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2018 Illinois Coaching Clinic

Nov 5, 2018 | News

Topic: How to Create a Winning Culture

Speaker: Dr. Marcelo Leonardi

Head Women’s Water Polo Coach Michigan University

 

Dr. Marcelo Leonardi enters his fifth season as head coach for the Michigan women’s water polo team.

In four seasons, Leonardi has recorded a 109-39 (.736) overall record at Michigan. He has guided the Wolverines to three NCAA appearances, three CWPA Championships and two first place conference finishes during the regular season.

Leonardi increased the team’s win total by 11 from year one to year two and has only lost two conference games in four seasons (30-2).

In just his second year at Michigan, Leonardi took the Wolverines to their highest point in the 16 years of the program. U-M achieved its highest ranking of all-time, No. 4, after placing 4th at the NCAA Championship. The Wolverines won the CWPA Championship for the sixth time and first since 2010, giving Leonardi his first college championship. He was named the Doc Hunkler Coach of the Tournament. The team finished with a 30-8 overall record.

Leonardi took over the Michigan women’s water polo program after spending the previous five seasons as the women’s water polo coach at California State University in Northridge. In 2014, he guided the Matadors to a second-place finish in the regular-season Big West Conference standings and a runner-up showing at the conference championship. CSUN compiled a 23-9 overall record on the year and ranked as high as No. 9 in the CWPA national polls.

To see his full bio please visit:

https://mgoblue.com/coaches.aspx?rc=6&path=wwpolo

 

Please sign up for the clinic:

 

https://goo.gl/forms/tdJ36vRdjf3zgqqj1

 

for questions please contact Rose Wimer at roseschiavone@gmail.com

 

Checks can be made out to Illinois Water Polo (IWP)

Welcome home!

Oct 29, 2018 | News

Many Illinois high school prep water polo players returned to their old stomping grounds as Lyons Township South’s pool hosted Indiana University, Carthage College, the University of Toronto, Lidenwood University, the University of Florida, and local women’s team, Wildcats.  Florida’s roster boasts Julia Nicholson from Long Grove, IL.  Lidenwood’s Illinois players include Nicole Howe (New Lenox, IL), Emily Kini (Palatine, IL), Vladislava Milutinovic (Northbrook, IL), Harmony Moran (New Lenox, IL), and Betsy Zanocco (Arlington Heights, IL).  Carthage College’s Illinois high school water polo graduates include: Emma Jeronimus (Hoffman Estates, IL), Heather Walker (Chicago, IL), Angel Kelsey (Orland Park, IL), Mae Van Beest (Flossmoor, IL), Arianna Dakuras (Chicago, IL), Lauren Corcoran (Orland Park, IL), Kayli Sayatovic (Berwyn, IL), and Meghan Fisher (Tinley Park, IL).  Carthage is led by Illinois Water Polo Hall of Fame inductee, Laura Coffman.  Indiana’s roster included two Fenwick graduates, Molly McGuire (Oak Park, IL) and volunteer coach / video manager Will Skowron (Oak Park, IL).

In addition all the games played below, the coaches provided an evening clinic for all interested high school athletes.

Final results:

Florida 9 Lidenwood 8

Toronto 3 IU 12
IU 6 wildcats 9
Lindenwood 12 Carthage 8
Toronto 9 Florida 3
Toronto 14 Carthage 4
Wildcats 7 IU 9
Wildcats 13 Florida 2
Florida 3 IU 9

 

The Wildcats, a masters team for women is always looking for new players to join them for their weekly Sunday morning practices. Contact Alyssa Turza, arturza015@gmail.com, for more information.

Illinois Water Polo mourns the passing of Rob Lindgren

Jul 17, 2018 | News

 

Rob Lindgren, a force in District 214 high school aquatics for more than two decades, died of pancreatic cancer on Sunday, July 15.  He had been battling pancreatic cancer since last November.  In addition to positions as coach, teacher, official, club supervisor, Rob also spearheaded the Illinois Water Polo High School Boys and Girls Summer Leagues.  Twenty two different clubs, several with multiple teams, currently participate in the league started by Rob which ends its regular season this week.  This league has been instrumental to the growth of high school water polo in Illinois since its inception.  In the recent years, Rob took the league from a more recreational set up to one with a championship tournament, awards for the winners, high level games, and the crowning of an Illinois High School Summer League Champion.  He also kept a recreational set up for teams just starting out, allowing all teams, no matter their level of play or experience, an opportunity to play water polo throughout the summer.  His efforts in this league were tireless.

