2007 SUMMER SESSION
May 21, 2007 - July 31, 2007
(updated 4/30/07)
Welcome to the 2007 Summer Session! We at Stanford Water Polo Club are looking forward to what is sure to be another exciting summer. We have been hard at work developing a program that will aid in the development of all our athletes both in and out of the water. Please carefully read the information below so you do not miss any important details.
SUMMER REGISTRATION
Registration will be available on our web site starting Wednesday, May 2nd. The deadline for registration is May 16th. Any registration materials postmarked after Wednesday, May 16th, will incur a $30 late fee. (Deadline for the Micro Group is Wednesday, June 6th.) Once you have completed the online registration, you will be able to print out signature pages that must be submitted with your payment. Please follow the directions carefully. If you need assistance you can email Dawn at stanfordwaterpoloclub@yahoo.com
Athletes who participated with our Club during the following sessions: Summer 06, Fall 06, Winter 06-07, and Spring 07, will receive an E-mail by Friday, May 4, with their short-cut registrations. New athletes must register online.
SUMMER COSTS
The cost of the summer session is $590 for the High School and Age Groups. The Micros cost is $325. Swim Conditioning/Open Polo is an optional add-on (see below) and costs $175. Additional siblings are $50 less than the regular fee for the High School, Advanced and Intermediate Age Groups. (There is no sibling discount for the Micro Group.)
SUMMER SESSION KICK-OFF: INFORMATIONAL MEETING, DINNER*, AND RAFFLE
On Monday, May 14th, we will be having a mandatory informational meeting for athletes and parents. We will outline our plans and expectations for the summer at that time. Click here to view and print out information sheet/RSVP form.(click here) (This page will also print out with the signature pages once you have submitted your online registration.)
When: Monday, May 14th from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Chuck Taylor Grove, located on the north side of the Avery Aquatics Center at Stanford University
We encourage all families to attend the dinner preceding the mandatory informational meeting, as this is a great time to get to know the coaches and other Stanford Water Polo Club families.
*Dinner is free for all athletes with completed registration (including signature pages and payment) received by Thursday, May 10.
TEAM GEAR
Our team gear will be on display and available for purchase at the May 14th kick-off event. You may also purchase these items through our online Team Shop from May 2 through June 4. The final date to order team gear is Sunday, June 4. This will be our only order for the summer, so please keep this in mind as you may need extra suits, towels or shirts throughout the season. A Stanford Water Polo Club t-shirt is included in your registration.
CALENDAR
Please see our Calendar (by clicking on the "Calendar" button to the left) for tournaments, practices and other important dates. It is helpful to check the Calendar each week for any changes.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE (updated 4/30)
The table below shows the schedule for each practice group. This information can also be found on the Practice Groups and Schedule page.
|
Workout Group
|
Pre-Summer (5/21-6/17) |
Summer
(6/18-7/27) |
| Elite* | For the Pre-Summer weeks, the Elite Group will attend the HS I practices. |
Mon, Tue, Thrs, Fri: 6:15-8:15 pm at Stanford |
|
HS I
|
Tue, Thrs, Fri: 6:15-8:15 pm, Sunday: 11:00am-1:00 pm at Stanford |
Mon, Tue, Thrs, Fri: 2:00-4:00pm
at Palo Alto High School |
|
HS II
|
Mon, Wed, Fri: 6:15-8:15 pm, Sunday: 11:00am-1:00 pm at Stanford |
Mon, Tue, Thrs, Fri: 12:00-2:00pm
at Palo Alto High School |
|
Age Group I
|
Mon, Wed: 5:30-7:30 pm at Sacred Heart Prep Sunday: 1:00-3:00pm at Stanford |
Monday -- Thursday: 6:30-8:30 pm
at Sacred Heart Prep |
|
Age Group II
|
Mon, Wed: 5:30-7:30 pm at Sacred Heart Prep Sunday: 1:00-3:00pm at Stanford |
Monday -- Thursday: 12:00-2:00 pm
at Sacred Heart Prep |
| Micro |
Note: Beginner Summer Session begins on Monday, June 11. |
Monday -- Thursday: 4:45-6:00 pm at Sacred Heart Prep |
| Swim Conditioning (optional add-on) |
N/A | Monday -- Friday 10:45 am-12:00 pm at Sacred Heart Prep |
To ensure the highest quality for our program, we will be limiting the number of participants in each practice group. Groups will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. We are expecting all groups to be full this summer, so please register at your earliest convenience to ensure a spot.
