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2008 Summer Session
 May 12 - July 20, 2008
(High School and Age Group)
June 2 - July 18, 2008
(Micros)
(updated 4/24)

Welcome to the 2008 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 of 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 is now open!  Click here for Registration Form. The deadline for registration is Thursday, May 8th. Any registration materials postmarked after May 8th will incur a $30 late fee.  (Deadline for the Micro Group is Wednesday, May 28.) 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, please email Dawn at stanfordwaterpoloclub@yahoo.com

Athletes who participated with our Club during the following sessions: Summer '07, Fall '07, Winter '07-'08, and Spring '08, will receive an E-mail by Friday, April 25th with their short-cut registration link. (Please e-mail Dawn at stanfordwaterpoloclub@yahoo.com if you do not receive your short-cut registration email by Monday, April 28th.) New athletes must register online using the link to the registration form above.

The cost of the summer session is $620 for the High School and Age Groups.  Additional siblings are $50 less than the regular fee for the High School I & II and Age Groups I & II.  The Micros cost is $300.  Micro athletes who have older siblings in the club may deduct $30 from their fee.

SUMMER SESSION KICK-OFF: INFORMATIONAL MEETING, DINNER*, AND RAFFLE

On Monday, May 12th, 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 Kick-Off Event Form. (Link to information sheet will be available April 24.) The RSVP page will also print out with the signature pages once you have submitted your online registration.

When: Monday, May 12th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Where: Chuck Taylor Grove, located on the north side of the Avery Aquatic 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.

The dinner is free for all athletes with completed registration (including dinner RSVP, signature pages, hard copy of USWP membership, and payment) received by Wednesday, May 8th. 

TEAM GEAR
We are offering several new items this session, so be sure to check out our online Team Shop! Team gear may be ordered online between April 24th through June 27th, or it may be purchased at the Kick-Off Event/Mandatory Informational Meeting on May 12th. The final date to order team gear is Friday, June 27th, after which the online Team Shop will close for the summer.  Please keep this in mind as you may need extra suits, towels or shirts throughout the season.  (We strongly recommend that all athletes wear our team suit and T-shirt to all games/tournaments.)  A Stanford Water Polo Club t-shirt is included in your registration, so be sure to indicate your size on the online registration form.

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
The table below shows the practice schedule for each group. This information can also be found on the Practice Groups and Schedule page.

Workout Group

(5/13-6/15)

(6/16-7/20)*

Elite**

For the Pre-Summer weeks the Elite Group will attend the HS I practices.

Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri:
6:15-8:15 pm
at Stanford

HS I

Tue, Thurs: 6:15-8:15 pm;
Sunday: 11:00am-1:00 pm
at Stanford

Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri:
1:00-3:00pm
at Palo Alto High School

HS II

Mon, Wed: 6:15-8:15 pm;
Sunday: 11:00am-1:00 pm
at Stanford

Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri:
12:45-2:45pm
at Sacred Heart Prep

AG I

Mon, Wed: 5:30-7:30 pm,
at Sacred Heart Prep;
Sunday: 9:00-11:00 am
at Stanford

Monday -- Thursday:
5:30-7:30 pm
at Sacred Heart Prep

AG II

Mon, Wed: 5:30-7:30 pm,
at Sacred Heart Prep;
Sunday: 9:00-11:00 am
at Stanford

Monday -- Thursday:
11:00 am-1:00 pm
at Palo Alto High School

Micros***

Note: Micro Summer Session will begin Monday, June 2nd.

(Beginning June 2nd)
Tues, Wed, Thurs:
5:45-7:00 pm
at Roble Pool on Stanford Campus

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.

*JUNIOR OLYMPIC TEAMS
For athletes selected to J.O. teams which qualify for J.O.’s, their summer session will end July 29th. 