This past June, while battling cancer, Rob renewed Illinois Water Polo’s commitment to coaching education by organizing a coaching clinic and social at Arlington Park (Arlington Heights, IL).  Over twenty five coaches attended the event which saw presentations from several top level area high school and club coaches as well as 2016 Olympian, Brett Bonanni.  Following the clinic, live racing was enjoyed and lunch was provided by Illinois Water Polo.

Following in Rob’s footsteps, Illinois Water Polo will continue both the high school summer league and the coaching clinics.  Illinois Water Polo would also like to thank Rob one last time for his incredible efforts in helping provide direction and growth of the sport of water polo in the state of Illinois at the player, coach, club, and high school level.

Two recent articles about Rob’s passing can be found at:

Aquatics community mourns Lindgren’s loss

Area Aquatic Pioneer Rob Lindgren Dies

There is also a go fund me page.

Illinois Water Polo will also accept donations in honor of Rob Lindgren which will be earmarked for the next coaching clinic, an event that Rob was already working on despite his last clinic being held just a month ago!  Donations by check made out to Illinois Water Polo can be mailed to:

Kyle Perry, Illinois Water Polo President

505 Washington Blvd.

Oak Park, IL 60302

A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, July 23rd at 10am at St. Edna Catholic Church (2525 N Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004).

IWP Clinic and Summer Kick Off at Arlington Park Race Track

May 26, 2018 | News

Clinic and afternoon social is complementary with you team’s entry into the summer league.

Clinic Agenda
8:00 – 8:30 Welcome and registration light refreshments provided.
8:30 General meeting ideas***​: Sample topics may include: “State of Water Polo”, My best drill, Practice
Progression, What I expect from officials (coaches), New Coaches 101, USAWP/AWP opportunities and info.
9:00 “Polo Camp” Break out sessions
9:45 Networking, meet and greet
10:00 “Polo Camp” Break out sessions
10:45 Networking, meet and greet
11:00 “Polo Camp” Break out sessions
11:45 Networking, meet and greet
12:00 Closing thoughts ideas, feedback, fundraiser details, IWP Programming and opportunities to help.
12:30 Marquee Tents for afternoon social, fundraiser, membership drive, networking, meet and greet
If you would be interested in proposing a topic to present contact Rob Lindgren, Kyle Perry or
Elizabeth Timmons with your proposal.
++The afternoon social and networking opportunity is included in the clinic for those who have teams
registered for the summer league.
++Complementary Food, Soft Drinks, Beer, Wine, Spirits, Private Tent area and wagering kiosk are included
for our group.
++Summer League entry will give one coach complimentary admission to the clinic. Additional coaches,
Officials or spouses can be included for $50/person.
Battle of the Conferences Wagering Wins Contest. There will be a raffle for sporting event tickets and possibly other items to raise money for the Dave Perry Scholarship fund.​
Download the flyer here.

Illinois Water Polo 2018 All-Sectional Teams Announced

May 18, 2018 | News

The Illinois Water Polo 2017 All-Sectional Teams by Sectional –

Chicago (St. Ignatius College Prep) Boys

Chicago (St. Ignatius College Prep) Girls

Elmhurst (York) Boys

Elmhurst (York) Girls

Glenview (Glenbrook South) Boys

Glenview (Glenbrook South) Girls

LaGrange (Lyons) Boys

LaGrange (Lyons) Girls

Frankfort (Lincoln-Way East) Boys

Frankfort (Lincoln-Way East) Girls

Schaumburg (H.S.) Boys

Schaumburg (H.S.) Girls

Buffalo Grove Boys

Buffalo Grove Girls

Aurora (Metea Valley) Boys

Aurora (Metea Valley) Girls

Stevenson Water Polo and Stevenson High School will be offering a WATER POLO COACHES “Lunch and Learn” this year at the IHSA State Tournament.

Apr 25, 2018 | News

Time: 2pm-3pm
Date: Saturday, May 19th
Location: Stevenson High School, Room 7066/68
Cost: Free
This will be a round table question and answer session with current college coaches, including coaches from Indiana University, Carthage College, California Lutheran University and more.
Lunch will be provided.
Please sign up to let us know you are coming, so we can order enough food!
Please contract Rose Wimer, roseschiavone@gmail.com with any questions.