*ELITE GROUP
The Elite Group will be comprised of approximately 30 high school level athletes. Selection to this group will be made by the coaching staff upon the close of summer registration. Eligibility for this group includes, but is not limited to: an athlete's overall ability level, longevity with the Stanford Club and participation on one of our Junior Olympic Teams. Athletes in the Elite group may be given the opportunity to practice with Coach Vargas and the Stanford Varsity Team on a day to day basis.
Please note: athletes who are participating in Junior Olympics with another club will not be eligible to attend Elite Group workouts.
**MICRO GROUP
The Micro Group will begin their Summer Session on Monday, June 11. (Please make a note of this, as this is the only group that begins on this date.) This group is for athletes born in 1996 or later, however, if your child was born in 1995 and does not have 6 months of water polo experience, he may sign up for this group.
GROUP ASSIGNMENTS (updated 4/30)
Athletes will be placed into 1 of 6 workout groups. Due to the number of athletes and the level of tournament play in the summer session, athletes must practice with their assigned group. Group assignments will be made by the coaching staff and posted on the “Practice Groups and Schedule” page of our web site by May 18th.
The division between the Age Groups and High School Groups will be based on birth date. Players born in 1993 and later will be assigned to one of the Age Groups: Advanced, Intermediate, or Micro, while players born from 1988 - 1992 will be assigned to one of the High School groups (HS I, HS II, or Elite).
Update: All athletes born in 1995 and 1996, and who are slelcted to our 12&U Junior Olympic Team, will practice in the Age Group II group.
If you still have questions regarding which group your son should be in, please email Coach Barnea at jbarnea@gmail.com
SWIM CONDITIONING/OPEN POLO (optional add-on)
This one hour and fifteen minute time frame will be dedicated to improving the overall condition of athletes as well as providing athletes with a time where they can simply come to the pool and work with a coach on various skills (shooting, passing, etc.). This program is designed for athletes who would like to improve their individual swimming strength and skills. The dry land and swim sets will be geared toward water polo conditioning and each athlete's ability. A minimum of 15 athletes must register in order for us to hold the swim conditioning/open polo.
Cost: $175 per athlete. Begins June 18th.
STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (separate and optional add-on)
We are in the process of creating a strength development program in conjunction with Stanford University Strength and Conditioning Coach Dan Ammon. Dan currently trains both the Men’s and Women’s Water Polo Teams as well as working with varying Track and Field athletes at Stanford. The program will be divided into two groups: Beginner/Intermediate and Advanced. The Beginner/Intermediate group is designed for athletes with little to no weight room experience, who are looking to develop strength in a supervised and controlled atmosphere. The Advanced group is designed for athletes who have a solid background in strength training and who are looking to peruse a challenging conditioning program. Both groups will work out three times a week at Stanford University, using the same facilities as current Stanford athletes. More details on these programs will be available in the coming weeks.
SUMMER TOURNAMENTS
Below you will find a list of tournaments that are currently scheduled for the 2007 Summer Session. We will be adding more local tournaments to the list as we get closer to summer so please continue to check back for updates.
June 2-3: Junior Olympic Qualifying for select 12&U and 14&U
June 16-17: Junior Olympic Qualifying for select 16&U
June 23-24: Junior Olympic Qualifying for select 18&U
June 29-July 1: Men’s 20&U National Championship Qualifying Tournament for select 20&U
June 29-July 1: Santa Barbara Tournament for select 12&U and 14&U
July 6-8: US Club Championships (SoCal) for select 14&U, 16&U, and 18&U
July 13-15: Men’s 20&U National Championship (NorCal) for select 20&U
July 28-31: Boys Junior Olympics (NorCal) for select 12&U, 14&U, 16&U, and 18&U
2007 NATIONAL JUNIOR OLYMPICS
This year, the National Junior Olympics will be held in Northern California around the Cupertino/South Bay area. The boys' competition will be July 28th - July 31st. The JO Qualifying Tournament for all 12&U athletes (born in 1995 and younger) and 14&U athletes (born in 1993 and 1994) will be held June 2nd – 3rd. JO Qualifying for 16&U athletes (born in 1991 and 1992) will be held June 16th – 17th, while JO Qualifying for 18&U athletes (born in 1989 and 1990) will be held June 23rd -24th. (More information to follow.) Athletes wishing to participate in the Junior Olympic Tournament are required to attend the qualifying tournament in order to be eligible. In addition, athletes must commit and declare themselves eligible by submitting the Junior Olympic Declaration of Commitment along with the $100 deposit by May 25th. (The JO Declaration of Commitment form will print out with the signature pages once you submit your online registration.)
The 12&U and 14&U Junior Olympic teams will be posted by Tuesday, May 29th, and the 16&U and 18&U teams will be posted by June 10th.
We are looking forward to a great summer!
Coach John Vargas and Coach Jon Barnea
Stanford Water Polo Club