Water Polo Practice Schedule
Winter Season Training Times
Welcome to Blue Crush Water Polo! Our competitive water polo program ensures every athlete gets the right training for their skill level and goals. From first-time players to championship competitors, we have a place for everyone on our team.
IMPORTANT: Choose Your Training Location
Blue Crush Water Polo trains at TWO locations - make sure to check the right section for your practice times:
- Mt Hood Aquatic Center - Evening practices (7:30pm-8:30pm) + Friday at Parkrose
- Parkrose Community Pool - Evening practices (6:30pm-7:30pm) - Scroll down to see Parkrose schedules
Mt Hood Aquatic Center (starts November 18th)
🤽♂️ 10/12 & UNDER
Ages 12 & Under • Foundation Skills
Practice Schedule:
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30pm - 8:30pm | - | 7:30pm - 8:30pm | 6:30pm - 7:30pm (at Parkrose) | - |
What You'll Learn:
- Master efficient treading water techniques
- Learn correct passing fundamentals
- Build water polo basics and game awareness
- Develop water confidence and ball handling
Ready to Join? Players must be able to swim 25 yards freestyle and backstroke. This is our fun, supportive introduction to competitive water polo focused on FUNdamentals and water safety.
Equipment Needed: Water bottle, goggles, water polo ball
🤽♀️ 14 & UNDER
Ages 14 & Under • Building Competitive Skills
Practice Schedule:
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30pm - 8:30pm | - | 7:30pm - 8:30pm | 6:30pm - 7:30pm (at Parkrose) | - |
What Makes This Group Special:
- Strong swimming foundation required
- Learning advanced water polo techniques
- Focus on game strategy and positioning
- Building team unity and competitive spirit
Training Goals:
- Master strong egg beater kick
- Develop accurate passing under pressure
- Learn defensive and offensive positioning
- Build endurance for full game play
Ready to Join? Players must swim 100 yards freestyle and backstroke without stopping, demonstrate strong egg beater kick, and pass with accuracy.
Equipment Needed: Water bottle, goggles, water polo ball, mesh bag
Parkrose Community Pool
Don't miss this section! Parkrose offers evening practice times perfect for all athletes
🤽 10/12 & UNDER
Ages 12 & Under • Foundation Skills
Practice Schedule:
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00pm - 8:00pm | - | 7:00pm - 8:00pm | - | 6:30pm - 7:30pm |
What You'll Learn:
- Master efficient treading water techniques
- Learn correct passing fundamentals
- Build water polo basics and game awareness
- Develop water confidence and ball handling
Ready to Join? Players must be able to swim 25 yards freestyle and backstroke. This is our fun, supportive introduction to competitive water polo focused on FUNdamentals and water safety.
🏐 14 & UNDER
Ages 14 & Under • Building Competitive Skills
Practice Schedule:
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00pm - 8:00pm | - | 7:00pm - 8:00pm | - | 6:30pm - 7:30pm |
What Makes This Group Special:
- Strong swimming foundation required
- Learning advanced water polo techniques
- Focus on game strategy and positioning
- Building team unity and competitive spirit
Training Goals:
- Master strong egg beater kick
- Develop accurate passing under pressure
- Learn defensive and offensive positioning
- Build endurance for full game play
Ready to Join? Players must swim 100 yards freestyle and backstroke without stopping, demonstrate strong egg beater kick, and pass with accuracy.
🤽 16 & UNDER
Ages 16 & Under • Competitive Level
Practice Schedule:
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Swim Option | 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Swim Option | 7:00pm - 9:00pm |
What You'll Learn:
- Advanced offensive and defensive strategies
- Game situational awareness and positioning
- Enhanced shooting techniques and accuracy
- Team play and communication skills
- Dryland training: TBD
Ready to Join? Players must demonstrate strong swimming endurance (400+ yards), advanced egg beater technique, competitive game experience, and ability to execute plays under pressure. This program is designed for athletes committed to competitive water polo and preparing for high school/club level competition.
🏐 18 & UNDER
Ages 18 & Under • Elite/College Prep Level
Practice Schedule:
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Swim Option | 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Swim Option | 7:00pm - 9:00pm |
What You'll Learn:
- Elite-level tactical play and strategy
- Leadership and team management skills
- College recruitment preparation
- Advanced conditioning and strength training
- Mental toughness and competitive mindset
- Dryland training: TBD
Ready to Join? Players must have competitive water polo experience, demonstrate elite swimming ability, strong game IQ, and commitment to high-level training. This program is ideal for athletes with college water polo goals or seeking to compete at the highest club level in the Pacific Northwest.
Questions about which group is right for your water polo player? Contact Coach Gary at [email protected] or 971-275-5394
Visit our website: www.nwbcac.com for the most up-to-date information and registration.