Illinois Water Polo morns the loss of Billy Dolehide and Mark Rebora

Mar 21, 2018 | News

Billy Dolehide

 

 

Long time player and official, Billy Dolehide tragically passed away last week.  Billy played water polo at Br. Rice and then the University of Illinois.  He also played with various parks in the Chicago Park District league, most recently Fernwood.  As a masters athlete, he competed with the Apostles, the Outlaws, Riverside-Brookfield, and just about any other team that needed a guy!  On the deck, Billy was an Illinois High School Association official for seventeen years.  He also officiated many years prior to the sport of water polo being sanctioned by the IHSA in 2002.  As an IHSA official, Billy worked eight state tournaments.  Billy is survived by his loving wife, Terri Dolehide, and his three children, Shannon, Logan, and Morgan.  If you would like to support the Dolehide family, you can visit their gofund me page at: https://www.gofundme.com/dolehide-family-fund or purchase a t-shirt from which all proceeds will be donated directly to the family at: https://teespring.com/honoring-bill-dolehide#pid=46&cid=2739&sid=front

 

Bill Dolehide (left) was “always smiling and being nice to people,” according to his wife, Terri. (Terri Dolehide)

Mark Rebora

 

On March 17th, long time boys’ water polo coach at Glenbrook North, Mark Rebora, suffered a heart attack while out for a morning bike ride and passed away.

Mark, a 1978 Loyola Academy Alum, taught Physical Education at Glenbrook North in addition to coaching football, wrestling, and water polo.  He had been the water polo coach at Glenbrook North since 2000.  Rebora was an active athlete himself and was named to Loyola Academy’s Athletic Hall of Fame for his achievement as a wrestler in 2003.  Mark is survived by his wife Christine and his son’s Cole and Caid.

A celebration of Mark’s life has been planned for April 15th, 2018.  Details can be found here – Rebora – Celebration of Life

More information on Mark’s life is available at https://www.journal-topics.com/articles/gbn-boys-water-polo-coach-mark-rebora-dies-unexpectedly/

The Rebora Memorial fund has been established to benefit student athletes at Glenbrook North High School: https://gbnbooster.org/

Apostles go 4-0 to win the Two Daves Water Polo Tournament.

Feb 15, 2018 | News

Despite some weather related issues, nine men’s teams and two women’s teams participated in the 18th annual ‘Officials’ Water Polo Tournament, dedicated in memory of Dave Madej and Dave Perry this past weekend.  The Apostles went 4-0 to earn the tournament title defeating Illinois State University, Hippos, Team Chicago, and, finally, Windy City Water Polo in the championship game.  This marks the second straight year that the Apostles have won this event.  One the women’s side, Carthage College and Wildcats split their two games, each winning one.

Final Results:

Saturday, February 10

Wildcats 10 Carthage 7

Apostles 21 Hippos 6

GB Gators 5 Harper College 10

Outlaws 11 Windy City Water Polo 20

Carthage 9 Wildcats 7

Team Chicago 11 Harper College 6

Beached Whales 18 Outlaws 9

ISU 8 Hippos 10

GB Gators 8 Team Chicago 7

Beached Whales 10 Windy City Water Polo 14

Sunday, February 11

Apostles 17 ISU 3

Outlaws 19 Gators 11

Whales 15 Harper 10

Windy City Water Polo 12 Team Chicago 11

ISU 11 Gators 9

Hippos 4 Harper 13

Apostles 16 Team Chicago 3

ISU 9 Outlaws 13

Beached Whales 12 Hippos 11

Apostles 15 Windy City Water Polo 2

Final Standings:

1. Apostles 4-0

2. Windy City Water Polo 3-1

3. Team Chicago 1-3

4. Beached Whales 3-1

5. Hippos 2-2

6. Harper College 2-2

7. Outlaws 2-2

8. ISU 1-3

9. Gators 1-3

2018 Illinois Water Polo Meeting Schedule

Jan 19, 2018 | News

Illinois Water Polo has announced its 2018 meeting schedule.  All meetings are held at Fenwick High School (505 Washington Blvd. Oak Park, IL 60302).  Five meetings will be held throughout the year on the following dates:

All interested in Illinois water polo are encouraged to attend.

o Monday, January 22 – 7pm
o Sunday, March 11 – 7pm (focus on the banquet and summer leagues)
o Sunday, April 22 – 7pm
o Monday, September 10 – 7pm (summer league wrap-up)
o Monday, November 12 – 7pm (elections)

