ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM. Arthur Campbell 10U Coed - 3rd Place Elias Lakhal & Dylan McKay 12U Boys - 2nd Place What an amazing accomplishment!!! Congrats!
Congratulations to Ronan Keane for being invited to the National Development Team Selection Camp held in Orange County April 19-21st. He was among the 70 athletes from across the U.S. who were chosen for the selection camp. In addition to providing an opportunity for growth and development, 18-20 athletes will be chosen from this selection camp to represent USAWP as a member of the Pipeline National Development Team. Congratulations and good luck!
Heartfelt congratulations to Catherine Ertel, Olivia Siu, and Resi Leverty on being selected for the prestigious Girls Olympic Development Program Team! This accomplishment is a vivid reflection of your exceptional dedication, tireless effort, and the unwavering passion you bring to your sport. You've turned dreams into reality through sheer determination and an unwavering belief in your abilities. As you prepare to take this monumental step in your athletic journey, know that you carry with you the support and admiration of everyone who has witnessed your growth and resilience. This achievement...
Congratulations to Vinton Burnett, Ronan Keane, and Mason Jakle for making the prestigious Olympic Development Program Red Team (A)! Your hard work, dedication, and passion for excellence have truly paid off, and being selected for this elite team is a testament to your outstanding abilities and potential. As you head to Chicago this weekend, know that you carry the pride and support of your friends, family, and community with you. This is a significant milestone in your journey, and we can’t wait to see you shine on this exciting new...
Great job to our NIWPC Athletes who were part of the Olympic Development Program and made the top 24 cut (2 teams). Vinton Burnett, Mason Jakle, and Ronan Keane. All 3 made the SPA RED TEAM (A team), and will be representing our Southern Pacific Zone (SOPAC) in Chicago! Good Luck! We would also like to wish Resi Leverty, Aubrey Cardoza, Olivia Siu, and Catherine Ertel as they try out to make the top 24 of ODP at the beginning of March! Congratulations to all the ODP Participants, Sophie Mariano,...
Boys & Girls CIF Season (and Playoffs) were represented by current/former players in almost every division at many different schools including (Northwood (Finalist), Woodbridge, Irvine, Uni, Portola, Crean Lutheran, Orange Lutheran (Finalist), Jserra (Finalist), Mater Dei (Finalist), Canyon, Edison, Corona del Mar (Finalist), Foothill, Sage Hill and in many cases the top players on their teams and in their leagues. So big big congrats to the athletes and coaches!
