Events Calendar

Oct
4
Fri
Midwest ODP Program 2019 – Zone Identification Tournament
Oct 4 – Oct 6 all-day

Midwest ODP Program 2019_2020

October 4-6 at various local sites in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. Schedules will be made available one week
prior to the event. This is a tournament hosted by ODP Coaches to observe/evaluate/recruit ideal athletes for the
ODP program. There will be divisions for 14u Co-Ed, High School Boys, and High School Girls. National Team
Coaches will be in attendance and available to players for feedback and information. Clubs can register their own
team. Athletes who are not able to play with a club can enter as “Free Agents” and play on a team coached by one of
the ODP Zone Coaches. See usawaterpolo.org for registration

Oct
5
Sat
Midwest Zone Olympic Development Program Tournament​ at Stevenson @ Stevenson High School
Oct 5 – Oct 7 all-day
Nov
18
Mon
IWP Meeting @ Fenwick High School
Nov 18 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

All are on Sundays at 7 PM at Fenwick High School library.​

Anyone interested in helping grow water polo in Illinois is encouraged to attend.

Nov
23
Sat
MidWest ODP Program 2019 – Boys All-Star (2002), Youth (2003) and Cadet (2004 & 2005) Camp
Nov 23 – Nov 24 all-day

Midwest ODP Program 2019_2020

A Boys All-Star (2002), Youth (2003) and Cadet (2004 & 2005) Camp has been added in Chicago November 23rd and 24th.  Information on location, times, cost and how to register can be found by clicking the link below:

For athletes that have registered for the St. Louis camp but would rather attend the Chicago camp, USA Water Polo needs you to take the following steps in order to complete this registration as they can not transfer funds from one event to another:

1) Email Anne Laurence at [email protected] and let her know you wish to change camps.

2) Be sure to include the athlete’s name and USA Water Polo member number in your email.

3) A refund will be issued for the St. Louis camp and then the athlete will need to register for the Chicago camp.

26540

Midwest ODP Program 2019 – ODP Coed 2-Day Zone Camp 1
Nov 23 – Nov 24 all-day

Midwest ODP Program 2019_2020

ODP Coed 2-Day Zone Camp 1: 2002/2003 Youth Boys and 2004/2005 Cadet Boys
11u athletes November 23, 12-4pm Mary Institute Country Day School,101 N Warson Dr St. Louis, MO 63124
November 23 4-8pm at Mary Institute Country Day School,101 N Warson Dr St. Louis, MO 63124
November 24 8am-12pm at Mary Institute Country Day School,101 N Warson Dr St. Louis, MO 63124

https://webpoint.usawaterpolo.com/wp15/Events2/ViewEvt.wp?EventID=26540

Nov
30
Sat
ILLINOIS WATER POLO NIGHT WITH THE CHICAGO WOLVES
Nov 30 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Join Illinois Water Polo players, family, and friends for an evening of fun at the Chicago Wolves hockey game on Saturday, November 30.  Everyone will be seated together in the same section and receive a free Chicago Wolves hat.  Each water polo player will also receive a Chicago Wolves silicone swim cap!  The flyer here can be used to purchase tickets, or you can order tickets:

Fax: 847-724-1652
Phone: 847-832-1939
NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES. TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY 4PM ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29 (DEADLINE TO ORDER BY PHONE IS WED 11/27 AT NOON).
Dec
1
Sun
Water Polo Coaching Clinic December 1st 2019
Dec 1 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Water Polo Coaching Clinic December 1st 2019

Topic: Counter Attack Xs and Os

Speakers: Ashley Hill and Ryan Castle

Date: December 1st 2019

​Time: 10-12pm Lecture (Room 5044)
12-1pm Q&A lunch
1-3pm Pool Demo

Location: Stevenson High School

Cost: $30 (checks made out to Illinois Water Polo)

Ashley Hill
Current: Head Swimming and Diving Coach Cathedral High School Indianapolis Indiana
Math/English Teacher LSP Program
Assistant Program Director Stanford Water Polo Club
Coach Stanford Water Polo Club
USA Midwest Development Assistant Coach
20+ Years High School teaching/Coaching
10+ Years High School and club Administration

Ryan Castle
Current Carthage College HC
12 years at Division 1 (ASU, Hartwick, Michigan, Hawaii, Indiana)
Southwest Zone Head Coach 2008-2010
Kazakhstan National Team Head Coach 2011
New Zealand Video Coach 2009
South Africa Asst Coach 2002-2005
South Africa Youth Team Head Coach
10+ years High School coaching
10+ years Club coaching
Illinois Water Polo College Programs Liaison
Loves long walks on the beach and playing frisbee with his dogs.

Please RSVP for coaches clinic: https://forms.gle/5TeLKonVTsgV95bb6

If you have any questions please email Rose Schiavone at [email protected]

For more information go to – https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MfjA1s6swd__FWMru29Km2ivuOd8Rjzs-Zx4XRaKP-Y/edit?usp=sharing

Dec
7
Sat
Midwest ODP Program 2019 – ODP 14u 2-Day Zone Training @ Conant High School
Dec 7 – Dec 8 all-day

Midwest ODP Program 2019_2020

ODP 14u 2-Day Zone Training
December 7 12-4pm, Conant High School, 700 E. Cougar Trail, Hoffman Estates IL 60169
December 8 8am-12pm, Schaumburg High school, 1100 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194

Registration – https://webpoint.usawaterpolo.com/wp15/Events2/ViewEvt.wp?EventID=26720

Midwest ODP Program 2019 – ODP Girls 2-Day Zone Camp @ Hoffman Estates High School
Dec 7 – Dec 8 all-day

Midwest ODP Program 2019_2020

ODP Girls 2-Day Zone Camp
December 7 4-8 pm , Hoffman Estates High school 1100 W Higgins Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
December 8 8am-12pm, Hoffman Estates High school 1100 W Higgins Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

Registration – https://webpoint.usawaterpolo.com/wp15/Events2/ViewEvt.wp?EventID=26720

Dec
26
Thu
The Perfect Goalie Shooting – Holiday Clinic
Dec 26 – Dec 28 all-day
Dec 26, 27 & 28, 2019 – 9am to 2pm @ Huntington Beach, CA
The Perfect Goalie Shooting – Holiday Clinic
with MIZE & Special Guest
MIZE coaching 7
The Importance of Goalie Strategy – because just Blocking is not Everything!
Many coaches and athletes reduce the job of a goalie just to blocking – but that is far from the reality! Every single action of a goalie – in defense as well as in offense – has to be well thought out. The perfect positioning, appearance and communication are crucial factors to influence a game in the right direction. Avoiding a shot and forcing an opponent to think twice or decide for a weak opportunity are as valuable qualities as being “great on the goal line”. MIZE offers his annual Holiday Goalie Clinic after Christmas to refer exactly to these topics. So don’t miss out to sign up if you want to improve your game!