Pre-Season Water Polo Coaching Clinic

Dec 19, 2017 | News

Saturday, January 27, 2018
Speaker: Ashley Hill
Ashley is currently the head boys and girls swim coach at Cathedral Catholic High School in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Most recently she has been coaching boys water polo at the 12u, 14u, and 16u levels for Stanford Water Polo Club.  For the past 15 years she has been coaching and teaching at Saint Francis High School in Mountain View, CA; where she was the assistant boys water polo coach, Head Girls Basketball coach, and assistant boys and girls varsity swim coach.    Ashley is in her 19th year as a highschool teacher and her 24th year as a coach.  Her passion lies in teaching and coaching young athletes to be leaders both in sports and in life.
Open to all coaches
Topics will include: planning a season/practice, drills, skills and of course x’s and o’s
Where: Stevenson High School, Room 7096
Time: 12:30-5pm
Cost: $30
***proceeds will go toward one of our local masters teams and the Dave Perry College Scholarship Fund
Or email:
Check can be made payable to Illinois Water Polo (IWP).
There will be a coaches social to follow, location to be announced.
Illinois Water Polo is also planning an additional coaching clinic the first weekend of March for anyone unable to attend this January clinic.  More details to come.

Club of Chicago goes undefeated to win the 2017 Dave Perry Classic

Nov 20, 2017 | News

The Club of Chicago team went 4-0 to win the 2017 Dave Perry Classic held at Fenwick High School in Oak Park, IL.  The team defeated the Chicago Park District 15-5, Windy City Water Polo 11-10, the Apostles 10-6, and Team Chicago 17-8.  The Apostles and Windy City both finished with 3-1 records.  Additionally, $500 were raised to help fund Illinois Water Polo’s Dave Perry College Scholarship.  For more information on the scholarship, check out the scholarship page.

Final results and tournament scores:

Club of Chicago 4-0

Apostles 3-1

Windy City Water Polo 3-1

Glenbrook Gators 2-2

Harper 2-2

Outlaws 2-2

Squirrels & Bears 2-2

Team Chicago 2-2

Beached Whales 1-3

Chicago Park District 1-3

Hippos 0-4

2017 Dave Perry Classic RESULTS

Alumni Water Polo Camp returns to Illinois

Sep 30, 2017 | News

Windy City Water Polo and Alumni Water Polo are proud to announce the return of the Alumni Water Polo camp to Illinois this November.  This two day camp will be held on Saturday, November 4 and Sunday, November 5 at Fenwick High School (505 Washington Blvd. Oak Park, IL 60302).  This year’s camp is open to all players, boys and girls, 13 years of age and older.  More information can be found at:  https://www.facebook.com/events/510415496005677http://www.alumniwaterpolo.com/news_article/show/701035

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Mid West Zone Identification Tournament

Sep 12, 2017 | News

Mid West Zone Identification Tournament

October 6-8, 2017

Stevenson High School

Chicago, Illinois

USA Water Polo and the Mid West Zone are proud to announce our 2nd annual zone tournament.  This tournament provides high-level competition for male athletes in the zone as well as exposure to the National Team Coaches.  There will be 2 divisions for the tournament listed below.

Boys 18 and Under:  12 teams including “free agent” team of athletes not associated with a club

Identification of male athletes born in 2000-2002

Boys 14 and under :  12 teams including “free agent”( team of athletes not associated with a club) This will also serve as the qualifier for Champions Cub

Identification of male athletes born in 2003 or younger

Coaches Clinic Integrated into the weekend with National Team Coaches in attendance

Space is Limited for these tournaments.  Please contact Tim Daniel to secure a spot for your team or Free Agents.

Cost per team:  $500

Cost for free agents:  $100

Tim Daniel – tdaniel@usawaterpolo.org  P: 847-208-3428

Mid West Zone ODP Identification Tournament

Register for Jane’s Warrior 5K Run and Walk TODAY

Aug 19, 2017 | News

In 2014, the Sandburg community and the swimming and water polo community lost a true champion in Coach Jane Caliendo.  Register today to support the Jane Caliendo Memorial Foundation to continue Jane’s legacy with scholarships to graduating students from St. Michael’s School and Sandburg High School.

More information is available on their Facebook page, and the web page www.janeswarriors.com

National State Challenge Comes to Chicago on July 13-16

Jul 7, 2017 | News

BRIDGEPORT, Pa. — There will be plenty lot of people taking to the pool in July in the Windy City as the American Water Polo National State Challenge comes to Chicago, Ill. on Thursday–Sunday, July 13-16, at Fenwick High School and Portage Park.  Membership Director of American Water Polo Damon Newman offered these words about the host city. “We are excited to host the 2017 National State Challenge in Chicago. Chicago is a world class city with a deep history of water polo excellence.”  Established in 2008, the tournament takes to the road to be hosted for the first time in the Midwest after a three-year stint in Upper Dublin, Pennsylvania.  One of the premier events of the year for both men and women, as many college coaches and scouts will be attending the tournament.  This year’s 18U men’s and women’s teams in addition to competing for attention will also be vying for the $1,000 prize for the winners after their five-game tournament.  The home state will be heavily featured as in both the men’s, women’s and the U14 coed division are all boasting several teams from not just the state but the city as well.  Windy City Water Polo has teamed up with Athletico Physical Therapy and American Water Polo to bring the event to the Midwest. Newman again lauded the host locations.