**ELITE GROUP
The Elite Group will be comprised of approximately 20 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 2nd. (Please make a note of this, as this is the only group that begins on this date.) This group is for athletes born in 1997 or later, however, if your child was born in 1996 and does not have 6 months of water polo experience, he may sign up for this group.

GROUP ASSIGNMENTS
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 Friday, May 9th.

The division between the Age Groups and High School Groups will be based on birth date. Athletes born in 1994 and later will be assigned to either Age Group I or II, while athletes born from 1989 - 1993 will be assigned to one of the High School groups (HS I, HS II, or Elite). 

If you still have questions regarding which group your son should be in, please email Coach Barnea. Email

 STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (separate and optional add-on)
Stanford University Strength and Conditioning Coach Dan Ammon will once again be offering his strength and conditioning program to Stanford Club atheltes.  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: 1) Beginner/Intermediate and 2) 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 wish to pursue 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 2008 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.

May 30-June 1:  Santa Barbara Tournament for select 12&U & 14&U
June 13-15:  Junior Olympic Qualifying for select 16&U
June 20-22:  Junior Olympic Qualifying for select 12&U, 14&U, & 18&U
June 27-29: US Club Championships (NorCal) for select 14&U, 16&U, and 18&U
July 11-13: Men’s 20&U National Championships (NorCal) for select 20&U
July 11-13:  San Diego Shores Tournament for select 16&U athletes
July 19-20:  680 Drivers Tournament (NorCal) for select 12&U, 14&U, 16&U, & 18&U
July 26-29:  Boys’ Junior Olympics (SoCal) for select 12&U, 14&U, 16&U, and 18&U

2008 NATIONAL JUNIOR OLYMPICS
This year, the National Junior Olympics will be held in Southern California, in and around the Irvine area. The boys' competition will be July 26th - July 29th.  In order to participate at the Junior Olympics, teams must first qualify through the zone-qualifying tournament (see dates above for each age group’s qualifying dates).  Selection to a Junior Olympic team is based on, but not limited to, the following criteria: overall ability level, practice attendance, work ethic, and longevity with the Stanford Club.   In addition, athletes must commit and declare themselves eligible by submitting the Junior Olympic Declaration of Commitment along with a $200 deposit no later than Friday, May 30th.  (The J.O. Declaration of Commitment form will print out with the signature pages once you submit your online registration.)  Athletes who are not selected to a J.O. team, or athletes selected to a team which does not qualify for J.O.’s, will have their deposit checks shredded.

Please check back soon for a link to Junior Olympics information, team travel and hotel accomodations.

Athletes selected for Junior Olympic teams will be posted by Wednesday, June 4th.

We are looking forward to a great summer!

Coach John Vargas and Coach Jon Barnea
Stanford Water Polo Club

2008 Spring Session
February 25 - April 27, 2008
(Age Group and High School)

April 1 - May 17, 2008
(Micros)
(updated 2/19/2008)

Welcome to our 2008 Spring Session!  Below you will find detailed information on the upcoming session.  Information will be updated as needed, so please be sure to check our web site weekly. We would like to welcome all of you who may be new to our program, and for those of you who have been with us in the past, welcome back!

Registration is now open! Click here for the Registration Form.*
Registration will close Thursday, February 21st (except for Micros).  Anyone registering after February 21st will need to add the $30 late fee to their payment. (All registration materials must also be postmarked by February 21st to avoid the late fee.) If you have any questions regarding registration, please email Dawn at stanfordwaterpoloclub@yahoo.com

*All returning Club members who have participated since the 2007 Spring Session will receive an email with their short-cut registration renewal by Monday, February 11th. Please review and update the information before submitting your registration.

The Team Shop is now open. Order early for best selection. Orders will be filled upon receipt of confirmation and payment. You will receive an email to let you know when your order is ready for pick-up.

