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Shadow Program Descriptions By Age

I Love Water Polo - Atom (Recreational)

  • Co-ed recreational water polo program for Boys and Girls, ages 8 – 15.
  • No water polo experience required
  • Able to swim 1 width of pool
  • Instruction on the basics of the game, Improve and develop swim and water polo specific skills
  • Mini tournaments in shallow or deep pools as per individual skills.

Bantam

  • Co-ed competitive water polo program for players ages 11 – 13 (and younger) who are interested in more intensive training and participation in competitions and tournaments.
  • The Bantam team participates in tournaments organized in Ontario throughout the year including at the Ontario Provincials.
  • Practices start early September and until the end of June.
  • Summer program and camps are available
  • Up to four practices per week.

Cadet

  • Cadet competitive water polo is intended for players who are interested in and committed to more intensive, elite training.
  • Ages 14&15.
  • Many of our athletes at this level participate on the Ontario Provincial Team, traveling to Europe representing Ontario.
  • The Cadet teams participating in tournaments organized in Ontario and Quebec including Ontario and Quebec Provincials and Canadian Nationals.
  • Practices start early September and until the end of June.
  • Summer program and camps are available
  • Up to six practices per week (including dry land training)

Youth

  • Similar to Cadet, the Youth competitive water polo program is designed for players who are interested in and seriously committed to more intensive, elite training.
  • Ages 16 -18
  • Athletes at this level may be invited to participate on the Ontario Provincial Team or Canadian National Team representing Ontario and/or Canada.
  • Strong swimming and water polo skills
  • Summer program and camps are available
  • 6 - 10 practices per week (including dry land training)