“We are thrilled to have the tournament played at the Chicago Parks Portage Park Pool, an institution of outdoor water polo in this great city. Perennial water polo powerhouse Fenwick High School will host games in their all deep facility.”  The schedule for the tournament is available at http://www.americanwaterpolo.org/nsc-general-info

Lively Water Bottle Official Sponsor of IWP

Jun 16, 2017 | News

Lively Water Bottle, an industry leader in personalized sports water bottles, has joined Illinois Water Polo as official sponsor and sports water bottle supplier through 2020. As part of the agreement, Lively Water Bottle will provide exclusive discounts to Illinois Water Polo members, make contributions to Illinois Water Polo equal to 20% of purchases by IWP members, and provide advisory and graphic design assistance. Members can access the 10% individual discount by visiting https://livelybottle.com/ and using the code IWPOLO at checkout. The website has design tools that allow you to select from many backgrounds and add your logo and picture and name. Lively bottle will also offer 20% team discounts – contact gary@livelybottle.com. Lively Bottle will help you create personalized sports water bottles using your logo and team roster.
“We’re incredibly excited to be partnered with Illinois Water Polo”, said Gary Radville. Lively Water Bottle is owned by Gary and Lisa Radville of La Grange Park, IL. Gary is a member of the 1986 inaugural class of the Illinois Water Polo Hall of Fame a former co-captain of Loyola University teams that competed in three NCAA championships, and also a coach of four Brother Rice HS state championship teams. “Water polo is a demanding sport that requires continuous hydration. Our personalized sports water bottles make hydration fun – we help design team bottles that can be personalized so they’re never lost.”
“Illinois Water Polo is very much looking forward to this partnership with Lively Water Bottle,” Illinois Water Polo President Kyle Perry stated. “We support hydration and the environment, and Lively Water Bottle is a perfect product for our teams. We also are excited to be working with Gary Radville, an inaugural member of the Illinois Water Polo Hall of Fame.”
About Lively Bottle
Lively Bottle is a leader in sports water bottles. Lively Bottles are locally-owned and produced, are reusable, dishwasher-safe, BPA-free, offer 8 cool lid colors, and are made in USA, which makes them environmentally-friendly. We require no minimum order quantity for orders placed on our website, and offer discounts to IWP members for individual and team orders. Our personalized sports water bottles are shipped in about a week, and delivery is always free.
About Illinois Water Polo
Illinois Water Polo (IWP) provides direction and growth to the sport of water polo in the state of Illinois at the player, coach, official, club, high school, and collegiate levels. IWP works in conjunction with the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) to support the spring IHSA Boys State Finals and IHSA Girls State Finals. We are committed to the development of the sport throughout the state of Illinois.

Thank You 2017 All-State Banquet Sponsors!

Jun 14, 2017 | News

Illinois Water Polo would like to thank the 2017 All-State Banquet Sponsors for their generosity and their continued support of IWP’s mission. This year’s Gold Sponsor were Stevenson High School and the Martino Family. Silver Sponsors included Chicago Apostles, John’s Hot Dogs, Lakeview Environmental, Homewood-Flossmoor Swim Club, Forest Park National Bank, Northern Illinois Polo Club, and Lyons Aquatics. Bronze Sponsors were Fenwick High School and Windy City Water Polo. We’d also like to thank our in-kind supporters, Classic Design Awards, Inc., Liberty Creative Solutions, and Lively Bottles.

Interesting in helping Illinois Water Polo continue to provide direction and growth of the sport of water polo in the state of Illinois at the player, coach, club, and high school level? Donations are welcome throughout the year, and ads for the All-State banquet ad-book as well as All-State Banquet sponsorship opportunities will be available in early 2018. Visit our fundraising page (http://illinoiswaterpolo.net/about-iwp/fundraising/) for more information on how to help.