Special Events:

Coach Vargas' Impact Day (Date TBD): During the upcoming session Coach Vargas, along with select members of the Stanford Varsity Team, will hold an "impact day" of training for all spring registered athletes. During this "impact day," Coach Vargas and the Stanford Varsity players will conduct practices that are designed to have an impact on each athlete's game. Athletes will learn and/or improve upon position-specific skills. For advanced players, Coach Vargas will teach techniques that are used at the Olympic level, where Coach Vargas has played and coached. For younger players, Coach Vargas and the coaching staff will evaluate individual skills and will communicate specific steps that will help athletes attain a higher level of play and understanding of the game.

Strength Development Program (separate registration and optional add-on): Stanford University Strength and Conditioning Coach, Dan Ammon, will be offering a strength development program this session for our high school athletes.  Dan currently trains the Men’s Water Polo Team at Stanford University and was responsible for creating the dynamic strength program which a number of our club athletes participated in last summer.  The program is designed for athletes who have a background in strength training and are looking to engage in a challenging conditioning program.  This program will be open to high school athletes only, and workouts will be held 2-3 times per week at Stanford University.

The Strength Development Program is a unique opportunity to train each athlete for the physical demands of water polo. Focus is placed on the development of each athlete’s strength, power, and flexibility, all fundamental components necessary for high-level athletic performance.  Athletes will learn to build strength and agility while performing challenging and exciting workout routines, all while being in a controlled and educational environment.

Detailed information can be found by clicking here

Premier League Weekend (March 15th & 16th):  This weekend, the nation’s top male water polo players will compete in the second of three tournaments of the 2008 Division I Premier League.  The league, now in its ninth season, is comprised of the top high school, college, post-college, National, and ex-National Team players.  Premier League brings elite domestic water polo to various venues throughout the country each year and features four of the nation’s top club teams and four U.S. National Zone Teams. During the weekend we will attend games as a club to watch and learn from this exciting, high-level water polo. Details TBA.

Invitational Scrimmage Games (Dates TBD):  We will be scheduling scrimmage games with club teams from the area.  Details to come as they become available.

San Diego County Cup (May 2-4, 2008):  For the fifth straight year, the Stanford Water Polo Club will be sending teams to compete at the San Diego County Cup.  This tournament is for Age Group athletes only and is known as one of the most competitive tournaments in the country.  Selection of athletes for these teams will take place during the spring session and will be based on practice attendance, attitude, ability level and availability. 

Pacific Zone Spring League: All Age Group I and II athletes will participate in the Pacific Zone Spring League. The league provides athletes with great competition against other clubs from within the Pacific Zone. Competition dates* are: March 16th, March 30th, April 13th, and April 20th.
*These dates can also be found on our Calendar.

Junior Olympics Selection:  During the Spring Session, the coaching staff will be evaluating athletes for the summer Junior Olympic teams.  Our 2008 Summer Session is currently scheduled to begin on Monday, May 12th.  This year, the 2008 National Junior Olympics will be held in Southern California (Irvine, CA) July 26th - July 29th.  The JO Qualifying Tournament (mandatory for all athletes selected for JO’s) dates are as follows*:

12&U athletes (born in 1996 and younger):  June 20-22
14&U athletes (born in 1994 and 1995):  June 20-22 
16&U athletes (born in 1992 and 1993):  June 13-15
18&U athletes (born in 1990 and 1991):  June 20-22
*These dates can also be found on our Calendar.

Micro Clinics (See dates below):  During March, we will be running four one-day clinics for beginner level athletes, ages 11 & under.  These clinics are designed to introduce the sport of water polo to boys who have little to no experience, but are interested in getting their “feet wet.” During these one-day clinics we will give athletes a basic introduction to the sport of water polo while providing them with a fun and exciting learning experience.  We encourage all of our club families to help spread the word about our March Micro Clinics! Registration for these clinics will take place at the venue on the day of each clinic.  (There will be no pre-registration.)

