Please be sure to make arrangements to join us for the 2014 IWP All-State Awards Banquest on Tuesday, June 4th. Please direct all questions to Sally Stelnicki (email link above).
For more information please click on the following link: 2014 IWP All State Banquet
Women of Water Polo and Coaching (WOWPAC)will put on its’ first ever Satellite Coaching Clinic! Open to all FEMALE coaches and officials.
The clinic will be held in Lincolnshire, Illinois (30 minutes north of downtown Chicago) on February 7-8, 2015.
We could not be more pleased to have former USA National Team coach Sandy Nitta and 12-year USA National Team member, Lynn Kachmarik as the keynote speakers.
Topics will include Fundamental Skills & Drills, Position Specific Training (Goalies, Centers & Defenders), Front Court Offense, Front Court Defense, 6-on-5 and 5-on-6, we will have a focus on providing drills for all topics. Additionally, there will be several sessions related directly to coaching and mentorship. (See attached agenda)
There are still a few spots available!!! More information about the clinic, speakers, schedule of topics, cost, accommodations and CLINIC REGISTRATION can be found on the attached document. Space is limited, so sign up today!
Please spread the word to all of your female colleagues!
Sincerely,
WOWPAC
March 3rd is the first day of the IHSA Boys and Girls Water Polo season. For more information about the state series click the following links: IHSA Boys Water Polo and IHSA Girls Water Polo.
After the MCAC Championship game on Saturday, May 9th, there will be a small fundraiser for the Dave Perry Scholarship at O’Sullivan’s Public House (7244 Madison St., Forest Park, IL 60130). This scholarship, named after longtime Fenwick coach, Dave Perry, provides financial assistance to student-athletes who will be pursuing water polo at the Division I level in college. Started in 2013, it is the only scholarship of its kind in Illinois and is a great opportunity for our Illinois water polo players who hope to play water polo at the highest level offered by the NCAA. Donations via cash and checks will be accepted at O’Sullivan’s; Fenwick Girls Coach, Jack Wagner, will be collecting all donations throughout the night.
Even if you are unable to attend, donations for this scholarship can be made. Please mail checks (payable to Illinois Water Polo – Memo: Dave Perry Scholarship) to Richard Marsh, President of IWP (1119 Dorr Dr., Sugar Grove, IL 60554). All donations are tax deductible.
Any questions can be directed to Kyle Perry at [email protected]
Please come and join us at the 30th Annual Illinois Water Polo All-State Banquet. We will be honoring our dedicated student-athletes, coaches, and support staff that help make water polo one of the best sports in the state of Illinois.
See attached flyer below for additional details and reservation information.
Any questions, please contact Sally Stelnicki at [email protected].
Come join us for the annual High School All-Star games and age group clinic on Sunday, June 7th at Stevenson High School!
The clinic is for girls and boys in 8th grade and under (ages 6 to 14).
The clinic will run from 9:30am-12pm, immediately followed by the Girls All-Star game and then the Boys All-Star game at 2:00pm.
Please see the flyer below for more information.
2015 All-Star Game & Age Group Clinic
If you have questions please contact Jeff Wimer at 847-833-8767 [email protected] or Sean Wimer at 847-602-2273 [email protected].
The USA Senior Men’s National Team is coming to the University of Illinois in Chicago to play a game against Serbia. Before the game there will be a camp for 12-18 year old players that will feature players from both squads.
For more information please visit http://www.usawaterpolo.org/
In addition, if you are interested in helping out and volunteering please select the link below and indicate your availability: Volunteer Form
Also be sure to check out this flyer with more info: US vs. Serbia Flyer
The Chicago Water Polo Showcase provides high school aged athletes looking to play water polo at the collegiate level the opportunity to learn from our country’s best coaches. Athletes will also be given the opportunity to learn about the college recruiting process in a classroom setting and be evaluated by a diverse group of college coaches; including Divisions 1, 2, and 3.
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE
- Boys & Girls Camp at James B. Conant High School
- Superior instruction from USA Olympians and College Coaches
- Olympians get in the pool with you to demonstrate and lead drills
- Position Specific Training for Drivers, Shooters, Goalies & 2 Meter Offense & Defense
- College talk
For more information please visit 5meter.com/chicago
Established in 2008, this event brings together the top teams from various states to compete for the National Championship and $1,000 prize money. Its purpose is to develop league competition, while providing a high caliber tournament for our members.
For more information please check out the AWP website at http://www.americanwaterpolo.org/national-state-challenge