2017 IWP All-State Banquet Sponsorship Information

May 4, 2017 | News

Please download this year’s 2017 Illinois Water Polo All-State Banquet Sponsorship form [link].  This is a great way to honor those that make an All-Sectional Team, All-State Team, are named Player of the Year, earn the Senior Scholastic Award, earn the Phil Stelnicki Award, or are inducted into the IWP Hall of Fame.  In addition, this is a great chance to purchase an ad for the ad-book to promote one’s business.  Deadline for ads in the ad-book is Monday, May 22, 2017.

Thanks for your support!

Dave Perry Scholarship Fundraiser May 6th @ Fenwick High School

May 3, 2017 | News

British designer India Hicks’ line of affordable luxury jewelry, handbags, beauty and accessories products will be on display during Saturday, May 6th’s water polo matches at Fenwick High School.

20% of all sales donated to the Dave Perry College Scholarship

Download the Flyer here

Immediately following the Metro Catholic Aquatic Conference Championship 5pm boys’ water polo game, friends, coaches, officials are all invited to celebrate the end of the IHSA Water Polo regular season at O’Sullivan’s Public House (7244 Madison St., Forest Park, IL 60130).  There will be IWP representatives collecting any donations for the Dave Perry College Scholarship.  This scholarship is the only of its kind in Illinois and is intended to assist those aspiring boy and girl water polo athletes to pursue their dreams in college while honoring the long and storied legacy of Coach Perry.  For more information on the scholarship, please visit: http://illinoiswaterpolo.net/the-dave-perry-scholarship/

IWP By-Laws Meeting Sunday April 30th, 7 pm

Apr 27, 2017 | News

Illinois Water Polo is looking for all interested players, coaches, fans, and officials of water polo to consider becoming involved in IWP as the organization looks to restructure the by-laws so as to better help grow and develop water polo in Illinois. Our next meeting is Sunday, April 30th at 7pm in the Fenwick library. We will be creating a team to investigate the by-laws and make needed changes to ensure that Illinois Water Polo is set up in the best way to continue to provide direction and growth of the sport of water polo in the state of Illinois at the player, coach, club, and high school level. Any interested players, coaches, fans, and officials of water polo are encouraged to attend this Sunday’s meeting.

IWP’s Dave Perry College Scholarship Awareness Week

Apr 3, 2017 | News

This week, Illinois Water Polo and the Metro Catholic Aquatic Conference are trying to raise awareness for the Illinois Water Polo Dave Perry College Scholarship.  This scholarship is for athletes graduating from high school and planning on participating in Division I water polo in college.  This is the only scholarship of its kind in Illinois.  Since 2013, eight student athletes from eight different high schools (who all went to eight different colleges and universities to study and play water polo) have been awarded the $1500 scholarship.  This year, IWP will again be providing two $1500 scholarships.  Illinois Water Polo is proud to sponsor this scholarship as a way to help Illinois athletes achieve their dreams of playing water polo in college as well as honoring the legacy of Dave Perry.

Click here to download this year’s flyer for the Dave Perry Scholarship Awareness Week.

 To learn more about the Dave Perry Scholarship and how to apply please visit the Dave Perry Scholarship Page.

Illinois Coaches and Official Honored by USA Water Polo

Mar 24, 2017 | News

Two Illinois coaches and one official were recently honored by USA Water Polo (www.usawaterpolo.org) as 2016 Midwest Zone Award winners.  On the coaching side, Doug Eichstaedt (Lyons Township High School boys’ water polo, USA Water Polo Midwest girls’ Olympic Development Program, and Lyons Water Polo club) earned the Doc Hunkler Distinguished Coaching Award, while Beto Garcia (IWP Vice-President, De La Salle High School boys’ water polo, and Chicago Park District Water Polo club) earned the Ted Newland Distinguished Coaching award.  On the officiating side, Nicole Lum earned the Aaron Chaney Distinguished Referee Award.  Congratulations to these Illinois award recipients.
For more information about USAWP or the Zone Award winners, please visit: http://www.usawaterpolo.org/genrel/010517aaa.html

Apostles win the 2017 Officials Training Tournament

Feb 14, 2017 | News

The Chicago Apostles went 3-0-1 to capture the men’s tournament title at Fenwick High School in Oak Park, IL this past weekend.  In the opening round, the Apostles defeated both the Glenbrook Gators and the Hippos (Madison, WI).  In the Championship round, the Apo read more

Four Illinois Girls’ Club Teams Participate in Florida Tournament

Jan 28, 2017 | News

Four Illinois girls’ 18 and under teams, Lyons, NIPCS, TOPS, and West Suburban competed against eleven teams from Florida and one team from Michigan in the 2017 SEP Winter Open Championship Tournament held January 13-15 in Altemonte Springs, Florida.  Each team played 4 games, and all Illinois teams played competitively in this USA Water Polo event.