Micro One-Day Clinics Schedule:

Date

Time

Location

Saturday, March 1

TBD

TBD

Sunday, March 9

TBD

TBD

Saturday, March 15

TBD

TBD

Saturday, March 30

TBD

TBD

Micro Spring Session:  The Micros’ (born in 1997 and later) Spring Session will begin April 1st and end May 17th, during which time they will be participating in a Spring League with games on select Saturdays.  Please see the Practice Schedule and Spring League competition dates below.  You may register online* any time between Thursday, February 7th and Tuesday, April 1st for the Micro Spring Session at www.stanfordwaterpoloclub.com.

*Please note: All registration materials must be submitted, in hand, prior to the start of practice on April 1st, including a hard copy of USA Water Polo membership (valid through May 17, 2008). Athletes with incomplete registrations will not be allowed to get in the water.

Micro Spring League: Stanford Water Polo Club will once again be hosting the Micro Spring League for athletes ages 11 & under. The league is designed to provide our Micro athletes with some local competition. Competition dates are: April 12th, April 19th, May 10th, and May 17th.
*These dates can also be found on our Calendar.

Practice Groups* and Schedule: The table below contains information on days, times, location and a brief description of each practice group.  The coaches will place each athlete into one of the practice groups based on, but not limited to, the following criteria: an athlete’s age, ability level, experience, and longevity with our club.  Practice groups will be posted on our web site by February 22, 2008. Please email Coach Barnea at jbarnea@gmail.com with any questions regarding practice groups.

*Note:  There may be a few changes to practice group assignments during the first two weeks of the Spring Session while coaches assess athletes who are new to our club.

Practice Group

Practice Days/Times

Practice Location

Practice Group Description

Micros*

Tues/Thurs:
5:30-6:45pm;

Roble Pool
Stanford

Designed for boys ages 11 (born in 1997) and younger with little to no previous water polo experience.

Age Group II

Tues/Thurs:
6:15-8:15pm;

Sunday:
9:00-11:00am

Stanford

Designed for athletes 8th grade and younger with varying experience, who are looking to develop a better understanding of water polo fundamentals.

Age Group I

Tues/Thurs/Mon**:
6:15-8:15pm;

Sunday:
9:00-11:00am

Stanford

Designed for athletes 8th grade and younger who have displayed the ability to play at a high level and have developed a solid base of water polo fundamentals.

High School II

Wednesday:
6:15-8:15pm;

Sunday:
11:00am-1:00pm 

Stanford

Designed for athletes currently in high school who have competed at the JV/16&U level and who need to further their development of water polo fundamentals.

High School I

Friday:
6:15-8:15pm;

Sunday:
11:00am-1:00pm 

Stanford

Designed for athletes currently in high school who have competed at the Vasity/18&U level and who have displayed the ability to play at a high level.

* The Micro Spring Session will run from April 1st-May 17th. Micro level athletes will have games on select Saturdays. (Please see Events Calendar below.)

**  Age Group athletes selected to attend the San Diego County Cup will have additional practices on the following dates in order to help prepare for the tournament: 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 4/29, & 5/1.  Please note that there will be an additional $100 fee that will be worked into the cost of the trip for those that are selected to participate.  This fee will cover the cost of the additional workouts as well as the tournament entry fee.

Spring Session Events Calendar: Below you will find information on our spring session events. Please also see the Calendar (button on left) for practice days and times, competition dates, and special events.

2008 Spring Session Events Calendar 

Date

Event

Practice Group

Location

TBD

Coach Vargas' Impact Day

AG I & II and HS I & II

Stanford

TBD

Invitational Games

AG I & II and HS I & II

Stanford

3/1

Micro Clinic #1

Micros

TBD

3/9

Micro Clinic #2

Micros

TBD

3/15

Micro Clinic #3

Micros

TBD

3/15-3/16

Premier League Weekend

AG I & II and HS I & II

TBD

3/16

Pacific Zone Spring League

AG I & II

TBD

3/30

Micro Clinic #4

Micros

TBD

3/30

Pacific Zone Spring League

AG I & II

TBD