Introduces our youngest athletes to the sport of water polo. Athletes learn the fundamentals of swimming and water polo skills through a game-based approach learning (a) water safety, (b) the four strokes (freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, and butterfly), and (c) eggbeater while also learning the sport’s format and rules through basic drills.

Sessions run October-December, January-March, April-June

Training Volume: 1 practice a week; 45 mins each practice.

Pools: Gus Ryder

Division: Make A Splash

Building on our swim and play foundation, our 10U/12U program provides a co-educational environment for young athletes to continue developing the skills crucial to the sport of water polo. These include improved swimming skill and endurance, catching and shooting the ball with increased accuracy, the fundamentals of offense and defense, and the fun of competition at an introductory level. Athletes may compete in regional tournaments.

Training Volume: 2-3 practices a week; 1h:30 mins each practice.

Pools: Gus Ryder / Etobicoke Olympium / Markham Pan Am Centre

Division: Water Polo for Life

Building on our swim and play foundation, our 14U program provides a co-ed training environment for young athletes to continue developing the skills crucial to the sport of water polo. These include improved swimming skill and endurance, catching and shooting the ball with increased accuracy, the fundamentals of offense and defense, and the fun of competition at an introductory level. Athletes may compete in regional and inter-provincial tournaments.

Training Volume: 3 practices a week; 1h:30 - 2h:30 mins each practice.

Pools: Gus Ryder / Etobicoke Olympium / Markham Pan Am Centre

Division: Water Polo for Life

Offers co-ed training groups an opportunity to continue improving fitness while learning the more technical fundamentals of the sport. Increasingly competitive environments are sought to develop excellence within the sport as well as leadership skills. Athletes may compete in regional, inter-provincial and national tournaments.

Training Volume: 3 -5 practices a week; 2h:00 - 2h:30 mins each practice.

Pools: Gus Ryder / Etobicoke Olympium / Markham Pan Am Centre

Division: Perform in Water Polo

Presents committed and competitive athletes the ability to hone their craft at some of the highest levels of competition in the country. Along the way athletes are encouraged to set goals and are also coached towards attaining them. Athletes may compete in regional, inter-provincial and national tournaments.

Training Volume: 4 - 5 practices a week; 2h:00 - 2h:30 mins each practice.

Pools: Etobicoke Olympium

Division: Perform in Water Polo

Offers experienced players born 2006 and older highly competitive game experience that range from local scrimmages to national tournaments.

Training Volume: 4 - 5 practices a week; 2h:00 - 2h:30 mins each practice.

Pools: Etobicoke Olympium

Division: Perform in Water Polo

Offers experienced players born 2006 and older a decreased training volume while still having the opportunity to participate in highly competitive game experiences that range from local scrimmages to national tournaments. Please note: Athletes that select this option will not be eligible for provincial or national teams.

Training Volume: Maximum of 3 practices a week; 2h:00 - 2h:30 mins each practice.

Pools: Etobicoke Olympium

Division: Perform in Water Polo

Please select this package if you have attended a coach assessment and have been directed to do so by Mavericks staff. If you would like to schedule an assessment please contact us at info@msverickswaterpolo.ca.