IHSA Officials Classroom Clinics Dates Set

Dec 29, 2016 | News

The IHSA 2017 Classroom Clinics dates and Tournament have been set.

New Officials are encouraged to attend the first clinic on Sunday Jan 29th, and required to attend the Officials Training Tournament, Feb 10th – 12th.

Anyone who is eligible for promotion should continue to take the steps needed to move to the next level.  An Information letter about promotion comes in your IHSA packet or you can find out more on the IHSA web site in the officials center .

IHSA Classroom Clinics :

Sunday Jan. 29 Level I & II , Fenwick High School 9-4 . Highly recommend this first clinic to all first year officials .
Sunday Feb. 26 Level 1 & II , Fenwick High School 9-4 .
Officials Training Tournament : Feb. 10 , 11 , and 12 all weekend at Fenwick High School

This is a hands on tournament very important to the training process and is mandatory for all first year officials.  New officials with questions can contact Perry, pkorbakis@aol.com.

Club of Chicago wins the 2016 Dave Perry Classic

Dec 12, 2016 | News

Club of Chicago went 4-0 to win the 2016 Dave Perry Classic, defeating the Glenbrook Gators, Windy City Water Polo, the Chicago Park District and, in the Championship Game, the Apostles.  The Apostles with a 3-1 record finished second.  Windy City (pictured below) finis read more

ODP Boys Midwest Tournament Schedule Announced!

Oct 5, 2016 | News

Midwest Zone Boys Tournament at Stevenson High School schedule has been announced and is available here.

All Illinois coaches are encouraged to attend the coaching clinic at Stevenson High School on Saturday, October 8 10:30-1:30pm

ODP Boys Midwest Tournament

Sep 15, 2016 | News

Date/Time: Friday, Oct. 7, 2016 (4:00 PM) – Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016 (8:00 PM)
ODP Club Tournament – Chicago, IL (USA Water Polo Bronze level membership needed)
Location: Stevenson High School
Cost: $550 per team.
Free Agents: $100 each (Please contact Tim Daniel at tdaniel@usawaterpolo.org if you are interested in being being place onto a team)

Event Website: https://webpoint.usawaterpolo.com/wp15/Events2/ViewEvt.wp?EventID=16983&isPopUp=true

 

 

Thank You Martino Family!

Aug 26, 2016 | News

Thank you to Rocco and Roxanne Martino for being the 2016 Illinois Water Polo All-State Banquet Printing Sponsor.  We greatly appreciate their generosity and wish their son, Thomas Martino (Fenwick ’16), good luck as he heads off to the University of Notre Dame this fall.

USA Water Polo Referee Certification School

Jun 6, 2016 | News

The Midwest Zone will sponsor a Referee Certification School in conjunction with the Midwest Zone Junior Olympic Qualifying Tournaments.  If you have ever had an interest in officiating or wanted to learn more about how officials are trained, here is an great opportunity.  Players, parents, officials, fans, USWP members and USWP non-members are all welcome.  Details and registration info are listed below.  

 

 

USA Water Polo Referee Certification School

Hosted by the Midwest Zone

Earn Extra $$ Working in the Sport You Love!!

 

WHAT: USAWP Referee School

WHEN: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT, Saturday June 11, 2016

WHERE: Hoffman Estates High School

1100 W Higgins Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

COST: $5 for USAWP Members and $10 for Non-Members

(There will also be optional supplemental training available on Sunday, June 12 at Adlai Stevenson High School from 9 am – 1 PM CT)

PRE-REGISTATION REQUIRED!!! SEE LINK BELOW!!!

 

The school will highlight current USA Water Polo Rules and interpretations, including modifications for younger age divisions, “You Make The Call” Exercises, and presentations by your local referee leadership in regard to training and evaluation opportunities in your zone.  We will also discuss the responsibility and accountability associated with being a Certified USA Water Polo Referee.

To register copy this link into your browser:

https://webpoint.usawaterpolo.com/wp15/Events2/ViewEvt.wp?EventID=16215

Boys 2016 All State Team

May 23, 2016 | News

Boys 2016 All State Team FIRST TEAM Name YR. # School Shane Hughes SR 13 St. Ignatius Andrew Shashin JR 21 Stevenson Nick Walker SR 6 Naperville Central Sam Szcepaniak SR 3 Lyons Kent Emden FR 1 Naperville Central Henry Yavitt JR 13 New Trier George Lundgren SR 9 Lyons read more

Girls 2016 All State Team

May 23, 2016 | News

Girls 2016 All State Teams FIRST TEAM Name YR. # School Catie Wallace SR 16 Fenwick Allison Travetto SR 8 Stevenson Kaela Codo SR 2 Naperville Central Kelly Frumkin JR 17 Fenwick Diana Fernandez SR 3 St. Ignatius Lauren Burns SR 1 Stevenson Jennifer Stelnicki SR 1 St. I read more

Illinois High School All Star Games and Age Group Clinic

May 18, 2016 | News

Illinois High School All Star Games & Age Group Clinic

Sunday, June 5th @Stevenson HS
Illinois High School All Star Games HS Girls All Star Game at 12:30 (warm up at noon)

HS Boys All Star Game at 2:00 (warm up at 1:30)
An Age Group Clinic is being sponsored by Illinois Water Polo & Stevenson HS prior to the All Star Games from 9:30 to 12 pm noon at the Stevenson High School Aquatic Center.
• This clinic is for girls and boys in 8th grade and under (ages 6 to 14)

• All clinic participants will get free admission into the All Star games

• Registration Link: • https://stevenson.revtrak.net/tek9.asp?pg=products&grp=58

• Cost will be $25 for the clinic • Cash or checks (made out to Stevenson H.S.)

• Questions? Call or email

• Head Girls’ Water Polo Coach, Jeff Wimer at 847-8338767 jwimer@d125.org

• Head Boys’ Water Polo Coach, Sean Wimer at 847602-2273 srwimer@sbcglobal.net

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2016 Chicago Water Polo Showcase

Apr 13, 2016 | News

2016 Chicago Water Polo Showcase Saturday, Jun. 18, 2016 (9:00 AM) – Sunday, Jun. 19, 2016 (3:00 PM) Host: NWC Water Polo Club at Conant High School (700 E Cougar Trail Hoffman Estates, IL 60194) The Chicago Water Polo Showcase is entering its 10th year of existen read more

Oldest living IWP Hall of Fame member, Ronald “Scotty” MacLagan, passes away at 96.

Mar 23, 2016 | News

Illinois Water Polo is sad to announce the passing of Ronald “Scotty” MacLagan.  MacLagan was the oldest living Illinois Water Polo Hall of Fame inductee.  He was inducted into the IWP Hall of Fame in 1993 along with Fred Springer and Wee Barry.
Ronald R. (Scotty) MacLagan, of Lombard, passed on January 31st; Born June 1919 in Lumphinnans, Scotland. Beloved husband of Marie. Loved son Ronald J. and daughter Ann. Preceded in death by wives Elaine and Evelyn. Grandchildren Ryan, Brent, Elizabeth, and Andrew. Great grandchildren Jack, Amara, and Skye. He was an accomplished athlete, a US All-American, and on the Water Polo National Championship Team of 1947. Ronald also participated in the Pan American games in 1959 as an official and was part of organizing committee. He served in the Navy and was a WWII Veteran.
(Obituary published by Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication on Feb. 5, 2016.)

Chicago area hosts needed for 2016 USAWP Junior Olympic Qualification Tournament

Mar 23, 2016 | News

In an effort to simplify the coordination and travel requirements for teams & officials participating in Junior Olympics, the Midwest Zone board of directors have approved a new approach for the zone qualifier tournaments:  Starting with Chicago in 2016, all age divisions competing in the JO Qualifier will travel to the same general market or “host market” over the same weekend.  The host market will make every effort to establish qualified competition pools that are as closely situated as possible so coaches, officials & parents can comfortably attend games in multiple age brackets and teams can benefit from simplified travel/hotel coordination.
The host market will rotate each year to another area within the zone.  At this time, the next few years are assigned as follows:
2016: Chicago area (June 10-12)
2017: Michigan
2018: St. Louis area
2019: Ohio
At this time, USAWP would like to start taking bids from clubs in the Chicago area for this summer’s JO Qualifier.  If you have an interest in hosting, please contact Miguel Miguel Figueras via email at eiznof@gmail.com byFebruary 10th.

Illinois Teams at the 2016 SEP Winter Open Championships

Mar 23, 2016 | News

Four Illinois girls 18 and under teams participated in the 2016 SEP Winter Open Championship Tournament held January 15-17 in Altemonte Springs, Floria. The teams were associated with the following clubs: Lyons, NIPC, TOPS, and West Sub.

Each team played 4 games. The results were as follows: NIPC-3rd place, Lyons-4th place, TOPS-9th place and West Sub-10th place.

Congratulations to all of the players and their coaches for the excellent results.